What is the area of land called where the Aztecs and Mayans called home?
Mesoamerica
What time period did feudalism mostly occur in Europe?
Middle Ages
Which continent did the Mongols control mostly?
Asia
In Incan society, what piece of infrastructure helped keep the empire connected?
Extensive road system
Under the feudal system, lords and serfs would live on a ___________, which would benefit them both in different aspects.
Manor
Islam is a _____________ religion, where Buddhism is a ________________ religion
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
What were Aztec "floating gardens" called?
Chinampas
Even though they were aristocratic women, in feudal Europe, what were their main responsibilities?
Managing the household
What were some of the factors that made Mongols such effective conquerors?
All ruled under one ruler
Excellent horseback riders and archers
Both the Mayans and the Aztecs are known for using _____________ ________________, which they believed prevented great atrocities from occurring.
Human sacrifice
Why do you think that agricultural labor decreased in so many areas of Europe/Asia in the 14th century?
Large amounts of disease and sickness
What religion does this monastery (Angkor Wat) represent?
Hinduism
Both the Aztecs and Incas were similar in the way they acquired land. How did they go about doing this?
Military conquest
Why did the feudal system exist? What did it offer to those who participated in it, and why would they want to participate in it?
Many feudal states were in conflict with one another and therefore people needed protection and food/crop production
The caste system determined things like:
Jobs, wealth, social status, etc.