Government
Which region of the world used the term "Mansa" to refer to their leaders
West Africa
Farmers in Western Europe; seen as property of the Lord
Serfs
This was the type of Christianity found in the Byzantine Empire
Eastern Orthodox(y)
In West Africa, the trading kingdoms of Ghana and Mali traded these two key goods
Gold & Salt
Type of farming techinque used by Native American civilizations
Slash and Burn
Which Empire modeled their laws after the Roman Twelve Tables
Byzantine Empire
Wife of Justinian the Great
Theodora the Great
Social Hierarchy in Western Europe; no social mobility
Feudalism
This trade network was HIGHLY influenced by Monsoon winds
Indian Ocean Trade Network
Farming Strategy used by Axum, China and the Incas
Terrace Farming
Which civilization required Civil Service Exams for all government employees
East Asia/ China/ Tang and Song
Instead of paying laborers or using coerced labor, the Inca used this system to build public works
Mit'a
Unlike the Tang Dynasty, the Song opened up Civil Service Exams to this group of people
Lower Class or Commoners
Trading Center in East Africa
Mogadishu or Swahili Coast
This type of weed was key in the Western Europe three field system
Clover
Civil Service Exams tested applicants on this ancient philosopher's (who preached Filial Piety) teaching
Confucius
This nomadic group took over the eastern part of the Muslim World with support from Muslim Caliphs
Seljuk Turks
Which groups helped Islam spread to
1. South Asia
2. West Africa
Merchants (South Asia)
Elites or Mansas (West Africa)
Certificates in China that merchants used to travel without the fear of being robbed
Flying Cash
The Tang & Song Dynasty used this crop to create a food surplus and boost population
Champa Rice
A power the Church wielded during the Dark Ages; resulted in banishment from Manor life and the Church
Excommunication
this word translates to Slave; slaves in Egypt rose up and overthrow the Arab Caliphate
Mamluk
a mystical Muslim group that believed they could draw closer to God through prayer, fasting, and a simple life. significance: most successful missionaries, helped spread.
Sufis(m)
Inns for Merchants and Travelers along the Silk Road
Caravanserais
Which animals were domesticated in these regions
East Asian Steppes
Sahara Desert
Andes Mountains
Horses
Camels
Llamas