Empires Flashcards
Prior to European contact, what were African kingdoms like?
Small independent kingdoms
What are common factors that contribute to the fall of empires?
Invaders, political corruption, civil war, and decline in morals
What are some reasons for the success of an empire?
Strong military, strong economy (trade), countries to conquer, and effective government
What was the significance of the Mongol Empire? What were some of their effects
They established trade routes that connected and unified Asia
What was so important about the location of the Ottoman Empire?
It was located in between Asia and Europe surrounded by water and many trade routes intersected there
What did the Great Wall provide for china?
Protection, and a barrier from the mongols
How can the collapse of an empire negatively affect the surrounding region?
It can cause instability, war, and feuds over land
What is considered one if the Byzantine empires greatest contributions to Western European society
Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman culture
Which empire united India under a single central government for the 1st time since the 6th century
The Mughal’s, Akbar the Great
Renaissance Italy and the Mughal empire shared which of the following traits
Art and creativity
