WH2 - Unit 1: World Religions and World Around 1500

Question 1

This major state in Western Africa took control of the Gold & Salt Trans-Saharan trade routes.

Accepted Answer

Songhai Empire

Question 2

This middle eastern empire practiced Sunni Islam and controlled the trade of coffee and silks

Accepted Answer

Ottoman Empire

Question 3

This civilization built major roads along their massive empire in South America

Accepted Answer

Incas

Question 4

This new kingdom came together through marriage and conquest, completing Reconquista in 1492.

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Spain

Question 5

This kingdom won the Hundred Years War and became a major military power in Europe at 1500

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France

Question 6

This major state recovered from Mongol rule and followed the Orthodox Christian Church

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Russia

Question 7

This empire, founded by Charlemange, was a loose controller of Central Europe in 1500?

Accepted Answer

Holy Roman Empire

Question 8

Which of these continents are in the "New World" of 1500?

Accepted Answer

North America

Question 9

This empire ruled India at 1500, successfully trading cotton and importing Islam to India.

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Mughal Empire

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT imported into Europe from other places?

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Wheat

Question 11

This is the term used for the spread of culture, ideas, customs, and beliefs through trade.

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Cultural Diffusion

Question 12

What was a major impact of the Black Death in Europe?

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The loss of approximately 50% of the population

Question 13

This structure is best associated with which civilization?

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China

Question 14

This European kingdom established a limited monarchy through Magna Carta and Parliament

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England

Question 15

This was the most common type of government in Europe in 1500.

Accepted Answer

Feudal Monarchies

Question 16

This structure is best associated with which civilization?

Accepted Answer

Mayans

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