Quiz 2 Study Guide

World History Summer 2017                                                                   Quiz 2 Study Guide

If you can write 6-minute answers on the following topics, you should do well on Quiz 2.

1) The Mongols got a bad rap. In fact, they should be respected as a significant civilization that made long-term contributions to the development of the Eurasian world. Discuss.

2) In what way does Islam highlight the reason why the entire period from 500 BC to 1400 AD should be considered a "Classical Era" from a World Historical point of view?

3) What were the Sand and Sea Roads? Were they as significant as the Silk Road?

4) If you were a Classical era woman, which “Road” would you want to live on or near? Why?

5) If you were a Classical era woman, why might you want to live in the Mongol civilization?

6) The Classical Era marked a period of rebirth in China that was just as significant as the Renaissance in Europe. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

7) By attempting to control free communications over the internet, China has increased its isolation relative to other countries along these “cyber roads.” In continuing along this path, China is repeating one of the mistakes of her past. Discuss.

8) Does history really repeat itsel? In what ways can ISIS be seen as a 21^st century version of the Mongols?