The Islamic Empire
The Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan
Source Detectives
100
What is the belief in one god?
Monotheism
100
Which continent is Mongolia located in?
Asia
100
What is Genghis' birth name?
Temujin
100
What type of map is this?
Political map
200
Why are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam called the Abrahamic religions?
They trace their origin back to Abraham's sons (Isaac and Ishmael)
200
What advanced weapon were the Mongols known for using in battle while riding their horses?
Bow and arrow
200
Name one difference between the Islamic and Mongol Empire
Answers can vary
200
Read this sentence: “The savage invaders destroyed everything they touched.” Which word shows bias?
“Savage” is an opinion, not a fact
300
Define caliph and caliphate
A caliph is the supreme religious and political leader. A caliphate is the state he led.
300
In 1258 the Mongols captured this major Golden Age city
Baghdad
300
This code of laws brought order to the Mongol Empire
The Yassa
300
What is the sacred text of Islam?
Qur'an
400
How did the Prophet Muhammad change the Arabian Peninsula politically and socially?
He united the tribes under one faith and one government, which ended much of the fighting between them
400
What is the huge grassland of Central Asia where the Mongols lived called?
The steppe
400
This type of system promotes people based on their skill instead of their background.
Meritocracy
400
Based on the map, what are the different shades of green indicating?
The map shows where the Mongol Empire expanded over time. The different shades represent different time periods.
500
How did scarcity shape the Trans Saharan trade route?
Salt was scarce in West Africa and gold was scarce in North Africa, so caravans traded one for the other.
500
This term, meaning “Mongol Peace,” names the period of stability that made travel safer
Pax Mongolica
500
What is the name of the trade route Genghis Khan expanded trade and travel on for his people?
The Silk Road
500
Al-Umari wrote about Mansa Musa’s Cairo visit years later, using stories from the people of Cairo. Give one value and one limitation of Al-Umari's source
Value: he spoke to people who saw the effects. Limitation: he was not there, so details may be exaggerated or one-sided.