Spring 2025 Vocab Quiz #2

What was the primary role of the Mamluks in Islamic history?

• They were a religious sect.

• They were slave soldiers who became rulers.

• They were merchants on the Silk Roads.

• They were explorers of the New World.

Which famous explorer is known for his travels to Asia and his detailed accounts of the region?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which dynasty is known for its significant cultural and technological advancements in China?

• Gupta

• Ming

• Ottoman

• Romanov

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Mohammed

• Buddha

• Confucius

What type of government is characterized by rule by a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

In a patriarchal society, who typically holds the primary power?

• Women

• Men

• Elders

• Religious leaders

Which form of government is characterized by elected representatives and an elected leader?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What does the term "secular" refer to in the context of governance?

• Religious rule

• Non-religious or separate from religion

• Military rule

• Economic dominance

The Seljuk Empire was primarily located in which region?

• South America

• Central Asia and the Middle East

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Western Europe

What was the status of serfs in medieval Europe?

• Free citizens

• Landowners

• Bound to the land and subject to a lord

• Nomadic traders