Silk Road Mysteries
What goods were commonly traded on the Silk Road?
Spices and silk
What is the definition of Global Tapestry?
The interconnection of civilizations across the world during 1200-1450
Who is the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
What religion believes in one God and Quran?
Islam
What is a caliphate?
An Islamic state led by a religious and political leader
Which empire protected the majority of the Silk Road?
Mongol Empire
What major religions spread during the Global Tapestry?
Buddhism, Islam, Christianity
What major trade route did the Mongols protect?
The Silk Road
Which religion teaches karma and reincarnation?
Hinduism or Buddhism
What was the main ruling dynasty in China during 1200-1450?
Song Dynasty
Name one luxury good traded on the Silk Road?
Spices.
What is one key feature of a centralized government?
A single ruler or
What helped the Mongols conquer so many lands?
What is superior military tactics and horseback riding?
What is Confucianism mainly about?
Order, respect, and relationships?
What is feudalism?
A political and social system where lords give land in exchange for loyalty and service
What is a caravanserai?
A roadside inn where travelers could rest and trade?
What empire used Confucianism as its main philosophy?
Song Dynasty
What happened to cities that resisted Mongol rule?
What is they were destroyed and punished harshly?
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage
Which African empire was known for gold and learning?
Mali Empire
How did the Silk Road contribute to cultural diffusion?
Exchange of religion, technology, and ideas
How did religion influence political power?
They used religion to justify authority and unite people?
How did the Mongol Empire influence global trade?
It created safety along trade routes and helped spread goods, culture, and ideas.
How did religions influence art and architecture?
They inspired temples, mosques, sculptures, and manuscripts.
What did rulers do to legitimize their power?
They used religion, public works, and military force