MEDIEVAL ASIA
Which city was the learning center?
Baghdad
The largest desert in the world
What is the Sahara?
This native empire were skilled engineers who built vast systems of roads and suspension bridges to unite their vast Andean empire.
Who are the Inca?
This animal was domesticated for trade.
What is a camel?
A powerful and harsh Mongol leader
Who was Genghis Khan?
The main religion in West Africa
What is Islam?
This system was a form of tribute to the Inca government in the form of labor
What is the Mit'a System?
An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Land and sea routes.
What is the Silk Road?
The study of algebra and astronomy was developed by this dynasty.
Who was the Abbasid Dynasty?
List the three main West African trading Empires.
What is Ghana, Mali, Songhai?
Abandoned city high in the Andes mountains that showcases the architectural genius of the Inca
What is Machu Picchu?
The main three items traded in West Africa
What is gold, salt, and slaves?
This animal was greatly valued by the Mongol culture and helped them be successful on the battlefield.
What is the horse?
The legendary ruler who takes a pilgrimage to Mecca
Who is Mansa Musa?
The Mayan were best known for these three things
What are calendars, religious rituals, and advanced mathematics?
The amount of days a camel can go without water
What is 10 days?
An Italian traveler who worked in Kublai Khan's court
Who is Marco Polo?
He was a medieval Muslim traveler who wrote one of the world's most famous travel logs
Who is Ibn Battuta?
Bonus Question (Final Jeopardy): The Capital City of the Aztec Empire
What is Tenochtitlan?
This is was a route across the Sahara Desert. Major trade route that traded for gold and salt, created caravan routes, economic benefit for controlling dessert, camels played a huge role in the trading.
What is the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?