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| What organization unified W. Europe after the end of the Roman Empire? | The Catholic Church |
| In reaction to the German invasion, what system emerged to protect the people of W. Europe? | The Feudal System |
| Who was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo? | Charlemagne |
| Since most people lived on a manor in the Middle Ages, describe a manor. | Self-sufficient with a strict class structure |
| What area of Europe did the Vikings invade? | Russia and W. Europe |
| What area of Europe did the Magyars invade? | Hungary |
| What area of Europe did the Angle-Saxons invade? | England |
| Who conquered England in 1066? | William the Conqueror also know as William of Normandy |
| What English document limited the power of the English King? | Magna Carta (King John signed it) |
| Who unified France to encourage them to defeat the English during the 100 Years' War? | Joan of Arc |
| Which two monarchs unified Spain by expelling the Muslims? | Ferdinand and Isabella |
| Which Russian monarch expanded Russia and threw off Mongol rule? | Ivan the Great |
| Name the series of wars fought between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Lands. | The Crusades |
| What epidemic killed much of the Asian and European populations during the 14th century? | The Black Death (Bubonic Plague) |
| What 2 religions coexisted in Japan? | Shinto and Buddhism |
| What African civilization located in present day Ethiopia was Christian | Axum |
| Which African civilization was located between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers? | Zimbabwe |
| What did Mali trade their gold for? | Salt |
| Over what desert must one travel to get from N. Africa to the Niger River region? | Sahara |
| Which American civilization build pyramids, was located in Mexico and has a city named Tenochtitian? | Aztec |
| What American civilization was located in the Andes Mts. of Peru & had a city named Machu Picchu? | Incan |
| Where in Europe did the Renaissance begin? | Italy |
| How did the city-states in Italy become wealthy? | Access to trade routes between the Middle East and Europe |
| Who wrote The Prince? | Machiavelli |
| What advice did The Prince give to leaders? | Do good if possible, but do evil when necessary |
| Who painted the Mona Lisa & The Last Supper? | Leonardo Da Vinci |
| Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpted David? | Michelangelo |
| What Renaissance philosophy emphasized the individual and encoured the study of Greek and Roman culture? | Humanism |
| What invention of Guttenberg helped spread Renaissance ideas? | movable type on the printing press |
| What subject matter was portrayed by Italian and N. European artists? | Religious and secular |
