The Mongol Empires
For the most of Mongol history, these people lived a ________ lifestyle. Constantly moving from place to place with their livestock.
Nomadic
Who fought and struggled after the death of the great khan to have control over the empire?
His sons and Grandsons
This crop was very beneficial to the Bantu diet. It is arguably more valuable than yams, millet, or sorghum.
Bananas
These animals allowed for quicker trade across the Saharan desert.
Camels
True or False: Many Africans, prior to Christianity acknowledged that there existed one, all powerful, creator god.
True
Mongols were a fearsome fighting force. They relied heavily on these animals to conduct quick and deadly maneuvers.
Horses
What happened to Chinggis Khan's empire after his death?
These tools allowed the Bantu people to more efficiently clear the land and plant crops.
Iron Tools
These allowed for quicker communication and trade because they made travel significantly easier.
Trade Routes
True or False: African religion, prior to Christianity and Islam believed that there existed many lesser gods who controlled things such as wind, sun, rain, etc.
True
Mongols were well versed in psychological warfare as well as physical. What did they do to those who surrendered? What did they do to those who refused and fought to the end?
Integrated those who surrendered/ treated them less harshly.
Those who fought till the end were mercilessly killed, or utilized as human shields in upcoming conquests.
This great ruler was able to reunite the empire under his control. He is considered to be the most worthy heir to Chinggis Khan.
Kubilai Khan
What did most native people do when they encountered expanding Bantu civilizations?
Joined peacefully
This principal kingdom that arose in Africa, became a very important commercial site in west Africa because of this material.
Gold
Ethiopian Christians had very little contact with other sects of Christianity, as a result, they often carried over African ideology and interests into their conversion. As such, they often carried around these.
amulets or charms for protection against evil spirits
Khwarazm shah, was a ruler of those who succeeded the saljuqs. What did he have done to the Mongol envoys sent to him? What did Chinggis do in response?
Killed the Envoys
In response Chinggis completely decimated the kingdom, targeting not only the people and their cities, but their irrigation systems as well.
The Yuan Dynasty established by Khubilai began falling apart with the exploitation of the native Chinese and poor financial management, but what disease sealed the fate of the Yuan Dynasty?
The Bubonic Plague/Black Death
Who made up the council of the villages in Bantu society?
Male heads of household
This man was considered the wealthiest king in the world. Sundiata's grand-nephew.
Mansa Musa
Why did many Africans choose to convert to Islam, compared to Christianity?
It is the religion of their trading partners
This was the birth name of our beloved Chinggis Khan.
Temujin
Though the Yuan Dynasty collapsed, the Mongols did not stop terrorizing China. They proceeded to threaten China's northern border until what century?
18th Century
Approximately how many variations of the Bantu language exist? Despite being different, why are these languages vary similar? Explain?
1. About 500
2. These languages are similar because they share a common history. After years of expansion and division, smaller groups developed their own dialects, yet because of their shared ancestry, these languages ended up very similar.
Why did women enjoy relatively higher status in African society, than in most other societies around the world at this time?
Viewed as a source of life
Besides trading power, what was one thing that encouraged many African societies to adopt Islam.
Strengthened their standing with existing Islamic powers, and also granted them access to Islamic advisors and education.