How did the Crusades indirectly contribute to the European discovery of the New World?

They stimulated European demand for the goods from the Far East

What purpose did the grand architectural buildings serve?

They glorified the greatness of the ruler

Why did Islam expand rapidly during the 7th and 8th centuries C.E.?

Expand. was bc of political divisions in the Byz and neighboring empires

Why does the Protestant Reformation represent a turning point in World History?

It ended religious unity in Europe

When did the European slave trade out Africa arise and expand ?

Sugar plantations were established on Atlantic islands & in the Americas

What was the significance of the Qu'ran

It was derived from the revelations of Muhammad

How did gold help create a strong economy in the kingdom of Ghana?

Allowed for powerful trading in West Africa

Why did societies in western Africa flourish?

They developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt

How were the Protestant Reformation and the Renaissance in European similar?

Both encouraged people to question tradition

What are the similarities between Roman Emperor Constantine and Mauryan Emperor Asoka?

Both leaders influenced the spread of major world religion

What was the Golden Age of Muslim culture best known for?

Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine

What do the following people have in common? Nicolas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, sir Isaac Newton, and Rene Descartes

The scientific method was applied to solve problems

What do the contributions of the ancient civilization of Ghana, Songhai, and Mali demonstrate?

Advanced societies developed in Africa b4 Europeans colonized this region

What was the long term effect of the Black Death on Europe?

Decreases in number of urban residents led to strengthening of manorialism

How where the Maya, the Gupta, and the Songhai cultures similar?

Each developed great civilizations without influences from Western Europe

What characteristics did the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations have in common?

Religion played a major role in society and government

Which of the following is an example of the influence of the Olmec and zapotec on the Mayan Civilization?

The creation of massive stone head sculptures

How was feudalism in western Europe similar to feudalism in Japan ?

Power was based on rigid class distinctions

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

Italian city states dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

To what historic event did tech. advances such as the Astrolabe, Meractor Projection & the Printing Press contribute to?

Overseas exploration and establishment of colonies

How were Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo Bounarroti, Sandro Bottecellli, and Filippo Brunelleschi similar?

The use of single point perspective

Which factor helped the Byzantine Empire outlast the Roman Empire by nearly a thousand years?

Constantinople had a defensive location and access to rich trade routes

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1
How did the Crusades indirectly contribute to the European discovery of the New World?
They forced the Ottoman Turks to flee from Constantinople
They increased the power of the lords on the feudal manor
They forced the religious conversion of the Muslim population
They stimulated European demand for the goods from the Far East
2
What purpose did the grand architectural buildings serve?
They served as holy sites
They show evidence of cultural diffusion
They glorified the greatness of the ruler
They marked a significant cultural even
3
Where are Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations located?
Austrailia and North America
Central & South America
Africa & Europe
Antartica and Harry Styles Closest
4
Why did Islam expand rapidly during the 7th and 8th centuries C.E.?
Expansion was due to the advanced military technology of the Islamic forces
Expand. was bc of political divisions in the Byz and neighboring empires
Expand. was bc of discovery of moveable type, made the Qu'ran available
Expansion was due to the economic growth of the Mughal Empire
5
In which way did the Chavin culture influence the Nazca culture?
building of temples and pyramids
Style of pottery
practice of etching grooves in the soil
Writing system
6
What 2 Asian nations resisted attempts to interact in their societies?
Japan and China
Japan and South Korea
Indonesia and South Korea
China and Philippines
7
Why does the Protestant Reformation represent a turning point in World History?
It ended religious unity in Europe
It allowed religious reformers to escape persectution
it converted all European monarchs to Protestantism
it standardized all religious writing
8
When did the European slave trade out Africa arise and expand ?
Sugar plantations were established on Atlantic islands & in the Americas
When slave markets in the Muslim world were supplied by Europeans
When gold was discovered in Iberia creating the need for a labor force
When west coast of Africa was conquered by the Europeans
9
What was the significance of the Qu'ran
It 1st appereaded in 476 C.E.
It contains directions for daily living for Hindus to follow
It contains the holy scriptures of Judaism
It was derived from the revelations of Muhammad
10
How did gold help create a strong economy in the kingdom of Ghana?
Protection from a large army of trained soldiers
Allowed for powerful trading in West Africa
Governing from strong rulers
Converting to Islam
11
What empire is referred to by "mansa musa, trans-Saharan, gold and salt?"
Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
Mali
Ghana
12
Why did societies in western Africa flourish?
They practiced the Hindu beliefs of their ruler
They developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
They were located along the TIgris and Euphrates rivers
They had no contact with the rest of the world
13
How were the Protestant Reformation and the Renaissance in European similar?
Both supported the return of the Roman Empire
Both encouraged people to question tradition
Both discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
Both were led by the military elites
14
During the 100 Years' War, what 2 kingdoms competed over territory and national unity?
England & France
England & Scotland
France & Scotland
France & Spain
15
What are the similarities between Roman Emperor Constantine and Mauryan Emperor Asoka?
Both leaders influenced the spread of major world religion
Both leaders changed their beliefs to support their people
Both leaders remained Christian
Both leaders converted to Islam
16
What was the Golden Age of Muslim culture best known for?
Attempts to colonize North America
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
Frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
Policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
17
Which of the following was a major influence on Renaissance art?
Mysticism
Humanism
Obedience
Conformity
18
What do the following people have in common? Nicolas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, sir Isaac Newton, and Rene Descartes
Scientific achievement strengthened traditional authority
The scientific method was applied to solve problems
There was a renewed interest in Greek and Roman drama
The English crown increased funding in education
19
What do the contributions of the ancient civilization of Ghana, Songhai, and Mali demonstrate?
Advanced societies developed in Africa b4 Europeans colonized this region
Many Afrixan civilizations developed in Southern Africa
Most of the African Continent was unified under a single political system
Industrial technology was necessary for African civilizations to develop
20
Which invaders entered both Europe and Africa as the Roman Empire ended in the west?
Vandals
Visigoths
Franks
Saxons
21
In which of the following documents was the principle of limitation of governmental power first stated?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
Declaration of Independence
22
What was the long term effect of the Black Death on Europe?
Declines in the power of the feudal lords call for democracy
Decreases in number of urban residents led to strengthening of manorialism
Scientific advances were discredited, & the social environment was changed
Religious authority was undermines & the economic system was altered
23
How where the Maya, the Gupta, and the Songhai cultures similar?
Each emerged from nationalists movements of the 14th century
Each developed great civilizations without influences from Western Europe
Each depended on trade w/ Europeans to remain economically powerful
Each was destroyed by military forces of European nations
24
What characteristics did the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations have in common?
Government involved rule by the sun-god king
Human sacrifice was an integral facet of their culture
Each built very intricate road systems
Religion played a major role in society and government
25
Which of the following is an example of the influence of the Olmec and zapotec on the Mayan Civilization?
The use of the quipu
The creation of massive stone head sculptures
The worship of the jaguar pyramids
The building of monumental pyramids
26
How was feudalism in western Europe similar to feudalism in Japan ?
Separation between church and state was supreme
Citizens engaged in direct democracy
Women's equality was guaranteed by law
Power was based on rigid class distinctions
27
Which of the following Byzantine influences spread to early Russia?
Orthodox Christianity
Division of Labor
Roots of Democracy
Latin Alphabet
28
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Italian city states were not affected by the Commercial Revolution
Italian city states were unified as a nation under the Pope
Italian city states helped England defeat of the Spanish Armada
Italian city states dominated key Mediterranean trade routes
29
To what historic event did tech. advances such as the Astrolabe, Meractor Projection & the Printing Press contribute to?
Overseas exploration and establishment of colonies
Spread of Christianity and Islam
Divine right monarchy and absolutism
Factory system and first industrial revolution
30
How were Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo Bounarroti, Sandro Bottecellli, and Filippo Brunelleschi similar?
The rejection of religious or classical themes
The illumination of printed manuscipts
The use of single point perspective
The abstract depiction of human anatomy
31
What institution sustained medieval society after the fall of the Roman Empire?
The Absolute Monarchs
The Catholic Church
The Knights Templar
The Manorial System
32
What emperor is responsible for the Hagia Sophia and known for a law/code?
Constantine
Diocletian
Justinian
Theodosius
33
Which field of study was founded by Islamic scholars during the Islamic Golden Age?
Modern Physics
Modern Astronomy
Geometry
Algebra
34
Which factor helped the Byzantine Empire outlast the Roman Empire by nearly a thousand years?
Constantinople had a defensive location and access to rich trade routes
The Byzantine Empire had natural defences too dificult to attack
Constantinople had little wealth that other nations might want to take
The Byzantine Empire simply did not have any enemies
35
Within Songhai history, which ruler followed the model set by Mali's Mansa Musa for organizing hist kingdom?
Kossi
Askia Daud
Sunni Ali
Muhammad Ture

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