Medieval Europe
What hierarchical system was prevalent in medieval Eurpoe?
Feudalism
Why was Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca important?
Brought the Islamic golden age to Mali
How were the Inca able to farm on mountains?
Terrace farming
What kinds of homes did Plains peoples live in?
Teepees and earth lodges
What were the three sister?
Main crops of the Northeast
How did the Black Death lead to the end of feudalism?
Surviving serfs demanded pay for their work
How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai empire?
He used strong military to control trade on the Niger River
Who was the Sapa Inca?
The emperor of the Inca empire
Why is the syllabary important?
Written language for Cherokee that made language easier to pass on
What were the cliff dwellings by the Pueblo made of?
Adobe from clay
What did the lord of the manor have to provide for his serfs?
Equipment and protection
How did Sundiata bring peace and order to Mali?
Formed a strong central government
What was the purpose of the quipu?
To record payment of tribute
What do the feathers on a Plains headdress represent?
Brave deeds
What is the principle of the seventh generation?
Decisions should be made with the seventh generation in mind
What is an important aspect of Islamic art?
Geometric shapes
Why did Askia Muhammad replace government officials in Songhai?
He wanted to spread Islam
How was the llama used by the Inca?
Used to transport goods and for food and clothing
What did a calumet signal?
Desire to trade
What two civilizations migrated from Canada and spoke a similar language?
The Apache and the Dine
What are some effects of the Crusades?
Jews killed for beliefs, pope became religious and secular leader, trade between Europeans and Muslims grew
What was an effect of trans-Saharan trade?
People in West Africa converted to Islam
How did the Sapa Inca maintain control over his large empire?
Use of government officials and the building of roads and bridges
In southeast nations, why were town designated white and red?
White for peace and red for war
What was used to make a wampum belts?
Clam shells