Maritime Empires
Navigating the oceans and determining the direction you're heading would have been nearly impossible without this invention
What is the compass
The number majority of the people in this empire followed Hinduism, even though the rulers were Muslim
What is the Mughal empire
This trade route reached it's height under the Mongol Empire
What is the Silk Road
This explorer sailed from Spain to North America in 1492
Who is Christopher Columbus
This was where the king and all of the government officials lived
What is the Palace of Versailles
This system of forced labor was very present in the Americas, using people primarily of African descent
What is slavery
Although this empire didn't last as long as others, it was one of the wealthiest in the world
What is the Mali Empire
The knowledge of monsoon winds and the usage of the compasses greatly increased the travel along this trade route
What is the Indian Ocean trade route
This African king was one of the richest in history
Who is Mansa Musa
This building in the Middle East was a sanctuary for learning, faith, and exploring new topics
What is the House of Wisdom
This disease was responsible for killing the majority of the Native Americans in North America
What is smallpox
This empire used janissaries
What is the Safavid empire
The introduction of camel saddles made riding camels along this trade route much easier
What is the Trans-Saharan trade route
He spear-headed the Mongol empire
Who is Genghis Khan
This country in Africa's religion was and still is Christianity
What is Ethiopia
This geometric cycle of trade took place between the Americas, Europe, and Africa
What is the Triangle Trade
This empire was the Safavid empire's direct rival because of their different religious beliefs and denominations, even though they were in the same religion
What is the Ottoman empire
This was one of the most important waterways in the Indian Ocean Empire
What are the Straits of Malacca
This Chinese admiral went on seven major voyages throughout Afro-Eurasia
Who is Zheng He
Someone built this extravagant tomb to honor his late wife
What is the Taj Mahal
When Europeans wanted to trade with them, they were executed by the members of this island country
What is Tokugawa Japan
A "golden age" of peace was achieved under the rule this empire
What is the Mongol Empire
This rest stop and market was a much needed safe-haven for those traveling hundreds of miles down the Silk Road
What is a Caravanserai
This Muslim scholar from Morocco traveled the world and documented his travels
Who is Ibn Battuta
Tsar Peter the Great had a new city built to display his wealth and power
What is St. Petersburg