Europe
The Eastern half of the Roman Empire that survived after the West fell.
Byzantine Empire
West African king who spread Islam and gave away gold on his journey to Mecca.
Mansa Musa
Route used for trade between China, Europe, and the Middle East.
The Silk Road
A time of renewed interest in art, science, and learning. French word for "rebirth".
The Renaissance
What led to the downfall of the Aztec and Inca Empires?
The Spanish Conquistadors
A collection of Roman laws organized under Emperor Justinian.
Justinian Code
What was the main reason West African kingdoms became rich?
Trading gold and salt
Code of conduct for samurai.
Bushido Code
The theory that our solar system revolves around the sun.
Heliocentric Theory
What was unique about the Inca system of communication and record-keeping?
Instead of writing, they had knotted strings called quipu
This place connected trade routes between Europe and Asia.
Constantinople
How did Islam spread to other regions after its founding?
Trade, missionaries, and conquest
The system that allowed Chinese officials to earn their positions based on their knowledge.
Civil Service Exams
The way of thinking that focuses on human beings, their potential, and the world around us
Humanism
What were the raised farming plots in lakes used by the Aztecs called?
Chinampas
This event led to a shortage of workers and demands for better pay
The Black Death
What is the city of Timbuktu known for?
Islamic learning and trade
Who founded the Yuan Dynasty and what was unique about it?
Kublai Khan- first foreign ruler of China
Who discovered the elliptical orbit of the planets?
Johannes Kepler
What are 3 major accomplishments of the Mayans?
Advanced writing system, concept of zero, calendars, and large temples
What social structure was created to protect against invasions and maintain order after the Fall of the Roman Empire?
The Feudal System
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Belief, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage
What is the difference between the emperor and the shogun?
Emperor=figurehead with little power
Shogun= real power
How did Italy's geography help begin the Renaissance?
It's coastline had many ports for goods and ideas to be traded.
What are the three major indigenous American civilizations of the Medieval Period and where were their settlements?
Maya = Yucatan Peninsula
Aztec = Central Mexico
Inca = Andes Mts in South America