Early Civilizations
The river valley civilization that developed the concept of zero and advanced mathematics
Maya Civilization
Which famous land trade route connected China to the Mediterranean
Silk Road
Which empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent, controlled much of Southeast Europe and the Middle East
Ottoman Empire
Which explorer reached the Americas in 1492 under the sponsorship of Spain
Christopher Columbus
Which Chinese Admiral led voyages to show Ming power mainly across the Indian Ocean
Admiral Zheng He
The Chinese philosophy that emphasized hierarchy and filial piety
Confucianism
Which religion was widely spread through trade across the Indian Ocean and the Silk road
Islam
Which empire ruled India and is known for its combination of Islamic and Hindu cultures
Mughal empire
What is the name of the exchange that transferred plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New World
Columbian Exchange
What new maritime technology allowed sailors to determine latitude
The trade network that connected East Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia
Indian Ocean trade network
Black Death
Which dynasty restored Confucian traditions after Mongol rule
Ming Dynasty
Which trade system forced Africans into labor in the Americas
Atlantic slave trade
What is the name of the Portuguese prince that sponsored exploration along the West African coast
Prince Henry the Navigator
Which empire, located in South America, was known for its road system and terrace farming
Ince Empire
Mongol Empire
Which Russian ruler expanded territory and modernized the army and government
Peter the Great
Which economic system emphasized exporting goods more than building wealth
Mercantilism
What is the name of the wind patterns and ocean currents that were used to travel efficiently across the Atlantic
the Trade winds
The belief system that focused on living in harmony with the Dao
Daoism
Which traveler wrote detailed journal entries of his journeys across Afro-Eurasia
Ibn Battuta
Which policy in Japan limited foreign influence during the Tokugawa period
Sakoku (Isolationism)
What navigational technology, adopted by China, was used for sailors to determine direction
Compass
Which join stock company dominated trade in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia
Dutch East India Company