Civilizations of East Asia
Kingdoms and States of Medieval Africa
The Americas
The Mongols
The Aztecs
100

What are the Mongols best known for?

They were the largest lasting empire in history.

100

What was the significance of the Bantu migration?

It impacted continents' cultures.

100

What ended the Aztec civilization?

A Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés in 1521.

100

Who were the Mongols?

A powerful group of nomadic peoples who, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, created the largest contiguous land empire in history.

100

What was the main Aztec religion?

They had polytheistic beliefs.

200

Why were the Mongols feared?

They were brutal, strong, and lived a nomadic lifestyle.

200

What resources made the kingdom of Ghana so wealthy?

They had control over gold.

200

Why did the Mayan, Aztecs, and Inca engage in human sacrifice?

 They believed it was necessary for life and their belief system. It was a way of showing power to their gods.

200

What was their way of life?

They were nomads.

200

What were their strengths?

Military,Agriculture,Government, Trade,Economy

300

What are the similarities and differences between Japanese and European feudalism?

They both showed loyalty and military service, but differed in their cultural influences.

300

Who was Mansa Musa?

Mansa Musa was the emperor of Mali.

300

Where were the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec Empires located?

In ancient Mesoamerica.

300

How were they different from other civilizations?

 They were nomads.

300

What were their weaknesses?

Diseases from the Europeans

400

What significance did feudalism have on civilizations?

It allowed societies in the Middle Ages to have a stable political structure

400

Who were some significant rulers?

Mansa Musa, Sonni Ali, Oba, Mawata Kazembe, Moshoeshoe.

400

What kind of ruling system was used?

A Monarchy

400

When did they lose power?

 It fell in 1368.

400

Did they get along with other civilizations around them?

The civilization was complex but the trade was good.

500

What was the common religion during the time of the Mongols?

Buddhism

500

What was the common religion?

The main religion was Islam.

500

What was the way of life?

Men served in the military and women cared for the home and children.

500

Why did they lose power?

They fell apart over internal struggles for succession of the empire.

500

What made them successful?

Military power, its religion, and its tribute system