Expanding Interactions Flashcard - TCI

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What is Pax Mongolica?

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The state of peace and trade in Eurasia during Mongol rule.

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Define Bubonic Plague:

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A deadly disease transmitted by fleas, responsible for the Black Death.

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What were the Crusades?

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Christian military campaigns to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.

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What is a Caliph?

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The religious and political leader of the Muslim community, succeeding the Prophet Muhammad.

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Define Dar al-Islam:

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The region where Islam is freely practiced under Muslim rule.

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What was the significance of the Silk Road?

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A network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.

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What is the Black Death?

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A devastating pandemic that struck Europe in the 14th century, caused by the Bubonic Plague.

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What role did trade play in the Mongol Empire?

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Trade flourished under Mongol rule, leading to increased cultural exchange and economic prosperity.

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Define Jihad:

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A struggle or effort in the way of God, often interpreted as a holy war.

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What is the significance of the Holy Land?

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A region of religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, often the focus of conflict and pilgrimage.