RANDOM!
The Mongol Empire was founded by __________.
Genghis Khan
Provide examples of innovations that led to increased maritime exploration from the period 1200-1450
Compass, Astrolabe, Rudders, Junk Ship, Caravel Ship, Galleon Ship, Lateen Sail, Increase knowledge of Cartography, Knowledge of Monsoon Winds
Provide examples of goods that were transferred from the Americas to Europe
*One wrong answer denotes all points*
potatoes, maize (corn), tomatoes, cacao (cocoa beans), tobacco, gold, silver
Provide examples of documents that were created that were inspired by the Enlightenment
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
Jamaica Letter
Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
Common Sense
Declaration of Sentiments
Identify technological innovations that contributed to increased globalization.
Internet / Computer
Radio
TV
Shipping Containers
Airplanes
Identify ONE political system used in medieval Europe.
Feudalism
The capital of the Mali Empire, known for its vast wealth and for being a main center of trade, was __________.
Timbuktu
The Ottoman Empire expanded its power during this time by capturing __________________________ in 1453, which became a major imperial capital known for its strategic location and cultural influence.
Constantinople
The unification of Germany was led by ______
Otto Von Bismarck
Identify three environmental issue that became global after 1900.
The Industrial Revolution began in _______________ in the 18th century because they had abundant natural resources such as ________________, a large labor force, stable government, and capital (money) to invest.
Great Britain, Coal/Iron Ore
Provide the names of 3 major trade networks during the time period 1200-1450 and identify one example of cultural exchange along each route
Silk Road- Buddhism (Islam)
Indian Ocean- Hinduism (Islam)
Trans-Saharan- Islam
The Spanish empire used a labor system called the __________________________, which forced Indigenous peoples to work in mines and on plantations.
Encomienda System
The _______________________ (1857–1858) began in India when British officers forced Indian soldiers to use new Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat. Because Hindus consider cows sacred and Muslims consider pigs unclean, biting these cartridges to load weapons violated religious beliefs.
Sepoy Rebellion
Provide an example of the MAIN causes of WWI
Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Besides territory, why did the Safavid Empire and the Ottoman Empire have beef with each other?
Safavid- Shi'a
Ottoman- Sunni
Identify (and describe) TWO labor systems used by a state or empire in the Americas between 1200 and 1450.
Inca- Mit'a System *Taxation*
Aztec- Tribute System *Conquered Peoples*
Explain 2 ways religious groups or institutions lead to the spread of religious ideas in Africa or Asia from 1450-1700
In the Indian Ocean trade network, Muslim merchants and Sufi missionaries played a major role in spreading Islam as merchants received benefits by adopting that particular religion.
the Mughal Empire, rulers sometimes promoted Islamic institutions, while still allowing Hinduism to continue, which led to cultural blending rather than forced conversion.
Sufi brotherhoods were especially important because they emphasized personal spirituality and adapted Islam to local cultures, making it more appealing in places like West Africa and Indonesia.
Identify and describe 2 ideologies used to justify imperialism between 1750 and 1900.
Social Darwinism
Mercantilism
White Mans Burden
Nationalism
Religious motivation
Identify ONE reform movement in China after 1900.
May Fourth Movement: Student-led protest movement in 1919 that pushed for modernization, nationalism, and rejection of traditional Confucian values.
Great Leap Forward: Mao Zedong’s campaign (1958–1962) to rapidly industrialize China through communes and collective farming.
Cultural Revolution: Mao’s political movement (1966–1976) aimed at removing “counterrevolutionary” elements and enforcing communist ideology.
Identify 3 trade organizations we have talked about in class
NAFTA, ASEAN, WTO, IMF, APEC
Baghdad was significant during 1200–1450 because it had been a major center of power, learning, and trade under the ___________________. It was originally designed as a ___________________________, a carefully planned capital that symbolized the strength and organization of the empire. the city became famous for institutions like the ________________ where scholars translated and preserved knowledge from Greece and Persia.
The city was also strategically located along the ___________________, allowing it to connect trade between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It was ultimately sacked by the _____________, representing a key moment in European history.
Abbasid Caliphate
Round City of Baghdad
House of Wisdom
Silk Road
Mongols
German monk ___________________
Started the _____________________ after he published his famous document *and hammered it to the wall of the church* "____________________"
This document challenged the Roman Catholic Church's sale of ____________ and corruption. Fueled by a desire for theological reform and increased scriptural authority, Luther’s actions, aided by the ____________ which helped spread his ideas across Europe.
Martin Luther
Protestant Reformation
95 Theses
Indulgences
Printing Press
The Opium Wars were fought between China and ______________ in the 19th century, beginning in 1839, and were caused by disputes over trade and sovereignty. One side was importing large amounts of Chinese _________________, but China had little interest in the other sides goods.
The result was a series of unequal treaties, including the Treaty of _______________ (1842), which forced China to open ports to British trade, such as the major port of _______________. It also gave Britain control of ______________, which they kept as a colony until 1997.
Great Britain
Tea, Porcelain, Silk
Nanjing (Nanking)
Canton
Hong Kong
The Cold War was fought between the USA and USSR from 1945-1990. They fought in many proxy wars including _____________ and almost came to nuclear war after the USSR moved nuclear missiles to ________. Stalin moved the missiles after the US failed their invasion of Cuba during the ____________________.
Both sides had military alliances with other nations called _____________ and _________________.
Vietnam/Korea/Afghanistan/etc
Cuba
Bay of Pigs
Warsaw Pact / NATO
Sputnik