Medieval Indian Empire
This animal was heavily used in the Indian army for combat and psychological fear.
What is an Elephant
What are two major West African Kingdoms
What is Ghana and Mali
The greatest emperor and sultan of all was _____ the Lawgiver
Who is Suleiman
Who are the Mongols
Under what dynasty did Medieval India become peaceful and rich?
What two resources were crucial to the success of West African kingdoms
What is gold and salt
This technology, known as the "gunpowder" aspect, allowed the Ottomans to break down castle walls.
What are Cannons?
Name one of the great "Great Mughals" who ruled.
included: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb.
Mathematics, astronomy, medical practices, and art flourished in India during the a period titled what?
The Golden Age of India
This Mali leader made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324-1325, distributing so much gold he caused inflation.
Who is Mansa Musa
The Ottoman Turks were orginally nomads from the center of what continent?
What is Asia
The main religion of the Ottoman Turks. This was also the religion that Jahangir promoted, though he tolerated other religions as well.
What is Islam?
Monks lived in caves and followed the teaching of whom?
What religion did Mansa Musa practice
What is Islam
The capture of this city in 1453 by the Ottoman Turks marked the end of the Middle Ages in Europe and brought a new power to the region.
What is the Fall of Constantinople?
The Mughals used what new technology in warfare?
What is gunpowder
What mountain range runs along the north east part of India including the tallest peak in the world?
What are the Himalaya Mountains.
What city became the center of learning and trade in West Africa
What is Timbuktu
What is the name of the cathedral built by Justinian that was taken over by the Turks and turned into a Muslim mosque?
What is the Hagia Sophia.
This structure is a famous example of medieval Indian architecture.
What is the Taj Mahal?