Unit 1 Quiz the Global Tapestry

What time period does Unit 1 cover?

• 1200 to 1450

• 1000 to 1200

• 1450 to 1600

• 1100 to 1300

What does the introduction suggest about the connection between societies from 1200 to 1450?

• They were often connected to each other in systems

• They were completely isolated from each other

• They had no interaction with each other

• They were always at war with each other

What is a world-system according to the text?

• A single country with a strong economy

• A group of states, institutions, and networks connected by trade, migration, and ideas

• A historical period before 1500 CE

• A natural environment shared by one region

According to the text, what is the significance of the year 1500 CE in the context of world-systems?

• It marks the beginning of the modern era

• It is when the two hemispheres were definitively connected

• It is the end of the medieval period

• It is the year Zheng He created his chart

What was a common feature of societies in Europe around the thirteenth century?

• Centralized and unified

• Fragmented and decentralized

• Dominated by Buddhism

• Isolated from other regions

Which dynasty in East Asia relied on peasant labor to feed a large population?

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was a key characteristic of the Islamic political entities in Afro-Eurasia?

• They were isolated from each other

• They were connected by ties of the Christian faith

• They were connected by ties of the Islamic faith

• They were unified under a single government

Which regions are depicted as more "separate" and "different" in the learning material?

• Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas

• Europe and Asia

• North Africa and Europe

• South Asia and China

What natural barrier somewhat blocked the areas to the south of North Africa?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Sahara Desert

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

What separated the Americas from both Africa and Eurasia?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• The Indian Ocean