start

Question 1

Khmer Empire

Answer 1

The Khmer empire located in Southeast Asia. Spanning from the 9th to 15th century. With its capital Angkor located in modern day Cambodia. Grew through agriculture, trade, and religion

Question 2

Cahokia

Answer 2

Cahokia was built and inhabited by Native Americans who live in what is now the central United States. It was one of the largest cities north of the Rio Grande, which peaked at about 10,000 people, however after 1200 the society began to shrink until it was next to nothing. It was known for its large amount of trade and the complexity of a civilization at its height.

Question 3

Indian Ocean

Answer 3

This Ocean served as one of the best areas in the world for the exchange of ideas and trade. The trade along this body of water started to pick up in the 11th and 12th centuries. The communities that surrounded the ocean were able to thrive and grow in size. The Indian Ocean was pivotal for the trade and growth of the civilizations that surrounded it. The Indian Ocean fits with the significance of trade and helped many civilizations to grow through its use.

Question 4

Mandate of Heaven

Answer 4

A philosophical and religious concept where the right to rule was granted by heaven based on the virtue of the ruler. This idea was a Chinese idea under the Zhou dynasty. It justified the Zhou dynasty’s overthrow of the Shang dynasty and continued to legitimize successive rulers as long as they governed justly. This idea allowed for the growth of empires and is why the Zhou dynasty existed.

Question 5

temuljin

Answer 5

A successful leader born in the 12 the century who came to power to create and rule the Mongol Empire. Well-known for his great desire and victory during the conquest. He took the Mongols from a small nation to a great empire. Through the use of a nomadic empire, Genghis was able to take over the steppe and establish the great Mongol Empire.

Question 6

Rashid al- Din

Answer 6

He was a rabbi born in the 13th century who converted to Islam and would go on to become the chief minister of the Mongol rulers of what is now Iran. His work through the compendium of chronicles was propaganda that allowed us to see the Mongols through his Persian style. His work helped to show contact vs isolation by showing the exchange of ideas through the Mongol empire through his work.

Question 7

Mongol Passport

Answer 7

While passports may have been in use in China at the time the Mongols used documents called paizi that were used as passports. These allowed the Mongols to regulate communication and administration throughout the Mongol empire. This highlights the theme of contact as through the use of these passports Mongols were able to travel the great empire and share/trade with one another and neighboring areas.

Question 8

Khubilai Khan

Answer 8

The grandson of Genghis Khan ruled the Mongol empire in the 13th century where he helped to establish the Yuan dynasty in what is now China. Through conquest, Khubilai was able to help grow the Mongol empire and establish trade along the Silk Road. He helps to highlight the themes of empire building with his conquest of China which led to the expansion of the Mongol Empire.

Question 9

11- Khan Ghazan

Answer 9

Mongol ruler who was known for his conversion to Islam played a significant shift in religion. Known for his rule of Persia he had significant reform that allowed for greater development of the Mongol Empire. He ruled during the late 13th century while the Mongol Empire began to a fraction. He fits with the theme of trade as he helped to maintain the Silk Road during his rule which helped aid the empire.

Question 10

Golden Horde

Answer 10

Was a Mongol territory established in the mid-13th century following the fragmentation of the Mongol Empire after the death of Genghis Khan. It was founded by Batu Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan. The Golden Horde was a product of the Mongol’s desire to expand and grow their empire. The theme that would best fit this would be the Empire building. Through the conquest of the Mongols, they were able to take on this territory to expand their empire.

Question 11

Ain Jalut

Answer 11

A battle that took place between the Mamluk Sultanate and the Mongol Empire. This battle took place in the 13th century and is well known for the victory of the Mamluk Sultanate. This marked one of the first major defeats that the Mongols had. The themes that this battle would touch on are empire building and the New empire vs. the old empire. This battle prevented the further rise of the Mongol empire.

Question 12

Iltutmish

Answer 12

A former slave who had risen to general and received his freedom from his master in the 13th century. He would go on to help create a state from the Indus River to the Bay of Bengal. He would rule over the Dehli Sultan and played a pivotal role when it came to empire building. He skillfully navigated between contact and isolation, maintaining diplomatic ties with the Abbasid Caliphate while fending off nomadic threats like the Mongols

Question 13

Radiyya

Answer 13

Raziya (Radiyya) Sultan — Raziya Sultan ruled the Delhi Sultanate (1236–1240 CE) as its first female ruler. Chosen by her father Iltutmish, she faced resistance from male nobles and was overthrown. Her rule shows themes of empire building and gender challenges in Islamic governance.

Question 14

Black Death

Answer 14

The Black Death devastated societies especially in Eurasia and Northern Africa during the 14th to the 17th century. The disease is said to have first appeared in the steppe land of Mongolia. In many major cities, almost half the population died due to the disease. One reason that the disease could spread to this extent is because of the decreased temp of the time period known as the Little Ice Age. The significance of this term is that it links to the theme of the environmental upheavals in the

Question 15

Ibn Battuta

Answer 15

Was a Moroccan explorer who traveled throughout the Islamic world throughout the 14th century. His work helped to describe the various customs of the Islamic regions that he would explore and research. His work reflects the major themes of connection vs isolation.

Question 16

Sultan Muhammad Ibn Tughluq

Answer 16

Was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in India during the 14th century. He attempted to bring major reforms to the Delhi Sultanate as well as desire to expand his empire. He attempted to grow the empire into central Asia and south parts of India which helped to highlight how he followed the theme of empire-building. However, his rule was not known to have gone well as many disasters struck such as the plague.

Question 17

Majapahit

Answer 17

An island city that was located in southeast Asia which came to power in the late 14th century. Majaphit continued to grow as time went on as it spread around the coast of Bali and Sumatra. The Empire was considered to be one of the largest Hindu-Buddhist empires. Additionally, due to the location by the water, Majapahit was considered a maritime empire, which allowed them to be able to establish a good trade economy for the time period.

Question 18

Sundiata

Answer 18

Legendary Hero who founded the Mali Empire in West Africa during the 13th century. He is known mostly as a legend as he was born a cripple who was mocked and exiled and eventually returned home as a hero and conqueror. He connects to the larger historical theme of empire building as he established the Mali Empire and allowed it to thrive and grow during his time and after his death.

Question 19

Zimbabwes

Answer 19

It was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, a significant trade and political center in Southern Africa. Its peak was between the 11th and 15th centuries but was largely abandoned by the 15th century. The city was used as the central trade point and allowed for connections with India. Highlighting themes of trade

Question 20

Chimu

Answer 20

The Chimú were a highly organized and hierarchical society that was around from the 10th century to the 15th century. The Chimú controlled a vast empire that extended along the northern coast of Peru, The Chimú built a powerful maritime and land empire, controlling key trade routes along the coast. becoming the most powerful civilization in the region before the rise of the Inca Empire. Empire Building and Trade:

Question 21

Tenochtitlan

Answer 21

Founded in the 14 century it was the Aztec capital built on modern day Mexico City. It became a powerful center of trade, religion, and empire building in Mesoamerica. Its fall to the Spanish in the 16th century marked the rise of European imperialism. Highlighting themes of old vs new empires.

Question 22

Timur

Answer 22

Timur born in the 14th century was a Turco-Mongol conqueror from Central Asia who built a vast empire through military conquest from India to the Middle East. Claiming descent from Genghis Khan, he combined nomadic warfare with Persian-Islamic culture. reflecting themes nomadic vs. sedentary life,

Question 23

Mehmen 11

Answer 23

He was the Ottoman Sultan best known for conquering Constantinople in the 15th century, ending the Byzantine Empire. His victory made the Ottomans a powerful land and sea empire, showing themes of empire building and global connection through trade.

Question 24

Zheng He

Answer 24

Was a Chinese explorer during the early Ming Dynasty. Originally born into a Muslim family. He led several maritime expeditions which helped to establish trade and relations throughout the Indian Ocean region. He helped to establish a great trade system for the Ming Dynasty which allowed them to innovate and grow.

Question 25

Kingdom of Kongo

Answer 25

It was a powerful African state in west central Africa. It was founded in the late 14th centur. Kongo’s location made it a key player in trade routes, both inland and along the Atlantic coast. Trade and Contact the Kingdom of Kongo was deeply involved in the Atlantic trade networks

Question 26

Virji Vora

Answer 26

Virji Vora was a wealthy and influential Indian merchant, active in the 17th century. He engaged in trade with various parts of the world. Vora is considered one of the richest merchants of his time, dealing in commodities and luxuries Trade allowed him to be extremely successful and grow his wealth.

Question 27

Suleiman

Answer 27

was the tenth sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Ruling during the 15th century he expanded Ottoman control across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, while also reforming laws and government. His reign marked a golden age Suleiman’s rule reflects themes of empire building,

Question 28

aztecs

Answer 28

The Aztec built a powerful mesoamerican empire in central Mexican from the 14th to 16th century. Ruling through tribute, trade, and warefare. The Aztecs reflect themes of empire building

Question 29

Incas

Answer 29

The Inca empires ruled the Andes mountains of South American founded in the 15th century. There society on tribute , labor, and religion to unite people. They fell to the Spanish and disease in the 16th century