Vocabulary from Historical Contexts

Front

medieval

Back

relating to the Middle Ages in Europe. from the fall of Rome to fall of Constantinople

Front

monopoly

Back

complete ownership or control of a resource or industry. Example: The Arabs had a monopoly with the Venetians for spices.

Front

Mongol

Back

n. a native of the Asian nation of Mongolia. Example: European traders depended on the Mongols to keep the roads safe for travelers.

Front

diplomatic mission

Back

n. an official journey to speak with the government of another country. Example: Marco Polo went on a diplomatic mission on behalf of the Mongols.

Front

agrarian society

Back

a society that chiefly relies on agriculture or farming.

Front

monetary economy

Back

n. a system of trade for goods and services that uses money rather than barter, or an exchange of goods.

Front

currency

Back

a system of money.
Example: Bitcoin is a type of electronic currency that can be used to buy things.

Front

Holy Land

Back

an area in the Middle East that includes the city of Jerusalem and is considered special to members of the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths.

Front

conquistador

Back

the Spanish word for conqueror. Example: The conquistador wore armor and traveled across the ocean in search of gold and riches.

Front

isthmus

Back

a narrow piece of land that connects two larger land masses.
Example: The isthmus of Panama connects North and South America and separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.