World History Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What was the primary focus of the Neolithic Revolution?

Back

Transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture

Front

Which empire is associated with the construction of Machu Picchu?

Back

Inca Empire

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

Back

To facilitate trade between Asia and Europe

Front

Which term refers to the Islamic law derived from the Quran and Hadith?

Back

Sharia

Front

What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

Back

To reclaim the Holy Land

Front

Which term refers to the economic policy of controlling trade to increase national wealth?

Back

Mercantilism

Front

Which term refers to the belief in the divine right of kings?

Back

Absolutism

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Grand Canal in China?

Back

To connect the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers

Front

Which term refers to the Islamic practice of pilgrimage to Mecca?

Back

Hajj

Front

Which civilization is associated with the development of the qanat system for irrigation?

Back

Persian