Final Exam Flashcards
Peasants looking for more freedom moved to……
Towns
The olmecs settled in…
The tropical lowlands
Incas used the _____, which made people pay taxes in the form of physical labor
Mita system
What did the Magna Carta do?
Protected the rights of barons and limited the power of kings
What 3 changes did the Normans bring when they took over England?
1) Made everyone in power of Norman birth
2) established a strong feudal system
3) changed languages to Latin and French
Differentiate between De Gama and Bartholomew Dias
De Gama - sailed around the cape of good hope to Asia and established a trading route
Bartholomew Dias - discovered the Cape of Good Hope but then turned back
What did Portugal do when they took over Brazil?
They built cotton plantations there
Advances of farming in China took place during the ___and ___ dynasties
Tang and song
What was the mongol’s opinion on Chinese tradition?
They honored some Chinese traditions, but stayed mostly apart from the Chinese
How did Henry V help England win the battle of Agincourt?
By cheering his outnumbered troops to victory
The main reason for the feud between Pope Gregory and King Henry IV?
Electing bishops
Why did King Henry VIII start a new Church of England?
Because the pope refused to annul his marriage
