World History Semester One Exam

Front

The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

Back

exploration

Front

The land route connecting Europe to Asia and India for the purpose of trade.

Back

Silk Road

Front

What is a caravel?

Back

a new type of boat that is great for sailing

Front

What tool is used to help sailors sail? Options: GPS, a compass, a liferaft, a water purifier

Back

a compass

Front

What did explorers hope to find in the new land?

Back

gold/riches

Front

A type of government with only one leader, like a king or queen.

Back

Monarchy

Front

A type of government where all the people are equal and make decisions. Rule by all people equally.

Back

Democracy

Front

A type of government where the people vote for their leaders. Rule by elected leaders.

Back

Republic

Front

This type of government claims to gain its power from their god; a mixture of government and religion.

Back

Theocracy

Front

How many continents are on the Earth?

Back

7