World History 600-1930 Flashcards
golden age of islam
the accomplishment of muslim scholars in art, literacy, science, medicine, and math during 750-1258 CE
geography
having to do with land on the map.
plateau
an area consisting of flat terrain, that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side
Inca
ancient civilization, lived in the Andes mountains, spoke Chechua language, used Khipu for record keeping
Mayan civilization
ancient civilization in southern Mexico and Central America, they had warring city-states, they made advancements in farming, math, and astronomy
Aztec civilization
ancient civilization in Mexico and Central America, developed Chinampas farming, advanced calendars, polytheistic
feudalism
a system of gov in which power is by land ownership
holy Roman Empire
King Charlemagne took control of most of modern day Europe, feudalist system, and Christian religion
era
a period of time or time in history that is defined by something
revolution -
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
First industrial revolution
Great Britain makes goods in factories with new technology that they can sell around the world, they gain more power
monarchy
a form of government with a monarch or king as a the ruler, they are the ruler for life, royal family