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World at 1500

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What date marks the beginning of the modern world? 1500
What is the name of the African empire credited with first African navy? Songhai
What was the name of the Chinese empire (dynasty)in 1500? Ming
What empire was located in northern India? Mughal
What empire was located in what is present-day Iran? Safavid
What empire dominated the Mediterranean Sea? Ottoman
What empire was located in present-day Mexico? Aztec
What empire was located in present-day Peru? Inca
What were five empires of the Eastern Hemisphere? Songhai, Ming, Mughal, Safavid, Ottoman
What were two empires of the Western Hemisphere? Aztec, Inca
What continents were linked by trade in 1500? Europe, Asia, Africa
What was the name of trade route between Asia and the Mediterranean Basin? Silk Road
What was the name of the trade route across North Africa? Trans Saharan
Who controlled the spice trade in 1500? Arab traders
What was the capital established by the Ming dynasty? Beijing
Who was the Chinese admiral sent by the emperor to explore the world? Admiral Zheng He
What is name of the building built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife? Taj Mahal
Why is beginning of the modern era significant? marked the beginning of global interaction
What grew during this first global age? Europe's population and economy
What is cultural diffusion? spread of culture and new ideas from various unique and diverse peoples
What is cultural blending? incorporation of cultures from various unique and diverse people
Where was the Ottoman Empire originally founded? present-day Turkey
What was Istanbul once called? Constantinople
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