Unit 1 Vocab Quiz

Why was the Mongol Empire historically significant?

• It became the largest land empire in the world

• The Mongols killed a lot of people

• The Mongols were known for being the only culture that never expanded

• It was the largest empire to cross an ocean.

In your own words, explain what cultural diffusion is. "The Spread of Culture," is not an acceptable answer, please be specific.

What does Pax Mongolica mean?

• Mongol Peace

• Mongol Pain

• Another name for the Mongol army

• It doesn't mean anything

Who was the richest man to have ever lived?

• Mansa Musa

• Genghis Khan

• Elon Musk

• Marco Polo

What empire did Mansa Musa build to it's golden age?

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Mongolian Empire

• Roman Empire

A group of merchants that travel long distances, primarily using camels, in order to trade goods and culture is referred to as what?

• Caravan

• Takshif

• Caravanserai

• Silk Road

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• Qur'an

• Bible

• Torah

• Talmud

What is reincarnation?

• A soul being reborn into a new body

• Once a person dies, they are dead forever

• The English name for the Hindu texts

• A thing that only Buddha is able to do

What are the core rules of Judaism?

• 10 Commandments

• The Torah

• The 5 Pillars of Faith

• The Vedas

What is a hajj?

• A holy journey to the city of Mecca

• A holy journey to the city of Jerusalem

• The declaration of faith in Islam

• The Islamic word for God.