What artistic time period's purpose was to show the importance of people and leaders as well as gods and goddesses?

What artistic time period's purpose was to teach religion for people who could not read or write?

What artistic time period's purpose was to show the importance of people and nature, not just religion?

The word Renaissance literally means _______.

The selling of indulgences troubled many Catholics because the practice made it seem that:

What was the Great Schism?

What started the protests which led to the Reformation?

What is the meeting of Catholic Church leaders that formed in 1545 to combat corruption and fight Protestantism?

Which country started the trans-Atlantic slave trade?

is an economic system where merchants gained wealth by investing money for a profit.

The value of an item fluctuates according to supply and demand in a .

is an economic policy where European rulers protected their countries interest by gathering as much wealth as possible by controlling trade and establishing colonies.

Who was the European explorer given credit as the first circumnavigate the world by sea even though he died in the Philippines?

Who were the scientists that helped to shape the scientific method?

What was the heliocentric theory?

The Enlightenment built on the use of observation and logic from the Scientific Revolution, but applied them to:

Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

What group broke textile machinery to help bargain for jobs for their workers? The movement still exists today which is considered "anti-technology".

Why was the storming of the Bastille so important to the French Revolution?

Who put an end to the French Revolution and established himself as Emperor of France? He also waged war and conquered large portions of Europe before his defeat and exile.

What was the "spark" started WWI?

What were the major causes of World War I?

What event led to the United States to ultimately enter World War I?

What event led to the Russians exit from World War I?

What were the main causes of WWII?

Who was the German dictator during World War II?

The Non-Aggression Pact was between

What countries were associated with the Allied Powers?

What main countries were associated with the Axis Powers?

What event led the United States to enter World War II?

What event(s) led to mistrust between the Soviet Union and other Allied Powers?

What event led the United Nations to create a definition an plan of action for genocide?

What colonial power ruled Rwanda just before they gained independence?

What ethnic group worked as administrators and helped the colonial power rule in Rwanda?

What ideology was used to promote violence against the minority ethnic group that prompted the genocide?

Approximately 26,000 Sudanese boys, the majority between 8 to 18 years-old, were forced by violence from their southern Sudan villages in the late 1980s. What was the nickname given to the boys who had to survive not knowing what happened to their parents?

What event sparked the violence that led to the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan?

What does the stem geno- mean?

What does the stem -cide mean?

What was the name given to the journey of slaves to the New World?

How long did a typical transatlantic slave ship take to reach the Americas from Africa?

What group was the first to be used as slaves in the Americas?

Who was former slave ship captain who turned into a British clergyman and penned the song, Amazing Grace, as a penance for his involvement in the slave trade?

What events led European countries to focus their imperialist attention to Africa?

Which of the following countries did NOT practice imperialism in Africa?

What country did India gain independence from?

What is a common misconception about civil disobedience?

What did Gandhi first use civil disobedience to protest?

What cash crop did some British landlords force their Indian tenants to grow in Champaran?

On what charge was Gandhi arrested and convicted for on several different occasions?

Who assassinated Gandhi?

Japan is a(n)

Daimyos led Japanese clans in feudal Japan. They all aspired to become the military ruler of Japan. What was the title bestowed on the military ruler of Japan?

What is the name of the symbol form of writing in Japan?

The Japanese felt a kamikaze helped them to stop the Mongol invasion led by Kublai Khan. What was the kamikaze?

The Japanese emperor, established by the Sun Goddess according to legend, embodied the native Shinto religion as well as the national government. The Japanese flag pays homage to the belief. What is the nickname given to Japan?

Japan attacked the United States at _________ which brought the United States into WWII.

During the Allied Occupation of Japan, a new constitution was created. It outlined basic civil rights and established an independent judiciary and legislature also known as __________.

Who is known to be the first emperor of Japan?

African Climates: The region lies between the savanna and deserts that includes harsh, barren grasslands.

What is number 1?

What is number 12?

What is number 4?

What was a long term effect of the Treaty of Versailles?

What invention from the Renaissance Era allowed for more people to learn to read?

Corruption in the Catholic Church started the protests which led to?

An armistice to end World War I went into effect on the __th hour of the __th Day of the __th Month of 1918.

________ is a type of government as well as an economic system. Individual people do not own land, factories, or machinery. Instead, the government or the whole community owns these things.

______is the attempt to build up a strong army and navy gave nations the means and will to make war.

___ is when two or more countries make a promise to protect one another. Europe was divided into two armed camps, to help each other if there was a war.

The Hutu president's plane crashed under mysterious circumstances which was blamed on the minority Tutsis which started a genocide in ______________.

Many innocent people have suffered bodily mutilation, been killed, made into forced laborers, and\or fled the violence not just in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has also affected Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Angola. What is the name given to the various resources that are obtained illegally and help fund the wars?

Iraq, under the leadership of Saddam Hussein, attacked and took over Kuwait due to several disagreements between the two countries. US led the UN to pass a resolution for Iraq to pull out of Kuwait. Several nations sent troops to enforce the resolutions. The alliance amassed an overwhelming military presence that led to a quick victory. Iraq among their other concessions were to allow UN inspectors to check their weapons program. What is the name of the war described above?

US intelligence agencies felt that Iraq was attempting to rebuild weapons of mass destruction(WMDs). UN inspectors had been kicked out by Saddam Hussein. Most UN nations felt like economic sanctions would work, but the US and UK felt a military option should be used. Within a matter of months, Hussein had been removed, but the process of rebuilding the nation as a democracy still goes on today. Tensions between Sunni, Shiite, and Kurds have slowed progress. US troops withdrew in 2011. What was the war called?

Why did General Dyer order his men to open fire in Armristar?

Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, China, Taiwan, and South Korea make up the region.

Subcontinent has three main geographic regions: Northern Mountain Rim, Northern Plain, Deccan Plateau.

The region was originally known for spices, but now produces 80% of the world's natural rubber.

Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are the dominant religions of the region.

What is Michelangelo best known for?

What had the following short and long term effects?

Short:

Germany accepting blame for the war Germany lost land and had to reduce the size of its military Created a League of Nations.

Long:

Laid the groundwork for distrust between Germany and other nations that ultimately led to World War II.

Vasco De Gama sailed for Portugal and became the first explorer to establish a sea route to _______.

The Islamic Revolution was started by the Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979. He established a new government based on the Sharia, Islamic law, and the Quran. What type of government did he establish?

Who was the leader of the Allied invasion of France known as Operation Overlord?

When was Victory in Europe Day?

______is the desire to conquer colonies, especially in Africa. It brought the powers into conflict. Germany wanted an empire. France and Britain already had empires.

___ is the belief that your country is better than others. It made nations assertive and aggressive.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherin the crime shall have been committed.

~US Bill of Rights

What Enlightenment thinker's ideas are represented from the excerpt?

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.

The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.

~ US Constitution

What Enlightenment thinker's ideas are represented from the excerpt?

Which sect of Christianity believed in predestination and felt that a Theocracy was the best form of government?

What is the term used to describe the Australian Aboriginal children who were removed from their families by the Australian government agencies and church missions between approximately 1900 and 1972?

Who were the first inhabitants of Australia who believed in the Dreamtime in which the "Ancients" or "Sky Heroes" created everything?

In 1994, _______ Rwandans were killed within 100 days.

Events during the civil wars between Northern and Southern Sudan were declared a genocides by the United Nations.