Misc
The Byzantine Empire was known as the _______ since it was the easter side of this old empire.
New Rome
A special class of African storytellers
Griot
This leader united the Mongols and conquered most of Central Asia.
Which civilization was known as the "Mother Culture"?
Olmec
The best example of Byzantine architecture was ____
Hagia Sophia
A picture of a religious image
Icon
How many horses did the Mongols travel with?
3
Which civilization had no writing system?
Inca
Birthplace of Islam and its holiest city where Muslims make their pilgrimage
Mecca
A route between the Roman Empire and China.
Silk Road
What is another name for Mongol Peace?
Pax Mongolica
Which civilization was located in Mexico City?
Aztec
He founded the religion of Islam in the 600 AD
Muhammed
The holy scriptures of the religion of Islam
Quran
Who was the most famous European to visit China?
Marco Polo
Which civilization had heavy taxes?
Aztec
The Great Schism of 1054 led to the formation of two new denominations in Christianity?
Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic
Another name for corn.
Maize
What ended the Mongol rule?
Military defeats, empire got too large, financial problems, loss of Russia
Name the 3 civilizations?