Transoceanic Interconnections
What is a conquistador?
A conqueror; most notably used when referring to Spanish conquerors in the 16th century.
What was the most important crop in Mesoamerica?
Maize (corn)
Yin and Yang is a concept to which Chinese philosophy?
Taoism/Daoism
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Which religion dominated sub–Saharan Africa in the twelfth century?
Islam
Who was Hernan Cortez and what did he do?
Hernan Cortez was a Spanish conquistador that went on to win Mexico for Spain.
Which empires were the most powerful in Mesoamerica?
The three most powerful empires in Mesoamerica are considered to be the Aztec, Maya, and Inca.
What did Confucius value?
Education
Who were the Mongols?
They were nomadic people of the eastern steppes of Asia.
What did Mansa Musa do?
He transformed Timbuktu into a center of learning, attracting scholars and enhancing Mali's intellectual reputation.
What was the most common labor system?
Chattel Slavery
Which Mesoamerican empire created the 365-day solar calendar?
The Maya civilization
Who strongly favored filial piety, respect for one’s elders?
Confucius
What were they best known for?
Known for their skill on horseback, discipline, ruthlessness, & courage in battle.
Which trade goods were key to wealth?
Gold & salt
What was the Triangular Trade?
A transatlantic trading network that transported Africans as slaves as well as sugar, guns, & other goods to the Americas
Which civilization made human sacrifices?
The Aztec civilization
What did Lao Tzu believe?
He believed more in natural order than in government and social order.
How many generations did it take them to conquer China?
Three
Which empire controlled vital gold and salt trade routes across West Africa?
Mali Empire
What was the route that brought captured Africans to the West Indies & later to North and South America?
The Middle Passage
What was the name of the ball game created by the Mayans?
Pok-ta-pok
What is the third noble truth of Buddhism?
People could end their suffering by eliminating their desires.
When did the Mongols gain control of Central Asia?
1221
Who defeated Italy in the Battle of Adwa (1896), making it a symbol of African resistance.
Ethiopia, Kingdom of Abyssinia