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1
Which statement describes Sufis?
they are the largest group within the Muslim population
they seek a mystical path in understanding Allah
they claim their leadership through descendants of Ali
They follow the moral teachings in the Sunna to conduct their lives
2
Why might a scholar conclude that waterways were important to the Aztec people?
The Aztecs built canals to transport people and goods throughout the city
The Aztecs built a temple in the central plaza dedicated to a god
The Aztecs built farm plots along the Pacific Ocean
The Aztecs built their city with massive walls surrounding it
3
How did ancient Greek philosophers investigate the nature of the universe, human society, and morality?
by conducting experiments
by leading an ethical life
by relying on religious texts
by using logic and reason
4
True or False: All roads in the Incan empire led to the capital.
True
False
5
Which is a characteristic of the Olmec civilization?
they used a cougar motif in their artwork
they had organized ceremonial centers
they used an intricate form of hieroglyphic writing
they had an elaborate way of designing their urban spaces
6
How did the Reformation help contribute to the development of democracy?
legal ideas developed about the rights of people in choosing their leaders
religious beliefs encouraged people to adopt stricter ideas about rituals
people openly challenged the authority of monarchs and religious leaders
people staged revolutions to remove kings and install popular governments
7
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the *devshirme* system
to punish Jewish communities who opposed Ottoman rule
to improve the agricultural production by introducing different crops
to lower the taxes on the poor so they could buy their own land
to recruit young Christians from conquered lands to become Janissaries
8
Why is *habeas corpus* important?
it prevents soldiers from occupying the homes of citizens
it ensures that accused persons receive a jury trial
it prevents people from being wrongfully or unjustly detained
it ensures that a monarch requests money to wage war
9
What caused the end of land travel across Beringia?
glaciers melted
tropical forests disappeared
ships were invented
mammoths were overhunted
10
What was true of the nomadic way of life on the Eurasian steppe?
people lived in groups called dynasties
the people rarely came back to the same area twice
people grew crops on established farms
people lived in portable tents called *yurts*
11
What was the heart of the Cahokia community?
tall pyramid topped with a temple
palace for the king
large earthen mounds that held tombs
cliff-side dwellings
12
Which statement describes how science influenced Muslim art and architecture?
Muslims were the first to use domed ceilings in religious buildings
Muslims use geometric designs to decorate the interiors of mosques
Muslims were the first to use vaulted ceilings to span open space
Muslims use mathematical calculation to paint scenes involving saints
13
Why do some scholars believe that the early Americans could have come from Japan?
pieces of animal hide in Chile matched animals that lived in Japan
a footprint found in Monte Verde matched those found in Japan
spearheads discovered in Mexico resemble those used by Japanese samurai
a skull found in the Americas looked similar to early Japanese skulls
14
True or False: *Dai Viet* 1)greatly improved road and river transportation and 2) defeated the Mongols in 1200
False
True
15
Which of the following describe Marco Polo?
traveled by caravan along the Silk Roads
was a Venitian trader
learned several Asian languages
served government missions
16
The Khmer Empire:
is home to Angkor Wat, which was built as a symbolic mountain to a god
improved rice cultivation with four crops per year
built an elaborate irrigations system and waterways
lost its power when it was forced to pay tribute to the Mongols
17
True or False: Mongols forced Koreans to build, sail, and provide provisions for their boats.
False
True
18
Which reforms are associated with the rule of Suleyman the Magnificent?
promotion based on merit
political equality for women
emancipation of slaves
penalties for financial corruption
19
True or False: The Chavin culture built pyramids, plazas, and massive earthen mounds?
False
True
20
What led to the revival of Confucianism during the late Tang and Song dynasties?
printers used new techniques to make books more available
emperors implemented the teachings into their courts
trade with foreign nations encouraged the spread of Chinese beliefs
scholars reinterpreted the text to address new concerns
21
Which of the following describe Kublai Khan?
restored the grand canal and extended it to Beijing
caused foreign trade to increase after increasing safety on silk roads
ensured the north a steady supply of grain
traveled by caravan along the Silk Roads
22
Which of the following ideals of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam were consistent with a democratic outlook?
individuals should serve in the military
each individual has worth
it is the duty of an individual to combat oppression
people are equal
23
How did Islam spread so quickly throughout parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe?
Muslims conquered areas where the people had previously been oppressed
Arab fighters were funded by a poll tax levied on Muslims
Arabs remained united shortly after the death of Muhammad
Muslim fighters were a strong military force with effective commanders
24
True or False: Japan in the first century was ruled by hundreds of clans who controlled their own territories
True
False
25
What ultimately caused the end of the great Incan empire?
the Spanish divided and conquered the empire
the Incan military joined forces with the Aztecs
the sons of the Incan king refused to take power
the people of Ecuador waged war on the Incan people
26
What happened to the Koryo dynasty during the Mongol invasion?
the government refused to pay tribute to Kublai Khan
the government instituted land reforms
the government retreated to an island fortress
the government accepted the principles of Buddhism
27
Which of the following is an example of cultural blending?
the domestication of horses
the discovery of bacteria as a cause of disease
The development of democracy in Greece
the conversion of Persia to Islam
28
What is the significance of the *Popol Vuh*?
It was an ancient calendar used by the Maya
It was a book written by the Maya people
It was an astronomical observations of the planets, sun, and moon
It was a form of Maya mathematics that included zero
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People of the Incan culture did all of the following:
covered important religious structures with layers of gold
trained young men to be weavers, teachers, and spinners
drafted young unmarried women to a lifetime of religious service
sacrificed donkeys and cows to their gods
