9th Grade AP World History

World Religion: What does monotheism mean?

Monothiesm is he doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

World Religion: What does polytheism mean?

Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple deities, such as gods and goddesses.

World Religion: What are the holy writings (texts) for Judiasm, Hinduism, Buddhism Christianity, and Islam?

1)Judaism - Torah 2)Hinduism - None writings in The Vedas 3)Buddhism - Trupitaka 4)Christianity - The Bible 5)Islam - Qur'an (Koran)

World Religion What are the founders for Judiasm, Hinduism, Buddhism Christianity, and Islam?

1)Judaism - Moses and Abraham2)Hinduism - None 3)Buddhism - Buddah (Siddhartha ) 4)Christianity - Jesus Christ; Peter/Paul5)Islam - Muhammad

World Religion What are the MAJOR beliefs of Judiasm?

Monothiestic, God made covenants with Abraham and Moses. Live an ethical and just life by following the 10 commandments.

World Religion What are the MAJOR beliefs of Christianity?

Monothiestic. Belief in Jesus Christ. Salvation in the faith and good works.

World Religion What are the MAJOR beliefs of Islam?

Monothiestic - Five Pillars: 1) Delare one's faith 2) pray daily 3) give to poor 4) fast during Rhamadan 5) making to bajj

World Religion What are the MAJOR beliefs of Hinduism?

All part of God. Belief in the unity of everything one powerful force called Brahman. Until obtain Brahman, you are forced to return.

World Religion What are the MAJOR beliefs of Buddism?

No personal God. Reincarnation through cycles of birth, life, and death. Obtain Nirvana when become selfless.

World Religion What is the name given “god” in Islam?

Allah 'the One True God'

World Religion Where were the major relitions located when they were founded? (Judiasm, Hinduism, Buddhism Christianity, and Islam)

Judaism - Mesopotamia (later -Canaan) Hinduism - Indus Valley - India Buddhism - India Christianity - Nazareth in Judaea Islam - Arabia

Where are major religions located today? (Judiasm, Hinduism, Buddhism Christianity, and Islam)

Judaism - Isreal, USA Hinduism - India, Africa Buddhism - Asia, Japan Christianity - Europe, Western Hemisphere Islam - Africa, India

States and Empires What religion unified the Ottoman Empire?

The Ottoman Empired was unified by the Islam religion.

States and Empires What Policy did the Japanese and Chinese develop to keep Europeans out?

China Policy to control trade and increase isolation to limit foreign influences of trade

States and Empires What were African states and empires known for exporting?

Slaves (triangular trade) Raw materials

States and Empires Where was the Ottoman Empire located?

The original location of the Ottoman Empire was Asia Minor. It expanded to Southwest Asia, Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula & North Africa

States and Empires Where are the STATES, empires and trade routes of the 1500s located?

England France Spain Russia Persia China Mughal India

States and Empires Where are the states, EMPIRES and trade routes of the 1500s located?

Ottoman Empire Mugal Empire Songhai Empire Incan Empire Mayan Empire Aztec Empire

States and Empires Where are the states, empires and TRADE ROUTES of the 1500s located?

Silk roads across Asia to the Mediterranean Maritime routes across the Indian Ocean Trans-Saharan routes across North Africa

States and Empires Where are the states, empires and TRADE ROUTES of the 1500s located?

Northern European links to the Black Sea Western European sea and river trade South China Sea and lands of Southeast Asia

Renaissance What does Renaissance mean?

The word renaissance means “rebirth.” The idea of rebirth was belief that Europeans had rediscovered the superiority of Greek and Roman culture

Renaissance Why did the Renaissance occur in the Italian states?

The Renaissance began in the Italian city-states because they had the wealth from the commerce and trade of the Middle Ages.

Renaissance What did Machiavelli write?

Machiavelli wrote "The Prince." It was a book of advice to leaders. The book is about power.

Renaissance What did Erasmus and Moore (Humanist writers) write about?

Erasmus and Moore wrote about humanitarian

Renaissance What are Da Vinci and Michelangelo best known for painting?

Da Vinci - Michelangelo