Unit 2: Networks of Exchange Test

Administrative system in government in which officials make most of the decisions.

A person who has no permanent home and travels from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.

A social system which Peasants and Vassals received land and protection in exchange for loyalty and service to a Lord or King.

Associations of merchants or artisans who cooperated to uphold the standards of their trade and protect their economic interests.

Coal and Iron.

Salt and Pepper

Gold and Salt

Silver and Gold

A. African civilizations have always lagged behind European ones.

B. We know very little about African civilizations.

C. East African states maintained regular contact with sub-Saharan kingdoms like the Mali Empire.

D. East African civilizations relied on trade routes that crossed the Indian Ocean.

The arrival of Portuguese colonists.

Larger ship designs that allowed merchants to bypass India.

Seasonal monsoon winds.

The translation abilities of Swahili-speaking merchants.

Originated in the Middle East and spread to East Africa.

Is a blend of African, Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.

Can be written in either Latin or Chinese script.

Is only found in Africa.

Buddhism and Daoism.

Hindu and Buddhist teachings.

Jewish and Islamic dietary restrictions.

Christian ceremonial practices.

It empowered women by creating new economic opportunities.

Prevented husbands from taking advantage of their wives.

Served as an important distinction between classes in the Caste system.

Men believed it enhanced a woman’s beauty.

Adopted Mongol laws and customs.

Had their children taken away into captivity.

Were forced to pay tribute to the Mongols.

Died of starvation and disease.

Continued to be promoted based on their scores on the Civil Service Exam.

Served in a wide variety of positions in the Mongol government.

Successfully overthrew Kublai Khan and regained the Mandate of Heaven.

Could only serve in government positions that lacked significant power.

Traveled extensively in Afro-Eurasia.

Were Muslim explorers.

Wanted to promote their religious ideas and beliefs in radically different cultures.

Suffered horrible deaths due to the Black Death.