PHILOSOPHIES
AFRICAN EMPIRES
RIVER CIVILIZATIONS
THE MONGOLS
MESOAMERICA
100
What philosophy focuses on the belief that enlightenment is reached through enjoying nature and abandoning concerns?

Daoism


100

What was the wealthiest empire in the world?

The Mali Empire

100

What is the name of the river that led to the success of Egypt?

The Nile River

100

Why would the Mongols move seasonally, what were they in search for?

They would move seasonally because they were pastoralists, (had herded animals) and they were in search of good pasture for their heads.

100

What are the major civilizations of Mesoamerica?

Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas

200

Who became known as the "enlightened one"?

Buddha


200

What was Great Zimbabwe Known for?

It's impressive stone structures

200

Which river civilization was the birthplace of Hinduism?

The Indus River Valley

200

Who was the leader of the Mongols?

Genghis Khan

200

What goods and resources were most significant in their economic trade? 

Cacao beans and salt

300

Which philosophy favored filial piety and respect for one's elders?

Confucianism

300

What states had major trading hubs in West Africa?

Hausa States

300

The first system of writing (cuneiform) came from who?

The Sumerians

300

What continent did the Mongols conquer most of?

Asia

300

What were the key features of the Mayan calendar system?

365 solar day

400

Who created Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama

400

What was the Mali's empire's wealth and power based on?

Gold

400

Which river civilization had the strongest central government?

The Indus River Valley

400

What was ONE of the reasons that Genghis Khan was such a great leader?

Brilliant organizer, great strategist, knew how to use psychological warfare, and used technology to maintain power/leadership.

400

True or false: The Incas had a written language

False

500

What force is known as a universal force that guides all things?

Dao

500

What was Timbuktu known for?

A center of learning, attracted scholars, and enhanced Mali's intellectual reputation.

500

What dominated the Chinese government?

The Mandate of Heaven

500

What were the 4 Khanates that the Mongol Empire was divided into?

Great Khan, Chagatai, Ilkhanate, and Golden Horde

500

What was the ball game called that was developed by the Mayans?

Pok-ta-pok