Around the AP World Day 71

Which empire is known as the largest contiguous empire ever?

Who is recommended for a detailed review of the Mongols?

• Marco Polo

• Heimler

• Dan Carlin

• Genghis Khan

What is a Khanate?

• A Japanese military government

• A type of currency

• A region ruled by Mongol descendants

• An Islamic state

What is the difference between a Caliph and a Sultan?

• A Sultan is a military leader, a Caliph is a religious leader

• A Caliph rules an empire, a Sultan rules a smaller region

• A Sultan claims to be the leader of the faith, a Caliph does not

• A Caliph is a successor to Muhammad, a Sultan is an Islamic ruler without claiming to be the leader of the faith

What significant impact did the Mongol Empire have on trade?

Which of the following was NOT listed as a transfer across the Mongol Empire?

• Greco-Islamic medicine to Europe

• The Mongol adoption of the Uyghur script

• The introduction of gunpowder to Europe

• Number systems to Europe

What is a Shogunate?

• A European feudal system

• A Japanese military government where the emperor retains nominal power

• A region ruled by Mongol descendants

• An Islamic state

What was the size ranking of the Mongol Empire in terms of land?

• The third largest empire ever

• The largest empire ever

• The largest contiguous empire, but not the largest in land size

• The second largest empire ever

What did the Mongol leadership adopt from the Uyghur people?