Vault II: The Age of Connections & Conflicts

Welcome to the next chamber of The Builder’s Vault, where walls echo with the sounds of conquest, trade, faith, and transformation. In this era of expanding empires and shifting alliances, you’ll earn badges that uncover how people, ideas, and diseases crossed borders, and how the world changed in their wake.

From the thriving kingdoms of West Africa to the strict codes of European and Japanese feudalism, from the cultural clash of the Crusades to the sweeping devastation of the Black Plague, each badge in this vault tells the story of a world growing more connected - and more complex.

Complete the journey and unlock the 6.2 Mastery Badge, proof that you don’t just know the events, you understand the forces that reshaped the globe.

This vault is not for wanderers. It’s for World Builders.

Step in. Look closely. Think critically. The Age of Connection awaits!

  • 1. The Legacy of African Kingdoms

    Gold. Salt. Greatness. This badge celebrates your deep dive into the powerful empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. These are civilizations that thrived through trade, leadership, and innovation. From the riches of Mansa Musa to the learning centers of Timbuktu, you've uncovered Africa’s royal legacy and global impact.

  • 2. Feudalism in Europe

    Lords, vassals, serfs - the medieval world was built on loyalty, labor, and land. Earning this badge means you’ve decoded the complex system that structured life in feudal Europe, from towering castles to the daily rhythms of the manor. You don’t just know how it worked, you understand why it lasted.

  • 3. The Legacy of The Crusades

    More than battles, the Crusades were a collision of cultures, ideas, and consequences. This badge proves you've uncovered the religious zeal, economic motives, and lasting effects that reshaped Europe and the Middle East. Your understanding goes beyond conquest, it's about connection and change.

  • 4. Europe Transformed: The Black Plague

    The plague didn't just take lives; it rewrote history. With this badge, you've traced the origin of the Black Death and examined its sweeping effects on religion, society, and the economy. You’ve learned that even in darkness, transformation takes root and the world that followed the plague was forever changed.

  • 5. Feudalism in Japan

    Honor. Duty. Power. This badge marks your mastery of Japan’s unique feudal structure, where samurai served shoguns and loyalty shaped society. You've explored a parallel world of castles, codes, and class and emerged with a sharper understanding of how culture shapes government.

  • 8. MASTERY

    You've journeyed across continents, uncovered cultural collisions, and tracked the ripple effects of exchange, empire, and upheaval. This Mastery Badge is proof that you’ve conquered the knowledge contained within this unit. You achieved this, not just learning history, but connecting its global threads. Trade routes. Tensions. Transformations. You’ve seen it all and you’ve earned your place in The Builder’s Vault.