The Sunni and Shi’a branches of Islam originally split over

which ruler's authority they respected.

Which of the following was a major accomplishment of Genghis Khan?

He led the creation of the Mongol Empire.

Why did Muslim rulers show less tolerance for Hinduism than for Christianity or Judaism?

The Hindus believed in many gods instead of just one God.

The Silk Road was significant between 300 to 1500 because

it was the world's largest trade network.

What was the Pax Mongolica?

a state of peace under Mongol rule

Which of the following was a cause of the collapse of the Han Empire?

power struggles among government factions

How did the Roman emperor Diocletian solve the problem of governing an enormous empire?

He split it into eastern and western halves.

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World History Ch. 5

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1
The Sunni and Shi’a branches of Islam originally split over
whether the capital should move to Baghdad.
whether Muhammad was human or a god.
which ruler's authority they respected.
which translation of the Qur'an to use.
2
Which feature of Russian culture resulted from contacts with the Byzantine Empire?
Orthodox Christianity
musical folk instruments
Slavic language
classical ballet
3
Which of the following was a major accomplishment of Genghis Khan?
He traveled with Marco Polo.
He was an adviser to Kublai Khan.
He led the creation of the Mongol Empire.
He conquered the Persians.
4
A particular advantage of the Muslim Empire in warfare was its use of
chariots.
camels.
horses.
archers.
5
Why did Muslim rulers show less tolerance for Hinduism than for Christianity or Judaism?
Christians and Jews lived in cities but most Hindus farmed.
The Hindus believed in many gods instead of just one God.
The Hindus started religious wars to retake holy cities.
Muslim rulers of India were descended from the Mongols.
6
The main cause of the Mongol Empire’s collapse was
bubonic plague.
invasions from imperial China.
invasions from imperial Rome.
overpopulation in cities.
7
Spiritual and political leaders of the Muslims were called
scholars.
traders.
khans.
caliphs.
8
The Silk Road was significant between 300 to 1500 because
it was made up of water routes in Europe.
it was launched by the Vikings.
it was the world's largest trade network.
it crossed the Indian Ocean.
9
Who ruled northern India in the same period as the Han and Roman empires?
the khans
the Byzantines
the Guptas
the caliphs
10
What physical barrier shielded India from foreign invasion from the north?
the Ganges River
dense jungle
a vast sandy desert
high mountain ranges
11
What was the Pax Mongolica?
a trading route between China and Europe
a period of political disunity in the Mongol Empire
a state of peace under Mongol rule
a treaty made between Mongols and Europeans
12
Which of the following was a cause of the collapse of the Han Empire?
not enough spending on military defense
overpopulation due to lack of disease
power struggles among government factions
the closing of the Silk Road
13
As other empires were collapsing, the Sassanian Empire survived in
Persia.
Mongolia.
southern India.
northwestern Africa.
14
The trans-Saharan trade route was used primarily in the exchange of
iron for horses.
glass for silk.
leather for wood.
salt for gold.
15
How did the Roman emperor Diocletian solve the problem of governing an enormous empire?
He split it into eastern and western halves.
He created a complex bureaucracy.
He formed an alliance with the Christian Church.
He allowed each area to manage its own affairs.

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