1️⃣ The Vikings (Norse Explorers)
Scandinavian seafarers known for raiding and trading.
Who were the Vikings?
A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims.
What were the Crusades?
The movement of Bantu-speaking people across Africa.
What is the Bantu Migration?
Genghis Khan
Who was the famous leader that united the Mongols?
The Bantu people brought their language and culture with them as they traveled.
What is one way the Bantu migration impacted Africa?
Leif Erikson
What is the name of the Viking explorer who reached North America around 1000 CE?
Jerusalem
What city were the Crusaders trying to capture?
Ironworking
What skill did the Bantu bring to new regions?
The Silk Road
What was the name of the Mongol Empire’s vast trade route?
They introduced new farming techniques and ironworking skills to the areas they settled.
What is one example of how the Bantu people adapted to new environments?
Longship
What type of ship did the Vikings use for exploration and warfare?
Pope Urban II
Who called for the First Crusade in 1095?
Slash-and-burn agriculture
What type of farming technique did the Bantu use?
Cavalry and horseback archery
What was a key military strategy used by the Mongols?
Its central position on the Mediterranean Sea
Which geographic feature of Rome's location MOST contributed to its ability to build an empire?
England, France, Ireland, etc.
Name one European country where Vikings settled.
Increased trade, new ideas, or weakened feudalism.
What was one effect of the Crusades on Europe?
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, etc.
Name one modern-day country influenced by the Bantu Migration
They allowed religious tolerance but demanded tribute.
How did the Mongols treat the people they conquered?
The Bantu people's language spread to many parts of Africa, replacing the languages that were already there.
What was the main way the Bantu expansion changed the languages of Africa?
Norse Mythology
What was the main religion of the Vikings before they converted to Christianity?
The Knights Templar
What group of warriors defended Christian lands and became famous during the Crusades?
Spread of languages, farming, and technology.
How did the Bantu Migration shape African cultures?
Kublai Khan
What was the name of Genghis Khan’s grandson who conquered China?
Both republics had checks and balances, but the USA republic has different branches of government.
The United States’ modern republic has been influenced by the ancient republic in Rome. Which statement correctly compares the ancient and modern republic?