Ottoman Empire
What city did Mehmet II conquer in 1453?
Constantinople
What dynasty did the Ming Dynasty defeat to gain power?
Yuan Dynasty
What trade network connected West Africa to North Africa?
Trans-Saharan Trade Network
Who united the Mongols to form a disciplined military?
Genghis Khan
What was Constantinople renamed after the Ottoman conquest?
Istanbul
What was rebuilt to limit foreign influence?
The Great Wall of China
Who was famous for a pilgrimage that demonstrated his wealth and devotion to Islam?
Mansa Musa
What system improved communication and government in the Mongol Empire?
Mongol Postal System
What system allowed religious communities to govern themselves?
Millet System
What system was revived to establish a powerful bureaucracy?
Civil Service Exam System
What city became a center of learning and trade in Mali?
Timbuktu
What term refers to the period of peace and stability under Mongol rule?
Pax Mongolica
What system recruited Christian boys for Ottoman service?
Devshrime System
Who led voyages to promote Chinese power and trade?
Zheng He
What factors led to the fall of West African kingdoms?
Answer MUST have at least 2 of the 3 correct answers for full credit.
Internal conflicts, invasions, and trade disruption
1 Correct- 100
2 Correct- 250
3 Correct- 400
What trade routes were protected and enhanced by the Mongols?
Silk Road
What was Suleiman the Magnificent known for during the Golden Age?
Promoting cultural achievements and expanding territory
What political policy ended Zheng He's voyages?
Isolationism
What religion had a significant impact on West African empires?
Islam
What was a major result of the Mongolian Golden Age?
Cultural Diffusion
What aspect of the conquests of Alexander the Great of Macedonia and the Ottoman Empire have in common?
Cultural and Religious TOLERATION
If your answer does not have the word toleration in it, you cannot receive points for this answer