Midterm Flashcards
What is not a primary source?
a book about ww2
What were the mound builders known as?
Mississipians
Martin Luther was known for what significant event?
Reformation
Who “won” the German Peasant Revolt/War of 1525?
The Nobles
What ended the first Anglo-Powhatan War (1609-1614)?
The marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas
Maryland was established as a refuge for…
Catholics
Which invention greatly aided in the observation of celestial bodies during the Scientific Revolution?
The telescope
Who is considered the father of modern chemistry?
Antoine Lavoisier
Who proposed the concept of gravity?
Isaac Newton
The principle of Phlogiston was debunked by which scientist?
Antoine Lavoisier
Wu Wei (non-action) is best associated with what…
Taoism
The period in which the Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, and Boxer Rebellion occur is known as…
The Century of Humiliation
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the French & Indian war?
British debt decreases
What is the correct order of events?
7 Years war, American revolution, French revolution, Haitian revolution
Sunni and Shi’a are two sects of which religion?
Islam
The Reign of Terror is best associated with which historical figure?
Maximilien Robespierre
The Haitian Revolution is best associated with which historical figure?
Toussaint Louverture
The Industrial Revolution began in which country?
England
Which industry was most important for the Industrial Revolution?
Textiles
True or False? Piracy significantly impacted empires, disrupting trade routes and forcing nations to bolster their naval defenses.
True
Battle from 1759 between the French and English. Both generals died during this major turning point in the 7 Years’ War.
Quebec
Pan-Indian resistance to colonialism following the 7 Years’ War. Responded to by the Paxton Boys.
Pontiac’s
Great Awakening Preacher who founded the Holy Club. Known as the founder of the Methodists.
Wesley
In 1850-1864 this was a massive civil war in southern China led by Hong Xiuquan, who believed he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ.
Taiping Rebellion
