Flashcards for Mongols, Ottoman, Latin America

Fill in the blank: _______ is a region in the middle of America that includes parts of Mexico and Central America, where ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztec lived.

• Mesoamerica

• Central America

• North America

• South America

Fill in the blank: _______ refers to a small group of people who have more power, money, or special skills than most others.

• Elite

• Majority

• Common people

• Mass

Fill in the blank: _______ is a way of farming where trees and plants are cut down and burned to clear land for growing crops.

• Slash and Burn Agriculture

• Crop Rotation

• Terrace Farming

• Hydroponics

Fill in the blank: _______ are pictures or symbols used to represent words or ideas, often used by ancient people like the Maya.

• Glyphs

• Hieroglyphs

• Symbols

• Pictographs

Fill in the blank: An _______ is an agreement between groups or countries to work together for a common goal.

• Alliance

• Partnership

• Coalition

• Union

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a gift or payment made by one group to another to show respect or loyalty, often to a ruler or leader.

• Tribute

• Salary

• Tax

• Bribe

What was one important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe?

• It made trade and the sharing of ideas easier.

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire.

• It caused widespread famine.

• It isolated Asia from Europe.

The Pax Romana and the Pax Mongolica were similar in that they both created conditions that promoted trade and cultural exchange.

• They both created conditions that promoted trade and cultural exchange.

• They were exclusively associated with military conquests.

• They led to the decline of ancient empires.

• They were short-lived periods marked by internal strife.

Which areas did the Ottoman Empire control?

• Southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa.

• North America and South America.

• Australia and New Zealand.

• Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta were both famous travelers.

• They were both famous travelers.

• They were both famous scientists.

• They were both famous artists.

• They were both famous political leaders.