Kingdoms
This was the political and social system in medieval Europe where kings granted land to lords, and knights swore to protect them.
Feudalism
This massive network of trade routes connected Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, allowing people to trade silk, spices, and ideas.
Silk Road
These elite, armored warriors of medieval Japan followed a strict code of honor called Bushido
Samurai
He was the famously wealthy emperor of the Mali Empire who made a grand pilgrimage to Mecca, giving away so much gold he became legendary.
Mansa Musa
This famous document was signed by King John of England in 1215, limiting the king's power and protecting the rights of the people.
Magna Carta
This empire in West Africa grew incredibly rich during the Middle Ages by controlling the trade of two major goods: gold and salt.
Mali Empire
This large empire in Eastern Europe and Asia Minor was the continuation of the Roman Empire and was ruled from the city of Constantinople.
Byzantine Empire
This highly advanced civilization in Mesoamerica built massive stone pyramids, developed a complex calendar, and studied astronomy during this era.
Maya
Tang, Song, and Yuan
These warriors from Scandinavia explored, raided, and settled across Europe and parts of North America.
Vikings