Chap 21:Cross-Culture & Transoceanic Encounters
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Ibn Battuta was known for:
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Describe the rate of travel among the peoples of the Eastern hemisphere in the centuries after the year 1000
3.
What impact did the Mongols have on long distance trade?
4.
What impact did Marco Polo’s stories have on travel to China?
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When Pope Innocent IV sent envoys to invite the Mongols to join in an alliance against the Muslims, the Muslims…
6.
Who was Rabban Sauma?
7.
John of Montecorvino was known for
8.
The outbreak of the bubonic plague in the fourteenth century began in
9.
What impact did the plague have on the work force/peasant workers?
10. The Ming dynasty was founded in 1368 by
11. What was the major goal of Hongwu’s rule? How did Yongle’s encyclopedia help him reach this goal?
12. What two factors allowed powerful states to rise in Europe in the 15 th century?
13. The marriage of Fernando of Aragon and Isabel of Castile is significant because
14. define Reconquista
15. The Renaissance began in_______________________, they were fascinated with which 2 ancient groups:_______________________
Who was the most influential humanistic thinker?___________________________________ humanists believed that
20. What are the main characteristics of Renaissance art?
23. Who was Zheng He