Abrahamic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

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What is the name of the deity worshipped in Judaism?

Jesus Christ

Muhammed

Yaweh (correct)

Allah

Why did Prince Henry's brother refuse trade with Ottomans?

Due to border disputes

Due to religious differences (correct)

Due to lack of maritime technology

Due to refusal to trade slaves

Who is believed to be the deity in human form by Christians?

Jesus Christ (correct)

Yaweh

Muhammed

Abraham

What is the name of the system of government based on a religion?

Theocracy Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons Portugal established the University of Lisbon?

To establish a center for maritime technology Signup and view all the answers

What did Christopher Columbus think he found on his voyage?

The continent of India Signup and view all the answers

What was the main task of the Caliph in the Islamic Caliphates?

Enforcing Islamic holy law over their territories Signup and view all the answers

Why did Spain agree to help Christopher Columbus?

Because they were jealous of Portugal's advancements Signup and view all the answers

What was the advantage of the Ottoman Empire's use of gunpowder?

It was less expensive and made their military more powerful Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the Taino people when Columbus arrived?

They were a Stone Age civilization Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the law codes used in the Ottoman Empire?

Kanun Signup and view all the answers

Which European country was late to exploring the Americas?

England Signup and view all the answers

What was the main motivation behind the Conquistadors' conquests in Latin America?

To seek gold, glory, and god Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the system that governed the social hierarchy in Latin America during the Spanish conquest?

Encomienda System Signup and view all the answers

Who led the conquest of the Aztecs in Latin America?

Hernan Cortes Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate life span of enslaved persons in the Encomienda System?

6 months to 3 years Signup and view all the answers

What was Napoleon Bonaparte's area of expertise in the military?

Artillery Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the ruling government in France that Napoleon eventually overthrew?

Directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of external nationalism?

To project a positive image of the country to the world Signup and view all the answers

What was a major reason for the dispute over Crimea?

Nationalist sentiments in both Ukraine and Russia Signup and view all the answers

Why did France support the Ottomans in their conflict with Russia?

To counterbalance Russian influence in the region Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Sick Man of Europe' referring to?

A term used to describe the Ottoman Empire in the 1850s Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of combining external and internal nationalism?

DANGER Signup and view all the answers

What is a symbol of internal nationalism?

A personal sense of pride in contributing to one's country Signup and view all the answers

What was Napoleon's goal for England?

To make England go bankrupt Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Continental System?

To restrict trade between European countries and England Signup and view all the answers

What was the Fabian Strategy?

A military strategy that involves retreating and then attacking when the enemy makes a mistake Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Grand Armee's invasion of Russia?

The Grand Armee was able to capture Moscow, but eventually had to retreat with heavy losses Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the scorched-earth policy used by the Russian army?

To deny the French army resources and supplies Signup and view all the answers

What was the size of the Grand Armee at the beginning of the invasion of Russia?

650,000 soldiers Signup and view all the answers