AP World History - 1200s Master Review for AP Test - 23-24

What were the Middle Ages categorized by?

What were the Middle Ages categorized by?

Refers to the period in Europe during the 1200s characterized by conflict between the Church and Royalty, decline in intellect, and the fall of the Roman Empire.

What was the Magna Carta? What did it do?

A document signed by King John in 1215 asserting that the king and government are not above the law and protecting the rights of the Church from governmental interference.

Who were the Mongols? Why did they invade?

Central-Asian ethnic group, the Mongols, instilled fear in Europe during the 1200s by invading kingdoms, causing chaos and destruction.

What was the Sultanate of Delhi? Who started it?

Northern India was invaded by Muslims who established the Sultanate of Delhi from 1200-1500.

What was the Mali Empire?

The Mali Empire in Africa began its rise in the 13th Century, setting the stage for future prosperity and challenges.

What categorized the fall of the Maya? Who rose?

In the 1200s, the Mayan Civilizations in the Americas experienced a decline, while the Mississippian people expanded in Southeast America.

Who were the Byzantines? Who wrecked them?

The Byzantines ruled Southeast Europe in the 1200s, facing competition from the rising Ottoman Empire in terms of military power.

What was the Song Dynasty? Who wrecked them?

The Song Dynasty in East Asia lost half of its territory due to invasions, eventually falling to the Mongols who established the Yuan Dynasty.

What was the Kamakura Period?

A period in Japanese history characterized by the establishment of Feudalism in Japan.

What caused the Abbasid’s decline?

The Mongols destroyed the Abbasid Empire in 1258, leading to their eventual disappearance from the Middle Eastern scene.