Sol World History Medieval World and Empires 3

Question 1

Which West African empire became wealthy from controlling trans-Saharan gold and salt trade routes?

Accepted Answer

Mali Empire

Answer

The Mali Empire (1235–1670 CE) became enormously wealthy by controlling the gold-salt trade across the Sahara, reaching its peak under Mansa Musa in the 14th century.

Question 2

What was the name of the network of trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean world?

Accepted Answer

Silk Road

Answer

The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes stretching about 4,000 miles from China to the Mediterranean, facilitating trade in silk, spices, and ideas.

Question 3

The Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) was fought primarily between which two countries?

Accepted Answer

England and France

Answer

The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between England and France over the French throne and English territorial claims in France, lasting from 1337 to 1453.

Question 4

Which medieval Japanese social class was analogous to European knights?

Accepted Answer

Samurai

Answer

Samurai were the hereditary warrior class of medieval Japan, bound by the code of Bushido, analogous to European knights in their military service to lords.

Question 5

What major technological achievement of medieval China was developed around 1040 CE and eventually transformed communication in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Movable type printing

Answer

Bi Sheng invented movable type printing in China around 1040 CE; this technology reached Europe by the 15th century when Gutenberg adapted it to print the Bible.

Sol World History Practice Test

Sol World History Practice Test

Sol World History Medieval World and Empires 3