Many people living in this region pray five times daily facing the holy city of Mecca and also worship in a mosque where they are led by an Imam.

Despite being illegal, the caste system is still practiced by many Hindus and is based on occupation (jobs).

Followers of this faith are to take a hajj, or holy pilgrimage, at least one time in their life to Mecca

Images of Tenochtitlan show sprawled out city plans with palaces, markets, and temple pyramids, with roads and waterways used to connect places

Gold and salt were two major items that were traded among the empires and brought many riches to the kingdoms and the leaders, like Mansa Musa.

The Great Wall was built to defend the country from the Mongols, but many deem it a failure as warriors

have gone over it, under it, and around it

Karma and reincarnation work together as followers move through life cycles trying to break free and be released from reincarnation

Agriculture was a characteristic displayed for this region of the world as the indigenous people built floating gardens, called chinampas, to harvest their crops

Machu Picchu was constructed here on top of a mountain so inhabitants could observe potential enemies and defend themselves if necessary

Cows are considered sacred because the people of this region believe animals have souls and the cow is the most giving of animals in particular

The people of this region know when the Gods have taken the Mandate of Heaven away from the ruling family because of signs like natural disasters and a general period of decline in services

Untouchables are considered to be polluted people and are shunned by upper class members of society in this country

A dynasty is granted the right to rule by the Gods and stays in power as long as the ruling family does right by the people

The equator runs through this region and touches Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil

Timbuktu was a major city for trade and scholarly learning

In SE Asia, farmers have to be very mindful of what?

hydraulic engineering can be defined as...

Which is NOT an example of hydraulic engineering?

Belief in one God.