A.P. 8 Exploration and Voyages Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key historical figures, concepts, and details from the Asian and World History (A.P. 8) asynchronous learning material on maritime expansion and famous travelers.

The Navigator

The title given to Prince Henry for supporting voyages and founding a navigation school.

Islam

The youngest major religion in the world, followed by the traveler Ibn Battuta.

Nomad

A term for a person who loves to travel and does not stay in one fixed place.

Travelogue

A genre or form of writing in which travel experiences and journeys are recorded.

Islamic Law

The system of rules and living thoroughly studied by traveler Ibn Battuta.

Asia

The continent with the highest number of countries and people in the world.

Ummah

The unity of the Muslim community that inspired the travels of Ibn Battuta.

Ibn Battuta's Starting Age

21 years old, the age when Ibn Battuta began his travels.

Ibn Battuta's Total Distance

110,700 km, the estimated distance traveled by Ibn Battuta.

Ibn Battuta's Continents Visited

Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Rihla

The title of Ibn Battuta's travelogue containing his experiences.

Muhammad Ibn Tughluq

The ruler who appointed Ibn Battuta as a judge (Qadi) in India.

Qadi

The title of the judge position assigned to Ibn Battuta in India.

Zheng He's Voyages Count

7 (pito) major maritime expeditions carried out under his leadership.

Zheng He's Expedition Period

1405-1433, the years during which the expeditions took place.

Emperor Yongle

The emperor who commissioned Zheng He to undertake his maritime voyages.

Ming Dynasty

The Chinese dynasty under which Zheng He's seven sea expeditions were conducted.

Eunuch

Castrated men who served as custodians and officials in the Chinese imperial court.