Mesoamerica
What allowed ancient Maya to create accurate calendars?
What is Astronomy
This term describes people who are forced to work for others without pay.
What is slavery?
Who was the famous leader who united the Mongol tribes and started the Mongol Empire?
Who is Genghis Khan?
The Aztecs built their capital city on this type of island in a lake
What is an island city?
The majority of slaves taken during the Transatlantic Slave Trade were transported to ?
What is Brazil
This nomadic group, led by Genghis Khan established one of the largest empires in history during the 13th century
What are the Mongols?
What is the name of the ancient civilization known for building pyramids in Mexico?
What is the Maya civilization
The journey taken by enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas is known as
What is the Middle Passage?
what allowed The Mongols to travel great distances quickly
What are horses?
The Maya are known for this type of writing that uses symbols to represent sounds or ideas
What is hieroglyphics?
This act passed by the British Parliament in 1807 made it illegal to engage in the slave trade within the British Empire.
What is the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act?
In what century did Genghis Khan unify the Mongol tribes and begin his conquests?
What is the 13th century?
This famous explorer is known for leading the conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
Who is Hernan Cortes?
this secret route and safe houses helped many enslaved people escape to freedom during the 19th century in the United States
What is the Underground Railroad?
the Mongols are known for promoting trade along this famous route that connected Asia to Europe.
What is the Silk Road?