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History Questions
Adair Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What series of changes in Western Europe led to the Middle Ages? | fall of Roman Empire; loss of culture; feudalism cut off from Byzantine Empire |
| Who was Charlemagne and what were his accomplishments? | united Frankish region; expanded empire; strengthened diffusion of Christian ideas |
| What was the role of Feudalism and Manorialism and why were they necessary? | feudalism and manorialism kept all of the people in one place, and represented a divide in society; necessary to |
| As the Roman Catholic Church became more powerful in the Middle Ages, why was it destined to clash with kings? | popes began reducing power of these "absolute rulers" |
| Why is this period called the "Age of Faith?" | most decisions and events were related to the church; faith either increased or decreased in the church during this period |
| Explain the three main abuses that distressed church reformers. | lay investiture, simony, marriage of streets |
| What were the causes of the Crusades? What were the effects? | wanted Jerusalem; hatred between Muslims and Christians became strong; Europeans were exposed to the culture |
| What was the Magna Carta and what did it represent? | rules reducing power of king by giving basic rights; represented equality |
| What were the effects of the Hundred Years War? How did this change warfare in Europe? | end of chivalric warfare (longbow); nationalism was introduced |
| How was Islam introduced to East Africa? | trade |
| What were some of the effects of the East African Trade on different cultural groups? | Swahili language; diffusion of Islamic ideas |
| What was Africa's role in the Indian Ocean Basin Trade System? | Africa was the middle man |
| How were the Aztecs able to overcome the problems associated with Tenochtitlan's island location? | they were able to use the land to their advantage; planted using the surrounding water |
| How did the Aztec need for victims for sacrifice lead to the problems controlling the empire? | people began to loathe the empire due to their killing of much population |
| How did the Inca overcome their geographic obstacles in building and ruling their empire? | built terrace-like structured with steps to plant crops; also demanded high tribute |
| Three ways the Inca government involved itself in people's lives. | welfare, required public service, military for all able-bodied males |
| Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? | Rome; in the middle of Europe - easy access to both Ottomans and West Europeans |
| What were the values and characteristics in the Renaissance? | humanism; mostly secular. People can do whatever they put their minds to |
| How significant was Martin Luther? Johann Gutenberg? Henry VIII? | Martin reformed the church, Gutenberg made the printing press, Henry VIII started Church of England |
| How did society and culture change during the Renaissance? | people gained governmental and economical equality; art was being produced and religious beliefs were being tested and strengthened |
| How did the Ottomans expand and rule their empire? | strong navy/army; cannons |
| Why were Europeans seeking new trade routes? | Ottomans were spiking trade prices |
| Why was Portugal the leader in exploration? | geographical location; had technology and ambition to cross the Atlantic |
| Why were trading posts established in the Indian Ocean? In other words, what was the attraction to the IOB? | Spices and such in India; gold in Africa |
| Accomplishments/legacy of Christopher Columbus? | first European to reach/colonize Americas; started legacy of taking over land for colonialization |
| Why the clash between Cortes and Montezuma II? | Aztecs thought Cortes was a god, but he wasn't; Aztecs were despised by surrounding reasons due to human sacrifice |
| What was the role of the conquistadors? | gaining American lands for the Spanish |
| Who competed for North America? | Spain, England, France, Netherlands |
| What were factors leading to European colonists to use Africans for their labor force? | Native Americans were dying of disease; Africans could be easily picked out |
| What were some consequences of the Atlantic Slave Trade? | Africa was weakened; America and Europe were getting rich; tension between Africans and Europeans |
| Explain the Columbian Exchange. | Manufactured goods sent to Africa in exchange for slaves; slaves sent to work in Americas and make raw products; raw products sent to Europe for manufacturing |
| How did the theory of mercantilism lead to colonization? | countries felt that this was the best way to obtain money without much loss; major profit for the European countries |
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William Little
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