WH.1 Political, Economic, and Cultural Change to 1450 CE

What was the primary social and economic system in medieval Europe?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

Which trade routes connected China and the Mediterranean region, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas?

• Salt Path

• Silk Road

• Tea Trail

• Spice Route

What religion spread along the Silk Road trade routes and had a significant impact on the cultures it encountered?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Judaism

How did the Black Death affect the population and economy of Europe in the 14th century?

• It had no impact on the population and economy of Europe.

• It caused a significant decrease in the population and led to economic instability.

• It caused an increase in the population and led to economic prosperity.

• It caused a slight decrease in the population and led to economic growth.

What were the long-term effects of the Crusades on European society and the Middle East?

• The Crusades had no long-term effects on European society or the Middle East

• The long-term effects of the Crusades on European society included the spread of new ideas, trade, and cultural exchange. In the Middle East, the Crusades led to increased tensions and conflicts between different religious and ethnic groups.

• The Crusades led to the decline of trade and cultural exchange in European society and the Middle East

• The Crusades resulted in peace and harmony in both European society and the Middle East

What was the main form of economic and political organization in medieval Japan?

• Communism

• Feudal system

• Monarchy

• Capitalism

Which empire emerged as a major power in the Middle East and North Africa after the spread of Islam?

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Umayyad Caliphate

In what ways did the spread of Islam impact the cultural and intellectual development of the regions it reached?

• It introduced new architectural styles, scientific advancements, and the Arabic language.

• It caused the disappearance of the Arabic language

• It had no impact on the cultural and intellectual development

• It led to the decline of architecture and science

How did the Black Death contribute to the decline of feudalism in Europe?

• The Black Death strengthened the feudal system by reducing the number of people who needed to be supported by the lords.

• The Black Death led to a shortage of labor, which increased the bargaining power of the surviving workers and ultimately weakened the feudal system.

• The Black Death had no impact on the feudal system as it only affected the lower classes.

• The Black Death caused an increase in available labor, which made the feudal system more efficient.

What were the motivations behind the European participation in the Crusades?

• Military conquest, expansion, and power

• Cultural exchange, education, and diplomacy

• Exploration, colonization, and trade

• Religious, economic, and political motivations