State-Building in the Americas and Africa
The Inca used this method of cultivation for farming produce like squash, peanuts, and corn.
Terrace farming
What catastrophic event in the 14th century, characterized by the widespread outbreak of disease, contributed to the decline of feudalism in Europe by causing a labor shortage and weakening the power of the feudal lords?
The bubonic plague or Black Death
Korea, Vietnam, and Japan were all culturally influenced by this region.
China
Who was the Muslim explorer who visited the various regions of the Muslim empire, documenting its unity and continuity.
Ibn Battuta
What is the national animal of Indonesia?
The komodo dragon
Also called Abyssinia, this African empire is the only one to successfully resist European domination.
Ethiopian Empire
Who is the German monk and theologian known for his 95 Theses, which sparked the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th century?
Martin Luther
Song and Tang
This medieval Islamic trade route connected the Mediterranean region to the Indian subcontinent and facilitated the exchange of goods and culture.
The Silk Road
Which dinosaur supposedly had the smallest brain?
Stegosaurus
What empire, known for its advanced knowledge of mathematics and astronomy, built the city of Tenochtitlan on the site of present-day Mexico City?
The Aztec Empire
Which Italian city is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, characterized by its flourishing art, culture, and intellectual achievements in the 14th to 17th centuries?
Florence
This Chinese invention, attributed to the polymath Shen Kuo, was a major advancement in navigation during the Song Dynasty, allowing sailors to determine their direction.
The magnetic compass
In what modern-day country was the city of Cordoba, known for its significant Islamic influence during the Middle Ages, located within the Dar al-Islam?
Spain
In what year did the kids' show Sesame Street first air?
1969
This West African empire, famous for its gold resources and trade routes, reached its height of power and influence in the 14th century.
The Songhay
This conflict contributed to less reliance on feudal knights and increased national loyalty.
The Hundred Years' War
During the 13th century, this Mongol leader invaded the Korean Peninsula, leading to the division of Korea into two states, Goryeo and Joseon. Who was he?
Genghis Khan
During the Islamic Golden Age, this city became a major center for scholarship, scientific advancements, and the translation of classical Greek and Roman texts.
Baghdad
In Lord of the Rings, how many heroes are a part of the initial fellowship at the start of the series?
Nine
This was an early example of diplomacy in the Americas and unified the different Iroquois-speaking nations.
Great Law of Peace
A historic document that limited the power of the English monarchy and established certain legal rights.
The Magna Carta
What is the code of ethics and conduct followed by samurai in feudal Japan, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and self-discipline?
Bushido
Which caliphate moved the capital from Damascus to Baghdad and oversaw the cultural flourishing of the Muslim Empire?
Abbasid Caliphate
How many US states DON'T have a known species of poisonous snake?
Four (Maine, Alaska, Hawaii, and Rhode Island)