Mongols
Which Italian traveled throughout the Mongol Empire, and tales of his journeys inspired increased contact with Europe and Asia?
Marco Polo
Who's job was it in medieval Europe to copy the bible? They were the only literate people in Europe throughout the Middle Ages?
Christian Monks
What was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire?
Eastern Orthodox (Christianity)
What was one negative impact of creating safe trade routes throughout the Mongol Empire?
Spread of the Black Death
This was a code modified and adapted from Rome's Twelve Tablets, and established law in the Byzantine Empire
Justinian's Code
Which conquered region was the least profitable for the Mongol Empire?
Russia (Golden Horde)
Who were people legally bound to their land, but NOT SLAVES, but also couldn't leave, had very few rights, and farmed, and basically had their lives controlled.
Serfs
What ritual was done to replenish the power of the sun god in the Aztec Empire?
human sacrifice
What inspired renewed culture in Europe, laying the foundation for the Renaissance?
Crusades
Mongol Expansion
Which Chinese dynasty did the Mongol Empire take over?
Song
What was a controversy involving European kings appointing Church bishops?
Investiture
This was a labor system in the Inca Empire, which required citizens to work on government projects
mita system
This was a trade organization in Europe, the first real trade network of its kind during the Middle Ages
Hanseatic League
Which empire in Mesoamerica treated its conquered people based on a tribute-based system?
Aztecs