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WorksheetsUnit 1 The Global Tapestry Exam
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Part 1 Matching: Match the descriptions below with the correct word on the right.
This was a Chinese dynasty that ruled from 960 to 1279 that preceded the Yuan Dynasty
Song
This was a Christian-led African Kingdom that emerged in the 12th century and was known for their rock hewn chruches
Ethiopia
These series of Christian holy wars conducted against nonbelievers
Crusades
The blending of elements from multiple religions into a distinct system of worship
Syncretism
Blended language that combined Bantu and Arabic languages and is still spoken today
Swahili
This poem is meant to teach young children which of the following important components of Confucianism?
Communism
Filial Piety
Daoism
The importance of education in creating a virtuous character
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Muslim and Christian states in the medieval period?
They were entirely isolated from each other with no cultural exchange
There was significant cultural and technological exchange between them
Muslim states consistently rejected all Christian military technologies
Christian states adopted Muslim military technologies without modification
The reference to the "Merinite Sultans, who reigned at Granada" returning to traditional Arabic military attire suggests which broader historical trend?
The end of military conflict between Muslim and Christian states
The unification of all Muslim territories under one cultural and military standard
The resurgence of Islamic identity and traditions in response to external influences
The complete rejection of all foreign influences in Muslim territories
The description of the military changes in al-Andalus illustrates which of the following historical processes occurring in the period 1200-1450?
The Mongol invasions and their influence on military tactics
The Crusades and their impact on Christian-Muslim relations
The establishment of the Ottoman Empire and its military innovations
The expansion of the Seljuk Empire
The map above demonstrates which of the following about the spread of religion?
A. Buddhism is a syncretic religion
B. East Asia did not have Muslim inhabitants
C. It took several centuries for Buddhism to spread into China from India
D. Buddhism originated in India and spread to East and Southeast Asia
The image above reflects which key aspect of the Pandya dynasty?
They centered Hinduism around temples and were influenced by the Bhakti movement
Trade via the Silk Roads was key to their growth as an empire
Classical Tamil literature and poetry flourished during this period
They adopted Buddhist practices combined which Confucian ideas
Read each statement below and determine which contains a debatable and defensible argument/claim.
12. During the 1200-1450 period, the Mongol Empire became the largest contiguous land empire in world history, spanning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
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13. The Magna Carta was signed in 1215, establishing the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law.
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14. The spread of the Black Death from 1347 to 1351 led to significant socio-economic changes that accelerated the decline of feudalism and altered labor relations in Europe.
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15. The architectural innovations in Gothic cathedrals, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, represented a significant development in expressing celestial grandiosity and religious devotion.
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16. Marco Polo traveled from Venice to Asia in the late 13th century and spent several years in the court of Kublai Khan.
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17. The development and spread of gunpowder technologies in the 13th and 14th centuries revolutionized warfare, allowing for the dominance of gunpowder empires and changing the dynamics of power and conquest.
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18. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Ottoman Turks was a pivotal moment in world history, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and altering the balance of power in the region.
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19. In the early 15th century, Zheng He led several naval expeditions that traveled extensively in the Indian Ocean, reaching as far as the east coast of Africa.
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20. The decline of the feudal system in Europe during this period can be attributed to the growth of trade and cities, which fostered the rise of a merchant class and diminished the power of the nobility.
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21. The emergence of the Aztec Empire in the early 15th century represents a significant development in state formation and military conquest in the Postclassic period of Mesoamerican history.
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22. The Inca Empire, which arose in the early 13th century in the Andean region, had a sophisticated road system and administrative structure.
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