Across
- 5. Sea network linking Africa, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia.
- 8. 1494 papal line dividing New World between Spain/Portugal.
- 12. Syncretic Chinese philosophy blending Confucianism with Buddhism/Daoism.
- 13. Japanese military dictator holding power over symbolic emperor.
- 15. West African gold trading empire (c.1230-1600).
- 19. East African ports thriving on Indian Ocean commerce.
- 20. European manor system exchanging land for military service.
- 25. Mali emperor whose 1324 pilgrimage crashed gold markets.
- 26. Chinese dynasty (960-1279) known for commercialization, printing, and meritocracy.
- 28. Muslim dynasty ruling northern India (1206-1526).
- 30. Shia Persian empire (1501-1736) challenging Ottomans.
- 31. Hindu devotional movement rejecting caste ritualism.
- 32. Andean civilization with mit'a labor and road networks.
- 33. Plague pandemic killing 30-60% of Afro-Eurasia (1340s).
- 34. Manchu dynasty ruling China (1644-1911).
- 35. Muslim dynasty ruling Hindu-majority India.
Down
- 1. Global biological exchange of crops, animals, diseases after 1492.
- 2. Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal empires using firearms.
- 3. Investor-funded corporation limiting individual risk.
- 4. Slave-based monoculture agriculture in Americas.
- 6. Catholic reforms via Council of Trent, Jesuits, and Inquisition.
- 7. Martin Luther's 1517 challenge to Catholic indulgences and papal authority.
- 9. Elite Ottoman infantry recruited via devshirme from Christian boys.
- 10. Economic policy maximizing exports, minimizing imports for bullion.
- 11. Transatlantic slave voyage from Africa to Americas.
- 14. Atlantic cycle: Europe goods-Africa slaves-Americas crops.
- 16. Mesoamerican empire with Tenochtitlan capital and tribute system.
- 17. Mongol Peace enabling safe Silk Road travel across Eurasia.
- 18. Overland routes linking China to Mediterranean world.
- 21. Routes exchanging West African gold for salt.
- 22. Spanish colonial system granting Natives to colonists for labor.
- 23. China's waterway linking rice-rich south to population centers.
- 24. Spanish Pacific trade ships linking Mexico and Philippines.
- 27. Chinese merchant credit notes for long-distance trade.
- 29. Ottoman levy of Christian boys for Janissary corps.
