Afro-Eurasia
Americas
Key Vocab
Influential Figures
Geography
100

The largest land empire in world history. 

The Mongol Empire

100

These people were based in central and southern Mexico. They built their capital on a small man-made island. They were known to practice human sacrifice. 

Aztec Empire. 

100

The act of buying and selling commodities, or all such acts collectively

Trade

100

This man, born Temujin, would go on to establish the largest land empire in all of world history. 

Genghis Khan

100

The major river basin that many Native American tribes lived around in the United States. 

The Mississippi River Basin

200

This group was well known for their advancements in trade, technology, medicine, and mathematics.

The Islamic Caliphate

-or- 

Islamic Empire

200

These people lived high up in the mountains of South America. They established a long road system for trade and communication. They made great advancements in farming and science. 

Inca Empire

200

A series of roads, waterways, railroads, and air routes that allow groups to trade goods with one another; a loose organization of societies that exchange goods with each other

Trade Route

200

This man was the first European to travel east into Asia and the middle east. 

Marco Polo

200

The birthplace of the great prophet, this city is the holiest site of Islam.

Mecca

300

Gunpowder originates from this region of Afro-Eurasia, as does spice trade, medicine, and other new technologies.  

China

300

These people lived primarily in the region we now call Guatemala. They were extremely advanced in astronomy and mathematics.  

Mayan Empire

300

The belief that there is only one god.

Monotheism 

300

This man claimed to have received messages from God and would go on to establish a major world religion. 

The Prophet Muhammad 

300

This trade route stretched from China and India all the way to Istanbul and the middle east. 

The Silk Road

400

This region of Africa was featured cities established by Islamic merchants who were trading with India and Southern Asia.

The Swahili Coast

400

The Pueblo people who lived in the south-western portion of the United States were most known for their housing structures, which were made out of what?

Cliffs.

400

Territories controlled by a central government, with one supreme ruler, who governs a diverse population

Empire

400

This former prince established a new faith system based on Hinduism practices and self-exploration. 

The Buddha. 
400

The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan would serve as the foundation for what modern capital city? 

Mexico City. 

500

This Empire was the last remaining section of the Roman Empire. Doesn't fall until 1453. Located in modern day Turkey. 

The Byzantine Empire
500

This group of people was made up of five different tribes that came together. Their native name is Haudenosaunee. 

The Iroquois 

500

The right, power, or ability to give orders, make decisions, or demand or compel obedience

Authority

500

The grandson of the greatest Mongol ruler, this man was the first Mongol ruler to control all of China. 

Kublai Khan

500

This city was destroyed by the Mongols following the execution of Mongol messengers. 

Baghdad 

600

The attempt by Christian Europeans to reconquer the Jewish Holy land, or Jerusalem and the Mediterranean coast.  

The Crusades

600

Where did the Iroquois people live? 

From Michigan to New York

600

The sum of the language, customs, beliefs, and art considered characteristic of a particular group of people

Culture

600

This man ruled over the Mali Empire in West Africa. He is known as the richest man in history. 

Mansa Musa

600

This mountain range runs nearly the whole length of South America. The Inca's based their culture here. 

* Hint - It's the same as the shortened version of one of your teachers first names.

The Andes Mountains 

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