Map Quiz Flashcards
Location of 3 empires that were attacked by the Huns at the end of the Classical Period
Rome, India, Han (14,21,22)
This region saw the rise of spice trading empires during the post classical period
Spice Islands (25)
This area of the world developed the first written code of laws.
Mesopotamia (19)
Birthplace of Buddhism
India (21)
Constantinople was located here
Byzantine (3)
The African people form this location began to migrate and spread their culture (including language and farming) all over the continent starting around 500 BCE
Around West Africa (6)
Between 1027 and 221 BCE the rulers knows as the “Sons’ of Heaven” ruled in this region
China (22)
So called Arabic Numerals originated in this subcontinent
India (21)
This location was the center of a vast ocean trade that included silk, animals skins, and food products
Indian Ocean (24)
Aside from Europe, a large Christian kingdom could also be found in this region
East Africa (27)
A strong feudal society headed by a weak emperor developed in this area
Japan (28)
Christianity had its beginning in this region
Holy Land (7)
Salt for the “Gold/Salt Trade” came from this region
North Africa (15)
During the 5th and 6th century CE this African region was the center of the thriving gold trade
Ghana, Mali (13)
Paper and moveable type originated here
China (22)
Harappa and Mohenjo Dario were located here
Indus River Valley (10)
The earliest Mesoamerican civilization began in this region
Mayan (1)
Birthplace of Islam (Mecca)
23
Christian Crusaders wanted to conquer this area
(7)
Muslim area is Western Europe (Cordoba)
Spain (34)
Origins of Mongols
South Africa (29)
Cortes defeated the Aztecs here
Mexico (18)
Pizarro defeated the Incas here
Peru (9)
New world silver caused inflation here
Spain (34)
Birthplace of Renaissance
Italy (14)
Origins of the Bubonic Plague
China (22)
Origins of the potato help double the population in Europe and China
Peru (9)
Subcontinent, location of Mughal Empire
India (21)
Monsoon winds connected East Africa economically with this region
India (21)
Continent where ivory trade emerged
Africa (2)
Area that invested silk
China (22)
The bulk of spices came from these two locations
India and Spice Islands (21+25)
Invested gunpowder, movable type, compass
China (22)
Western terminus of Sand Roads
West Africa (13)
Western Terminus of Zheng He’s voyages
East Africa (27)
Invented porcelain, paper money, banks
China (22)
Center of Roman Catholic Church
Rome (14)
New World silver traded with China was stored in the SE Asia Spanish colony
Philippines (35)
Indian Ocean trade connected East Africa, Arabia with these two regions
India (21)
Swahili was used as a trading language in these 3 areas
Africa, India, ME (2,21,23)
