The Americas
This civilization is known for creating a complex calendar and hieroglyphic writing system in Mesoamerica.
The Maya
This philosophy emphasizes respect, hierarchy, and filial piety
Confucianism
This desert trade route connected West Africa to North Africa and the Mediterranean world
The Trans-Saharan Trade Route
This institution was the dominant religious authority in medieval Europe
The Catholic Church
This city is the holiest site in Islam and location of the Kaaba
Mecca
This capital city of the Aztec Empire, built on Lake Texcoco
Tenochtitlán
This Chinese voyage leader explored the Indian Ocean during the Ming Dynasty.
Zheng He
This West African ruler became famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca and wealth in gold
Mansa Musa
This pandemic killed about one-third of Europe’s population in the 14th century
Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
This empire controlled much of the Middle East before being conquered by Alexander the Great
The Persian Empire
This farming technique used floating gardens to grow crops in the Aztec Empire.
Chinampas
This religion, founded in India, is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism
This East African trade network connected African cities like Kilwa to Arabia and India
The Indian Ocean Trade Complex
This system organized medieval European society into lords, vassals, and serfs
Feudalism
This Ottoman practice trained Christian boys to serve the state as soldiers or officials
The Devshirme System
This mountain range was home to the Inca civilization
The Andes Mountains
This empire created the Golden Age of India, when they made advances in math, science, and literature
The Gupta Empire
This powerful trading city in Mali became a center of learning and Islam
Timbuktu
This series of religious wars aimed to take control of the Holy Land
The Crusades
The oldest of the Abrahamic Religions
Judaism
The alliance of six nations native to our area of New York State, one of the oldest democracies in the world.
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy
This emperor of the Maurya Empire converted to Buddhism and promoted peace
Ashoka
This East African culture blended African and Arab influences due to trade
Swahili culture
This system required peasants to work the land in exchange for protection
manoralism
This group believes leadership of Islam should come from Muhammad’s family
Shi'a Muslims