Japan
Who were the Samarai?
Trained Warriors
What had happened to the western half of the Roman empire during the reign of Justinian?
It was conquered by invaders
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlán
Which of the following could be found in the Inca Empire?
written language
mountainous terrain
wheels
Horses
mountainous terrain
What desert stretches across North Africa?
Sahara Desert
What type of society did Japan develop?
Military
What was the capital of the Byzantine empire?
Constantinople
How did the Aztecs farm when they had no farmland available?
Farmers had to build “floating gardens,” or chinampas,
Where did the Maya civilization develop?
Lowland of Mexico/Mesoamerica
What mineral was located in the Sahara desert?
Salt
What was Bushido?
Code of Behavior for the Samarai
What was the Silk Road?
4,000 mile long trade route between Asia & Europe
What was the symbol prophesied to the aztec’s that told them where to build their capital, also on the Mexican flag today?
an eagle perched on a prickly pear eating a snake
What did the Mayas use to record important dates in their history?
Their Calendar & Number System
What is a key difference between Hinduism and many other religions?
It developed slowly over thousands of years and does not have a single founde
Who tried to invade Japan in the 1200s?
Mongols
Why did China grow wealthy through Trade with Rome?
Silk was very popular in Rome
Who led the conquistadors to Mexico and contacted the Aztecs in 1519?
Hernán Cortés
What did Mayan farmers do so that they could grow crops on the hillsides?
Built flat terraces into the side of mountains
All Muslims pray towards which city?
Mecca
What title did the military ruler of Japan hold?
Shogun
Besides silk, what other items were traded along the silk road?
Spices
When did the Aztec Empire officially come to an end?
1521 When the Spanish conquered Tenochtitlán,
What were the quipu?
string and knot system to carry information
Why was the city of Tenochtitlan considered the greatest city in the Americas?
It had huge temples, a busy market, clean streets, and a magnificent palace.