Works like Khwarizmi's Algebra and Ibn Sina's Canon of Medicine are evidence of how

Muslim scholars both translated and contributed to earlier scholarly work

Which of the following explains the impact of Islam in both the Delhi Sultanate and Africa?

the arrival of Islam could lead to conflict but also increased trade

How were the economies of Europe and China similar through much of the Middle Ages?

they both relied on peasant labor in agriculture

The Trans-Saharan trade network

was linked to Eurasian and Mediterranean trade networks

Which of the following would be the best explanation for the building of Angkor Wat

It was a way to show the king's power and unite the region

The use of paper money

facilitated interregional trade

Peasant revolts in the late 14th century are best understood in the context of

demographic changes after the Black Death

How did the Mongols often impact the regions they conquered?

they promoted arts, sciences and technological transfers

What was a major impact of the Crusades?

They fostered increased interactions and exchange

Diasporic communities often formed in this period mostly because

diverse merchants formed communities in cities with trade opportunities

Chinese bureaucracies chose officials based on merit by

using the civil service exam system

The "Great Mosque" of Xian, China demonstrates that as it spread, Islam

blended with local cultures, becoming "syncretic"

Tang & Song China are known for

a golden age of literature, innovation and economic growth

Which of the following was an effect of the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia?

rulers often adapted these religions to solidify their rule

Both the Inca and the Aztec

adapted their agricultural methods to unique environments

was "Africanized" to adapt to local traditions and customs

The Srivijaya Empire serves as an example of

how ties to Indian Ocean trade facilitated state building

The arrival of Islam in West Africa

helped solidify and expand trade networks

The House of Wisdom, Cordoba and Timbuktu all serve as evidence of

support from rulers who fostered a golden age of learning and innovation

Feudalism began to decline for all of the following reasons except

the decline in economic opportunities and trade

Which of the following best summarizes the idea behind civil service exams in the Song Dynasty?

the government should recruit men based on ability, not birth

The Mali and Mongol empires were similar in that both

encouraged scholarship and expanded trade

Which of the follow is NOT a way technology impacted Indian Ocean trade?

square sails allowed greater navigability against monsoon winds

The Mongol use of paper money would be most similar to

the use of credit by Italian banks to promote and expand commerce

Both Srivijaya and Majapahit

maintained tribute empires by controlling the Strait of Malacca

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1
Which of the following is NOT an example of a technology that helped increase trade?
the camel saddle
the astrolabe
the compass
gunpower
2
Works like Khwarizmi's Algebra and Ibn Sina's Canon of Medicine are evidence of how
Muslim scholars both translated and contributed to earlier scholarly work
the Crusades led to the destruction of many ancient texts
rulers in Europe funded scholarly work
the fragmentation of the Abbasid Caliphate ended Islam's golden age
3
Which of the following explains the impact of Islam in both the Delhi Sultanate and Africa?
conversion was more widespread in the Delhi Sultanate
the arrival of Islam could lead to conflict but also increased trade
Islam had little impact on trade in Africa but a big impact in India
Islam was spread peacefully through trade in both regions
4
How were the economies of Europe and China similar through much of the Middle Ages?
they both produced high demand manufactured goods
they both relied on peasant labor in agriculture
they both produced cash crops that contributed to increased wealth
they both dominated different regions of the Silk Road
5
The Trans-Saharan trade network
grew wealthy from its export of slaves to the Americas
entered a period of decline after Mansa Musa's hajj
was linked to Eurasian and Mediterranean trade networks
developed only after the Silk Roads went into decline
6
Which of the following would be the best explanation for the building of Angkor Wat
It was built to preserve local traditions
It was built to impress Muslim merchants
It served as a center for Buddhist worship until it became a Hindu temple
It was a way to show the king's power and unite the region
7
Japan's political system in the Middle Ages would be most similar to that of
Medieval Europe
Song China
the Aztec
Dar al-Islam
8
The use of paper money
made it difficult to trade between regions
was limited to bulk goods
facilitated interregional trade
failed to spread beyond China
9
Peasant revolts in the late 14th century are best understood in the context of
demographic changes after the Black Death
a lack of opportunity in towns and cities
the decline of trade throughout Europe
the surplus of peasant labor, especially in the countryside
10
How did the Mongols often impact the regions they conquered?
they forced populations to worship the sky god Tengri
they negatively impacted trade and commerce
they ousted local officials in favor of Mongol officials in government
they promoted arts, sciences and technological transfers
11
What was a major impact of the Crusades?
They strengthened feudalism
they created more tolerant attitudes between Christians and Jews
They weakened many of the Italian city-states
They fostered increased interactions and exchange
12
Diasporic communities often formed in this period mostly because
diverse merchants formed communities in cities with trade opportunities
Europeans became more interested in overseas travel
religious minorities moved to escape persecution
Mongol leaders brought foreign officials and scholars to their capitals
13
Chinese bureaucracies chose officials based on merit by
using the civil service exam system
drafting talented men from the cities
allowing nobles to purchase government jobs
hiring officials from other parts of East Asia
14
The "Great Mosque" of Xian, China demonstrates that as it spread, Islam
began to worship Confucius and value wealth
blended with local cultures, becoming "syncretic"
was intolerant of other cultures
dominated the politics of East Asia
15
Tang & Song China are known for
abandoning Confucianism in favor of Buddhism.
long periods of peace after defeating northern nomads
a golden age of literature, innovation and economic growth
allowing people to vote for the emperor
16
Which of the following was an effect of the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia?
they caused rulers to lose power, leading to a decline in trade
rulers often adapted these religions to solidify their rule
They replaced local traditions and beliefs
They created conflict and frequent warfare
17
Both the Inca and the Aztec
paid tribute to larger empires
adapted their agricultural methods to unique environments
created written languages
successfully fought off European invaders
18
In Africa, Islam
did not lead to the establishment of centers of learning like in Eurasia
did not alter cultural life
was strictly enforced by rulers
was "Africanized" to adapt to local traditions and customs
19
In which region did Islam spread more through TRADE rather than military conquest?
Arabia
West Africa
The Middle East
India
20
The Srivijaya Empire serves as an example of
how ties to Indian Ocean trade facilitated state building
how Southeast Asian states resisted the spread of new religions
how religious conflicts prevented trade
how empires could circumvent trade through the Strait of Malacca
21
The arrival of Islam in West Africa
caused frequent warfare that prevented state consolidation
replaced traditional West African beliefs and customs
helped solidify and expand trade networks
was met with hostile resistance
22
The House of Wisdom, Cordoba and Timbuktu all serve as evidence of
the wide ranging impact of the Crusades
resistance to the spread of Islam
support from rulers who fostered a golden age of learning and innovation
divisions within Islam after the fragmentation of the Abbasid Caliphate
23
Which state did NOT have a tribute empire in the period 1200-1450?
Srivijaya
France
China
The Aztec
24
Feudalism began to decline for all of the following reasons except
new agricultural advances and innovations
the decline in economic opportunities and trade
the demographic impact of the Black Death
the growth of centralized monarchies
25
Which of the following best summarizes the idea behind civil service exams in the Song Dynasty?
Memorizing Confucian texts would create good government officials
the government should recruit men based on ability, not birth
the nobles were the only ones educated enough to serve as officials
Knowledge of Buddhist texts was necessary to pass
26
What is an example of a nomadic group assimilating to a sedentary civilization's culture after conquest?
The Mongols
The Aztec
The Turks
The Inca
27
The Mali and Mongol empires were similar in that both
encouraged scholarship and expanded trade
gained control over Silk Road trade
destroyed major cities in their conquests
caused a decline in trade in the regions they conquered
28
Which of the follow is NOT a way technology impacted Indian Ocean trade?
dhow ships with lateen sails improved manuevering with heavy cargos
square sails allowed greater navigability against monsoon winds
stern rudders allowed more control over ship movements
astrolabes and compasses made navigation more accurate
29
The Mongol use of paper money would be most similar to
the use of banking practices to promote urban growth and luxury goods
the use of the printing press to increase the number of texts
the use of credit by Italian banks to promote and expand commerce
the granting of loans to monarchs to fund military expansion
30
Both Srivijaya and Majapahit
maintained tribute empires by controlling the Strait of Malacca
had little contact with China
lacked the wealth of the Khmer Empire
resisted the influence of Buddhism
31
What was most important in China's development as an ECONOMIC power?
Gunpowder technology
Movable type printing
Neo-Confucianism
Urban growth & trade

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