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Empires & Trade

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which major continent saw the spread of Islam from the Middle East?

a)

Africa

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

North America

2.

Review: Which religion was the most dominant in Europe?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

3.

This country was ruled by Ferdinand and Isabella --

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Russia

4.

Which of the following were items traded between Europe and West Africa?

a)

Gold

b)

Salt

c)

Silver

d)

Potatoes

5.

Empire that was Christian and created colonies here in North America --

a)

England

b)

Turkey

c)

Denmark

d)

Aztec

6.

The Taj Mahal is located in --

a)

India

b)

Japan

c)

Russia

d)

Spain

7.

Religion of the Ottoman Empire:

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

Hinduism

8.

Empire that grew in the Middle East and would expand to Northern Africa --

a)

Ottoman Empire

b)

Mughal Empire

c)

Russian Empire

d)

Incan Empire

9.

Capital of the Ottoman Empire is the present day city of --

a)

Istanbul

b)

Tokyo

c)

Jakarta

d)

Delhi

10.

Which of the following was NOT a powerful African Empire in the year 1500?

a)

Songhai

b)

Mali

c)

Asante

d)

Ethiopia

11.

Missionaries, or professional religion spreaders, came to Africa to spread --

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

12.

The Aztec's ruled modern day ________.

a)

Mexico

b)

Peru

c)

Chile

d)

Bolivia

13.

The Incans had a powerful, wealthy empire located in the (a)   Mountains.

14.

Machu Picchu was a temple built by which empire?

a)

Incan

b)

Aztec

c)

Mayan

d)

England

15.

True or False: The Aztec's were both fearsome fighters and expert farmers.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

True or False: The Silk Road connected trade between European powers and Asia.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of the following was an item NOT traded on the Silk Road?

a)

Coffee

b)

Silk

c)

Tea

d)

Porcelain

18.

India was known for their ______ which improved the flavor of the gross foods of Europe.

a)

Spices

b)

Salt

c)

Pepper

d)

Baking Soda

19.

Empire where Europeans traded for tea and explosives --

a)

China

b)

Russia

c)

India

d)

Songhai

20.

Why was salt important for the people of 500 years ago?

a)

preserved food

b)

added flavor to food

c)

kept food warm

d)

helped grow more food