Map Quiz 3 Flashcards
The western terminus (end point) of the Silk Road
Jer (7)
Location of three empires that were attacked by the Huns at the end of the classical period
Russia, India, Hinduism (14,21,22)
This area of the world created the code of law
Hamarabi (19)
This region saw the rise of spice trading empires during the post classical empire
Spice Islands (25)
Aryan invaders entered India from this region
Near india (10)
The African people from this location began to migrate and spread their culture all over the continent starting around 500BCE
SW Africa (6)
The land between the rivers is located here
Meso (19)
The eastern terminus (end point) of the Silk Road
China (22)
The city of Constantine was located here
Byzantine (3)
The Christian pope rules from this location
Italy (14)
The origins of Kharma and Dharma can be found in this subcontinent
India (21)
Christianity’s had it’s beginning in this region
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
West Africa (13)
Paper and moveable type originated here
China (22)
Birthplace of Buddhism
India (21)
Judaism had its beginnings in this region
7
A strong feudal society headed by a weak emperor developed in this area
Japan (28)
This location was the center of a vast ocean trade that included silk, animal skins and food products
Ocean (24)
So called Arabic numerals originated in this subcontinent
India (21)
Aside from Europe, a large Christian kingdom could also be found in this region
Ethiopia East Africa (27
Birthplace of Islam (Mecca)
23
Christian crusaders wanted to conquer this area
Holy Land (7)
Muslim area in Western Europe (Cordoba)
Spain (34)
Origins of Mongols
East Asia (29)
Origins of Bubonic Plague
China (22)