MWH Module 1 Wrap Up Review Bellwork #1

What are the three religions considered to be the Abrahamic religions?

• Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism

• Christianity, Buddhism, and Judaism

Match the empires with their significant trade routes or contributions:

• Ottoman Empire

• Controlled gold and salt trade, bringing wealth

• Mali Empire

• Promoted maritime and coastal trade, voyages of Zheng He

• Ming Dynasty

• Taxed European traders on the Silk Road

Categorize the major religions to their defining characteristic:

Groups:

(a) Monotheistic

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(b) Polytheistic

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Categorize the following as Positive or Negative consequences of the Age of Exploration:

Groups:

(a) Positive

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(b) Negative

• Economic growth in Europe

• Exploitation of native populations

• Spread of European diseases

• Introduction of new trade goods

Put these Renaissance achievements in order of occurrence:

• William Shakespeare writes his sonnets

• The Black Death weakens the Roman Catholic Church

• Niccolò Machiavelli writes The Prince

• Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses

Why was salt valuable in ancient times?

• It was essential for preserving food

• It could be used as currency

• It was used as a primary building material

• It was traded exclusively in Europe

What was Mehmed II’s most significant achievement?

• Establishing a trade alliance with Europe

• Founding the Ottoman Empire

• Conquering Constantinople

• Leading the Ottoman navy

Match the explorers with their achievements:

• Zheng He

• Led voyages across the Indian Ocean for the Ming Dynasty

• Christopher Columbus

• Funded navigation schools and explored Africa’s coast

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Discovered the Americas while seeking a route to Asia

Categorize the following consequences to their respective trade systems:

Groups:

(a) Columbian Exchange

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(b) Ottoman Trade

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(c) Triangular Trade

• Taxation on Silk Road trade routes

• Raw Materials

• Manufactured Goods

• Spread of European diseases

• African slaves for labor

• Cultural exchanges and new crops

What was the Middle Passage?

• A peaceful trade route between Europe and Africa

• The horrific route enslaved Africans were forced to take to the Americas

• A naval battle during the Age of Exploration

• A pathway connecting the Americas to Asia