Around 1200 CE, a Mongol clan leader named Temujin unified the clans under his leadership and accepted the title of this, meaning "universal leader".
What is Genghis Khan
100
The schism in Christianity (east and west) resulted in these two religions.
What are Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
100
This civilization's capital was Tenochtitlan.
What is Aztec
100
This group conquered central Mexico
What are the Aztecs.
100
China, during this period, was dominated by these two dynasties.
What are the Tang and Song dynasties.
200
The Mongols originated in the Central Asian grasslands, also known as these.
What are steppes.
200
The Great Western Schism in Christianity was caused because of a disagreement over this.
Who was the true Pope?
200
This civilization especially promoted mathematics, astronomy, medicine, pyramids, and hieroglyphic writing.
What is Maya
200
He ruled a Mongol empire in central Asia and considered himself the new Ghengis Khan.
Who is Timur lane or Timurlane or Timur the Lame?
200
Paper money was first developed because this metal became scarce.
What is copper.
300
The khanate that ruled over the Middle East
What is the il khan?
300
This European system rose as the main form of defense and government.
What is feudalism.
300
Which civilization promoted human sacrifices.
All of them!
300
Conquered Central Asia, the Middle East, and Asia Minor.
What are the Turks.
300
The agricultural revolution and better transportation systems led to an enormous increase in ______________.
What is population.
400
The Mongols often adapted to their conquered peoples ways including their religions. The term used to describe this adaptation is _______________.
What is assimilation?
400
The emperor of this empire selected the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
What is the Byzantine empire.
400
Which civilization DID NOT ally themselves with the Spanish?
What is Maya
400
This group raped and pillaged along European water routes.
What are Vikings.
400
This dynasty's military weakness led to its demise.
What is the Song dynasty.
500
Many historians believe that the Mongols' superior ability as these sustained their successes.
What are horsemen.
500
Ibn Battutu was the premiere explorer of the Islamic empires in this time period; which European explorer pioneered exploration of China?
Who is Marco Polo.
500
This civilization utilized quipu for record keeping.
What is Inca
500
This group conquered northern Indian and brought the Varna or Caste system with them (from Period 1).
Who are the Indo-Europeans?
500
In this place (that they conquered), the Tang dynasty made use of a new strain of fast-ripening rice that allowed the production of two crops per year.