The World in 300 C.E.

What theme is MOST linked to The Black Death (14th century)

• Political Institutions

• Rise of Empires

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Belief Systems

What theme is MOST linked to the development of medieval towns (12th century)?

• Interconnectedness of Societies

• Growth and Change in Societies

• Belief Systems

• Political Institutions

What theme is MOST linked to the spread of paper & gunpowder from China to Europe (8th-14th century)?

• Belief Systems

• Political Institutions

• Rise of Empires

• Interconnectedness of Societies

What historical theme covers the unification of smaller states into larger territories?

• Interconnectedness of Societies

• Development of Political Institutions and Ideas

• Rise of Empires

• Belief Systems

Answer explanation

Kingdoms many times are thought of as a form of an empire. Leaders of smaller cities conquered neighbors to expand their power.

A site of encounter is where people from different cultures meet and _______ ideas, products, and technologies.

Answer explanation

Many neighboring cultures influenced each other and became historically significant. Ex. Rome, Cairo, Mali, Tenochititlán, etc.

What two areas in Americas developed during 300 C.E.? (Choose 2)

• Andean Mountain Spine

• The United States

• Mesoamerica

• North America

Answer explanation

Mesoamerica and the Andean or Andes mountain range areas were home to agriculturally and socially advanced people.

What is the most significant trade route in Afroeurasia?

• The Amber Road

• The Spice Routes

• The Silk Road

• The Salt Route

Answer explanation

The Silk Road was the largest and most significant trade route during 300 C.E. and stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

Pastoral nomads are people who _________ and mostly rely on livestock they raise.

• stay in one place

• conquer

• farm

• migrate

Answer explanation

Pastoral nomads migrate to different regions to allow their livestock to graze. Some nomads formed armies but not all did.

Afroeurasia is composed of these three continents. (choose 3)

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• America

Answer explanation

Africa, Europe, and Asia in 300 C.E. where connected by various trade routes, including the silk road.