(Units 1–3)
“This religion dominated trade routes like the Silk Road.
What is Islam?
“This Ottoman capital sits on a strait linking Europe & Asia.
What is Istanbul?
“What year did America declare independence?
1776
“This invention made factories possible.
What is the steam engine?
“This USSR leader had a ‘five-year plan’ for everything.
Who is Stalin?
Who dominated trade routes like the Silk Road.
gengi kahn
“The Aztecs built their capital on a lake, whats the name of this lake
Tenochtitlan
“This Haitian leader defeated France & declared freedom.
Who is Toussaint Louverture?
name of the Belgian king owned a private empire in Africa, whats his name?
King Leopold II?
“What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
Swahili traders sold these two items that built African kingdoms what items r they
gold and ivory
name of the sweet crop that fueled European plantations & enslaved Africans
sugar
“What year did Russia’s Tsar get kicked out?
1917
“Britain & France cut a canal here to speed up India trade.
Suez Canal
“These global giants operate in 100+ countries.
multinational corporations
COMPARE, Which society had a rigid caste system vs. knights & lords?
India (caste) vs. Europe (feudalism)
Why did Rome fall?
Rome fell due to invasions, economic crisis, and political instability
Which was more about ‘liberty’ vs. ‘equality’ out of the American & French Revolutions
American Revolution focused on liberty/independence; French Revolution emphasized equality
“CAUSATION: Why did WWI start?
WWI began after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering alliance systems
Vietnam & Korea Wars: Which was ‘domino theory’ vs. ‘hot war’?
Vietnam War was a proxy conflict in Southeast Asia; Korean War was a direct conflict between North/South
How did women’s roles evolve from 1200–1450?
Women gained limited rights in some societies but still faced legal/political barriers
Which had porcelain vs. peacocks? between ming China & Mughal India
Ming China (porcelain) vs. Mughal India (architecture)
How did decolonization reshape the world post-1945?
Decolonization led to independence for many nations but also conflicts and Cold War proxy wars
Europe vs. Asia: Which had factories vs. silk roads?
Europe industrialized with factories; Asia relied on agriculture and trade
“CONTINUITY & CHANGE: How have women’s roles shifted since 1500?
Women moved from domestic roles to workforce participation, though inequality persists