Silk Road and Globalization
The Silk Road expanded over what geographical area, whose name is a combination of three continents?
Afroeurasia
What is the honor code of the Knights called?
Chivalry
What does MENA stand for? (in geographic terms)
Middle East and North Africa
What is the name of the genocide of Jews that took place from 1933-1945?
The Holocaust
Name all 8 cardinal and ordinal directions on a compass rose
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Name 2 goods that were traded along the Silk Road. (must get both right in order to get points)
Silk, spices, tea, ivory, textiles, paper, furs, ceramics (among other things)
Name 2 tenets of Bushido. (must get both)
Integrity, Courage, Compassion/Kindness, Respect, Honesty, Honor, Loyalty, Self Control
This location is the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad, and the place that Muslims make a pilgrimage to once in their lives if they are able.
Mecca
Who is the current President of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
What is the largest country in the world by land?
Russia
Fleas and rats
What is the vocabulary word for someone who appears to have power, but actually has none?
Figurehead
What is the word that means: believing in one god?
Monotheism
What are the names of the two areas of land where Palestinians live?
Gaza Strip and West Bank
Name all 7 continents!
Antarctica, Africa, Australia/Oceania, North America, South America, Europe, Asia
Christianity, Buddhism, Islam
Which person in Japan was in charge of the military, and in reality had more power than the Emperor?
Shogun
What was the common language in Medieval times in the Islamic Empires, AND how did a common language increase connection?
Arabic
Increased connection because it allowed people to communicate ideas about math, science, and medicine. People were able to transmit ideas and understand each other better!
What is the name of the terrorist group that came to power in Palestine in 2007, and invaded Israel in 2023?
Hamas
Name one specific feature/tool you will find on most maps
Name one pro and one con of globalization TODAY. (must get both)
Pros: lower prices, more cultural exchange, greater diversity of products, spread of medical technology that can save lives
Cons: environmental destruction, exploitation of labor, economic inequality (rich get richer), cultural homogenization
What was the sword of the samurai called?
Naginata
Name the 5 pillars of Islam (must get all 5)
Shahada: Declaration of Faith
Salat: Prayer
Zakat: Charity
Sawm: Fasting
Hajj: Pilgrimage
Which military organization does Ukraine want to be a part of?
NATO
Name one country on each of the 7 continents (Australia and Antarctica are freebies)
Teacher discretion