Medieval World Final Exam Review

An independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory

Which does NOT describe the affect of Islam on the religious practices of West Africa?

The study of persuasive language.

Which of the following factors increase trans-Saharan trade?

What was one result of the invention of the printing press?

Which best describes the affect of Islam on the decorative arts of West Africa?

What two factors lead to the growth of trans-Saharan trade?

money paid in exchange for the release of prisoners

writing that uses pictures as symbols

The empire of Ghana fell, in part, because of

The study of moral values and behavior.

Italian city-states were governed by

He studied geometry, engineering, anatomy so his artwork appeared realistic.

In the Renaissance and Age Of Reason, science explained natural occurrences by science. Before

According to the 3rd Pillar zakat, sharing with the needy makes wealth pure because

What was one important function of the oral story telling tradition in Africa?

What change made literature more popular during the Renaissance than it had been before?

How were Florence’s industries related to the city’s culture?

Prejudice towards Jews

Which of Africa’s climate zones is least populated?

celebrates the end of childhood, acceptance into adult community

Forced separation of one group from the rest of a community

Henry VIII wanted to break away from the Catholic church because

Which activity was spread culture, technology, wealth, learning, disease throughout the world?

Mayans uses _______________ to create flat land on which they could farm.

Pray 5x's daily,  dress modestly, don't drink alcohol, eat pork, support charities means Islam

Many people were disappointed with the church because they thought the church was too

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

A type of government ruled by a god or religious leader is a (n)

Why was Florence called “the cradle of the Renaissance?”

What political unit contributed most to the development of the Renaissance?

Wrote, posted Theses on church in Wittenburg because he was outraged by selling indulgences.

How often do Muslims fast?

A form of government in which people elect representatives to rule

A period of rebirth.  A great flowering of culture

How did the crusades affect Jews

instrument measuring the position of the sun and other heavenly bodies

the appearance of distance or depth on a flat surface

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the growth of trade and commerce?

Why did the Wangarans trade silently?

Area of study focusing on the human life, culture; such as history or literature

Which empire survived the longest?

What family ruled the city of Florence for a long time?

The crusades began as

A Jewish house of worship

Vegetation is cut away and burned to clear land

removal by force

A judicial body established by Catholic Church to combat heresy 

 ______________ was very important to Mayan their religious and cultural beliefs.

Where did Florentines (people from Florence) get ideas for the designs of their buildings?

Because of its location, what role did Ghana play in North African trade?

an advanced school of music

What geographic factor contributed to Italy becoming wealthy?

relating to earthly life rather than to religion.

a mechanical device used to lift

A person who supports the arts by supplying money for them.

set of actions that is always performed the same way

Which of the following was not an explorer?

Which of the following was one factor that led to the Renaissance?

Mayan ball game involving religious sacrifice

Jihad means "to strive." Muslims are striving to

What is one way the king of Ghana preserved his power?

What new type of economy developed during the Renaissance?