15th Century Societies
These societies had not yet settled in one place and begun farming
Paleolithic/hunter-gatherers
This dynasty lasted from 1368-1644 CE
Ming Dynasty
This period in European history coincided with (happened at the same time as) the Ming Dynasty
The Renaissance
These two empires had Muslim elites ruling over mostly non-Muslim populations
Songhay and Mughal Empires
This empire was founded by the Mexica
These people sometimes settled, but mostly followed their herd animals around throughout the year
Pastoralists
This man was an admiral who sailed through the Indian Ocean to spread Chinese influence and trade
Zheng He
Overseas voyages resulted in European countries gaining these
Colonies
This empire practiced strictly Shi'a Islam, and no other religious traditions were widely tolerated
Safavid Empire
What was unique about the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan?
It was built in the middle of a lake
These people were settled farmers, but not part of any larger kingdom or empire
Agricultural villages
These people had ruled over China before the Ming Dynasty came to power
The Mongols
Writings from these places made their way into Europe from the Byzantine (eastern Roman) Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome
These two empires were famous for their religious tolerance
Ottoman and Mughal Empires
How did the Inca keep records?
On colored, knotted strings called quipus
These people eventually lost their way of life to settled people encroaching on their lands
Paleolithic/hunter-gatherers
This technology spread from China to Europe and resulted in increases of literacy and education
The printing press
Renaissance art and learning spread north from which part of Europe?
Italy
This was the only empire surrounded by water and also a center of trade
Melaka Sultanate
How did the Aztecs and Incas require tribute from the people they conquered?
Aztecs required tribute in resources, Incas required tribute in labor
These people had conflicts with settled people over the use of land and resources for their animals
Pastoralists
This ended funding for Zheng He's voyages
Nomads at the northern border
What was the main political difference between the Ming Dynasty and Renaissance Europe?
The Ming united China despite its differences, and Renaissance Europe split into different countries because of its differences
Songhay Empire was at one end of these very rich trade routes
The Trans-Saharan trade routes
The Aztecs did this to provide their gods with the energy to maintain the universe
Human sacrifice