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How do trading centers like Timbuktu & Jenne become centers of culture & learning?
West Africa had many slaves that came from Central Africa
By keeping strong armies that conquer lands
They have universities that teach subjects like philosophy
Sharing beliefs, customs, & languages is shown in trade
2
Griots told stories in order to preserve past customs & pass down history.
True
False
3
How did Islamic beliefs, ethics, & laws influence West Africa through the Trans Saharan Route?
Islam began in West Africa
Muslim merchants shared Islam in the trade centers
Trade routes led to sharing of Arab culture
People of Islam required to gain followers in Allah's name
4
Which of the following was NOT a legacy of Rome?
Christianity
Money
Concrete
Republic Government
5
What was the original purpose of this structure pictured?
Protection of China's northern border.
To separate China from India
To isolate China from the Sea.
It was built as a shrine.
6
What is missing from: Justinian Code, Orthodox Christianity, Hagia Sophia, & Constantinople, ??
Utilization of the cuneiform
Preservation of Greek & Roman Culture
Development of the wheel
Creation of compass
7
Why did Arab merchants set up trade routes across the Sahara?
To search for gold.
To covert people to Islam.
To conquer land.
To search for spices.
8
_______ completed the conquest of China and began the Yuan Dynasty.
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
9
The Eastern Roman Empire is also known as the
Byzantine Empire
Holy Roman Empire
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
10
Which of the two rivers in the Southern one?
Amazon
Yangtze
Han
Yellow
11
Why was this building built?
It was where the King & his family lived.
To house the tomb of the Shah's late wife.
To house the tomb of the Shah, or King.
It was a Muslim house of worship.
12
The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, & took a pilgrimage to Mecca
Suleiman
Mansa Musa
Askia Muhammad
Sundiata
13
In what way was the Byzantine Empire different from the W. Roman Empire?
It preserved both Greek & Roman culture.
Byzantine adopted Catholicism, Western Rome was Polytheistic
The Byzantine Empire had a bartering system.
Byzantine Empire's official language was Latin.
14
The Golden Age of Japan was between 794-1180. During what Period was this in?
Tokyo
Heian
Tang
Nara
15
Which of the following was characterized by the political system of Ancient Rome?
Universal suffrage in national elections
Strict adherence to constitutional principles
A strong central government
Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
16
Which of these was not present in Islamic Art?
Geometric Patterns
Images of Humans
Designs
Calligraphy
17
How did China reunite under the Tang dynasty?
Chinese people began to focus on religious aspects
Increased trade & growth of Chinese economy
Civil service exams were back, land given to farmers
Emperor Sui improved roads & increased territory
18
All of the following are reasons Shah Abbas was a great leader for the Safavid Empire EXCEPT:
He was tolerant of other religions
He made diplomatic ties with European countries.
He expanded trade with Europe.
He built the capital city of Constantinople .
19
Why was Constantinople considered a significant city during the Byzantine Empire?
It was during the Pax Romana & the empire flourished
It resembled other cities in Roman Empire, called "New Rome"
Because of their use of concrete, domes, & Latin
Central location-crossroad of trade between Europe & Asia
20
Which statement best describes the Roman Empire's contribution to our legal system?
Republican Govnt-citizens participate in government
Sulieman I organized their laws
Road system allowed ideas to travel through the empire
Rulers would hold meetings to let people voice complaints
21
Why was China & Zheng He able to advance in exploration?
They were wealthier than other empires
They had better relationships with other empires.
Their location allowed them to explore quicker
They had advanced technology (Junks & Magnetic Compass)
22
Why did Mansa Musa create a "replica" of Mecca in Timbuktu?
He returned with scholars to make Timbuktu a Islamic center
He built buildings to impress Islamic scholars
He thought the people of Mali needed a place to worship
He thought the people of Mali needed a Kaaba there.
23
What did the government do in the cities of West Africa in order to make money?
Tax people that were coming through for salt & gold
Tax people for buying their silk
Trade spices
Trade salt & gold
24
People that passed down the African stories & past customs through oral tradition are called?
Sheik
Griot
Clan
Swahili
25
Why does much of Muslim Art show complex patterns & designs rather than images of people?
Islam forbids idol worship
Muhammad didn't want drawings of pictures
Islam focuses on Science, Math, & complexity of patterns
Muslims felt geometric patters were easier to draw
26
The two most traded products in West Africa were...
Copper & Gold
Salt & Gold
Gold & Silk
Salt & Silk
27
During the Song Dynasty advancements where made in agriculture, what did this result in?
Trade decreased.
Population Decreased
Population increase
28
Which of the following best explains why West African kingdoms developed into cities?
Trading centers do not turn into cities
W. Africa began to build buildings which turned into cities
Trading centers promoted regional development.
Conflicts among these areas made them advance into cities
29
What geographical features both contributed to China's isolationism?
Alps & Urals
Urals & Great Wall of China
Himalayas & Plateau of Tibet
Gobi Desert & Alps
30
The capital of the Byzantine empire was located on a __________.
peninsula
lake
island
moutain
31
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the Arabian Peninsula?
Mountainous territory & expansive desert isolated Arabia
Deserts that are hot, dry, & harsh climates
Tigris & Euphrates rivers were essential to spread Islam
Bedouin tribes survived by traveling from oasis to oasis
32
Where did Islam begin?
Yucatan Peninsula
Arabian Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
33
Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire from 1312-1337; what was an effect of his rule?
The empire spread to South Africa.
Islamic religion spread in the Empire.
The poor became more powerful.
He began a monarchy.
34
Which of the following were technologies of the Song Dynasty?
Paper Making, Woodblock Printing, The Compass, & Gunpowder
Paper Making, Woodblock Printing, Magnetic Needles, Cannon
Paper Making, Printing Press, Compass, & Cannon
Paper Making, Woodblock Printing, Cannon, Porcelain
35
Which of the following best illustrates the similarities between Justinian & Suleiman I?
Both didn't own gold & salt mines & taxed merchants.
Improved their economy through trade & exploring to America
Army generals & created exams to join the military
Revised legal systems & expanded their empire
36
How did Buddhism spread throughout developed & underdeveloped communities in China?
Buddhism came from Korea
Buddhist monks had a monopoly on rice fields
Buddhism was similar to Confucianism
Buddhism promised a release from worldly suffering
37
Which statement best describes a Republic?
A form of govn't in which citizens vote directly on laws
A govn't where citizens have the right to vote for leaders
A form of govn't in which kings & queens rule.
A form of govn't ruled by a small group of people.
38
How was Islam mainly spread following the death of Muhammad?
Trade
Cultural Diffusion
It wasn't spread until the 1100s.
Military Conquests
39
Christianity, Islam, & Judaism all have what in common?
They all believe Jesus is the Son of God.
All are polytheistic
All are monotheistic
They each have a unique Holy city.
