States and Civilizations: A Global Tapestry

Which dynasty ruled large parts of ancient Chinese civilization during the Song dynasty?

What was the capital city of the Song dynasty?

Which empire ended the Abassid caliphate in 1258?

Which African civilization developed from a blend of Bantu with the commercial life of the Indian Ocean?

Which city became a major trading center in the Swahili civilization?

Which empire ruled Byzantium for the next 50 years after the Westerners seized Constantinople in 1204?

Which civilization emerged in the 9th century and borrowed extensively from Byzantine neighbor?

Which empire seized Constantinople in 1453?

Which civilization practiced human sacrifice more prominently than earlier Mesoamerican societies?

Which civilization dominated the area of present-day Guatemala and Yucatán from 250-900 C.E.?