Lecture Notes on African Civilizations and Mongolian Empire

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on African civilizations and the Mongolian Empire.

Africa Savanna

A large flat area of land with very few trees, especially in Africa.

Caravan

A group of people or animals traveling together, often for a long journey.

Quran

Islam's sacred book.

Trans-Sahara

Travel across the Sahara.

Islam

A monotheistic faith based on the teachings of Muhammad.

Muhammad

The founder of the Islamic religion.

Ghana

The first of the three great West African kingdoms.

Mali

The second of the three great West African kingdoms.

Songhai

The third of the three great West African kingdoms.

Niger River

A major river in Africa.

Timbuktu

A city in West Africa known for trade.

Salt & Gold

Trading resources; imports and exports of West Africa.

Mansa Musa

The greatest leader of Mali.

Yurt

A circular tent of felt or skin on a collapsible frame.

Nomad

People who have no permanent home but travel from place to place.

Steppe

A large flat area of land with very few trees, especially in Asia.

Clan

A group of close-knit people.

Gobi Desert

A desert located in China.

Genghis Khan

The greatest leader of Mongolia.

Marco Polo

The man who traveled to Asia.

Feudal Japan

A social and political system in Japan.

Archipelago

A group of islands.

Bushido

A code of honor and morals established by the samurai.

Samurai

Members of the Japanese warrior class.

Feudalism

A social and political system where land was granted in exchange for service.

Yayoi

An ancient culture in Japan that brought farming.

Origami

The art of folding paper.

Shogun

Any Japanese military leader until 1868.