Unit 5 Medieval World Review

The word Medieval means...

• Middle Ages

• A little bit evil

• Religious Music

• Latin Music

This desert in north Africa was crossed by traders moving salt and gold.

• Gobi
• Taklimakan
• Savana
• Sahara

This ocean is found between Africa, Asia, and Australia

• Atlantic Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

Why were the straits of Malacca so important?

• Whoever controlled the straits of Malacca controlled the trade that crossed through the strait.

• The straits of Malacca were rich in gold mines.

• Malacca was a center for Islamic power and Islamic learning and so was important for Muslims throughout the world.

• The Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya who controlled it was tolerant and open-minded of foreigners and so it became a safe haven for refugees.

______ produced a lot of the raw materials such as wood, animal furs, and gold.

• India
• Africa
• China
• South East Asia

This map shows the _________ empire

• Mongol
• Tong
• Khan
• Byzantine

The ___________________ was largely key to the Mongols success. It provided transportation and food

• Cow

• Lizard

• Horse

• Ox

Around 1200 CE, this person unified the Mongol Empire

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Confucius

• Marco Polo

Eventually the Mongols would divided their empire into four regions or _______________

• Sects

• Divisions

• Khanates

• Territories

A period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievement.

• Pax Mongolica
• French Revolution
• Establishment of Feudal System
• Economic System of Manorialism