Global Tapestry and Islamic Civilization

The video introduces the Global Tapestry unit, focusing on the state of the world around 1200. It covers major civilizations like the Song Dynasty, Dar al-Islam, and the Inca, highlighting their power dynamics and trade networks. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding how states gained and maintained power, promoted innovation, and benefited from trade. It also provides note-taking tips using SPICE themes to help students organize their learning.

What is the primary focus of the Global Tapestry unit?

• A chronological study of world history

• An exploration of the year 1200 and its global context

• A detailed analysis of European history

• A focus on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire

Which dynasty is highlighted as a major civilization in East Asia during the Global Tapestry period?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What is Dar al-Islam?

• A region in Africa

• A trade route in Europe

• A term for the Islamic world

• A dynasty in China

Which trade route is considered the most important during the Global Tapestry period?

• Trans-Saharan Route

• Indian Ocean Trade

• Silk Road

• Atlantic Slave Trade

What was a unique feature of the city-states along the Swahili Coast?

• They gained power through controlling trade

• They were united under a single empire

• They were isolated from global trade

• They were primarily agricultural

How did the Aztecs use belief systems to maintain power?

• Through democratic elections

• By promoting trade

• Through human sacrifice linked to religious beliefs

• By adopting foreign religions

What is the significance of the Kutub Minar in the Delhi Sultanate?

• It is a symbol of Hindu architecture

• It represents the Islamic conquest of India

• It is a Buddhist temple

• It is a trade center

Which city is known for its diverse and cosmopolitan nature during the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Cairo

• Baghdad

• Rome

• Beijing

What role did the Song Dynasty play in promoting innovation?

• They isolated themselves from other cultures

• They focused solely on military expansion

• They encouraged innovation through education

• They restricted urban development

How did the Khmer Kingdom benefit from its geographical position?

• By being isolated from trade routes

• By controlling the Silk Road

• By focusing on agriculture alone

• By being a central hub for trade between major regions