An important duty for followers of Islam is....

fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan

One of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?

United the nomadic tribes ofnortheast Asia to form an empire

The Silk Road & West African trade routes were similar because...

ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with others.

The African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali & Songhai were similar by ___.

gained wealth by obtaining gold from Africa.

In 1280, the Mongols controlled _________. (MAP)

most of Marco Polo's overland route to China

Which of the following came 1st?

Opening of trade routes during the Crusades.

Describe the role of women in Europe in the Middle Ages?

submissive to men in public & private affairs.

Which statement about Constantinople is accurate? (MAP)

Constantinople was an important trading center.

Similarity between the Gupta Empire in India & the Tang Dynasty in China was that each ___.

made advances in the arts, sciences and mathematics

How did the Black Death affect Medieval Europe?

Economic&socialinstability drastically reduced theworkforce.

How was warfare controlled by the Pope, the Church & religion? (QUOTE)

the Church limited where and when Christians could fight.

Characteristic of feudalism in Medieval Europe?

Lords granted land to vassals for military service.

Which factor contributed to Europe’s Commercial Revolution in the sixteenth century?

mercantilistprinciples to regulate trade withcolonies

led people to question the authority of the Church

Characteristic of the "Golden Age of Muslim" culture?

toleration of several other religions.

Early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in western Europe by....

using missionaries to convertGermanic tribes

Pattern of commerce that expanded the slave trade & — (MAP)

increased agricultural production in North America

Describe how Christians & Jews were treated under the rule ofthe Ottoman Empire?

lived in self-governing communities, that paid special taxes

How were the travels of Marco Polo & Ibn Battuta similar? Both ___________.

an increased interest in different cultures.

Which conclusion can best be drawn about West Africa?

The economy was influenced by extensive trade connections.

Major effect of the growth of the Ottoman Empire?

Ottoman's shipped goods to N Africa, the M. East & Europe

The main reason for the loss of lives described in the excerpt is that American Indians —

were not immune to European diseases

An important effect of the Hundred Years' War?

New weapons contributed to the end of medieval Europe.

Which event was 1st? ? → Capture of Constantinople → Fall of Byzantine Empire

Expansion of Ottoman Empire into eastern Europe

Significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

Islamic leaning and culture in Mali grew.

Why did the Chinese build the Great Wall & the Grand Canal?

GW protect against invasion;GC provide transportation route.

The most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?

increased trade between Europe and Asia.

Describe the Delhi Sultanate.

It established a Muslim ruling class in India.

"long, deep sleep. Learning...in the religious orders. Fear and chaos...." Describes what era?

Western Europe after the fall of Rome

Cultures that created sculptures in the past --- (PICTURE)

had advanced knowledge of metallurgy

Aztec society was strongly influenced by _____________.

mythology and religious practices ofthe Toltecs

The caste system in India & the feudal system in Europe similarity?

a division of society into hereditary social classes

Grand Canal was important to the Tang & Song dynasties primarily because it provided — (MAP)

a way to ship rice from farms to urban centers

Papal Powers in the Middle Ages: ⇒ Excommunication or Interdict

Powers exercised against nobility who went against church

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1
An important duty for followers of Islam is....
give up all wealth
refuse to eat beef
give up all selfish desires
fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan
2
One of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?
Popularized the warrior culture developed by Japanese
United the nomadic tribes ofnortheast Asia to form an empire
Encouraged expansion ofBuddhism & introduced it to Europe.
Muslim rulers got control of valuable trans-Saharancaravan.
3
The Silk Road & West African trade routes were similar because...
the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco.
a single currency was used to make transactions easier.
ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with others.
concrete was used to improve the surface of the roads.
4
Christian thinker: men could judge govt. laws vs naturallaw & could overthrow unjust rulers?
Charlemagne
Justinian
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Augustine
5
The African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali & Songhai were similar by ___.
made advances in mathematics and science.
controlled territories around the Mediterranean.
gained wealth by obtaining gold from Africa.
stressed the importance of multiple gods and goddesses.
6
In 1280, the Mongols controlled _________. (MAP)
both Japan and Korea
areas of Africa, Asia and Europe
most of Marco Polo's overland route to China
all of Asia
7
Which of the following came 1st?
Increased importance of Italian city-states.
Economic growth in Western Europe.
Opening of trade routes during the Crusades.
Increased supply of Asian luxury goods.
8
Describe the role of women in Europe in the Middle Ages?
Women and men generally lived apart
submissive to men in public & private affairs.
treated as "queens" of their household
had the same opportunities as men did
9
Which statement about Constantinople is accurate? (MAP)
Constantinople was an important trading center.
Constantinople was located directly on Mediterranean Sea.
Gold was the primary commodity that China sent.
Africans traded most of their goods to Constantinople.
10
Similarity between the Gupta Empire in India & the Tang Dynasty in China was that each ___.
gained overseas colonies
made advances in the arts, sciences and mathematics
promoted equality for women
developed representative government
11
Medieval European practice is most similar to the legal remedy in Hammurabi's code? (Excert)
Trial by jury
Trial by ordeal
Royal decree
Judicial duel
12
Who is considered the founder of Islam?
Mansa Musa
Jesus
Siddhartha Gautama
Mohammed
13
How did the Black Death affect Medieval Europe?
Economic&socialinstability drastically reduced theworkforce.
persecution of religiousand ethnic minorities to decrease.
allowed church officials to expandtheir authority.
advances in medicinethat extended the average life span.
14
Balance of trade, amount of gold possessed & colonies exist to benefit mother country..caused -
the legalization of slavery in Europe
European religious wars
the introduction of banking inEurope
European overseas expansion
15
How was warfare controlled by the Pope, the Church & religion? (QUOTE)
landlords determined when warfare took place.
religion was dictated by custom and feudal law.
war was limited to religious holidays.
the Church limited where and when Christians could fight.
16
Characteristic of feudalism in Medieval Europe?
Troubadours perform concerts intown halls for food/lodging.
Universities granted degrees toqualified students.
Lords granted land to vassals for military service.
Guilds supervised the work done bycraftsmen.
17
Which factor contributed to Europe’s Commercial Revolution in the sixteenth century?
formation of financialinstitutions controlled by the church
Nationalization of ag through seizure of aristocraticlands
Transition from feudalproduction to modern industry.
mercantilistprinciples to regulate trade withcolonies
18
Why was Genghis Khan successful?
nomadic lifestyle
religious devotion
use of terror
superior horsemanship
19
The Great Schism?
killed 1/3 of Europe's population
exposed Europeans to Eastern ideas & goods stimulating trade
led people to question the authority of the Church
led to serious food shortages
20
Characteristic of the "Golden Age of Muslim" culture?
increased participation of women in government
creation of democratic governments
toleration of several other religions.
restriction of trade and commerce
21
Early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in western Europe by....
maintaining trade routes commonlyused by Italian merchants
using missionaries to convertGermanic tribes
challenged the legitimacy of theCarolingian Empire
sending armies to recapture citiesunder Byzantine rule
22
Who developed the compass, porcelain & gunpowder?
Ancient Greeks
Chinese
Muslims
Renaissance artists
23
Pattern of commerce that expanded the slave trade & — (MAP)
encouraged manufacturing industries in West Africa
depleted supplies of natural resources in South America
increased agricultural production in North America
weakened western Europe’s dominance over its colonies
24
Which religion listed did not originate in the Middle East?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
25
Describe how Christians & Jews were treated under the rule ofthe Ottoman Empire?
treated as complete equals by Muslims.
lived in self-governing communities, that paid special taxes
forcibly converted to Islam.
expelled to nearby Christian countries in Eastern Europe
26
How were the travels of Marco Polo & Ibn Battuta similar? Both ___________.
a reduction in trade.
the development of slavery.
the discovery of East Asia.
an increased interest in different cultures.
27
Which conclusion can best be drawn about West Africa?
The economy was influenced by extensive trade connections.
Rivers served as primary trade routes for the entire region
The Sahara Desert acted as a barrier to trade.
Slaves were needed by merchants exchanging salt and gold.
28
Major effect of the growth of the Ottoman Empire?
The practice of Christianity was banned from the Holy Land.
The expansion of Islam in Europe was halted at Tours.
Ottoman's shipped goods to N Africa, the M. East & Europe
Persians joined the Sunni branch of Islam.
29
The main reason for the loss of lives described in the excerpt is that American Indians —
were not immune to European diseases
experienced a series of famines
exhausted their supplies of natural resources
were shipped to Europe as slaves
30
An important effect of the Hundred Years' War?
England established permanent control over much of France.
The Black Death spread from France to England.
England & France failed to benefit from Renaissance culture.
New weapons contributed to the end of medieval Europe.
31
Which event was 1st? ? → Capture of Constantinople → Fall of Byzantine Empire
Expansion of Ottoman Empire into eastern Europe
Expansion of Mongols into Russia
Creation of Safavid Empire in Persia
Formation of Mughal Empire in India
32
Characteristic of a medieval manor....(DIAGRAM)
church was unimportant to daily life
serfs owned the fallow land
economically self-sufficient
main crop was barley
33
Which religion is a result of the interaction of Muslim & Hindu beliefs?
Taoism
Sikhism
Confucianism
Shintoism
34
The location of the Ottoman Empire had an impact on the ___.
spread of Buddhism into Southeast Asia
trade between Europe and Asia
decline in the Atlantic slave trade
conquest of Spain by the Muslims
35
Significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
The trading of gold for salt ended.
Islamic leaning and culture in Mali grew.
The African written language spread to Southwest Asia.
Military leaders took over Mali.
36
Why did the Chinese build the Great Wall & the Grand Canal?
to restrict the exchange ofgoods with foreign merchants.
GW protect against invasion;GC provide transportation route.
Protect farm villages from floods; improve access to coast.
built to discourage Chinese peasants fromemigrating.
37
The most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
promoted the idea of religious freedom.
brought European influence to Africa.
strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe.
increased trade between Europe and Asia.
38
Describe the Delhi Sultanate.
It established a Muslim ruling class in India.
It banned the practice of Hinduism in South Asia.
It promoted the segregation of Mahayana Buddhists in Tibet.
It prevented the spread of Christianity to East Asia.
39
"long, deep sleep. Learning...in the religious orders. Fear and chaos...." Describes what era?
the rise of Islam
the early rise of Christianity
Western Europe after the fall of Rome
the start of the Crusades
40
Cultures that created sculptures in the past --- (PICTURE)
used statues in religious festivals
had advanced knowledge of metallurgy
applied strict guidelines to govt. propoganda
was influenced by the ancient Greeks
41
Aztec society was strongly influenced by _____________.
architectural styles and constructionmethods of the Pueblos
weaving and fishing techniques ofthe Yaquis
mythology and religious practices ofthe Toltecs
written language and folklore of theIncas
42
The caste system in India & the feudal system in Europe similarity?
a strong belief in social equality
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
encouragement of trade between neighboring countries
a division of society into hereditary social classes
43
The following institution served as the main unifying force of medieval western Europe....
church
military
monarchy
legislature
44
Grand Canal was important to the Tang & Song dynasties primarily because it provided — (MAP)
water to urban centers in arid regions
flood control during monsoon season
a way to ship rice from farms to urban centers
a transportation route for military forces
45
Describe the architectural style of Gothic? (PICTURE)
Spires and flying buttresses
Thick walls & sturdy design
Balance & symmetry
Rounded vaults and arches
46
Papal Powers in the Middle Ages: ⇒ Excommunication or Interdict
allowed dioceses to collect funds to pay for cathedrals
Allowed nobility to appoint bishops/abbots
Forced populations to pay taxes supporting church
Powers exercised against nobility who went against church

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