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Han dynasty
It's enormous size made it difficult to govern
Which civilizations arose in Mesoamerica?
Mayan, Aztec, Olmec
Why did Muslims have a positive attitude towards trade?
Muhammad had been a trader in the early life
What was the main cause of collapse for the Mongol empire?
Disease
Who was the most feared leader of the Mongols?
Genghis Khan
Gold and Salt
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
An ancient Chinese doctrine that the ruler had the right to rule "all under heaven"
The examination for scholar officials was mostly based on what knowledge?
In Ghana, who would inherit the throne after the king died?
Son of the Kings sister
Under Mongol rule, what happened to a city if it rebelled?
Genghis would return and burn it to the ground, leaving no survivors
What led to the growth of trans-Saharan trade?
The use of camels, and the spread of islam
Why was gold valuable to west africans?
It was used to make coins, and to purchase porcelain and silk from China
The body needs it, Salt is needed to preserve food, People like the taste, cattle/people need it
What happened to Chinese scholars under Mongol rule?
Chinese scholars worked only as teachers and minor government officials
What parts of the world did the silk road connect?
Various parts of Asia, Africa with the Mediterranean
Which civilization made achievements in a system of roads, and irrigation system
Incas
What happened to China when the Han dynasty lost the Mandate of Heaven?
Broke into separate kingdoms until it was reunited by the Sui
Which civilization made advancements in poetry, dance, and stone temples?
Aztecs
Which civilization made achievements in an accurate calendar, and the understanding of math?
Mayan
What about Constantinople's location that made it an ideal capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople was easy to defend, being surrounded by water on three sides, and it lay at the crossroads of many sea and overland trade routes linking east and west
What was an advantage of the Silent-Barter system?
It allowed people who spoke different languages to trade
Arab armies success hinged on two main factors, what were they?
Belief that god was on their side, Use of the camel for transportation and warfare
How did Rome's system of choosing political leaders contribute to the downfall of the Roman empire?
Most Roman emperors were generals who seized power by force
Explain the significance of Mansa Musa
He would still be considered the richest person in human history. While on a pilgrimage to Mecca he crashed the gold market by spending so much of it in Cairo, Mecca, and other stops along the way