Why was Aksum a major international trading power?

Because its economy is dependent on export and trade.

Why did Moslim artists turn to calligraphy, which is the art of handwriting?

Islam discourages images of living things.

When things went bad in ancient China

A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.

Why is Aksum, now part of Ethiopia, still home to millions of Christians?

King Ezana declares Christianity the official religion.

What is a commom Christmas theme for Christians and Muslims?

The Quran has stories of Jesus and Mary too.

Most early civilizations

formed near fresh water sources.

How were the Islamic scholars able to preserve many classical works of antiquity?

Islamic scholars started universities and saved works .

How was Liu Bang able to found the Han Dynasty?

He organized the revolt against the cruel Qin Dynasty.

Why did people of Mesopotamia have an abundance of trade?

The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks.

Why are Jews, Christians, and Muslims sometimes referred to as People of the Book?

They have a common heritage and worship the same God.

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1
Why was Aksum a major international trading power?
Because it was involved in international trade.
Because its economy is dependent on export and trade.
Because it relied on foreign products, including food.
Because it was involved heavily in the slave trade.
2
Which is NOT a practice of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Divorce is not permitted
The emperor has authority over the patriarch
Services are in Greek
Priests may be married
3
Who started the Gupta Empire, which was India’s second empire and flower of their civilization?
Chandra Gupta
Chandra Gupta II
Asoka
Chandragupta
4
Why did Moslim artists turn to calligraphy, which is the art of handwriting?
Islam discourages images of living things.
People dislike pictures.
Writing is more enjoyable.
Islam do not like paint.
5
When things went bad in ancient China
A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.
The aging dynasty replaces the emperor with a new military general.
A new dynasty raises taxes for new construction projects.
The aging dynasty lowers taxes and appoints a new family to rule.
6
Why is Aksum, now part of Ethiopia, still home to millions of Christians?
Christains invaded Askum.
King Ezana declares Christianity the official religion.
King Ezana traded with Christains.
King Ezana invited Christains to live in Askum.
7
What is a commom Christmas theme for Christians and Muslims?
Christian teachings encourage followers to convert Muslims.
Both faiths recognize the birth of a prophet on this day.
The Bible likens Muslim Muhammad to the Christian Christ.
The Quran has stories of Jesus and Mary too.
8
Who led the Mongol Empire to its first real conquests?
None of these
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Tamur Lang
9
Most early civilizations
settled close to the equator.
depended on trade with one another.
were vulnerable to invasions.
formed near fresh water sources.
10
How were the Islamic scholars able to preserve many classical works of antiquity?
Islamic scholars started universities and saved works .
Islamic scholars traveled Silk Road, spreading knowledge.
Islamic scholars gather and translate knowledge into Arabic.
Islamic scholars gave several lectures in China.
11
How was Liu Bang able to found the Han Dynasty?
He was the advisor to the previous emperor Qin Shihuangdi.
He ousted Qin Shihuangdi through military force.
He was the son of Qin Shihuangdi.
He organized the revolt against the cruel Qin Dynasty.
12
During which dynasty was China conquered by the Mongols?
Yuan
Qing
Tang
Song
13
During which Crusade was the Seljuk Empire a major combatant?
The First Crusade.
The Seljuk were not major players in any of the Crusades.
There was only one Crusade and the Seljek the Islamic army.
The Second Crusade.
14
Why did people of Mesopotamia have an abundance of trade?
The constant flooding caused the area to be abandoned.
The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks.
The muddy river made it difficult to transport goods and on the water.
The existence of a flat plain created a barrier to invading groups.
15
Why are Jews, Christians, and Muslims sometimes referred to as People of the Book?
They like to read about God above all else.
It is a name given by nonbelievers.
Each faith has a holy book, just not the same one.
They have a common heritage and worship the same God.

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