Medieval Europe
What was the structure of society in Europe at this time?
Feudalism
Tenochtitlan was the capital of what empire?
Aztec Empire
This group of the Mongols took over Russia
The Golden Horde
The trade of these 2 goods allowed the Kingdoms of Africa to flourish
Gold & Salt
The battles to retake the Holy Land were called?
Crusades
What was the most powerful institution in Europe?
Catholic Church
A major part of Mayan and Aztec religion involved?
Human Sacrifice
Japan adopted this major religion through trade and contact with China
Zen Buddhism
Meaning covered market, this was a place of trading goods and knowledge in Islamic Cities
Bazaar
The "Golden Age of Japan" was different from other places because?
The intellectual and cultural achievements were mostly driven by women as opposed to men
This wiped out 1/3 of Europe's population
The Plague (Black Death)
The staple crop of the Americas
Corn (Maize)
This military leader essentially ruled Japan in the place of the emperor
Shogun
This leader brought about a Golden Age in Mali
Mansa Musa
This is the native religion of Japan, the worship of "kami" in nature
Shintoism
Charlemagne was the Germanic King who converted to Christianity and became the first ruler of this.
Holy Roman Empire
How did the Inca control and connect their empire?
Incan Roads through the mountains
This Russian ruler had a good reign at the beginning, but eventually grew tyrranical and paranoid, even killing his own son
Ivan the Terrible
This group of people were the main foe of the Christians during the crusades and eventually took the lands of the Byzantine Empire in Eastern Europe
Seljuk Turks (Ottomans)
What was the date of the battle of Hastings?
1066
Who won the War of the Roses?
Neither rival families, the throne would evetually pas to Henry Tudor (Henry VII)
The Aztecs created floating gardens called?
Chinampas
The campaign to re-take Spain from the Moor was called what?
The Reconquista
This city in Mail became a capital of Islamic culture and learning
Timbuktu
This girl led France to victory in the 100 years war
Joan of Arc