Ghanaian Empire, the Inca Empire, and the Aztec Empire

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

• To explore new lands

• To reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim rule

• To establish trade routes

• To spread Christianity in Asia

Fill in the blank: The First Crusade was called by Pope Urban II and it successfully captured _________.

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

What was one of the impacts of the Crusades on Europe?

• Increased trade with the East

• Decline in religious influence

• Isolation from other cultures

• Decrease in technological advancements

What bacterium caused the Black Plague?

• Escherichia coli

• Yersinia pestis

• Bacillus anthracis

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Fill in the blank: The Black Plague led to labor shortages, causing surviving peasants and workers to be in higher demand, leading to _________.

• wage increases

• population decline

• decreased demand for goods

• lower taxes

The Malian Empire was known for:

• Its vast wealth and trade networks

• Its military conquests in Europe

• Its isolation from other civilizations

• Its technological advancements in weaponry

The founder of the Malian Empire was:

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sonni Ali

Timbuktu was known for what in the Malian Empire?

• Its gold mines

• Its salt trade

• Its educational institutions

• Its military power

Identify the key figure in the Malian Empire who was famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324.

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

What was the significance of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire?

• It was a major trade center and the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

• It was a small village with no strategic importance.

• It was primarily known for its agricultural production.

• It was a remote outpost with little influence.