Wh Vocabulary Quiz 7

What is the Trans-Saharan trade route primarily known for?

• Trading spices between Europe and Asia

• Connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa

• Transporting goods across the Indian Ocean

• Linking China with the Mediterranean

An archipelago is best described as:

• A single, large island

• A series of islands clustered together

• A coastal plain with many rivers

• A mountainous region near a coast

The Mongols are historically significant for:

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Establishing one of the largest empires in history

• Founding the Silk Road trade network

• Inventing the concept of democracy

What is a defining characteristic of herders?

• They primarily grow crops like wheat and barley.

• They domesticate and raise animals for food and resources.

• They specialize in urban trading and crafts.

• They rely on fishing as their main livelihood.

Genghis Khan is known for:

• Uniting Mongol tribes and conquering vast territories

• Establishing the Ming dynasty in China

• Building the Taj Mahal in India

• Leading the Crusades in Europe

What distinguishes tribes from other social groups?

• They live exclusively in cities.

• They share a common ancestry and cultural traditions.

• They are primarily governed by elected officials.

• They trade primarily with overseas merchants.

Kublai Khan was a ruler who:

• Founded the Yuan dynasty in China

• Defeated Alexander the Great

• Established the Silk Road

• Built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Khanbaliq is the historical name for which modern city?

• Beijing

• Moscow

• Istanbul

• Kyoto

Marco Polo is best known for:

The steppes are:

• Coastal wetlands in South America

• Dry grasslands often used by nomadic peoples

• Dense forests found in Europe

• Mountainous regions in Central Asia