Vocab Practice

3. The blending of cultures and ideas as a result of goods and beliefs being exchanged across regions.
7. Often called the “cradle of civilization,” this region lies between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
13. A religious movement that led to the split of Christianity and the creation of Protestant churches.
16. A period of major advances in science and thinking, including discoveries by Galileo and Newton.
17. A time of great learning in the Muslim world with advancements in medicine, math, and literature.
18. A powerful Muslim empire that took over Constantinople in 1453 and lasted until the early 20th century.
19. A European cultural movement that emphasized art, learning, and a return to classical ideas.
21. A major religion of India that includes beliefs in karma, reincarnation, and many gods.
22. The shift from hunting and gathering to farming and permanent settlements.
23. A medieval political and economic system where land was exchanged for loyalty and labor on self-sufficient estates.

1. A religion based on the teachings of Jesus and the belief in one God and salvation.
2. A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land.
4. A philosophy that emphasized respect for elders, family loyalty, and proper behavior in society.
5. A monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad in Arabia, based on the Quran.
6. A time when European powers explored and colonized new parts of the world, looking for trade routes and riches.
8. A Mesoamerican civilization known for building Tenochtitlán and practicing human sacrifice.
9. One of the oldest monotheistic religions, based on a covenant between God and Abraham.
10. This topic includes deserts, savannas, and rivers and helps explain historical trade and migration patterns on the continent.
11. An ancient empire known for its tolerance, road system, and leaders like Cyrus and Darius.
12. A religion founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama that focuses on ending suffering and reaching enlightenment.
14. A nomadic group from Central Asia who created the largest land empire in history under Genghis Khan.
15. The first Chinese dynasty to unify the country under Emperor Shi Huangdi; known for harsh rule and the Great Wall.
20. A Chinese philosophy that believed people were naturally bad and needed strict laws to maintain order.