Great Empires of the World

The dry area between the Sahara Desert and the Savannah 

Which of the following is true of the economy of Great Zimbabwe?

What did Mayan stoneworkers use to decorate their buildings and other large stone structures?

In which modern S. American country was the Moche civilization located?

What legacy did the Chavín culture pass down to the Incas?

What is the present day country where the Aztecs' empire was located?

Name an important Mayan city.

Lack of a clear plan for succession negatively impacted which West African empire?

What happened as a result of the Zapotecs agreeing to be ruled by the Spanish?

What led to the decline of Great Zimbabwe

Which statement provides evidence that Zapotec culture influenced Aztec culture?

When Emperor Lalibela established the kingdom of Ethiopia around 1185 CE, what religion was widely practiced there?

What did conquered peoples have to do in Incan society?

Which of these would NOT be considered an artifact by historians studying early Meso- and South American cultures?

What did the Aztec and Spanish calendars have in common?

In the matrilineal society of Ghana, who was supposed to become king when the old one died?

What preceded the peace treaty between the Zapotecs and Aztecs?

Which of the following describes both the meaning of the word "Swahili" in Arabic

Which of the following groups commonly formed guilds in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan?

Which of the following was not an important part of both Olmec and Maya culture?

A West African storyteller, (oral historian)  because of the lack of a written language.

What did special religious observances in both Aztec and Spanish calendars provide for people?

What did Great Zimbabwe become known for?

In what area did the Inca excel over the Mesoamerican groups?

Which fact provides clear evidence that the Maya were influenced by the Olmec?

Which of the following is true of the time measurement systems used by ancient Mesoamerican and South American cultures?

Which of the following was a main source of prosperity in ancient Ghana?

What was a significant cause of decline for the Songhai Empire?

The kingdom of Ghana arose from which group of people?

Who were the Dyula in the Mali Empire?

What important natural resource did the Songhai Empire control?

Which of the following is in the higher social class?

What do many historians believe caused the Bantu migrations?

What is significant about the public works projects of Pacal the Great?

Based on the map, which African kingdom had a direct trade route with Morocco?

Which of the following best describes the Songhai leaders Sunni Ali and Muhammad I Askia?

What conclusion did historians draw about the Incas after the discovery of Machu Picchu? 

How did trade affect the development of African Kingdoms?

Which modern country was the Olmec civilization in?

What activities do we know priests carried out in Aztec culture?

In which of the following regions was the Aztec civilization located?

Culture includes...

Which group of people broke free of Egyptian rule, establishing the city of Meroe along the Nile River? 

What was the Inca social structure?

Based on the timeline, in which year did war between the two cultures give way to peace?

What was the most influential religion of Songhai Empire?

Which best describes Timbuktu and its importance to the Mali Empire?

Muslim ruler of Mali, his military exercised control over the gold/salt trade

What was reflected in both the Aztec and Spanish calendars?

Define civilization

Which of the following is true of the people of Great Zimbabwe?

What caused the downfall of Ghana?

How did Mansa Musa affect the Mali Empire?

Which of the following is true of the Solomonic dynasty of Ethiopia?

What tradition did the Bantu people bring with them throughout their migrations?