Untitled Flashcards Set

What was the Mongol Empire known for in terms of territory?

It covered the most contiguous territory in history.

Who founded the Mongol Empire?

Temujin, who later changed his name to Genghis Khan.

What major achievement did the Mongol Empire create for trade?

The first great free trade zone.

What policy did Genghis Khan implement concerning people's roles in his empire?

He promoted people based on merit rather than family position.

What was Pax Mongolica?

A period of peace, stability, trade, and protected travel during the Mongol Empire.

Who was Mansa Musa and why is he significant?

He was the West African king of the Mali Empire who made a pilgrimage to Mecca, showcasing African wealth and undermining stereotypes of poverty.

What effect did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage have on Alexandria, Egypt?

He spent so much gold that it caused runaway inflation.

What was the Great Schism?

The break of communion between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church in 1054.

What is Papal Infallibility?

A dogma of the Catholic Church stating that the Pope is preserved from error when speaking ex-cathedra on doctrine.

What architectural innovation characterized Gothic style?

Pointed arches, flying buttresses, and larger windows.

What was the purpose of illuminated manuscripts?

To show the value of the contents inside and hold prayer or religious texts.

What is 'Contrapasso' in Dante's Inferno?

The concept of punishment mirroring the sin committed.

What role did trade play in the medieval era of Africa?

Facilitated wealth and the exchange of goods like gold, ivory, and slaves.

What led to the decline of the Roman Empire according to anti-imperialistic views?

Too much expansion made it too hard to govern.

How did the Byzantine Empire differ from the Western Roman Empire?

The Eastern Roman Empire was more urban and had a capital at Constantinople.

What was one of the major contributions of Emperor Justinian?

The compilation of Roman law known as 'The Digest'.

What is Humanism as related to the Renaissance?

A philosophy emphasizing human value and ethics, focusing on reason and experience.

What were the characteristics of Medieval art?

Lack of depth or perspective, stiff figures, and muted emotional expression.

What did the Renaissance signify in European history?

A cultural rebirth marked by a revival of classical art, literature, and philosophy.

Who was Da Vinci and what made his contributions significant?

A Florentine artist known for anatomical studies and detailed works, contributing greatly to the understanding of human form.

What is the function of a soliloquy in drama?

An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud regardless of any hearers.

What impact did the Elizabethan Era have on theatre?

It saw the rise of professional theatre and the flourishing of plays like those by Shakespeare.