Exam 1: Three Societies on the Verge of Contact

The _____ was the greatest portion of Mali after that kingdom collapsed around 1500; this empire controlled Timbuktu.

A(n)_____ arrangement is a family arrangement in which children typically follow the clan of their mother and married men move into the clan of their wives.

The kingdom of _____ ruled West Africa from the eighth to the thirteenth centuries, beginning a tradition of expansive trade throughout western Africa.

_____ is the modern religion that was probably the most powerful and vibrant religion in the world during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries; its followers are known as Muslims.

A _____ was an agricultural estate on European land operated by a lord and worked by peasants in exchange for protection and sustenance.

Most tribes of North America were based on a _____, in which a tribe was divided into a number of large family groups.

The _____ were the first people to settle in North America, roughly 10,000 to 15,000 years ago.

The _____ was the movement that challenged the Catholic Church to return to its unornamented origins.

The Hundred Years' War was a war waged between _________ in the fourteenth century. A. the African tribes B. the kingdom of Mali and European traders C. France and England D. China and North America

Which of the following was true of the kingdom of Mali?

_____ was a renewed belief in the importance of the individual as opposed to the institution of the Church; it was characterized by optimism, curiosity, and an emphasis on naturalism.

The _____ era was the era beginning about 10,000 years ago and lasting until about 2,500 years ago; it was characterized by increased agricultural development.

_____ is the theory that a nation or state's prosperity was determined by the total volume of its trade.

_________ were the beads made of polished shell that were used as currency for trading goods among North American tribes. A. Wampum B. Benin C. Taos D. Hopi

Which of the following tribes was NOT a northeastern tribe?

The Archaic era marked the end of sedentary existence in Native North America.

In the European feudal system, a _____ was a laborer living and working on an estate; such estates were ruled by members of the upper class.

Discuss the factors that led to the development of Christian humanism.

Lower Guinea was the home of the majority of Africans who came to America.

Identify an accurate statement about Lower Guinea.