Global 9H Test 6 Review

Global 9H Test 6 Review

Mongol Empire

Largest contiguous land empire in history, led by Genghis Khan

Mongol Khanates

The Mongols arrived as outsiders in all of the regions, they incorporated elements of various civilizations into their own (Khanate of the Great Khan, IlKhanate, Jagadai Khanate, Khanate of the Golden Horde; Similar to the division of Alexander the Great's empire into successor kingdoms earlier in history)

Genghis Khan

Originally Temujin; Brought much of the Eurasian landmass under a single rule, creating the largest land empire in history; devoted himself to conquest, eventually establishing the Mongol Empire.

Reasons for Kublai Khan's failed invasion of Japan

A massive typhoon that destroyed most of the invading fleet

Bushido

Code of the samurai: based on loyalty to the samurai's lord.

Influence on Korea

The Chinese model of society; Confucianism

Dominant Chinese philosophy during Yuan dynasty

Neo-Confucianism

The Tale of Genji

Early example of a novel; Written by Lady Mirasaki Shikibu

Ghana

First great trading state south of the Sahara

Sundiata

Founder of Mali

Sahara

Largest desert on Earth

Salt/Gold Trade

Salt, which was used to preserve food and improve its taste was traded for Gold which was in high demand in North African and Middle Eastern Empires (Ghana, Mali, Songhai as major hubs for trade)

Timbuktu

Capital of Mali Empire; known as a center for learning and culture in Western Africa

Demographic/Economic impact of Mongol unification of Eurasia

The spread of the plague to many parts of Eurasia; increased trade on the Silk Road

Angkor Wat

Temple that represents Hindu influence in Southeast Asia

Mosques in Mali

Represents the spread of religion along trade routes

Alexander Nevskii's impact on Russian history

Agreement with the Mongols to make the city of Novgorod a tribute collector

Yi Song-gye

Founder of Koryo Dynasty

Delhi Sultanate in India

A Muslim minority controlled the Hindu majority population

Samurai

Japanese warriors who lived by the Bushido code

Monsoons

Seasonal winds in Asia that change direction twice a year

Trans-Saharan Trade

Connected North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa, trading gold and salt

Spread of Islam

Reached Southeast Asia and West Africa through trade routes

Post-Classical Period

Era of increased cultural exchange and empire-building across Eurasia and Africa

Yurts

Portable houses used by Mongol nomads

Yasa

Mongol law code based on merit

Helegu

Conquered the Abbasids and established IlKhanate

Swahili Coast

Trade network along Eastern Africa's coastal cities

Caravans

Merchants who travelled together for safety across trade networks

Caravanserai

Inns for merchants traveling in caravans