A major contribution of the Byzantine Empire was the

Preservation of Greek and Roman knowledge

What development did the Bantu migration contribute to?

the spread of agriculture in Africa

why did the Shi'a Muslims oppose the selection of Abu Bakr as the first Caliph?

Shi'a supported Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law.

What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?

They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.

How was the Kingdom of Ghana able to maximize profits from the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt?

It controlled the roads over which trade passed and taxed goods

According to Buddhist teachings, how is Nirvana reached?

by giving up one's selfish desires

According to Sunnis, how would the future Caliphs be selected immediately after Prophet Muhammad's death?

Leaders would be selected by a vote of the Majlis al- Shura.

Which development was an accomplishment of the Mauryan Empire?

the establishment of Buddhism in Southeast Asia

Byzantines were the continuation of the Roman Empire; Justinian ruled it

How were conquered peoples treated by the Islamic Empire?

Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed

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1
The Sunni and Shi'a split resulted in a disagreement over
Who should succeed Muhammad
Whether Muhammad was a god
The content of the Five Pillars
The validity of the Quran
2
A major contribution of the Byzantine Empire was the
Invention of gunpowder and the wheel
Diffusion of Hindu beliefs
Preservation of Greek and Roman knowledge
Participation of citizens in government
3
What is the main similarity between the three Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
all celebrate Easter
all follow the teachings of Muhammad
all worship in synagogues
all are monotheistic
4
What does it mean when you worship ONE god?
ancestor worship
sacrifices
monotheism
holy pilgrimages
5
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians...
would not worship Roman gods
called for the overthrow of Roman rulers
were mostly Jews
ignored wealth and status
6
What development did the Bantu migration contribute to?
the spread of agriculture in Africa
the spread of Christianity in Africa
the spread of Islam in Africa
the spread of feudalism in Africa
7
Why was it unusual for Justinian I to marry Theodora before taking the throne in 527 CE?
She was a Muslim.
She was unable to have children.
She was an actress
She was much older than he.
8
why did the Shi'a Muslims oppose the selection of Abu Bakr as the first Caliph?
Shi'a Muslims wanted Ali because he did not follow tribal traditions
Ali was more charismatic and would be successful in gaining followers
Shi'a believed Caliphs should be selected by vote.
Shi'a supported Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law.
9
What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?
They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.
They believe their souls will live on in paradise
They believe that their souls ascend to nirvana.
They believe that their souls die with their bodies
10
What did the Pax Romana set the stage for?
Opening of the Silk Road
Spread of Christianity
The Great Schism
The construction of the Hagia Sophia
11
The word Islam means “submission” and refers to Muslims’ obligation
To complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
To submit to the will of God
To submit to a life of celibacy
To submit to the authority of the caliph
12
According to Hinduism, what is it called when you die and come back in a different body?
Buddhism
Muslim
Dharma
Reincarnation
13
During the reign of Justinian, the people of Constantinople MOST LIKELY thought of themselves as which of the following?
Greeks
Ottomans
Romans
Byzantines
14
How was the Kingdom of Ghana able to maximize profits from the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt?
it controlled the seas on and demanded high fees for the use of its ports
It controlled the roads over which trade passed and taxed goods
It controlled all salt mines & demanded high prices
It controlled all gold mines & demanded high prices
15
Which city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Athens
Rome
Constantinople
Ravenna
16
According to Buddhist teachings, how is Nirvana reached?
by worshiping one's ancestors
by giving up one's selfish desires
by sacrificing to the Buddha
by being baptized and confirmed
17
According to Sunnis, how would the future Caliphs be selected immediately after Prophet Muhammad's death?
Leaders would be selected by piety or merit.
Leaders would be selected by a vote of the Majlis al- Shura.
Leaders would be selected according to bloodline from Muhammad.
Leaders would be selected by being chosen by the previous Caliph.
18
Which development was an accomplishment of the Mauryan Empire?
the advancement of navigation technology in China
the creation of civil service exams in India
the expansion of Islam into Central Asia
the establishment of Buddhism in Southeast Asia
19
Which is true?
The Byzantine comes before the Roman Empire; Julius Caesar was its ruler
The Byzantine Empire collapsed before the Roman Empire did.
Byzantines were the continuation of the Roman Empire; Justinian ruled it
The Byzantine Empire created aqueducts and concrete.
20
This African Empire became Christian under its ruler, Ezana, in 325 and remained independent from Muslim rule
Mali
Ethiopia
Ghana
Zimbabwe
21
How did the geography of Africa likely Mansa Musa's pilgrimage more difficult?
travel through the Atlas Mountains.
travel across the Kalahari Desert.
travel across the Congo River.
travel across the Sahara.
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How were conquered peoples treated by the Islamic Empire?
They were treated as equal citizens with Muslims
Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed
They were forced to give up their religions and convert to Islam
They were allowed to become first-class citizens upon converting to Islam.

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