Tang + Song Dynasty/China = golden ages/advancements/science + math Tang Block printing/porcelain/compass + gunpowder = inventions/Tang + Song Dynasties Genghis Khan = ruthless/barbaric warlord/Mongol Empire use/horses + skilled military skills Mongols/largest empire/history Mongols = Spartans/both believed/strong military state Genghis/created/postal service communication/empire Genghis/conquered/large parts/Asia + Europe

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

the language dates from the contacts of arabian traders with the inhabitants of the east coast of africa over many centuries. under arab influence, swahili originated as a lingua franca used by several closely related bantu-speaking tribal groups.

richard milhous nixon (january 9, 1913 – april 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign (quit). he is also known for corruption and the watergate scandal which resulted in the public losing trust in him and his resignation.