Unit 2 AP World Review

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  1. 2. A ship developed during the Han dynasty that was as long as 400 feet, triple the size of typical Western European ships of its time.
  2. 5. The founder of the Mali Empire, known for his military prowess and establishing a strong centralized state.
  3. 7. The Chinese dynasty that succeeded the Yuan, known for restoring traditional Han Chinese rule and fostering trade and exploration.
  4. 8. Last name of a Venetian traveler whose accounts of his journeys to China during the Yuan Dynasty fascinated and inspired future explorers.
  5. 10. The largest hot desert in the world, a major barrier and trade route for trans-Saharan commerce.
  6. 11. A city in present-day Saudi Arabia, the holiest site in Islam and the destination of Muslim pilgrimages.
  7. 15. A language that developed in South Asia, blending elements of Persian, Arabic, and local Indian dialects.
  8. 16. The capital of the Byzantine Empire, strategically located for trade between Europe and Asia until its fall to the Ottomans in 1453.
  9. 19. A navigational instrument used by sailors to determine latitude by measuring the angle of stars.
  10. 20. Last name of a Moroccan scholar and traveler who documented his extensive journeys across the Islamic world.
  11. 21. First name of the Chinese admiral who led seven naval expeditions during the Ming Dynasty, expanding Chinese influence across the Indian Ocean.
  12. 24. Last name of a king of Mali, famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca and his immense wealth, which boosted the empire's international reputation.
  13. 25. Groups of people who live outside their ancestral homelands but maintain cultural connections to it.
  14. 26. A major trading port on the southwest coast of India, known for its role in the spice trade.
  15. 28. A city in Mali that became a center of learning, culture, and trade during the height of the empire.
  16. 30. A political and military council used by Mongol leaders to make important decisions, such as electing a new khan.
  17. 31. Roadside inns along trade routes where travelers and merchants could rest and exchange goods.
  18. 34. Triangular sails that allowed ships to sail against the wind, increasing maritime trade efficiency.
  19. 35. A device used to ride camels, critical for desert trade, particularly in the trans-Saharan trade.
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  1. 1. A prosperous Chinese city during the Song Dynasty, known for its silk production and trade.
  2. 3. A West African empire known for its wealth, control of gold trade, and cities like Timbuktu.
  3. 4. A city along the Silk Road located at the western edge of China where the Taklamakan Desert meets the Tian Shan Mountains.
  4. 6. A city in Russia that rose to prominence under Mongol rule by collecting tribute and eventually leading resistance against the Golden Horde.
  5. 9. A grandson of Genghis Khan who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China and expanded Mongol rule into East Asia.
  6. 10. A stopping point on the Silk Road where diverse religious groups were present, including Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians and Muslims.
  7. 12. The dynasty established by Kublai Khan in China, marking the first time China was ruled by foreign powers.
  8. 13. A grandson of Genghis Khan who led the Mongol conquest of Russia and established the Golden Horde.
  9. 14. A title given to Mongol leaders, signifying ruler or military commander.
  10. 17. A West African empire that succeeded Mali, known for its military strength and control over trans-Saharan trade routes.
  11. 18. A grandson of Genghis Khan who led Mongol forces into the Middle East and established the Il-khanate in Persia.
  12. 22. A Bantu language with significant Arabic influence, spoken along the East African coast.
  13. 23. Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that facilitated trade by enabling predictable sailing routes.
  14. 24. A major trading port in Southeast Asia that connected the Indian Ocean and South China Sea trade routes.
  15. 27. A region in western India that became a key center for trade, connecting maritime routes between the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
  16. 29. Last name of an English Christian mystic whose book of travels and religious experiences is one of the earliest autobiographies in English.
  17. 32. A flat, movable piece at the rear of a ship, used for steering.
  18. 33. Fertile spots in the desert where water is available, making them key locations for trade and settlement along desert routes.