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2. Oral historians, storytellers, and advisors in West African societies who preserved and passed down the history and traditions of their people.
4. a Bantu language with Arabic influences, serving as a lingua franca along the East African coast.
6. Spread of agriculture and irrigation techniques in the Islamic world, leading to increased food production and population growth.
9. the capital of the Mongol Empire between 1235 and 1260, symbolizing Mongol power and cultural exchange.
16. a Moroccan scholar and traveler who documented his extensive journeys across the Islamic world and beyond.
18. form of paper money used by merchants in China
20. school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and direct experience of truth
21. Ruler of the Mali Empire, known for wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca, during what was a golden age for Mali.
22. settlements of people dispersed from their original homeland, maintaining cultural identity across different regions.

1. a massive temple complex in Cambodia, showcasing the power and sophistication of the Khmer Empire.
3. revival of Confucianism incorporating elements of Buddhism and Daoism
5. Major center of trade and Islamic scholarship in West Africa, part of the Mali and Songhai empires.
7. partnerships formed by merchants in the Mongol Empire, fostering trade and limiting the risk of individual traders.
8. branch of Buddhism focused on rebirth in the "Pure Land"
10. a towering minaret in Delhi, India, representing Indo-Islamic architectural achievements.
11. simple bowl carried by monks to receive alms
12. roadside inn where travelers could rest and recover from the day's journey
13. a variety of sailing vessels with distinct construction techniques, crucial for trade in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.
14. Animal that was essential for trade and transportation across the Sahara Desert and well-suited to the harsh desert environment.
15. a military tactic involving surrounding a fortified place, cutting off supplies, and forcing surrender.
17. a method of communication or transportation where messages or goods are passed quickly from one station to another.
19. an influential dynasty in Java that constructed Borobudur, reflecting a blend of Indian and local architectural styles.