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The Sudan extends across what continent and between what two bodies of water?
It extends across Africa between the Atlantic Ocean and the Red Sea
Trade in what three commodities contributed to the wealth of the Mali Empire?
gold, salt, and coper
How was Timbuktu important to the Mali empire?
It became a key trading site and center for Islamic education and art.
How did the wealth of Mansa Musa compare to others throughout history?
He was one of the richest men who has ever lived.
Why did nobles build castles in the Middle Ages?
To show power and for defense against enemies.
What are some ways in which a knight was expected to show his chivalry
Respecting the Caholic Church, assiting the poor and weak, obeying superiors, and defending women.
What were the opposing sides in the Hundred Years War?
England and France
What was the root conflict of the Hundred Years War?
They fought over who would inherit the throne of France
What happened in Europe as a result of the Black Plague?
Millions of people died, food supplies went down, and prices for goods and services rose.
What was another name for the Black Plague?
Bubonic Plague
Why do the French consider Joan of Arc a national hero and symbol of national pride?
She led forces to victory over the English.
What were two main uses of salt in the ancient world?
preserving meat and flavoring food
What is the Salzkammergut
An area in the Alps that contains rich salt deposits
When did Rupert come to the Salzkammergut region and what did he establish there?
He came in 696 and established a monastery and convent
What was the Salzburg diet?
a group of men who served as represeantatives of the Salzburg region
Why was Lubeck known as the "Queen of the Hansa"
It became the most important city in the Hanseatic League
