Unit 1-5 Flashcards
The Roman Empire spread across what 3 continents?
Africa Europe and Asia
How long did the Roman Empire last?
Over 1,000 years
What was lost when Rome fell?
Its culture and knowledge were lost
Who preserved the only writings in the Dark Ages?
The church
Who were the only smart people in the Dark Ages?
Monks
What disease killed over 1/3 of Europe?
The Black Death
What was the Black Death caused by?
Fleas on rats
Name the feudal system from highest to lowest
King nobles knights serfs
Who was fighting in the Crusades?
The European Christians and Middle Eastern Muslims
Who wanted to free the holy land from the Muslims?
Pope
Who fought for France?
Joan Of Arc
Where did the Renaissance start?
Italy
What was invented during the Renaissance?
The printed press
Who traveled to China and brought back tales of a rich Orient as well as spices and silk?
Marco Polo
Who challenged the Catholic church and it’s doctrine?
Martin Luther
What was the reformation?
The age of reason
What was the main goal of conquistadors?
Gold
What was the first permanent English colony in North America?
Jamestown
What did John Smith do for Jamestown?
He made them stop looking for gold
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
To escape religious freedom
What crop saved Jamestown from failure?
Tabacco
Who found Rhode Island
Roger Williams
What was the slave trade called?
Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
After Nathaniel Bacon fell ill and died what happened to his followers?
Berkeley ordered them to be hanged
