Afro-Eurasia
The largest land empire in world history.
The Mongol Empire
These people were based in central and southern Mexico. They built their capital on a small man-made island. They were known to practice human sacrifice.
Aztec Empire.
The act of buying and selling commodities, or all such acts collectively
Trade
This man, born Temujin, would go on to establish the largest land empire in all of world history.
Genghis Khan
The major river basin that many Native American tribes lived around in the United States.
The Mississippi River Basin
This group was well known for their advancements in trade, technology, medicine, and mathematics.
The Islamic Caliphate
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Islamic Empire
These people lived high up in the mountains of South America. They established a long road system for trade and communication. They made great advancements in farming and science.
Inca Empire
A series of roads, waterways, railroads, and air routes that allow groups to trade goods with one another; a loose organization of societies that exchange goods with each other
Trade Route
This man was the first European to travel east into Asia and the middle east.
Marco Polo
The birthplace of the great prophet, this city is the holiest site of Islam.
Mecca
Gunpowder originates from this region of Afro-Eurasia, as does spice trade, medicine, and other new technologies.
China
These people lived primarily in the region we now call Guatemala. They were extremely advanced in astronomy and mathematics.
Mayan Empire
The belief that there is only one god.
Monotheism
This man claimed to have received messages from God and would go on to establish a major world religion.
The Prophet Muhammad
This trade route stretched from China and India all the way to Istanbul and the middle east.
The Silk Road
This region of Africa was featured cities established by Islamic merchants who were trading with India and Southern Asia.
The Swahili Coast
The Pueblo people who lived in the south-western portion of the United States were most known for their housing structures, which were made out of what?
Cliffs.
Territories controlled by a central government, with one supreme ruler, who governs a diverse population
Empire
This former prince established a new faith system based on Hinduism practices and self-exploration.
The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan would serve as the foundation for what modern capital city?
Mexico City.
This Empire was the last remaining section of the Roman Empire. Doesn't fall until 1453. Located in modern day Turkey.
This group of people was made up of five different tribes that came together. Their native name is Haudenosaunee.
The Iroquois
The right, power, or ability to give orders, make decisions, or demand or compel obedience
Authority
The grandson of the greatest Mongol ruler, this man was the first Mongol ruler to control all of China.
Kublai Khan
This city was destroyed by the Mongols following the execution of Mongol messengers.
Baghdad
The attempt by Christian Europeans to reconquer the Jewish Holy land, or Jerusalem and the Mediterranean coast.
The Crusades
Where did the Iroquois people live?
From Michigan to New York
The sum of the language, customs, beliefs, and art considered characteristic of a particular group of people
Culture
This man ruled over the Mali Empire in West Africa. He is known as the richest man in history.
Mansa Musa
This mountain range runs nearly the whole length of South America. The Inca's based their culture here.
* Hint - It's the same as the shortened version of one of your teachers first names.
The Andes Mountains