Wh Vocabulary Flashcard 7

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What is the Trans-Saharan trade route primarily known for?

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Connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa

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An archipelago is best described as: A series of islands clustered together

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A series of islands clustered together

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The Mongols are historically significant for:

Back

Establishing one of the largest empires in history

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What is a defining characteristic of herders?

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They domesticate and raise animals for food and resources.

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Genghis Khan is known for:

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Uniting Mongol tribes and conquering vast territories

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What distinguishes tribes from other social groups?

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They share a common ancestry and cultural traditions.

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Kublai Khan was a ruler who: Founded the Yuan dynasty in China, Defeated Alexander the Great, Established the Silk Road, Built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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Founded the Yuan dynasty in China

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Khanbaliq is the historical name for which modern city?

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Beijing

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The steppes are:

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Dry grasslands often used by nomadic peoples

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A clan typically refers to:

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A family or kinship group descended from a common ancestor