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Which city was conquered by Mehmet II and changed its name from Constantinople to?
The Council of the Indies was an institution of the Ottoman Empire.
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Who was the Mughal Emperor that started the task of dignifying the inhabitants of his territory?
Akbar
The _______________ style of life led to the development of tools and the crafting of utensils from different materials.
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Match the following historical figures with their respective empires:
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Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first system of writing known as hieroglyphics?
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The Phoenicians are famous for their contributions to navigation and the development of the alphabet.
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Describe what a sedentary lifestyle is.
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During the 16th century, two colonial political potencies were _______________________ and _______________________.
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Match the following viceroyalties with their locations:
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Study Notes
Institutions and Empires
- Council of the Indies: an institution of the Spanish Crown where governmental issues related to America were settled.
- Ottoman Empire: Mehmet II, prince of the Ottoman Empire, conquered Constantinople and changed its name to Istanbul.
Civilizations
- Mesopotamia: the first civilization to emerge in the world, known for developing agriculture and settlements.
- Ancient Egypt: built the famous pyramids, developed the first system of writing known as hieroglyphics, and dependent on rivers for agriculture.
- Ancient China: built the Great Wall.
Lifestyle and Settlements
- Sedentary lifestyle: individuals or communities live in a fixed location, establish permanent settlements, and do not rely on regular migrations.
- Akbar, the Mughal Emperor: started the task of dignifying the inhabitants of the territory.
Historical Periods
- The Middle Ages: also known as the Dark Ages.
- Protestant Reformation: led by Martin Luther.
Historical Innovations
- Development of the alphabet: contributed by the Phoenicians.
- Roman Empire: known for its vast road network and aqueducts.
American Continent
- Colonial powers: Spain and Portugal during the 16th century.
- Viceroyalties: New Spain and Perú were the most important in the American continent.
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