Mongols
This deadly virus swept across Asia + Europe as a result of trade via the Silk Road killing 1/3 of the European population
Bubonic Plague / Black Death
This ancient, painful practice was a "rite of passage" in Chinese Culture - Though viewed as "aesthetically pleasing", it was designed to justify the subordination of women in society.
Foot-binding
This trade network linked West Africa all the way to the Islamic World
Trans-Sahara Trade
Not necessarily a religion, but more of a moral code of conduct was devoutly practiced in the Song Dynasty. It was later blended with Buddhism.
Confucianism
The capital city of Tenochtitlan was located in this massive empire...
Aztec
The Mongols Established this Chinese Dynasty after over-taking the Song Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
These types of paintings were regarded as the "Golden Age" of Chinese artwork.
Landscape
Seasonal Monsoons allowed sailors to build massive commercial empires in this Ocean
Indian Ocean
This religion born in India is polytheistic.
Hinduism
The losing team earns 200 points and winning team loses 200 points
:) Got 'eem
This group of Mongols led by Genghis Khan defeated the Russians
Tatars
This invention vastly improved the literacy rate in China.
Movable type printing / books
This King was regarded as the richest person in the world - making his money due to the trade network that linked his city to the Islamic world and Asia
Mansa Musa
These two religions share many similarities - one being that they are both monotheistic.
Islam and Christianity
This famous Islamic traveler explored the trade routes of the Indian Ocean, the Sahara Desert and even Asia
Ibn Battuta
The Mongols destroyed this famous city in the Islamic Empire, ending the Abbasid Caliphate
Baghdad
This military technology blasted enemies into submission...until it was improved upon by the Mongols and other societies.
Gunpowder
Camels and traders traveled in these groups across the Sahara Desert
Caravans
This asian religion focuses on the path of nature for spirituality. "The hippies of China"
Daoism
This South American Empire was conquered by the Spaniards...
Inca
This island-country was one of the few places that were not over taken by the ferocity of the Mongols
Japan
China was able to dominate Korea, Vietnam, and it's other neighbors through this system of payment and taxation
Tribute System
This luxury item was a hot commodity on this road - making it world famous
Silk
Religious toleration was generally practiced by this group of raiders...
The Mongols
This Samurai warrior code of conduct was practiced in Japan. Samurais who failed to perform their duty were forced to commit suicide.
Code of Bushido