APWH: World History Map Exersise

Location of 3 empires that were attacked by the Huns at the end of classical period

Roman (Italy), Indian, and Han (China).

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

Southeast Asia (Malaysia area).

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

Mesopotamia (middle of Middle East).

Birth place of Buddhism

India

Constantinople was located here.

Türkiye

The African people from this location began to migrate and spread their culture (including language and farming) all over the continent starting around 500 BCE

Nigeria (the inner turn/corner in Africa’s Continent).

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

China

So Called Arabic Numerals originated in this subcontinent.

India

This location was the center of 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 (East Africa)

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

Japan

Christianity had its beginnings in this region

Syria (next to/below Türkiye).

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.

Ghana (West Africa/above inner corner of Africa).

Paper and moveable type originated here.

China

Harappa and Mohenjo-Dario were located here.

Indus Vally (above/top left corner of India).

The earliest Mesoamerican civilization began in this region.

Latin America (left of Cuba).

Birth place of Islam (Mecca).

Saudi Arabia (Middle East/directly next to/right from Africa).

Christian Crusaders wanted to conquer this area.

Syria (bottom right corner diagonal from Türkiye).

Muslim area in Western Europe (Cordoba).

Spain

Origins of Mongols

Mongolia (above China).

Cortes defeated the Aztecs here.

Mexico

Pizarro defeated the Incas here.

Peru (West side of South America).

New World silver caused inflation here.

Spain

Birthplace of Renaissance

Italy

Origins of Bubonic Plague

China

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

Peru (West side of South America).

Subcontinent, location of Mughal Empire

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

India and Malaysia (Southeast Asia)

Invented gun powder, movable type, compass

China

Western terminus of Sand Roads

West Africa

Western terminus of Zheng He’s voyage

East Africa

Invented porcelain, paper money, banks.

China

Center of Roman Catholic Church

Italy

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

Philippines

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

India and Southeast Asia

Swahili was used as a trading language in these three areas

India, Saudi Arabia (next to Africa on direct right), and Africa