Mesoamerican
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
Who started the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire known for his wealth?
Mansa Musa
What was the main product traded on the Silk Road?
When did the transatlantic slave trade begin?
1400s
What was the religious beliefs of the Aztec people
believed in human sacrifices to their God.
How did the Mongols use new technology to help them win battles?
Used it to overwhelm their opponents
How did the trade routes across the Sahara desert help the Mali Empire grow?
The trade routes allowed the Mali Empire to control the gold and salt trade
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road trade?
Allowed the exchange of goods and cultural ideas between Asia and Europe
Percentage of the transatlantic slave trade involved taking Africans to the Americas?
Around 40%
What type of calendar did the Maya people use?
365 day calendar
How did the Mongols' military strategy and tactics help them conquer so much land?
Used fast cavalry, powerful weapons, and coordinated attacks to easily defeat their opponents and take over large areas
What lasting impact did the Mali Empire have on West Africa?
Spread its religion, trade networks, and cultural practices, influencing West African societies for centuries.
What spread along the Silk Road?
Rats and disease
How did the transatlantic slave trade impacted Africa, Europe, and the Americas?
Really harmful to African societies, but it also made a lot of money for European countries and led to forced labor in America
What were some key achievements of the Maya people
Maya created advanced math, a complex writing system, and accurate calendars.
What caused the fall of the Mongol Empire?
Power struggles, overexpansion, and difficulties in governing their large territory
What was the main religion in the Mali empire?
Islam became the main religion in the Mali Empire
How did the Silk Road facilitate the transmission of technological innovations between East and West?
Papermaking and gunpowder
What were the long-term socio-economic consequences of the transatlantic slave trade on African states and societies?
Led to depopulation, increased warfare among African states, and altered social structures.
How did the arrival of the Spanish people affect the Mesoamerican civilizations?
The collapse of the Aztec and Inca Empires, destruction of their cultures, and the spread of diseases that killed many Indigenous people
How did the Mongols' use of psychological warfare and strategic alliances contribute to their conquests across
Utilized psychological warfare to instill fear, while strategic alliances with local leaders allowed for rapid expansion and control over vast territories
In what ways did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca influence the Islamic world and Mali's global standing?
Musa's pilgrimage showcased Mali’s wealth and power, establishing its reputation in the Islamic world and increasing trade and cultural exchanges
How did the Silk Road impact the economy of the regions it connected?
Boosted the economies of participating regions by enabling trade in valuable goods and fostering economic interdependence between cultures
How was religion used to justify the transatlantic slave trade?
Believed it was their God giving right to own slaves