Across
- 2. The blending of Confucianism and Buddhism to create a new philosophical system.
- 6. Became a center of cultural and intellectual life in Africa
- 8. Represented cultural exchange along the East African coast; blended African, Arab, and Persian influences.
- 9. The original capital city of the Mongol Empire; it had great political and cultural importance.
- 10. Allowed merchants to pay in paper money instead of carrying heavy coins while traveling in China.
- 12. Influential bureaucracy and social stratification. It thrived in the Mississippi River valley.
- 16. Muslim king of Mali who spread Islam and wealth on his pilgrimage to Mecca.
- 17. A form of Buddhism that spread in China and East Asia through the Silk Road.
- 19. Monument in Delhi, India reflects Islamic culture through architecture.
- 22. Chinese admiral who led voyages in the Indian Ocean, connecting China to the wider world.
- 23. Rest stops for merchants traveling along the Silk Roads; they connected trade routes.
- 24. Story tellers that preserved cultures and passed on tradition in oral format
- 25. Facilitated communication and cultural exchange across regions.
- 27. The seafaring people who used trade and travel networks similar to the Mongols.
- 32. Lots of trade and interaction despite no written records.
Down
- 1. A simplified version of Buddhism focused on meditation and self-discipline.
- 3. Merchant associations supported by the Mongols to encourage trade.
- 4. Allowed for trade across the Sahara desert due to their strength and endurance.
- 5. Chinese dynasty created by Mongols; Yuan was under Mongol rule.
- 7. Used to collect money; symbolized rejection of materialism.
- 11. Mongol leader (grandson of Genghis Khan) who conquered Persia and established Ilkhanate rule.
- 13. A method of communication that allowed messages to travel quickly across the empire.
- 14. Muslim traveler who spread ideas and culture through his travels across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
- 15. Technologically advanced ships that allowed for long-distance ocean trade.
- 18. A cultural hub that embraced different faiths, especially Hinduism and Buddhism.
- 20. The Mongols used intimidation and violence to establish control while also encouraging exchange and trade.
- 21. The bacteria responsible for the plague that killed nearly half the population of Europe and Asia.
- 26. Technologies and ideas that helped increase food production, urbanization, and development it was also a key innovation that helped civilizations grow and trade expand.
- 28. They were officials in the Chinese government who helped the emperor manage the court and culture.
- 29. A military practice used by the Mongols that involved surrounding and isolating enemy cities.
- 30. Emperor of the Ming dynasty who extended Mongol conquests.
- 31. A powerful kingdom in Indonesia that promoted Buddhist architecture and culture.