Unit 1
This West African sultan made the Hajj to Mecca and became the wealthiest man in history thanks to Mali's abundant gold mines.
Who was Mansa Musa
What was the inn called that was often 100 miles apart?
Caravanserai
Martin Luther
The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies from the Old World (Europe, Asia and Africa) and the New World (North and South America) and vice versa.
Columbian Exchange
A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions.
Enlightenment
What good did China import from Vietnam?
This leader united the Mongols, to create the largest land-based empire
Ghengis Khan (Chinggis, Chingis, Jenghiz, or Jinghis)
What are Gunpowder Empires?
Large, multiethnic states in Southwest, Central, and South Asia that relied on firearms to conquer and control territories.
Large, heavily armed ships used to carry silver from New World colonies to Spain; basis for convoy system utilized by Spain for transportation of bullion.
Galleons
the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property
Natural Rights
What path connected East Asia to the Byzantine Empire?
Silk Road
What invention allowed sailors to determine how far north or south they were from the equator.
Astrolabe
What is the Edict of Nantes?
Provided religious toleration in France for 87 years
A trade rivalry between the Omani of the Middle East and the European traders.
Omani-European Rivalry
French philosopher best known for support of freedom of speech: "I may not agree with a word that you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
Who is Voltaire
What trade tactic did China use with foreigners
Tribute System
What are the Swahili city-states
Thriving city-states along the the east coast of Africa created by The Indian Ocean trade
Islamic empire based in Istanbul in modern-day Turkey (formerly Constantinople) from 1453-1922. It encompassed lands in the Middle East, North Africa, the Caucasus, and eastern Europe.
What was the Ottoman Empire?
A reference to the political events of 1688-1689, when James II abdicated his throne and was replaced by his daughter Mary and her husband, Prince William of Orange.
Glorious Revolution
Overthrew the French revolutionary government (The Directory) in 1799 and became emperor of France in 1804. Failed to defeat Great Britain and abdicated in 1814. Returned to power briefly in 1815 but was defeated and died in exile.
Who was Napoleon
The Muslim term for Jews, Christians and Zoroastrians
What is Dhimmi or People of the Book
If you wanted nutmeg, pepper and clove you'd most likely sail to this group of islands to the NE of Indonesia.
What were the Spice Islands
Their rule is often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history, as well as one of the gunpowder empires.
What is the Safavid Empire?
Rural estates in Spanish colonies in New World; similar to the feudal system, Natives got money and had to buy their products from their owners
Hacienda system
the middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people
Bourgeoise