Unit 1: The Global Tapestry - AP World Crossword for Midterm
Across
- 2. A fast-ripening and drought-resistant type of rice that came from Vietnam and greatly expanded agricultural production.
- 3. The virtue of respecting one's parents and elders.
- 7. A type of paper money developed in China during the Tang Dynasty.
- 9. A system used especially in historic periods of Europe that involved serfs being tied to land and working on it in exchange for military protection from lords.
- 16. The main body of Islamic law.
- 17. A type of Buddhism, strongest in China and Korea, that focused on spiritual growth for all beings.
- 19. The central religious text of Islam.
- 21. Series of trade routes across Afroeurasia which was very prosperous and known for silk trading.
- 23. A type of labor done by someone for little to no recompensation, often for a government or company.
- 24. A type of Islam which believes that Hazrat Ali was designated to lead the Muslim people.
- 28. A machine for printing text developed in China.
- 29. A series of trade routes that stretched over Saharan Africa and beyond
- 32. A Mesoamerican civilization starting in 1500 BCE which stretched over the southern part of Mexico and much of modern-day Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala
- 33. A technique in Mesoamerican agriculture, sometimes called a floating garden
- 35. A type of Buddhism, strongest in Southeast Asia, that focused on personal spiritual growth through silent meditation and self-discipline.
- 38. A Mesoamerican civilization (13th to 16th century) in central Mexico which was centered around the capital of Tenochtitlan.
- 39. A value based on family in sub-Saharan Africa which determined the networks of its early communities
- 41. A type of Islam religious practice which focused on a divine and personal connection to God.
- 42. Kingdoms which developed in Northern India and modern-day Pakistan after the fall of the Gupta Empire
- 43. A political, economic and social system based around a central manor, which was similar to feudalism.
- 46. The combination of multiple cultural or religious ideas into one, central idea.
- 48. A type of European agriculture used during the feudal period which consisted of seasonal crop rotation between three fields
- 49. A series of European military campaigns in the Middle East between 1095 and the 1200s created in order to "regain the holy land"
- 51. Military/Weapon Technology discovered by the Chinese that resulted in the formation of many empires
- 53. A governmental system in which leaders determined their position by demonstrating their merit.
- 56. A religion following the teachings of Confucius which was very popular in East Asia.
- 57. Muslim term for non-Muslim people living in an Islamic state
- 59. An extra tax imposed on non-Muslim people living in Islam states.
- 60. The largest of the mounds which were constructed by settlers of the Mississippi River Valley civilization
Down
- 1. A type of Buddhism, strongest in Tibet.
- 4. A caliphate led by Arabs and Persians (750-1258) which at one point controlled the Middle East and land stretching out to the north of Africa and Southwest Asia.
- 5. Ways of thinking created in Greece that saw a revival during the Renaissance.
- 6. A prosperous series of routes for ocean-based trade that connected East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia
- 8. Muslim word for a community of believers, referring to those who follow Islam.
- 10. A type of Islam which believes that the Prophet did not explicitly declare a successor; the largest branch of Islam.
- 11. An Italian explorer who was responsible for much of Europe's knowledge of Asia, and famous for visiting the court of Kublai Khan.
- 12. A type of agriculture developed in Mesoamerica which used raised beds and irrigation to prevent soil erosion.
- 13. A Hindu kingdom based on Sumatra (670-1025) which built up its navy and prospered by controlling trade between China and India.
- 14. Buddhists who have sacrificed many previous elements of their lives in order to fulfill themselves and feel closer to the Buddha.
- 15. The 1054 split of the Christian Church into two branches called the Catholic and Orthodox branches.
- 18. A Dynasty that ruled over China from 960-1279, often called its Golden Age.
- 20. A revived form of the teachings of Confucius that also had some Buddhist and Daoist values.
- 22. A wood-based printing technique developed in China
- 25. A massive wall of stone in Zimbabwe which surrounded the capital city and defended nearly 20,000 people.
- 26. A chief Muslim civil and religious leader.
- 27. A Hindu movement started in southern India which focused on a strong attachment to a particular deity as opposed to studying texts or performing rituals.
- 30. An agricultural laborer tied to the land and bound to work in exchange for protection and certain resources.
- 31. A renowned center of learning in Baghdad.
- 34. An inexpensive and efficient internal waterway transport system that extended over 30,000 miles and made trade more efficient.
- 36. One in feudal Europe who had mutual obligation to a lord or monarch.
- 37. A Hindu-Buddhist empire (802-1431) in Southeast Asia which was centered around modern-day Cambodia
- 40. A form of property used during feudalism
- 44. A type of Buddhism which focused on direct experience and meditation, and was closer to Daoism.
- 45. A system of mandatory public service as a form of tribute first used by the Aztecs and adopted by the Spanish
- 47. A period started in Italy which characterized by a revival of interest in classic Greek and Roman literature, art, and culture as well as technological innovation.
- 50. Scholars of Islamic doctrine and law.
- 52. A Muslim sultanate which grew to control most of India (1206-1526)
- 54. An empire (1200-1533)based in Cusco, which stretched from present-day Ecuador to Chile.
- 55. Turkish, Muslim empire (1050-1300) which grew to control a large region stretching from the north of the Middle East to much of Southwest Asia.
- 58. An annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, a holy Muslim city.