AP World Map Quiz

Three empires that were attack by the Huns at the end of the Classical Period

Rome, India, and Han Chine

This region saw the rise of spice trading empires during the post-classical period

Indonesia

This area of the world developed the first written code of law

Mesopotamia

Birthplace of Buddhism

India

Constantinople was located in…

Turkey

The African people from this location began to migrate and spread their culture all over the continent

South West Africa

Between 1027 and 221 BCE the rulers known as the “Sons’ of Heaven” ruled in this region

Chine

Arabic Numerals originated in the subcontinent

South Asia

This location was the center of a vast ocean trade that included silk, animal skins, and food products

Indian Ocean

Aside from Europe, a large Christian kingdom could also be found in this region

Ethiopia

A strong feudal society headed by a weak emperor developed in this area

Japan

Christianity had its beginnings in this region

Jerusalem (near Turkey)

Salt for the “Gold/Salt Trade” came from this region

North Africa

During the 5th and 6th century CE this African region was the center of a thriving gold trade

West Africa (Ghana/Mali)

Paper and moveable type originated here

China

Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located here

Indus River Valley

The earliest Mesoamerican civilization began in this region

Mayan Civilization (between North and South America)

Birthplace of Islam (Mecca)

Arabia

Christian Crusaders wanted to conquer this area

Jerusalem (near Turkey)

Muslim area in Western Europe (Córdoba)

Spain

Origins of Mongols

Mongolia

Cortes defeated the Aztecs here

Mexico

Pizarro defeated the Incas here

Peru

New World silver caused inflation here

Spain

Birthplace of Renaissance

Italy

Origins of the Bubonic Plague

China

Origins of the potato…helped double the population in Europe and China

Peru

Subcontinent, location of Mughal Empire

(Muslim Rule of) India

Monsoon winds connected East Africa economically with this region

India

Continent where ivory trade emerged

Africa

Area that invented silk

China

The bulk of spices came from these two locations

Indonesia and India/South Asia

Invented gun powder, movable type, and compass

China

Western terminus of Sand Roads

West Africa

Western terminus of Zheng He’s voyage

East Africa

Invented porcelain, paper money, and banks

China

Center of Roman Catholic Church

Rome

New World silver traded with China was stored in this Southeast Asian Spanish colony

Philippines

Indian Ocean trade connected East Africa and Arabia with these two regions

India and Indonesia

Swahili was used as a trading language in these three regions

Africa, India, and Arabia