Civilizations of East Asia
What are the Mongols best known for?
They were the largest lasting empire in history.
What was the significance of the Bantu migration?
It impacted continents' cultures.
What ended the Aztec civilization?
A Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés in 1521.
Who were the Mongols?
A powerful group of nomadic peoples who, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, created the largest contiguous land empire in history.
What was the main Aztec religion?
They had polytheistic beliefs.
Why were the Mongols feared?
They were brutal, strong, and lived a nomadic lifestyle.
What resources made the kingdom of Ghana so wealthy?
They had control over gold.
Why did the Mayan, Aztecs, and Inca engage in human sacrifice?
They believed it was necessary for life and their belief system. It was a way of showing power to their gods.
What was their way of life?
They were nomads.
What were their strengths?
Military,Agriculture,Government, Trade,Economy
What are the similarities and differences between Japanese and European feudalism?
They both showed loyalty and military service, but differed in their cultural influences.
Who was Mansa Musa?
Mansa Musa was the emperor of Mali.
Where were the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec Empires located?
In ancient Mesoamerica.
How were they different from other civilizations?
They were nomads.
What were their weaknesses?
Diseases from the Europeans
What significance did feudalism have on civilizations?
It allowed societies in the Middle Ages to have a stable political structure
Who were some significant rulers?
Mansa Musa, Sonni Ali, Oba, Mawata Kazembe, Moshoeshoe.
What kind of ruling system was used?
A Monarchy
When did they lose power?
It fell in 1368.
Did they get along with other civilizations around them?
The civilization was complex but the trade was good.
What was the common religion during the time of the Mongols?
Buddhism
What was the common religion?
The main religion was Islam.
What was the way of life?
Men served in the military and women cared for the home and children.
Why did they lose power?
They fell apart over internal struggles for succession of the empire.
What made them successful?
Military power, its religion, and its tribute system