The knowledge and skills of a geographer would best be suited for

generating environment impact reports for an energy company

Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of

over-expansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples

Which situation led to the other three?

Mongols conquering China and establishing the Yuan dynasty

The West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were able to thrive because

they controlled the gold-salt trade

Which conclusion about Zheng He’s voyages is valid based on the information on this map?

His expeditions sailed to ports in Asia and Africa.

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula

Which statement about the Mongol Empire is accurate?

Pax Mongolia led to stability, increased trade on Silk Road

Which factor most contributed to the cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire?

central location spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia

The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with

maintaining economic self-sufficiency

What was the motive behind the use of Sharia in Islamic empires beginning in the 8th century?

uniting the people under common laws and practices

The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it

was a crossroads between Europe and Asia

The Ming dynasty in the early 1400s

supported the expansion of overseas trade

A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to

secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem

The term empire is best defined as

an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority

Which statement best describes an effect of expansion of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman?

Islam became a major religion in the Balkans.

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1
The information on this map suggests that the Black Death spread to Europe due to contact with
merchants from western Africa
explorers returning from the Americas
traders from Asia
barbarians from Scandinavia
2
The writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta inspired
exploration and trade
important military expeditions
movements for political freedom
the spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
3
The knowledge and skills of a geographer would best be suited for
generating environment impact reports for an energy company
providing cost analysis for data received by a manufacturer
developing national party platform for an independent party
identifying a set of bones at an archaeological site
4
Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of
inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations
undisciplined armies and limited access to trade
harsh climates and high taxes
over-expansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples
5
Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of
direct democracy
ethnocentrism
embargoes
cultural diffusion
6
Which empire best fits these descriptions?
Ottoman
Mongol
Roman
Songhai
7
Which civilization is most directly associated with these descriptions?
Benin
Kush
Mali
Axum
8
Which situation led to the other three?
Mongol skills and weapons diffusing into China
Mongols conquering China and establishing the Yuan dynasty
Marco Polo wrote of traveling to the palace of Kublai Khan
Confucian scholars losing status and government positions
9
Grumpy Cat's real name is (was)
Happy
Special K
Tartar Sauce
Lucky
10
The cultural contributions shown in these photographs were developed during the
Pax Romana
Mesopotamian civilizations
Byzantine Empire
Tang dynasty
11
These events in history occurred during the rule of the
Ming dynasty in China
Tokugawa shogunate in Japan
Mughal dynasty in India
Abbasid dynasty in the Middle East
12
From the perspective of many Muslims during the Crusades, European Crusaders were considered
invaders
refugees
liberators
allies
13
The West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were able to thrive because
their armies took control of much of Africa
they adopted Christianity as their primary religion
their herds of cattle were in demand
they controlled the gold-salt trade
14
Which conclusion about Zheng He’s voyages is valid based on the information on this map?
His expeditions sailed to ports in Asia and Africa.
His fleet conquered and controlled Luzon.
His expeditions traded directly with the interior of Africa.
His fleet traveled only as far as the Bay of Bengal.
15
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Islam originated in West Africa & spread to the Middle East
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during colonial period
16
What language does Dora the Explorer speak other than English?
Dutch
Italian
Chinese
Spanish
17
The voyages & explorations of Zheng He resulted in
the creation of colonial empires
naval wars between rival powers
an increasing effort to preserve the status quo
trade and cultural diffusion
18
Which statement about the Mongol Empire is accurate?
European monarchies became a model for Mongol governments.
Pax Mongolia led to stability, increased trade on Silk Road
The Mongols adopted Christianity as a religion of the empire
The Mongols developed a highly technological society.
19
The cities of Constantinople and Kiev grew primarily as a result of the development of
religious pilgrimages
rigid social systems
urban planning
trade routes
20
During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily because of
Chinese overseas exploration
European colonial policies
the resurgence of trade
new agricultural practices
21
Which factor most contributed to the cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire?
legal system based on the Qur’an (Koran)
reliance on colonies in the Americas
alliances with the Russians and Hapsburgs
central location spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia
22
The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with
reviving and preserving learning
maintaining economic self-sufficiency
promoting social mobility
serving the spiritual needs of society
23
Which major geographic feature has hindered cultural diffusion between India and China?
Deccan Plateau
Great Rift Valley
Gobi Desert
Himalaya Mountains
24
Opinion and bias in written historical sources illustrate the need to be aware of
turning points
human rights
plagiarism
points of view
25
Which actor has NOT played the Batman in the movies?
Christian Bale
Michael Keaton
George Clooney
Robert Downey Jr.
26
One way in which Akbar the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent are similar is that both leaders
implemented new systems of writing
centralized governmental power
imposed a polytheistic religion
provoked ethnic tensions
27
Introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet & Orthodox Christianity to Russia is closely associated
with the Hindu caste system
with Byzantine missionaries
with Viking conquests
with Alexander the Great's armies
28
What was the motive behind the use of Sharia in Islamic empires beginning in the 8th century?
guaranteeing a representative government
distributing wealth equally among citizens
uniting the people under common laws and practices
promoting a mechanism for technological change
29
What was an immediate result of the Black Death?
overseas exploration
labor shortages
decrease in anti-Semitism
improvements in medical science
30
The Abbasid and Ummayad empires are most closely associated with
inventing the compass and gunpowder
causing the fall of the western Roman Empire
creating an Islamic Golden Age
controlling trade in the Strait of Malacca
31
Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western Europe?
monarchy
legislature
military
church
32
The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it
was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
would provide them with access to the Persian Gulf
would allow them to control the Vatican
33
The Ming dynasty in the early 1400s
promoted religious diversity
supported the expansion of overseas trade
emphasized equal rights for women
encouraged democratic reforms
34
A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to
secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem
halt the advance of Mongol armies in the Asian steppes
establish markets for Italian merchants
rescue Pope Urban II from the Byzantines
35
The term empire is best defined as
a country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate
an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
a government ruled by the consent of the people
a political unit that has a common religious faith
36
Which statement best describes an effect of expansion of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman?
Wealthy citizens adopted Russian dress.
Trade was disrupted throughout the Indian Ocean.
Janissaries were stripped of their military power.
Islam became a major religion in the Balkans.
37
Which action is linked to the spread of the Black Death to Europe during the 14th century?
trade across the Sahara
exploration of the Western Hemisphere
trade with Asia
conquest of Japan

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