By 1491‚ each diverse Native American tribe had already thriving and self-sufficient communities. This was achieved by three main reasons‚ starting with inhabitation of land with fertile vegetation. One South American empire utilized their unconventional mountainous geography to their advantage. While there are many factors in which each tribe and empire differed from one another‚ a common characteristic all Native American societies share is their belief in animism. On these grounds‚ Native American
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financial backing for the Spanish merchants by his agreement with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Since the morale of the Spanish people were very high at that point in time‚ a new trade to China would be an expression for the crusading mentality of reconquista‚ of carrying Christianity to the people of Asia. Nonetheless‚ Columbus failed to find the new route to China‚ but he unexpectedly arrived on America. Moreover‚ he failed to find any gold‚ but the Spanish kingdom wanted to expand its empire in America
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Feudalism and Manoralism Feudalism A system of governing and landholding A similar system existed in the Zhou Dynasty in China Based on rights and obligations In exchange for military protection and other services‚ a lord‚ or landowner‚ granted land called a fief. The person receiving a fief was called a vassal. The Feudal Pyramid King Wealthy landowners (Nobles and Bishops) Knights (Mounted horsemen who pledged to defend their lords’ lands in exchange for fiefs. Peasants Status
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History Handout (Religion) *Roman Catholic Religion and Islam are the two dominant religions in the country Functions of religion: -it explains the unknown -source of strength and hope -for the Muslims‚ it legitimates one’s claim to authority (by the use of Tarsila) According to Karl Marx “Religion is the opium for the masses” Religions in the Philippines (developed‚ entered and flourished): Anitoism‚ Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Islam and Christianity Anitoism: -it was first termed as animism -dominated
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The role of religion in Europe During the fifteenth‚ sixteenth‚ and seventeenth centuries‚ religion played a major role in the efforts of the Europeans to explore and colonize the new world. The Reconquista became over a period of time a sacred mission to many of the Christian rulers and inhabitants of the peninsula. As soon as this period was finished‚ Spain started focusing on colonization and expansion. Some of the major events that happened during this period were the Portuguese attacks on
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pilgrimage to Mecca. Points Earned: 5.0 Correct Answer(s): B Correct 8. Which of the following is not a feature of an Islamic mosque? A) hegira B) minaret C) dome D) mihrab Points Earned: 5.0 Correct Answer(s): A Correct 9. Reconquista identifies: A) a Muslim ’s obligation to make a pilgrimage to Mecca. B) a Muslim ’s obligation to fast during the month of Ramadan. C) the period when the Christians drove the Muslims out of Spain in 1492. D) Muhammad ’s flight from Mecca to
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In northern Europe after the Middle Ages‚ monarchies began to build the foundations of their countries that are still in affect today. During the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries these "New Monarchs" made many relevant changes in their nations. During the middle of the fifteenth century Europe was affected by war and rebellion‚ which weakened central governments. As the monarchies attempted to develop into centralized governments once again‚ feudalism’s influence was lessened. This
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American Indigenous Peoples Too cold in north They go South and East On the other side of the Atlantic Africa Empires in West and Central Africa Sophisticated agriculture Spread of Islam Monotheist Proselytic Religion’s Influence Reconquista (Spain‚ 1492) Protestant Reformation (1517) Technical Advances Ship designs Sail designs Navigation instruments Mapmaking Who Went? Traders Missionaries Businessmen Adventures Settlers Motivation God (live better life‚ go to
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Final Exam Study Guide Cosimo d’Medici- ruled Florence during the Renaissance from behind the scenes; very wealthy; political dynasty based on his family; backed architect for the dome on Basilica of St. Mary of the Flower Vasco da Gama- 1400/1500’s; Portuguese explorer; one of the most successful in the age of exploration and the commander of the first ships to sail directly from Europe to India; discovered a route to India around the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa Caliban-
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EGYPT-SOCIAL STRUCTURES: Kings‚ priests/nobles‚ officials/merchants‚ artisans‚ peasants/workers‚ slaves. Ruling class (pharaoh‚ priests‚ and nobles)small‚middle class (artisans‚ traders‚ merchants) small‚ peasants and slaves (broad base of social pyramid). Status of WOMEN; own property (buy and sell)‚ testify in court‚ divorce (rare)‚ property inherited through female line. ROLES OF RELIGION AND THE MILITARY: Religion: Polytheistic‚ Amon-Re (sun god‚ most important god)‚ Osiris (God of the Nile)
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