Africa
Why did the Bantu Migrate?
Looking for fertile land, escaping overpopulations, drought or conflicts
How did Sundiata develope the mali empire
Expanded territory, controlled trade routes, introduced effective governance
List key aspects of Olmec civilization
Large stone heads, trade networks, ceremonial centers, influence on later cultures.
define Matrilineal
tracing lineage through the mother's side
What was an effect of the Bantu Migrations?
spread of ironworking, agriculture and Bantu languages
Why is Mansa Musa's Pilgrimage to Mecca historically significant?
Demonstrated Mali's wealth, promoted Islam, established global connections.
key aspects of Mayan civilization.
Advanced mathematics, calendar system, city-states, written language
What was the Columbian Exchange and give two examples from Old to New world?
Exchange of goods, ideas and disease
example: Horses, cattle, sheep, goats
What is a griot
storyteller, historian or oral tradition keeper.
Two Examples of how Islam spread throughout Africa
Trade & conquest by Muslim empire
Key aspects of Aztec Civilization
Chinampas (floating gardens) centralized government, human sacrifices
What motivated explorers to explore?
Gold, Glory and God
whay China cut off ties with the outside world after his death
China isolated itself due to political shifts and resource prioritization
Name the Gold-Salt empires
Ghana, Mali, songhai
Describe the Swahili trading cities along East Africa’s coast.
Thrived on Indian Ocean trade, blended Arab and African cultures, exported good like ivory and gold
how did the Aztecs treat conquered people?
Enslaved or used as tribute; required participation in sacrifices
Describe the effects of European exploration.
Colonization, spread of diseases, cultural exchanges, exploitation of resources
who was Zhen He
Chinese explorer
Why was Ghana important
Controlled gold-salt trade; powerful & wealthy kingdom.
Define "Mother Culture" and give example in Meseoamerica
Civilization influencing others, example the Olmec.
Key aspects of Inca civilization
Terrace farming, quipus (record keeping), extensive road networks
Describe Transatlantic trade and items traded along all three legs.
Europe to Africa: Manufactured goods. Africa to Americas: Enslaved people (Middle Passage). Americas to Europe: Raw materials (sugar, tobacco, cotton).
Name the Muslim instrument that aided the age of Exploration
astrolabe