Across
- 2. Trade routes that linked pastoral and agricultural people, gave people a faster way to communicate, and allowed merchants to rest/eat.
- 8. A Muslim scholar who traveled all around Europe logging his journey so he can share his knowledge with the rest of his people.
- 10. Wind currents that change seasonally, in the summer it blows northeast in the winter it blows southwest. Helped with the development of the astrolabe and compass and the creation of junks and dhows (boats/ships).
- 11. The faith in which the followers were taught Buddhist and Confucius texts, ideas, and morals.
- 13. The ruler of the Mongol Empire and conquered the Western regions of Asia.
- 15. Places where merchants rest (similar to motels), centers of religious and cultural exchange.
- 16. The name in which Russia was given when conquered by the Mongols/becoming a part of the Mongol Empire.
- 18. a group of people from a community that was scattered in other locations and adapted to the culture from the host society, while keeping the customs of their origin.
- 20. The school of Mahayana Buddhism that broke off into various sub schools. Students were taught how to achieve enlightenment through profound realization/meditation.
Down
- 1. The mix between Chinese and Indian faiths, in which the followers believe that they will be reincarnated in the heavenly realm.
- 3. When people were transported across the Sahara desert to be sold into slavery.
- 4. He was a the ruler of the Kingdom of Mali, he was the first Muslim ruler in West Africa to travel the long journey to Mecca.(He was super rich and gave money to the poor)
- 5. People who would move when the seasons change in order for their animals to live and graze upon grasslands.
- 6. Diffusion of crops, agricultural systems and technological innovations, that was organized by the Islamic Empires.
- 7. North China and South China are separated.
- 9. An important maritime trade route that connected the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea.
- 10. A form of Buddhism in which some of the followers free themselves from suffering and try to lead others to do the same in order to reach enlightenment.
- 12. A temple that was built in dedication to the Hindu God, Vishnu.
- 14. Is a large city that was seen as an important religious center located near St. Louis.
- 17. A city located in West Africa that was the center of education that taught important scholars/experts who were known throughout the Islamic community.
- 19. A Chinese ruler, who traveled 40,000 miles in total, commanded a fleet of 317 ships and 27,800 men to spread the idea of the tribute system.
