africa
Name the 6 countries of Africa that we studied
1. Mali
2. Ghana
3. Songhai
4. Bantus
5. The coast
6. Zimbabwe
Khmer also know as the kmair Empire, is located in what modern day Country?
Cambodia
Where is the Islamic Empire located?
Islam and the empire began to spread along trade routes throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa and South Asia
___________ are grooves etched into the rocky soil of southern Peru in the images of animals, especially birds, as well as humans and geometric shapes, including triangles, trapezoids, and spirals.
Nazca Lines
what happened to the Buffalo on the American Plains
they were killed by being driven off a cliff and then all parts of their body were used
what are the four distant climate zones of africa
rain forest, desert, mountains, and savannah/ grassland
Name 4 things the silk roads spread
acceptable answers: The black plague, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, secrets of printing, drilling wells, making iron, gunpowder, paper, and silk
If you follow the ethical guidelines as a muslims, hopefully you will...
gain salvation and offers the hope of an afterlife
What are the 5 tribes of the Iroquois League
Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and the Seneca
Tenochtitlan is what modern day city?
Mexico city
Each lineage group could trace itself back to a founding ancestor or a group of ancestors. Ritual ceremonies were dedicated to ancestors because the ancestors were believed to be closer to the gods. Why did they dedicate it to the ancestors
They had the power to influence the lives of their descendants.
After the death of Genghis Khan in 1227, the empire began to change. Following Mongol custom, upon the death of the ruling khan, his heirs divided the territory. The once-united empire of Genghis Khan was split into several separate territories called _________
khanates, each under the rule of one of his sons.
What are the social classes of Islam?
In the shape of a triangle; muslims at birth, people who converted to islam, people of the book, and slaves of war
We are unsure exactly why the Mayas disappeared however what is a theory that history tell us
Explanations include invasion, internal revolt, a volcanic eruption, or overuse of the land that led to reduced crop yields.
Name 3 words in swahili and what is the english translation
acceptable responses: moto -hot, jambo- hello, simba- lion, hakuna matata- no worries, rafiki- friend, pole pole- calm down
One of the richest and most powerful kings was _____________ , who ruled from _______ to_________
One of the richest and most powerful kings was Mansa Mūsā, who ruled from 1312 to 1337.
Explain and describe the 3 religions mentioned in Asia
1. Shinto was based on respect for the forces of nature and on the worship of ancestors.
2. Buddhism taught that the material world was not real, but an illusion.
3. Neo-Confucianism became the heart of state government.. It teaches that the world is real, not an illusion, and that fulfillment comes from participation in the world.
What specific laws regulate muslims daily life?
shari’ah
Aztec religion was based on a belief in an unending struggle between the forces of good and evil throughout the universe. This struggle created and destroyed four worlds, or suns. People believed they were now living in the time of the fifth sun. This world, too, was destined to end with the destruction of Earth by earthquakes. To postpone the day of reckoning, the Aztec practiced ____________, which they believed would appease the sun god Huitzilopochtli.
human sacrifice
Describe the process of Footbinding
At a young age a girl has her feet soaked to soften the bone. Then the bones are shattered and reformed using tight cloth. The cloth is wrapped in a way that the toes are pushed under the foot. Ideally it will grow about 4 ins and allow the daughter to be seen as a more desirable bride.
Name 3 projects Africa traded in
acceptable answers; Iron ore, gold, salt, slaves, Millet, sorghum, yams, melons, beans, copper
From the Sui to the Song dynasties what developments were occurring in China?
make steel for swords
cotton
gunpowder
used to make explosives and a primitive flamethrower called a fire-lance.
Early Chinese developed a sophisticated number system and the system of algebra.
The use of paper money began in the 700s and 800s. With the increased flow of paper money, banking began to develop.
Name the 5 pillars and describe what they are?
Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" is central to Islam.
Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark.
Alms (zakat). In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need.
Fasting (sawm). During the daylight hours of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink.
Pilgrimage (hajj). Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia.
describe the 4 things Incas did to ensure their military rule was unquestioned
young men were required to serve in the Inca army.
To encourage loyalty, the children of local leaders were taken as hostages to the Inca capital, where they were educated in Inca ways before returning home.
To create a well-organized empire,Incan rulers divided it into four quarters, with each ruled by a governor. In turn, the quarters were divided into provinces, each also ruled by a governor.
Forced labor was another important feature of the state. All Inca subjects were responsible for labor service, usually for several weeks each year.
When Muhammad died, there was debate over who should replace him as leader. This led to a schism in Islam, and two major sects emerged, what are they?
Sunni and Shia