Global 9H Weekly Assessment 16 BN 13-28 Unit 6

Yuan Dynasty

Mongol rule in China from 1279 to 1368.

Kublai Khan

Founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China.

Marco Polo

European traveler who reported on Yuan Dynasty.

Yi Dynasty

Korean dynasty founded by Yi Song-gye.

Nara Period

Japanese period from 710 to 794 CE.

Heian Period

Japanese period from 794 to 1185 CE.

Samurai

Warrior class in Japan serving noble families.

Daimyos

Powerful feudal lords in Japan.

Shinto

Japanese religion linking emperor to sun god.

Tale of Genji

Considered the world's first novel from Japan.

Silla Dynasty

Korean dynasty from 668 CE to late 9th century.

Confucianism

Philosophy influencing Korea from China.

Khmer Empire

Dominant Southeast Asian empire known for Angkor Wat.

Angkor Wat

World's largest religious monument in Cambodia.

Mansa Musa

Famous king of Mali known for wealth.

Timbuktu

Cultural center in Mali for Islamic art.

Songhai Kingdom

West Africa's largest trading kingdom, 1375-1591.

Great Zimbabwe

Powerful state linked to Indian Ocean trade.

Axum

Ancient kingdom in Ethiopia, stronghold of Christianity.

Ethiopia

Region where Christianity mixed with African traditions.

Swahili Coast

Trade network along Eastern Africa's coastal cities.

Lateen Sail

Triangular sail allowing ships to sail against wind.

Dhow Ships

Traditional sailing vessels used for trade.

Caravanserai

Inns for merchants traveling in caravans.

Cultural Diffusion

Spread of cultural beliefs and practices.

Islamic Technological Developments

Innovations enhancing maritime trade routes.

Demographic Diversity

Variety of cultures and populations in South Asia.