Words 2 Know
When aspects of two or more distinct cultures blend together to create a new custom, idea, practice, or philosophy, this is called what?
Cultural Syncretism
This is a network of trade routes connecting eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
The Silk Road
This religion was founded by Muhammad and preaches the “Five Pillars” which include a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Islam/Muslim
This person's initial reason for travelling was to go on the Hajj (journey to Mecca), but then ended up traveling for about 30 more years!
Ibn Battuta
Who was the wealthiest man (before Elon Musk took his place)?
Mansa Musa
This is the spreading of cultural traits, ideas, and practices from one society to another.
Cultural Diffusion
The Silk Road "opened" when this country began the trading with other countries.
China
This religion originated in India and spread to China (& beyond). It preaches the Eightfold Path to overcome suffering and attain enlightenment.
Buddhism
What are the 3 Gs that motivated European explorers?
Glory, God and Gold
The Mongols were known to be skilled with this creature.
Horses!
The historical thinking skill that involves comparing the account given in one document against the account given in another document is called what?
Corroborate
The Silk Road "closed" when this empire boycotted trade.
The Ottoman Empire
What is the religion most practiced in Israel?
Judaism
Where is corn originally from? The Americas or Eurasia?
America
What was the largest contiguous land empire?
The Mongol Empire
When you are given a primary source document, the first thing you should examine is this.
Approximately how long was the silk road?
About 4,000 - 5,000 miles
This religion became popular in Europe and its spread was one of the 3 G’s that increased travel to the New World.
Christianity
This is the widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, culture, and people between the Americas and the Old World following Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage.
Columbian Exchange
Where are Horses, Smallpox, and Grapes originally from? The Americas or Eurasia?
Eurasia
What are the 4 historical thinking skills?
Sourcing, Contextualization, Close Reading, Corroboration
How long did the Silk Road last?
About 1,500 - 2,000 years
This religion originated in India (and didn’t diffuse greatly) and emphasized concepts of karma, dharma, and samsara. Has many gods including Vishnu and Shiva.
Hinduism
About what percentage of slaves who were transported across the Atlantic landed on what is now the continental United States?
4%
Which European country first set up slave trading castles on the coast of Africa?
Portugal