The mongol army that invaded russia
What is the Golden Horde?
The Islamic empire founded by Osman I, In the late 1200s, which expanded into Southeast Europe, Middle East, and North Africa.
The name of the Mali ruler who spread Islam and is known for his riches.
Who is Mansa Musa?
Nationalist movement that was a resistance to imperialism. It strives for the unification of all Africans because of their shared identities, struggles, etc.
What is Pan-Africanism?
The science of mapmaking.
What is cartography?
The period of peace in eurasia brought by ghengis Khan
what is Pax Mongolica?
This dynasty overthrew the Mongols in China, restoring the Han Chinese rule and also emphasizing Confucian beliefs.
What was the Ming Dynasty?
The horseback system the Mongols used to deliver messages.
What is Yam, AKA Mongol Pony Express?
An uprising against foreign influence/imperialism in China. Foreigners were ordered to be killed yet only about 200 foreigners died compared to the 20,000+ Chinese Christains that were killed.
What is the Boxer Rebellion?
Triangle shaped sail that helped ships move multiple directions and improved deep water navigation. Made by Arabian sailors.
What is the lateen sail?
The mongol ruler that founded the yuan dynasty in modern day china
who is Kublai Khan
One of “Three Great Emperors”, ruled from 1736-1796 during the peak of the Qing Dynasty.
Who is Emperor Qianlong?
The dynasty that came after the Yuan dynasty- founded by Zhu Yuanzhang.
What is the Ming Dynasty?
Descendants of 17th century Dutch settlers in South Africa who fought in the Boer Wars against the British, continuing the Dutches’ fight with the British in the Cape Colony. These people ended up being driven out of their lands and into refugee camps by the end of the war.
Who are the Afrikaners?
Name at least two of the European maritime empires in the 16th century.
Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France, and Holland. (must get at least 2 for point)
The Khanate that ruled over persia and the middle east famously ransacking baghdad
What is the Ilkhanate?
This empire on the Arabian Sea rose to power in the 1500s due to a strong land based military, Ismail was its first Shah.
What is the Safavid Empire?
The system that Batu (one grandson of Ghengis Khan) used to rule Russia?
What is the tributary system?
A foreign policy which stated that European nations refrain from colonizing in the Western Hemisphere or it would be seen as a hostile act against the U.S. With this policy in act, the U.S. was the imperial power in the Americas, having gained vast territory in Latin America.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
Made by Muslim navigators–a compass that determined location from the position of stars, planets, and distance from the equator.
What is an astrolabe?
The name of the society that led to the end of the yuan dynasty
What is the White Lotus Society?
The Songhai ruler known for centralizing its empire and promoting Islam, made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca which helped solidify his rule.
Who is Askia the Great of Songhai?/ Who is Askia the Great?
A woman whose writings taught us about the life of a middle class medieval woman. She also completed a pilgrimage.
Who is Margery Kempe?
It was an empire in present day Ghana which resisted British imperial expansion into their territory in four previous wars. However, In the fifth and final war, the Yaa Asantewaa War led by Yaa Asantewaa, the British came out victorious and their territory became part of the Gold Coast Colony.
What is the Asante Empire?
Originated in Great Britain, English laws that restricted land and fortune inheritance to the eldest son of a family.
What are primogeniture laws?