Africa Empires 1
Africa Empires 2
Asian Empires 1
Asian Empires 2
Asian Empires 3
Mixed Category
100
Which geographic feature was shared by the Songhai, Kongo, and Asante societies in Africa during the 1500s that was not shared by the Zulu or Ethiopian societies?
a.Atlantic Ocean
b.Indian Ocean
c.Nile River
d.Sahara Desert
a. Atlantic Ocean
100
Which empires is located at 3
Kongo
100
By 1500 AD the emperor of Japan had-
a. become powerless
b. been replaced by a Prime Minister
c. become all powerful
d. become a constitutional monarch
a. become powerless
100
When the Ottomans took over Constantinople they renamed it _________________, which is located in what present day country?
Istanbul, Turkey
100
________________ was the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire.
a.Mehmed Aga
b. Sinan
Sinan
100
What were the goods that the Songhai traded along the Trans-Saharan trade routes and overseas?
gold, slaves, kola nuts
200
Identify the two statements that correctly describe religion in Songhai around 1500 A.D.
A. The rulers of Songhai practiced Islam.
B. The people of Songhai mostly remained loyal to their indigenous religions.
C. The rulers of Songhai practiced Christianity.
D. The people of Songhai went on crusades to spread their religion.
E. Songhai was united through a common religious faith.
A. The rulers of Songhai practiced Islam.
B. The people of Songhai mostly remained loyal to their indigenous religions.
200
The Congo River is located in what section of Africa?
a. Southern Africa
b. North Africa
c. East Africa
d. West Central Africa
d. West Central Africa
200
Which of the following was not a contribution by the Mughal Empire?
a. Arrival of European trading outposts
b. Spread of Buddhism to Europe
c. Influence of Indian textiles on British textile industry
d. Spread of Islam into India
b. Spread of Buddhism to Europe
200
What was the original location of the Ottoman Empire?
Anatolia or Asia Minor
200
_____________ and ________________ were two items that were traded by the Ottoman Empire.
coffee and ceramics
200
In what region of Africa will you find the Cape of Good Hope?
Southern Africa
West Africa
East Africa
Southern Africa
300
In which way were the Kongo and Zulu kingdoms most different from each other?
a. Government
b. Taxation
c. Religion
d. Military
c. Religion
300
The Sahara Desert is located in what region of Africa?
North Africa
300
Which number would have been located within the boundaries of the Ottoman Empire in 1500?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2
d. 2
300
What three continents did the Ottoman Empire stretch across?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
300
Calligraphy(decorative handwriting), manuscript painting, textiles, ceramics are all developments related to:
Mughal Empire
Ottoman Empire
Songhai Empire
Ottoman Empire
300
What was the traditional Asante and Zulu religion based on?
Christianity
Islam
Indigenous religions
Judaism
Indigenous religions
400
Circle two aspects of Kongo culture that are demonstrated by this piece.
a.Portuguese missionaries brought Christianity to the Kingdom of Kongo.
b.Kongo art was elaborate and used wood, metal, and cloth.
c.Traditional Zulu religions were influential in the Kingdom of Kongo.
d.Kongo art was used to tell family histories and genealogies.
a.Portuguese missionaries brought Christianity to the Kingdom of Kongo.
b.Kongo art was elaborate and used wood, metal, and cloth.
400
Which Songhai ruler opened religious schools and opened up his court to scholars and poets?
a. Sunni Ali Ber
b. Askia Muhammad
c. Sunni Baru
b. Askia Muhammad
400
Which characteristic does NOT describe the Mughal Empire?
a. Built the Taj Mahal
b. Ruled by descendants of the Mongols
c. Located in India
d. Ruled by Hindus
d. Ruled by Hindus
400
What is the name of the peninsula in Southeastern Europe that was home to part of the Ottoman Empire?
Balkan Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
Yucatan Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula
400
The Mughal Emperor ____________________ commissioned the building of __________________________ , in honor of his late wife.
Jahan, Taj Mahal
400
In what region of Africa will you find the Horn of Africa?
Eastern Africa
500
Which Empire is located at 5
Zulu
500
The Niger River is the principal river of __________________ Africa.
West
500
Where was the original location of the Mughal Empire located?
a. Northern India
b. Southern India
c. Southern Europe
d. Middle East
a. Northern India
500
What was the main religion of the Ottoman Empire?
Islam
500
What were two trade goods from China that were in high demand in Europe?
Tea and Porcelain
500
What effect did the threats of invasion from Europe and other African empires have on the Asante?
a. Caused the Asante to be destroyed
b. Caused the Asante to unify under a centralized gov’t and become more militaristic
b. Caused the Asante to unify under a centralized gov’t and become more militaristic
600
What items did Ethiopia trade as a basis for its economy?
gold, ivory, and frankincense
600
The Ethiopian political system was ruled by a ___________________ and based on what religion?
Monarch, Christianity
600
Under Mughal rule the establishment of _________________________, opened up a new opportunity for Indian Ocean Trade, especially for European countries like ____________, ___________, and __________________.
Trade outposts, Portugal, England, The Netherlands
600
What two Asian empires sought to limit the influence and activities of European merchants in Asia?
China and Japan
600
The Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese empires all shared what political system?
Monarchy, centralized bureaucratic government
600
What empire is located at area 4?
What empire is located at area 2?
What empire is located at area 1?
Ethiopia(4)
Asante (2)
Songhai (1)
700
What three world religions played a role in the conflict that arose in Ethiopia?
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
700
The Zulu and Kongo Empires both shared what type of political system?
ruled by monarch, centralized bureaucratic government
700
The _____________________ are a mountain range found in Asia, it includes the planet’s highest peaks including the very highest named ______________________.
Himalayas, Mt. Everest
700
China created________________, or pockets of territories within their countries, that the European explorers could lease and conduct their trade.
foreign enclaves
700
Japan adopted a policy of isolation to limit foreign influences, especially the influence of what religious group?
Christians, especially Catholic missionaries
700
What was the name of the Shogunate that ruled Japan from 1600-1868?
Tokugawa