Semester 1 Final Exam Review
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, organized religion Providing a common set of values, morals, ethics, a sense of community, social
organization, and social order are all benefits of_______________.
organized religion ___________________________ has been used by bad people in positions of power
throughout world history to control, take advantage of, and oppress large
numbers of innocent people
the Silk Road Beginning in China, this famous ancient trade route fostered the spread and
exchange of different goods, resources, ideas and technologies across parts of
Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Marco Polo This famous Italian trader was one of the first and most famous Europeans to
travel to Asia during the Middle Ages. During his 24-year journey along the Silk
Road, he traveled as far as China and Mongolia, where he became a confidant
of Kublai Khan. Tales of his adventures when he returned home to Venice, Italy
influenced European mapmakers, inspired European explorers, and helped
improve trade relations between European and Asian nations.
isolationism After the Ming Dynasty, China fell into a period of decline because its rulers
adopted a policy of ______________________. This policy hindered China's economic and
social development, causing it to fall behind many other advanced civilizations.
The Forbidden City This imperial palace complex was the political and ritual center of China for
over 500 years. After its completion in 1420, it was home to 24 emperors, their
families and servants during the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911)
dynasties. Its design was meticulously planned to reflect philosophical +
religious principles, Chinese isolationism, and Imperial China's political power.
the Bubonic Plague AKA the Black Death What caused the deaths of tens-of-millions of people across Asia, Europe, and
North Africa + the decline of the Catholic Church's power and influence in
European society during the 14th century (1300s)?
the Renaissance The _____________________ was the "rebirth" of learning and the arts that took place in
Europe between between roughly 1300 CE - 1600 CE following the Black Death
and the Middle Ages.
Gutenberg's printing press ______________________ made it possible to mass produce information and literature
faster and cheaper than ever before. It also caused more people to question
oppressive political structures and religious practices
and dramatically improved people's ability to communicate and organize
reform + revolutionary movements.
the printing press allowed his ideas to be mass Why was Martin Luther's Reformation able to spread and gain widespread
produced support so quickly?