Across
- 2. He created the printing press, which enabled written work to be reproduced quickly. Helps spread Martin Luther's ideas
- 5. As a result of the ________________, the feudal system was weakened
- 7. The ___________ Revolution during the Middle Ages dealt with business changes (creation of guilds, etc.)
- 8. The Neolitic Revolution began when plants and animals were _________
- 10. Ghana and Mali in Africa became wealthy because of ____ and salt
- 13. Characteristics of __________ include cities, complex governments, written language, etc.
- 15. Everyday language
- 16. Renaissance means __________
- 17. The Bubonic Plague spreads quickly due to _____ between countries
- 18. Mali and Venice were both important ________ centers
- 21. Belief that your culture is better than another
- 23. In the _________, the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas created complex civilizations
- 25. The _________ mountains served as a natural barrier that protected China
- 26. The _________ Empire preserved Hindu traditions and made advances in math, science, etc. Golden Age
Down
- 1. In Europe, __________ develops after the Roman Empire fell out of a demand for protection
- 2. This is an invention that is closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties of China
- 3. The _______ were able to adapt to their mountainous environment by terrace farming
- 4. "The end justifies the mean"/Do whatever it takes to stay in power. Renaissance philosopher
- 6. Both _______ (Japan) and Animism believe in nature spirits
- 9. The Renaissance began in Italy due to its location on the _________ sea
- 11. The eastern half of the Roman Empire was unified under the ____________
- 12. Genghis Khan was the leader of the __________ Empire
- 14. This country is between China and Japan. Serves as a cultural bridge
- 19. Spreading of ideas from one location to another is cultural _____________
- 20. The Byzantine Empire worked to preserve _______ and Roman culture
- 22. The Protestant Reformation was a reaction to ________ within the Catholic Church
- 24. The _________ River in India plays an important role to people practicing Hinduism
