Definitions Diety – another word for God Arab – someone who lives in the middle east Constantinople – capital of the Byzantine Empire (a trading center) Ghana – Ancient African kingdom, part of the gold-salt trade (north) Mali – Ancient African Kingdom in southwest, home to Tibuktu (trade capital of Africa) Songhai – Ancient African Kingdom in the east

Definitions Grand Canal – largest artificial river in ancient China Chinggis (Genghis) Khan – greatest Mongol leader, united the Mongol tribes Khan – “Great ruler” Black death – “Bubonic plague,” it was a disease that spread throughout Europe and Asia killing millions Pax Mongolica – period of time when the Mongols ruled the majority of Asia (Pax=peace)

Review Answers Pray five times a day, facing mecca. Don’t eat or drink (fasting) during Ramadan. Believe in Allah as their God. Muhammed is their prophet Hindus have a caste systems, different names for God, Hindus believe karma, reincarnation. Both Gods decide who goes to heaven/hell. Both follow a human teacher. Both pray. Both have religious texts. Both monotheistic (one god). Sunnis- followed the Umayids rule Shi’a – preferred the rule of the Caliphates

Review Answers Advances in medicine (diagnosed diseases), Math (Arabic numerals), Architecture (mosques), Arts and crafts (leather working). Allowed goods to reach great distances. Both crossed deserts Made advancements in math and literature Turkish nomads. Empire was built to the east of Byzantine Empire. Byzantine Empire

Review Answers Controlled most of the trade routes between Mediterranean and India West Africa Slaves They all were involved heavily in trade (benefited from the Gold-salt trade) Gunpowder, crossbow, abacus, block printing, map making, medicine Song was smaller

Review Answers Women wrapped feet to make smaller (and prettier). Caused medical problems. Trade and travel were safer under the Mongol rule Medical advances, catapults, horseback fighting Infected fleas riding on rats spread across Europe and Asia