Unit 2 Updated Review 2024

Front

What is a cultural effect with the Trans-Saharan (Gold Salt) Trade Route?

Back

Spread and introduction of Islam from the muslim merchants

Front

Mansa Musa

Back

Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa. He made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca and established trade routes to the Middle East

Front

How did Mansa Musa impact the Mali Empire?

Back

He used his wealth (money) to build infrastructure like schools and mosques to improve education

Front

Silk Road

Back

Connected China, India, and the Middle East. Traded goods and helped to spread religion like Buddhism and Christianity

Front

What was the schism dealing with Islam?

Back

It dealt with the disagreement over who was the rightful caliph or heir in the Islamic Empire

Front

Caliphate

Back

Islamic empire ruled by those believed to be the successors to the Prophet Muhammad

Front

Feudalism

Back

Political and social system based on the the exchange of land for loyalty

Front

How did feudalism develop in the Middle Ages?

Back

Social chaos (disorder) after the Roman Empire collapse

Front

What is the relationship dynamic between the Roman Catholic Church and feudalism during the Middle Ages?

Back

Roman Catholic Church controlled everything from the leaders, subjects (citizens), and governments

Front

Who had the most political power during feudalism?

Back

Lords and nobles