A similarity of the rule of the ancient Mongols and the ancient Romans is that both

Established vast empires & spread their cultures

Which generalization can be made based on these statements?

Leaders often use religion to unify an empire

One way in which the actions of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar & Genghis Khan are similar

each implemented military strategies to defeat opponents

Studying the architectural features of the Parthenon, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Taj Mahal

provides information about cultural beliefs & values

One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each

leader engaged in territorial expansion

One way in which the ancient Inca Empire and the Roman Empire are similar is that both

Built a system of roadways throughout their empires

What condition characterized Europe after the Fall of Rome & China after the fall of the Han?

Weak centralized authority and outside invaders

What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the Western Roman Empire?

Inability to force back foreign invaders

China's Tang dynasty, India's Gupta Empire and the Mali Empire were similar in that each

experienced a period of prosperity and artistic creativity

The term empire is best defined as

An extensive territory under the rule of a single authority

These architectural achievements best indicate that

Advanced technology existed in early civilizations

One way in which Asoka, Mansa Musa, and Suleiman the Magnificent are similar is that they

Ruled during times of relative peace & prosperity

One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both

Promoted unity & communication by building a system of roads

The Age of Pericles in Athens, India's Gupta Empire & China's Tang Dynasty all experienced a

Golden Age with contributions in the arts & sciences

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A similarity of the rule of the ancient Mongols and the ancient Romans is that both
Established vast empires & spread their cultures
Remained isolated and peaceful for centuries
Protected the human rights of the peoples they controlled
Destroyed the civilizations they defeated
2
Which generalization can be made based on these statements?
Leaders often use religion to unify an empire
Leaders sometimes use religion as a reason to wage war
Many political leaders encourage religious toleration
Political leaders usually become the head of the church
3
One way in which the actions of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar & Genghis Khan are similar
each implemented military strategies to defeat opponents
each implemented constitutions to define political powers
each implemented policies to increase religious persecution
each implemented legal changes to protect human rights
4
Studying the architectural features of the Parthenon, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Taj Mahal
provides information about the climatic changes in an area
provides information about the influence of Chinese design
provides information about the 19th-century technology
provides information about cultural beliefs & values
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One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
leader introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
leader engaged in territorial expansion
leader encouraged the spread of independence movements
leader required the use of Latin throughout the empire
6
The golden ages of Rome Empire, Tang Dynasty and Abbassid Dynasty
Cultural isolation
Distinct social classes
Stable governments
Command economies
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One way in which the ancient Inca Empire and the Roman Empire are similar is that both
Built a system of roadways throughout their empires
Traded with other civilizations along the Silk Road
Fought rivals for control of the sea
Adopted Christianity as the state religion
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One way in which Pax Romana and Pax Mongolia are similar is that both were characterized by
Social equality for men and women
Unifying religious institutions
Political stability
Representative forms of government
9
What condition characterized Europe after the Fall of Rome & China after the fall of the Han?
Weak centralized authority and outside invaders
Renewed interested in artistic pursuits
Increased construction of roads bridges & other public works
Democratic rule and a coordinated economic policy
10
What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the Western Roman Empire?
Efforts of the middle class to gain power
Lack of a common currency
Inability to force back foreign invaders
Outbreak of war between religious groups
11
What contributed to the fall of the Han Dynasty, Roman Empire, and the Abbasid Empire?
Invasions by nomadic peoples
Demands for religious freedom by Christians
Long periods of drought that led to isolation
Dependence on slaves to produce manufactured goods
12
China's Tang dynasty, India's Gupta Empire and the Mali Empire were similar in that each
experienced a period of feudalism and oppression
experienced a period of prosperity and artistic creativity
experienced a period of war and constant invasion
experienced a period of mercantilism & industrial expansion
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The term empire is best defined as
An extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
A government ruled by the consent of the people
A country that requires conquered people to assimilate
A political unit that has a common religious faith
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The wealth and power of Mali’s ruler, Mansa Musa, were significant because they contributed to
The spread of Islam
The rise of Arab nationalism
The growth of European imperialism
The start of the Crusades
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These architectural achievements best indicate that
Entertainment was important to these ancient societies
Religion was of little importance
Trade routes existed between China and the Americas
Advanced technology existed in early civilizations
16
Which technological advancement helped unify both the Roman and the Inca Empire?
Astrolabe
Gunpowder
Wheeled carts
Road system
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One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that both
Allowed universal suffrage
Developed matriarchal societies
Promoted art and literature
Established plantation agriculture
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Which historic figure is correctly paired with the empire he ruled?
Charlemagne – Spanish Empire
Peter the Great – Ottoman Empire
Suleiman the Magnificent – Russian Empire
Justinian – Byzantine Empire
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One way in which Asoka, Mansa Musa, and Suleiman the Magnificent are similar is that they
Established republics in their Empires
Discouraged scientific advancements and learning
Ruled during times of relative peace & prosperity
Led nationalist movements to overthrow the nobles
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One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
Governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
Created democratic societies
Developed a social system in which great equality existed
Promoted unity & communication by building a system of roads
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The Age of Pericles in Athens, India's Gupta Empire & China's Tang Dynasty all experienced a
Golden Age with contributions in the arts & sciences
Golden Age with advancements in the principles of democracy
Golden Age with the end of foreign domination
Golden Age with the furthest expansion of their borders

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