Africa
The language that coastal city-states spoke that is a mixture of traditional African languages with elements of Arabic, Persian, and Indian dialects
Swahili
The Kingdom of Ghana collapsed in 1203 when its capital was destroyed. Who conquered Ghana?
Muslims
They launched a jihad against Ghana.
The Vijayanagara Empire became wealthy, after becoming the center of trade between Europe and _________ _________
Southeast Asia
Temujin gained the title of Genghis Khan, meaning what in English?
Universal Ruler
What land did Genghis Khan want to conquer, but died before he could accomplish his goals?
China
The seaside city-state of Kilwa, that is located in modern-day Tanzania, received goods from the interior of Africa and sold them primarily to ___________ traders.
Arab
Mansa Musa
After years of trying to conquer India, the Muslims finally accomplished it when in 1206, they established the first Muslim dynasty, known as ______________ ____________
Delhi Sultanate
Who defeated the Song Dynasty and implemented the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Khan
Why was Genghis Khan one of the greatest conquerors in history?
The success lays in the organization and mobility of his army. He divided his army so they can strike with speed, and Mongol forces were expert horsemen (+ along with archery on horseback).
Most of the history of medieval Africa is limited because of what reason?
History was passed on orally, and not written down
The Songhai Empire, under the leadership of Sunni Ali, stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to almost Lake _________.
Lake Chad
Why did Hinduism survive in India during the Islamic rule?
Hindus adapted its teachings and practices to fit Islam.
Why did the Mongol Empire begin to fragment into smaller khanates?
The empire was too large to be ruled effectively by one man
What conqueror claimed to be descendant of Genghis and Tamerlane who led his Turkish-Mongol Army from Afghanistan to begin the Mughal Empire in India?
Babur (Name means tiger)
What did the camel caravan have to cross in order to trade along the Mediterranean coast?
Sahara Desert
Which is considered to be the most important of the "forest kingdoms" in the Middle Ages?
Benin (1440-1897)
What religion virtually disappeared in India due to the Muslim persecution in the Delhi Sultanate?
Buddhism
One of the two reasons why Moscow rose to prominence is due to the Orthodox Church being moved from to Kiev to Moscow. What is the other reason?
The prince of Moscow served as the khans tax collector. As recognition for their service, they became the Grand Prince.
(This is how Ivan III gains power)
What does Sikhism reject that makes them different from Hindus?
The caste system
What were the two most precious commodities that made the western African countries wealthy?
Gold and salt
What new trade sprouted in from the "forest kingdoms" that was done primarily with Arab traders, but expanded to Europeans?
Slavery
The Delhi Sultanate fell to who in 1526?
The Mongols and they establish the Mughal Empire.
What did Zheng He do?
He led a massive Chinese (Ming Dynasty) armada sailing to various parts of the world, to as far as Africa
Who commissioned the building of the Taj Mahal for his wife after dying in childbirth from their 14th child?
Shah Jahan