Zhen He traveled to different places to increase this type of trade.
foreign trade
This river valley was home to ancient Egypt.
What is the Nile River
Mansa Musa was the ruler of this West African empire.
What is Mali
The Qin Dynasty unified this country and built parts of the Great Wall
What is China
Followers of this religion believe in karma, dharma, and reincarnation
What is Hinduism
Zheng He led voyages during this dynasty
Ming Dynasty
The first writing system developed in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
Mansa Musa was famous for making a pilgrimage to this holy city.
What is Mecca
This river was essential to trade and agriculture in West African Kingdoms.
Niger River
This belief system from China stresses respect for elders and filial piety
What is Confucianism
Zhen He sailed for which country
China
The Indus Valley Civilization was located in this modern-day country
India
Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage showed his devotion to this religion
What is Islam
This system was used to select government officials based on merit and Confucian Knowledge
Civil Service Exam
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are key teachings of this religion
What is Buddhism
Instead of conquering new lands, Zheng He's voyages focused on diplomacy and collecting this from foreign rulers
Tribute
This code of laws was created by Babylonian King
What is Hammurabi's Code
Mansa Musa’s wealth came primarily from these two resources
What are gold and salt
This invention revolutionized navigation and helped Chinese sailors at sea.
Magnetic Compass
This monotheistic religion began with Abraham and follows the Torah
What is Judaism
Zheng He's fleet voyages were temporarily stopped due to a power struggles in China after the death of this emperor
Emperor Yongle
This early civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
What is Mesopotamia
Mansa Musa helped spread this religion throughout West Africa during his reign
What is Islam
The plague that decimated Europe in the 14th century
The Black Death
This belief system focuses on harmony with nature and is symbolized by yin and yang
What is Daoism (or Taoism)