Unit 2 Global Tapestry

Front

What is the historical connection between the pandemic known as the Black Death (bubonic plague) and long-distance trade?

Back

The disease itself was unintentionally spread via long-distance trade routes.

Front

What are chieftaincies, confederations, and empires all examples of?

Back

Organized communities

Front

What is one piece of evidence that Western Africa was more connected to the rest of Eurasia in the 13th and 14th centuries?

Back

Western African leaders’ devotion to Islam

Front

Why did West African kings attempt to blend Islam with traditional religion in the lands they ruled?

Back

It allowed them to maintain a connection to the people they ruled while also benefiting from trade with the Berbers from the north.

Front

Who was the leader credited for uniting several tribes that would ultimately form the Mongol Empire?

Back

Genghis Khan

Front

As he conquered different societies, Genghis Khan included lower classes into his community and promoted people to positions of power based on merit. What did these two factors help him do?

Back

These two factors helped him unite Mongol confederations.

Front

How did the Mongol Empire affect trade and exchange across Eurasia?

Back

They created a huge, safe, integrated trade zone that made it easier to trade.

Front

According to the Qur'an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, Islam is a continuation of which religions?

Back

Judaism and Christianity

Front

A ______ is a set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.

Back

Belief System

Front

A ______ is a person who speaks or leads a mostly religious movement who is believed to be the receiver of a special inspiration or revelation.

Back

Prophet