Terminology
The abbreviation “CE” stands for this phrase that means the same as A.D.
What is Common Era?
This precious Chinese fabric that gave a famous trading route its name.
What is silk.
This river in Egypt was nicknamed the "Gift of the ____"
What is the Nile.
He founded the Mogol Empire.
Who is Genghis Khan.
Venetian explorer who visited Kublai Khan’s court.
Who is Marco Polo.
The study of past human life through artifacts is called this.
What is archaeology?
Besides silk, this popular spice from India was traded along the Silk Road and highly valued in Europe.
What is pepper.
This is considered the first set of written laws, The Code of Hammurabi, came from the Mesopotamian empire.
What is Babylon.
He was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty.
Who is Kublai Khan.
Moroccan traveler who explored nearly the entire Islamic world.
Who is Ibn Battuta.
Time period where written documents were not commonly used.
What is prehistory?
Camels were often used for this key reason when crossing deserts.
What is needed little water.
What is able to carry large loads.
High winds increased farming and trade in this river valley civilization.
What is the Indus River Valley.
After Genghis Khan died, this person become the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
Who is Ogadai Khan.
First Portuguese navigator to sail around Africa to India.
Who is Vasco da Gamma.
This word describes the spread of ideas, technology, and culture from one society to another.
What is cultural diffusion?
Name one cultural or technological item that spread along the Silk Road.
What is: (different answers)
- Gunpowder
- Silk
- Money
- Playing Cards
This ancient Chinese philosophy, recognizes respect for family and order in society. This began during the later river valley period.
What is Confucianism.
He was a powerful Japanese military leader.
(hint: the only person we discussed.)
Who is Shogunate.
Who was a Christian mystic who visited holy sites and documented Christian practices?
Who is Margery Kempe.
Historians use this Greek word, meaning “inquiry,” for the study and writing of history itself.
What is historiography?
This empire helped the Silk Road increase in wealth during the 13th century.
What is the Mongol Empire.
This Sumerian stepped temple symbolized a link between earth and the heavens.
What is a ziggurat.
This ruler of Mali became famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca, where he gave away so much gold it affected economies.
What is Mansa Musa.
Chinese admiral who commanded huge Ming-dynasty treasure fleets.
Who is Zheng He.