World History Quiz: Empires and Trade Dynamics

A system of government in Japan where the Emperor held a symbolic role, while the Shogun, a powerful military leader, held the true power. Daimyo, powerful lords, and samurai, warriors, made up the rest of the social hierarchy.

The Abbasid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire, established the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, a center for learning where scholars preserved and translated knowledge from various cultures.

The practice of foot binding, which involved tightly binding the feet of young girls to prevent them from growing, was common in the Song Dynasty. It resulted in a decline in the status of women, restricting their mobility and opportunities.

The Song Dynasty made significant advancements in various fields, including gunpowder, porcelain production, paper money, movable type, and agricultural techniques like Champa rice. These innovations contributed to the dynasty's prosperity and influence.

Islam was spread through various means, including trade, conquest, and missionary activity. This led to the development of syncretic practices, blending Islamic beliefs with existing local traditions, in regions like Africa and Southeast Asia.

A system of decentralized political power in medieval Europe, where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service, and serfs worked the land for their lords.

Islamic trade empires in West Africa that flourished due to the trans-Saharan trade routes, known for their wealth from gold and salt.

A religious practice where elements of different religions or belief systems are combined.

The exchange of goods, ideas, and culture facilitated by the trade routes connecting various regions around the Indian Ocean.

A complex of Hindu and Buddhist temples, built by the Khmer Empire in Cambodia, showcasing architectural prowess and religious symbolism.

A powerful city-state civilization in Mesoamerica known for its intricate calendar system, hieroglyphic writing, and impressive architecture, including pyramids and temples.

A tribute-based empire in Mesoamerica that dominated central Mexico, characterized by its impressive capital city, Tenochtitlán, and a complex religious system that involved human sacrifice.

A vast empire in the Andes Mountains of South America, known for its impressive road network, advanced agricultural techniques, and a complex social structure with a strong ruler and skilled engineers.

A major trade route linking the East and West, spanning thousands of miles across Asia and connecting civilizations through the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, contributing to the spread of Buddhism and Islam.

A trade network stretching across the Indian Ocean, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and religions between Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, influenced by the monsoon winds.