World History Semester 2 Review Unit 1-2

What is the historical canon?

• A set of authoritative works considered significant in a historical period

• A collection of fictional stories from the past

• A list of recent historical events

• A group of historical artifacts

What is the significance of oral culture in historical transmission?

• It has no impact on historical understanding

• It emphasizes the importance of written documents

• It focuses on visual representations of history

• It transmits traditions and knowledge verbally

What is the purpose of historical frames?

• To limit the understanding of historical events

• To provide a single perspective on history

• To interpret and understand historical events from different perspectives

• To ignore the context of historical events

What is the Trans-Saharan Trade Route known for?

• Facilitating the exchange of goods in the Indian Ocean

• Establishing trade routes in the Americas

• Connecting the Mediterranean region with sub-Saharan Africa

• Connecting the East and West through the Silk Road

What was the impact of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• It had no significant impact on the region

• It resulted in the spread of Buddhism

• It caused an economic crisis in the region due to the influx of wealth

• It led to a decrease in the price of gold

What was the Indian Ocean Trade Network centered around?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Mediterranean region

What was the system of governance in China during this period?

• Dynastic system

• Republic system

• Feudal system

• Monarchic system

Which empire was known for its cultural achievements and technological innovations?

• Song Dynasty

• Mongol Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Incan Empire

How did trade networks facilitate cross-cultural interactions?

• By hindering the exchange of intellectual and cultural ideas

• By promoting isolation and cultural stagnation

• By enabling the exchange of intellectual and cultural ideas and traditions

• By limiting the interaction between different regions

What were the types of communities that existed 950-1300 CE?

• City-states and empires

• Chieftaincy and confederations

• Kingdoms and Dynasties

• Colonial regimes and Republics