People
These were fierce nomadic warriors on horseback that connected many regions, trade, and culture.
The Mongols
The Mongols were unable to invade and conquer Japan due to this.
Japan's natural geography
This is the world's first novel and the story of Japanese history.
The Tale of Genji
This was the major trade route under the control of the Tang and Song dynasties of China to the West.
The Silk Road
This is a strict code of honor, chivalry, and behavior among Japanese Samurai warriors.
Bushido
This Islamic Mughal leader was tolerant of Hindus.
Akbar
Muslim control continued to spread into places like India because of this.
The urge to spread Islam or conquer non-Muslims.
This is the main religion of Japan and focuses on nature worship and impressive shrines.
Shinto
This holy book of Islam is based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad.
The Quran
In the Japanese Feudal system, this was the title for the person that was a land-owning lord.
Daimyo
What is the major issue that Sunni and Shi'a disagree about?
Who could be the next Caliph.
A cultural landmark in Spain, this city is the extent of how far Islam spread across the sea.
Cordoba
This divided Japan and kept parts of the country isolated and ruled by local warlords.
Mountains
This is the name for the foundational beliefs of Islam.
The 5 Pillars
The Muslim Empire spread furthest from this direction to another on the compass.
East to West
This Magnificent ruler of the Ottoman Empire expanded it and reformed its legal system.
Suleyman
This major city was violently conquered by Muslims and renamed Istanbul.
Constantinople
The loss of the control over the trade routes in these 3 West African empires reduced their strength and influence.
Mali, Ghana, and Songhai
This is a peaceful Muslim and believes that anyone can be the next Caliph.
Sunni
This helped to spread Islam, ideas, goods, and technologies across the world.
Trade
He was known for his massive wealth and was only recently supplanted by Elon Musk in all time wealth.
Mansa Musa
This West African kingdom had sole control over the gold trade.
Ghana
Name 2 political issues that led to the collapse of the 3 Western Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
Civil wars, invasions, and poor leadership.
This is a Muslim that practices Jihad and is radical, demanding only relatives of Muhammad can be Caliph.
Shi'a/Shi'ite
Taxing trade items provided riches and made this African kingdom grow strong.
Mali