Vocabulary
Diffusion
the spreading out and merging of pieces from different cultures
Their Holy Book is the Bible
Christianity
This natural resource made Ghana a trading empire, and was typically traded for Salt.
Gold
What two countries fought in the Hundred Years War?
France and England
In 1206, he became the Supreme Ruler of the Mongols
Genghis Khan
(BONUS 100: What was Genghis Khan's birth name?)
Pilgrimage
a journey to a shrine or a sacred place.
Their Holy Book is the Torah
Judaism
Name 2 of the 3 major natural resources found in the Kingdom of Ghana
Iron Ore, Gold, Ivory
This animal was the main facilitator in the spread of the Bubonic Plague
Rats
While Kublai Khan kept most Chinese political and economic systems in place, he did away with these, tests used to evaluate potential government officials
combination of two or more beliefs in which the beliefs, typically referring to Religion
Their Holy Book is the Quran
Islam
He was the ruler of Mali in the early 1300's, and is widely considered to be the richest man to ever live.
Mansa Musa
This code was followed by Knights throughout Medieval Europe
The Code of Chivalry
The Mongols attempted to invade this country twice in 1274 and 1281 but failed, largely due to their inexperienced naval warfare practices.
Japanese Empire
Excommunicate
the action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
Religion or Religions that mention Abraham in their Holy Book
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
This religion was largely spread along the Silk Road
Buddhism
What was the House of Wisdom and why was it important?
A library full of rare texts, books, and poetry that were translated into multiple languages.
This famous Venetian explorer claims he traveled to China and even did work for the Court of Kublai Khan
Marco Polo
Crusades
Wars that were all fought between the Christians and Muslims during the time of the 11th to 13th century, these crusades were about gaining control over holy land.
The holiest site for modern day Judaism
The Western Wall
(BONUS 100 points: Where is the Western Wall?)
What area were the majority of slaves traded between Islamic traders and southwest Asia?
Eastern coast of Africa and across the Trans-Saharan trade routes.
How did Islamic traders influence global trade?
Islamic traders took ideas, goods, and people throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa, resulting in the spread of cultures and ideas.
The leader of this group declared himself a Muslim and swore to avenge the murder of the Abbasid Caliph by claiming the Caucasus lands just north of the Ilkhanate.
The Golden Horde