Comparison in the Period 1200-1450 - AP World History: Modern
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What were the main trade routes in the period 1200-1450?
What were the main trade routes in the period 1200-1450?
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Silk Road, Trans-Saharan, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean. These four networks connected major world regions through land and sea routes.
Silk Road, Trans-Saharan, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean. These four networks connected major world regions through land and sea routes.
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Identify the empire known for its advanced road systems in the Andes.
Identify the empire known for its advanced road systems in the Andes.
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Inca Empire. The Inca built over 25,000 miles of roads through mountainous terrain.
Inca Empire. The Inca built over 25,000 miles of roads through mountainous terrain.
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What was the impact of the Black Death on European societies?
What was the impact of the Black Death on European societies?
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Significant population decline and social upheaval. The plague killed one-third of Europe's population and weakened feudalism.
Significant population decline and social upheaval. The plague killed one-third of Europe's population and weakened feudalism.
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Identify the famous Venetian traveler who visited Asia in this period.
Identify the famous Venetian traveler who visited Asia in this period.
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Marco Polo. His travels to China and Central Asia opened European eyes to Asian wealth.
Marco Polo. His travels to China and Central Asia opened European eyes to Asian wealth.
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What innovation allowed for longer sea voyages during this period?
What innovation allowed for longer sea voyages during this period?
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The magnetic compass. The compass enabled navigation beyond sight of land using magnetic direction.
The magnetic compass. The compass enabled navigation beyond sight of land using magnetic direction.
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Which empire was known for its capital city of Tenochtitlan?
Which empire was known for its capital city of Tenochtitlan?
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Aztec Empire. Tenochtitlan was built on Lake Texcoco in modern-day Mexico City.
Aztec Empire. Tenochtitlan was built on Lake Texcoco in modern-day Mexico City.
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Name a significant cultural contribution of the Islamic Golden Age.
Name a significant cultural contribution of the Islamic Golden Age.
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Advancements in mathematics and astronomy. Islamic scholars preserved Greek knowledge and made new discoveries.
Advancements in mathematics and astronomy. Islamic scholars preserved Greek knowledge and made new discoveries.
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What was the primary writing system used by the Aztecs?
What was the primary writing system used by the Aztecs?
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Pictographic writing. Aztecs used symbols and pictures to represent words and concepts.
Pictographic writing. Aztecs used symbols and pictures to represent words and concepts.
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Which technological innovation aided maritime exploration in this period?
Which technological innovation aided maritime exploration in this period?
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The astrolabe. This instrument measured celestial positions for navigation at sea.
The astrolabe. This instrument measured celestial positions for navigation at sea.
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What was a key feature of the Mongol Empire's governance?
What was a key feature of the Mongol Empire's governance?
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Religious tolerance and meritocracy. Mongols allowed local customs and promoted officials based on ability, not birth.
Religious tolerance and meritocracy. Mongols allowed local customs and promoted officials based on ability, not birth.
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Which Chinese dynasty ruled during much of the 1200-1450 period?
Which Chinese dynasty ruled during much of the 1200-1450 period?
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Yuan Dynasty followed by Ming Dynasty. Yuan (1271-1368) under Mongols, then Ming (1368-1644) under native Chinese rule.
Yuan Dynasty followed by Ming Dynasty. Yuan (1271-1368) under Mongols, then Ming (1368-1644) under native Chinese rule.
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What was the primary economic activity of the Mali Empire?
What was the primary economic activity of the Mali Empire?
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Gold and salt trade. Mali controlled Saharan trade routes linking North and West Africa.
Gold and salt trade. Mali controlled Saharan trade routes linking North and West Africa.
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What was the main language of administration in the Mongol Empire?
What was the main language of administration in the Mongol Empire?
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Uyghur script for Mongolian language. Mongols adopted Uyghur script to write official documents in Mongolian.
Uyghur script for Mongolian language. Mongols adopted Uyghur script to write official documents in Mongolian.
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Which empire was centered around the city of Baghdad?
Which empire was centered around the city of Baghdad?
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Abbasid Caliphate. Baghdad served as the Islamic world's political and intellectual capital.
Abbasid Caliphate. Baghdad served as the Islamic world's political and intellectual capital.
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Which empire is known for its contributions to algebra?
Which empire is known for its contributions to algebra?
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Islamic Caliphates. Muslim mathematicians developed algebraic methods and notation systems.
Islamic Caliphates. Muslim mathematicians developed algebraic methods and notation systems.
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What was the primary method of record-keeping in the Inca Empire?
What was the primary method of record-keeping in the Inca Empire?
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Quipu. Knotted string systems recorded numerical and administrative information.
Quipu. Knotted string systems recorded numerical and administrative information.
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Identify the famous traveler from Morocco known for his extensive journeys.
Identify the famous traveler from Morocco known for his extensive journeys.
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Ibn Battuta. His travels covered 75,000 miles across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Ibn Battuta. His travels covered 75,000 miles across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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Which empire's capital was Constantinople?
Which empire's capital was Constantinople?
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Byzantine Empire. Constantinople served as the eastern capital of the former Roman Empire.
Byzantine Empire. Constantinople served as the eastern capital of the former Roman Empire.
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Which empire is known for its code of laws, the Yassa?
Which empire is known for its code of laws, the Yassa?
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Mongol Empire. The Yassa was Genghis Khan's legal code governing Mongol society.
Mongol Empire. The Yassa was Genghis Khan's legal code governing Mongol society.
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Who was the leader of the Mali Empire during its peak?
Who was the leader of the Mali Empire during its peak?
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Mansa Musa. His famous pilgrimage to Mecca displayed Mali's immense wealth in gold.
Mansa Musa. His famous pilgrimage to Mecca displayed Mali's immense wealth in gold.
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Identify the empire known for its naval power in Southeast Asia.
Identify the empire known for its naval power in Southeast Asia.
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Srivijaya Empire. This maritime empire controlled strategic trade routes between India and China.
Srivijaya Empire. This maritime empire controlled strategic trade routes between India and China.
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What was the major religion of the Delhi Sultanate?
What was the major religion of the Delhi Sultanate?
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Islam. Muslim rulers established Islamic law and culture in northern India.
Islam. Muslim rulers established Islamic law and culture in northern India.
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Which empire's decline led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire?
Which empire's decline led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire?
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Byzantine Empire. Ottoman expansion filled the power vacuum left by Byzantine weakness.
Byzantine Empire. Ottoman expansion filled the power vacuum left by Byzantine weakness.
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What was the primary religion of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the primary religion of the Byzantine Empire?
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Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Byzantium maintained Greek Orthodox traditions separate from Roman Catholicism.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Byzantium maintained Greek Orthodox traditions separate from Roman Catholicism.
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Which civilization is known for building Machu Picchu?
Which civilization is known for building Machu Picchu?
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Inca Civilization. This mountain citadel showcased Inca stonework and urban planning.
Inca Civilization. This mountain citadel showcased Inca stonework and urban planning.
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What was the economic basis of the Song Dynasty in China?
What was the economic basis of the Song Dynasty in China?
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Agriculture and trade. The Song developed advanced farming techniques and commercial networks.
Agriculture and trade. The Song developed advanced farming techniques and commercial networks.
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What was the dominant political system in Europe during this period?
What was the dominant political system in Europe during this period?
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Feudalism. Lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.
Feudalism. Lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.
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What was the dominant political system in Europe during this period?
What was the dominant political system in Europe during this period?
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Feudalism. Lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.
Feudalism. Lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.
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What was the dominant religion in the Khmer Empire?
What was the dominant religion in the Khmer Empire?
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Hinduism and later Buddhism. Angkor Wat reflected the transition from Hindu to Buddhist influence.
Hinduism and later Buddhism. Angkor Wat reflected the transition from Hindu to Buddhist influence.
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What was the primary writing system used by the Aztecs?
What was the primary writing system used by the Aztecs?
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Pictographic writing. Aztecs used symbols and pictures to represent words and concepts.
Pictographic writing. Aztecs used symbols and pictures to represent words and concepts.
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