Medieval China, African & Japan
Medieval Asia (China, India & Japan) Gunpowder A mixture of powders used in explosives, first developed in China. Gupta Empire Golden Age of India; ruled through central government but allowed village power; restored Hinduism. Japan String of islands that formed its first states around 700 CE, later developed its own art, culture and literature influenced by Buddhism. Samurai Japanese warrior class. They valued strict disciple and honor. Silk Road An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean (4,000 miles). Tea Beverage developed in China by infusing dried leaves in boiling water. First used as a medicine. Terrace Farming A farming system that is in the form of steps going up a mountain. Medieval Asia Vocabulary List
Medieval Africa
Ethiopian Empire One of the oldest Christian countries on Earth. Ghana Empire First powerful empire in Africa, founded by Soninke people, gold/salt trade with Muslim berbers, used Arabic writing. Mali Empire Formed in 1240 when Sundiata took control of Ghana Empire. It controlled trade across the Sahara, the South and the Niger River. Mansa Musa Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa. He made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca and established trade routes to the Middle East. Nubia East African trading empire that developed south of Egypt on the Nile River. Songhai Empire Became powerful after the Mali empire. Controlled trade across the Sahara, lasted for 700 years, it was the largest African empire in history. Spread Islam and developed slave trade in West Africa. Timbuktu Mali trading city, center of Muslim learning. Medieval Africa Vocabulary List
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Websites
History for Kids: Africa
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/africa/index.htm Medieval African Art http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/africa/art/art.htm History for Kids: Central Asia http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/centralasia/index.htm History for Kids: West Asia http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/westasia/index.htm |