Vocab Crossword

1. African historian/entertainer. Tells stories and history.
5. An inn for merchants and traders. Helped make the journey convenient.
8. Desert animal that needs little water. Helped make trans-Saharan trade possible.
10. Mix between Buddhist, Daoist, and Confucian beliefs. Popular in China.
13. Chinggis Khan's grandson. Led a second invasion against Persia.
17. Chinese name for the Mongol ruling period in China.
19. Term given to Europe as they ruled the sea similar to the Mongols.*multiple words
20. Dynasty that replaced Mongol's Yuan dynasty

2. SE Asian kingdom in Central Java. Home to the Borobudur temple.
3. Seasonal winds that blow NE and SW. Sailors used to their advantage.
4. Mongol capital. Some conquered laborers worked there.
6. Iran dynasty that reunified Iran.
7. Chinese emperor that focused on scholar and merit.
9. Major commercial and trading center in Africa. Scholars and riches.
11. Types of ships built for certain features. As seen in China and Arab.
12. A system created by the Mongols used for communication. Allowed spreading of info throughout the world. *2 words
14. American civilization that lived in present day Illinois. Responsible for making 4 storied pyramids.
15. A way of warfare used by the Chinese.
16. Mongols slaughtered and conquered this land in the North.
18. Fruit imported to Africa. Quickly became popular in the country and helped economy.