History Quiz: Black Death and Empires

A devastating pandemic that ravaged Europe in the mid-1300s, killing a significant portion of its population. It was caused by the bubonic plague.

The period in which the Mongol Empire ruled China, characterized by tolerance for different religions and acceptance of diverse cultural practices.

Period of time during which Han Chinese revolted against Mongol rule in China, ushering in a period of stability, prosperity, and strict social policies.

A system of government practiced by the Ottoman Empire, which allowed different religious communities to govern themselves under the protection of the empire.

The belief that salvation is achieved solely through faith in Jesus Christ, not through good works or sacraments.

A group of elite Ottoman soldiers who were initially Christian slaves but held significant power in the empire.

A foundational document in English history, limiting the absolute power of the monarchy and establishing the principle of rule of law.

The doctrine that God has predetermined who will be saved and who will be damned, and that human beings have no free will to change their fate.

A trading system that aims to accumulate as much wealth as possible through gold and silver, often involving the acquisition of colonies.

A period of renewed Catholic vigor and reform in response to the Protestant Reformation.

Founded by Ignatius of Loyola, the Jesuits focused on education and spreading Catholic faith.

The journey that forcibly transported millions of Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to be enslaved in the Americas.

An organized group of armed individuals who engage in piracy for personal profit, often independent of any government or authority.

The Wealth of Nations, a book by Adam Smith, argued that competition and self-interest drive prosperity in a capitalist economy.

A sect within Islam that believes that only the descendants of Muhammad should rule and rejects certain interpretations of Islamic law.

A key principle in Adam Smith's economic theory, where the market regulates itself through the interaction of supply and demand without government intervention.

A term used to describe the absence of government intervention in the economy, allowing markets to operate naturally.

Karl Marx's theory that capitalism will inevitably be replaced by communism, a classless society.

A period of widespread European revolutions in 1848, characterized by republican revolts and demands for political and social reforms.

A system of government where citizens have the power to elect their leaders and control the state.