Mesoamerica
Name 3 empires from Mesoamerica
Mayans, Aztecs and Incas
How many years did the slave trade last?
400 years
Who is the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
What is Swahili?
A language
When did Columbus first sail to the Americas?
1492
What tribe created the 365-day calendar
The Mayans
How many people were taken off the Continent of Africa?
12.4 million
What are Khanates
A state or territory ruled by a khan.
what century did Swahili city states expand?
12th century
What does Circa mean?
About the time
Which Empire is known for their Military?
Aztecs
What was the last country to abolish slavery?
Brazil
How long did it take to conquer Asia?
21 years
What was a major export from African City-states?
Gold
How long is a Millennium?
1,000 years
How did the Empires Sacrifice?
Taking their hearts out.
What labor system is based on race?
Chattel Slavery
When did Genghis Khan die?
1227
What city was known for its stone structures?
Great Zimbabwe
First system of writing?
Cuneiform
What source of farming did the Incas use?
Terraced Farming
What is the Middle Passage?
The route that brought the captured Africans to the West Indies.
what were 4 thing that made the Mongols a dangerous force?
Organization, Strategy, Psychological warfare and technology.
What was one of the first kingdoms to Adopt Christianity in African city states?
Kingdom of Abyssinia
Where is the birthplace of Hinduism?
Indus river valley/Ancient India