Geography
The place the Bubonic Plague originated.
Mongolia
This was the dominant religion of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
Christianity
Inca Writing system of knots.
Quipu
During the Middle Ages, society was divided into three main classes: nobles, clergy, and this group of laborers.
Peasants
This trade rout began in Europe, then to Africa, then to the Americas, then back to Europe.
Triangular trade
Both Palestinians and Israelis believe they have a legitimate claim on this holy city.
Jerusalem
This city is considered holy by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Jerusalem
This Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, an achievement of art and religious devotion. (Hint, ninja turtles)
Michelangelo
This economic system dominated Europe during the Middle Ages, based on land ownership and agricultural labor.
Feudalism
The Age of Exploration was fueled by this motive... to gain this important food-preserving resource
This empire stretched across the entire continent of Asia.
Mongolia
The Aztecs are infamous for this form of religious ritual to appease their gods.
Human Sacrifice
The Incas were known for constructing this famous mountaintop city.
Machu Pichu
The Mongols famous ruler.
Genghis Kahn
The Mongol Empire's policies ensured the safety of this trade route, allowing goods and ideas to flow across Asia and Europe.
The Silk Road
Columbus is known for "discovering" _____ in the year _____
The New World in 1492
This empire is famous for it's religious tolerance
Mongol Empire
This ancient civilization is famous for the number zero, their pyramids and their calendar.
Mayans
Martin Luther challegned the authority of this religion
This was the journey for African slaves across the Atlantic. What is it's name?
Middle Passage?
The Inca Empire thrived in these mountains.
Andes Mountains
This major religious movement during the Renaissance challenged the authority of the Catholic Church
Protestant Reformation
The Age of Exploration was made possible by this navigational tool, which determined a ship's latitude.
Astrolebe
The Inca Empire used this system of labor to build roads and other infrastructure, requiring citizens to work for the state.
Mita
This system of forced labor supported Spain’s colonial economy in the Americas during the Age of Exploration. (Hint: Not African Slavery)
Encomienda System