What was a primary motive behind the implementation of Sharia in Islamic empires -8th century?

uniting the people under common laws and practices

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Golden Age of Islamic culture?

mosques, medical books, and algebra

The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with

maintaining economic self-sufficiency

What was one important result of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

establishment of diplomatic ties with other Muslim states

What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

Corpus Civis Juris/Code of Justinian

The West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were able to thrive because

they controlled the gold-salt trade

The Crusades are considered a turning point in history because they

the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because:

control of trans-Saharan trade routes

The role of Muslim religious leaders in Africa was to

introduce the teachings of the Qur’an (Koran)

The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it

was a crossroads between Europe and Asia

Which situation led to the other three?

Mongols conquering China and establishing the Yuan dynasty

What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?

Cultural and commercial connections were established.

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1
What was a primary motive behind the implementation of Sharia in Islamic empires -8th century?
promoting a mechanism for technological change
guaranteeing a representative government
uniting the people under common laws and practices
distributing wealth equally among citizens
2
Which achievements are most closely associated with the Golden Age of Islamic culture?
mosques, medical books, and algebra
gunpowder, pagodas, and silk
columns, theory of a sun-centered universe, and democracy
aqueducts, roads, and polytheistic temples
3
In the 1340s, the Black Death spread to Europe as a result of
development of guilds in Italy
trade with Asia
the explorations of Vasco da Gama
the expansion of Christianity
4
The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with
promoting social mobility
serving the spiritual needs of society
reviving and preserving learning
maintaining economic self-sufficiency
5
What was one important result of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?
creation of a large navy
establishment of diplomatic ties with other Muslim states
preservation of animistic traditions--Arabian Peninsula
translation of the Qur’an from Arabic to Swahili
6
From the perspective of Arab Muslims at the time of the Crusades, the European Crusaders were
invaders
allies
liberators
refugees
7
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
adoption of democratic ideas from Russia
Corpus Civis Juris/Code of Justinian
spread of humanism and secularism across Europe
reunification of eastern and western Christendom
8
The West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were able to thrive because
they controlled the gold-salt trade
their herds of cattle were in demand
their armies took control of much of Africa
they adopted Christianity as their primary religion
9
The Crusades are considered a turning point in history because they
the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance
created a permanent Jewish state
led to a decline in European trade with Asia
the reuniting of the western and eastern Roman empires
10
Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?
Axum, Zimbabwe, and West Africa
China, Russia, and Iran
Spain, France, and Egypt
Japan, India, and eastern Europe
11
Which trait is a characteristic of serfdom (what used to be called peasant under feudalism)?
limited economic options
service as a warrior
upward social mobility
extensive political influence
12
In the 13th century, the cities of Venice, Nanjing, and Calicut served as important centers of
religious pilgrimages
democracy
gold mining
trade
13
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because:
ability to use the natural harbors on the Atlantic Ocean
reliance on sugar plantations in the Niger delta
discovery of oil reserves in the Gulf of Guinea
control of trans-Saharan trade routes
14
The Bantu migration is most closely associated with the spread of
bureaucratic governments
the diamond trade
agricultural skills
the principles of Sharia
15
Interactions between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Russia influenced the Russians to
call for an alliance with the Muslims
adopt Orthodox Christianity
terrorize Charlemagne’s empire
recognize the absolute political authority of the Pope
16
The cities of Constantinople and Kiev grew primarily as a result of the development of
trade routes
religious pilgrimages
rigid social systems
urban planning
17
During the early Middle Ages, western European societies were most influenced by
national monarchies
elected parliaments
the Roman Catholic Church
the Byzantine emperors
18
The writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta inspired
important military expeditions
movements for political freedom
the spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
exploration and trade
19
The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to
Shinto
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
20
The role of Muslim religious leaders in Africa was to
promote the caste system
spread the Four Noble Truths
introduce the teachings of the Qur’an (Koran)
emphasize the importance of ancestor worship
21
The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it
was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
would provide them with access to the Persian Gulf
would allow them to control the Vatican
was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
22
Which situation led to the other three?
Confucian scholars losing status and government positions
Mongols conquering China and establishing the Yuan dynasty
Marco Polo writing about traveling to the palace-Kublai Khan
Mongol skills and weapons diffusing into China
23
What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?
A single centralized authority governed the entire empire
Armed conquest was forbidden by the caliphs.
Cultural and commercial connections were established.
A majority of the western European population converted.
24
Which two major commodities were traded on the trans-Saharan routes by West African kingdoms?
silk and cotton
petroleum and spices
gold and salt
timber and wheat
25
Most of which continent came under Mongol influence and rule?
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
26
Which technological innovation was used to stimulate the gold-salt trade in West Africa?
camel caravans
moveable type
iron cannons
lateen sail

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