EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
What is an empire?
A group of territories or peoples controlled by one ruler or government.
Which trade route connected China with Europe?
The Silk Road.
Where did Buddhism begin?
India.
What is a right?
A freedom or protection that people are entitled to.
Name ONE cause of conflict.
Land, resources, religion, political power, cultural differences, historical disagreements or inequality.
What is the difference between a kingdom and a dynasty?
A kingdom is a territory ruled by a king or queen. A dynasty is a line or series of rulers from the same family.
Which trade network used monsoon winds to help merchants travel?
Indian Ocean Trade.
Which religion is connected to the teachings of Jesus Christ?
Christianity.
What is a responsibility?
A duty or action that a person is expected to carry out.
Two countries both claim the same island.
What is the main cause of the conflict?
A territorial or land dispute.
Name the empire or dynasty.
"I developed the Silk Road and made major advances in paper and government."
The Han Dynasty.
Which trade route crossed the Sahara Desert?
Trans-Saharan Trade.
Which religion began in the Arabian Peninsula and is connected to the Prophet Muhammad?
Islam.
A government promises to protect its citizens.
In return, citizens agree to follow laws.
What concept is being described?
The social contract.
Two countries depend on the same river for drinking water.
Why might this lead to conflict?
Water is a limited and valuable resource. Both countries may compete for control or access to it.
Why was trade important to the Mali Empire?
Mali became wealthy by controlling important trade routes and trading valuable goods such as gold and salt.
A merchant travels from China to Europe.
He begins with silk.
He returns with new religious beliefs, scientific ideas and stories.
What does this show about trade?
Trade spread more than goods. It also spread ideas, beliefs, knowledge and culture.
Hinduism does not have one single founder.
Give one important belief connected to Hinduism.
Karma, dharma, reincarnation or belief in the cycle of rebirth.
Three students are trying to see over a wall.
In Situation A, every student receives the same-sized box.
In Situation B, the shorter student receives a taller box so everyone can see.
Which situation shows equality, and which shows equity?
Situation A is equality because everyone receives the same thing.
Situation B is equity because people receive different support based on their needs.
Country A wants all the water from a river.
Country B also needs the river.
Give ONE peaceful solution.
The countries could create an agreement to share the water fairly.
Rome, the Han Dynasty and Mali were powerful, but none lasted forever.
Give TWO general reasons why powerful empires may decline.
Weak leadership, internal conflict, invasion, economic problems, corruption, overexpansion or loss of trade.
Why can ancient trade routes be described as an early form of globalisation?
Trade routes connected distant civilizations and allowed goods, ideas, religions, technology and culture to move between different regions of the world.
A merchant follows a trade route into a new region. While there, he shares his religious beliefs with local people.
Explain how trade helped religions spread.
Merchants and travellers met people from different cultures along trade routes. They shared beliefs and ideas, allowing religions to reach new regions and gain new followers.
A country is punished with economic sanctions.
The government is the target, but food and medicine become more expensive.
Explain why sanctions can also harm ordinary citizens.
Sanctions can limit trade and access to goods. This may cause shortages and increase prices, making it difficult for ordinary people to afford necessities such as food and medicine.
A conflict begins because two countries both claim the same land.
Explain why simply saying, "Stop fighting and be friends", is not a realistic solution.
The cause of the conflict still exists. The countries need to discuss the land dispute, negotiate their needs and create an agreement or compromise that addresses the problem.