Time and Dating
How long is a century?
100 years
Who was the leader of the Mongols?
Genghis Khan
What were the 3 Mesoamerican empires we talked about in this unit?
Aztec, Mayan, Inca
Name all 3 Asian Philosophies?
Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
Who is Mansa Musa?
He was wealthiest person alive and King of Mali.
What does circa mean?
About the time
What is a khanate?
Civilization ruled/controlled by a khan.
Did any of these empires participate in sacrifices?
Yes Aztecs did
Who was the leader of Taoism?
Lao Tzu
What were the 2 most profitable trade goods?
What age did we start domesticating animals and creating weapons like spears and bows?
Mesolithic age
How did Mongols overthrow other territories?
Mongols catapulted deceased and diseased bodies into other territories including Caffa
How many days did Mayans have on their calendars?
365
What are age sets?
Children of similar ages form into groups called age sets. All members of the age set participate together in ceremonies that signal the move from one stage of life to another.
What does Anno Domini Mean?
In the year of our Lord
What was Genghis Khan's name?
Temujin
Which empire was the largest in the Americas?
Incan empire was the largest in the Americas
Why did Siddhartha Gautama choose the path to enlightenment?
He didn't appreciate the state of the world (hunger, despair, suffering) so he wanted to find out about why people suffer and how it might be possible to end this suffering.
What is a stateless society?
Early African societies that used lineage groups instead of rulers to provide leadership (No central government)
What span of years are considered Ancient History?
4000 B.C.-500A.D.
How many people are descendants of Genghis Khan?
1/200 people are descendants of Genghis Khan
What was the Inca written language?
They didn't have one!!
Organize these 5 basic relationships Confucius believed in from most to least important
Friend & Friend, Ruler & Subject, Husband & Wife, Father & Son, Elder Brother & Younger Brother
1) Ruler & Subject
2) Father & Son
3) Husband & Wife
4) Elder Brother and Younger Brother
5) Friend & Friend
When did Islam arrive in North Africa?
Early 600s