Lesson Exercises

Exercise 1: Write whether the following statements are "true" about the way the Mamluks
or＂false".
1. The term “Mamluk” refers to something or somebody being owned.
2. The Mamluks became important members in the military.
3. Metal work was not of major importance to the Mamluks.
4. The origin of the Mamluks goes back to the Turks.
5. One of the most important members of the Mamluks' army was Baybars I.
6. Baybars I lead the Mamluk Empire to its downfall.
7. One of Barquq's major achievements was the establishing of the Madrasa-Khanka of Sultan
Barquq in Cairo.
Exercise 2: What happened on the following dates?
1412

1421

1453

1517

Exercise 3: What is so special about the way the Mamluks binded the Holy Qur'an?
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Exercises
Exercise 1: Name 2 geographic tools geographers use to study Earth.
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Exercise 2: What is the difference between the above 2 tools?

Exercise 3:
To understand geography and study it, many concepts have to be taken into consideration. Name
and discuss the 4 concepts you find most important.
1.

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Exercise 1: How many types of economies exist in the world? Name them.

Exercise 2: The economic systems in our world rotate around three basic concepts. Name them.

Exercise 3: Cross out the item that does not belong.

Capitalism:
 The means of production are privately owned.
 Supply, demand, price, and distribution are determined by individuals.
 The government interferes in all decisions.
Socialism:
 It is a theory based on public or common ownership.
 The individuals are not in charge of so many services and products which are demanded and
consumed by the market.
 The government usually dominates over public services such as health, communications,
banking, transportation, and other similar fields.