Topics 1.5-1.6
Which kingdom is known for its centralized government and trade of gold and ivory during its peak?
Which dynasty is noted for reigning over southern India for more than 400 years?
Chola dynasty
Which of the following empires was considered the wealthiest and most innovative during the period from 1200 to 1450?
Aztec Empire, Song Dynasty, Jin Empire, Ghana Empire
Song Dynasty
What is the name of Ms. Junaid's song?
(Hint: It's the capital of the Byzantine Empire)
"Constantinople"
Name 7 foreign languages.
Answers may include: Spanish, French, Russian, Mandarin, Hindi, Swahili, Arabic, Thai, Indonesian, German, Italian, etc.
What role did griots and griottes play in Sub-Saharan African culture?
They served as storytellers and preserved the history of communities.
What was a significant outcome of the Islamic presence in Northern India?
(Think social hierarchies and syncretism)
The interaction of Hinduism and Islam (Sufism), an alternative to the caste system
What was a significant impact of the Mongol Empire's emergence across Eurasia?
(Hint: It has to do with trade)
It resulted in the unification of various territories under one rule, promoting trade.
Where is Ms. Junaid from?
Bangladesh/South Florida, both work.
Pull up a blank map of the seven continents and identify them on the board.
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Antarctica, Europe
What was the main social and political organization in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Feudalism
What was a significant factor in the decline of the Mississippian civilization around 1450?
Flooding and weather extremes
What was a common practice for women in the Song Dynasty, and what was the outcome?
Foot binding was a common practice among aristocratic families, limiting women's mobility and societal roles.
What university did Ms. Junaid graduate from, and what did she study?
Princeton University; History with a minor in Spanish Language and Culture and Music Theater
Name 3 famous people from different countries.
Answers will vary. Some examples are: Nelson Mandela, Lionel Messi, Shakira, Rosalia, Marie Curie, Tems, etc.
What was the primary purpose of the Crusades as described in the text?
To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
What was the primary purpose of the Aztec tribute system?
To ensure dominance over conquered peoples
Which group seized control of the Egyptian government and established the Mamluk Sultanate?
Mamluks
What is Ms. Junaid's artist name?
Ruksana
Name 7 countries not including the USA.
Answers will vary, they may include: Bangladesh, South Africa, Sudan, Ethiopia, Germany, England, Spain, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Australia...
What significant technological advancement is mentioned as contributing to the spread of ideas during the Renaissance?
The moveable-type printing press
What innovative agricultural technique did the Inca develop to enhance crop production?
The terrace farming system
What was the impact of the Mongol conquest on the Abbasid Empire in 1258?
(Hint: The Mongols liked to destroy everything).
It resulted in the end of the Abbasid Empire and the decline of the Seljuk rule.
What is Ms. Junaid's first name?
Saareen
India, China, USA