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Sacred text of Islam:
How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
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How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
Quran for everyone, Sharia for some
Sharia=Book, Quran=Laws
Quran for Men, Sharia for Women
Quran=Book, Sharia=Laws
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Sacred text of Islam:
Torah
Bible
Quran
Vedas
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Process in which an area dries up and becomes desert:
Desertification
Lack of Rain
Drought
Infertility
4
Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?
Pillar of Islam
Tax paid by Muslims
Required journey of Muslims every year
Journey of Muhammad
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Non-Muslim religious groups in Ottoman societies: (religious communities)
Janizaries
Plebs
Mullets
Millets
6
Identify the person who completed the first edition of the Bible while utilizing the printing press:
Joe Jonas
Joan of Arc
Scarlett Johansson
Johann Gutenberg
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Muslim ruler:
King
Muhammad
Rajah
Sultan
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Mansa Musa was the greatest ruler of Mali. During his reign he
expanded borders - forged ties
forced conversions to Islam
expanded to Atlantic Ocean
ensure peace
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How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Three (3)
Seven (7)
Six (6)
Four (4)
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Founder and prophet of Islam:
Jesus
Abraham
Muhammad
Allah
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Akbar is called "the Great" because:
Trade policies
Tolerance and Diversity
Poetry and Literature
Conquered India
12
Copernicus believed that the universe was:
Hello - Centric
Hellenistic
Heliocentric
Centricism
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What was one impact of the printing revolution on European society?
More access, less expensive books
Introduced classical languages
Only the wealthy could afford books
Books better developed
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Sikhism was founded in:
northern China
Persia
Delhi
Punjab area of India
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Self-governing states that sent tribute:
Taxation
Provinces
Colonies
Tributary States
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Why do tsunamis pose a great threat to Japan?
Coastal areas
Occur at same time as volcanic eruptions
Sweep inland to populated areas
Ring of Fire
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How did the Magna Carta affect the power of the English king?
King Power=Noble Power
Strengthened King
No effect
Weakened King
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This famous poet and playwright has 37 plays that are still performed worldwide:
William Shakespeare
Shel Silverstein
Edgar Allan Poe
Sir Thomas More
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Great divide within the Christian world:
schism
split
divide
investiture
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How did the fall of Rome impact Western Europe?
New contact with Asia
Trade slowed
Immigration spiked
Cities grew
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Renaissance was an intellectual movement called _______________.
Humanism
Hummus
Growth
Development
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Camels revolutionized trade across the Sahara because:
no horses in Africa
heavy loads - less water
faster than chariots
stronger immune system
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Canon law:
prevented corruption
applied to monks and nuns
Based on religious teachings
Secular law
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Shiite vs Sunni views:
Sacrifices vs no sacrifices
Devout vs non-devout
Decedents vs non-descendent
Descendent of Fatima & Ali vs any male of tribe
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Why did Japan adopt elements of Chinese society?
Japan was failing
Korea already had
Superior Chinese practices
Chinese invaded
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Leader/founder of Sikhism:
Nanak
Ghandi
Delhi
Muhammad
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Henry's fifth wife (Catherine Howard) was beheaded because:
Affair w/ cousin
Couldn't produce son
She was Catholic
Smelled funny
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The Five Pillars of Islam are central to the religion of Islam because they
are the most important requirements.
force "People of the Book" to follow.
make up sacred text.
increase status in Muslim community.
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The Hijra commemorates
Muhammad's return to Mecca
The Quran
Muhammad's birth
Muhammad's journey to Mecca
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Charlemagne briefly reunited much of Western Europe by:
Missi Dominici
Reforming Laws
Calling on Pope's support
Return of Missionaries
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Magnificent tomb in India built by Shah Jahan:
Taj Mahal
Statue of Liberty
Eifel Tower
Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Which of the choices best describes the freedoms of serfs?
Could NOT be bought or sold
Could leave anytime
COULD be bought or sold
Never leave the manor
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People who "protested" papal authority, and yet still followed Christianity were known as:
Protestants
Orthodox
Methodists
Theocracy
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Justinian contributed to the flourishing of the Byzantine empire after Rome's decline by:
Reducing poverty
Freeing slaves
Reforming laws
Reviving old traditions
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Longest lasting, and final, Korean Dynasty:
Choson
Silla
Mongol
Tang
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How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine Empire?
Model for Alliances
Organized old laws
Trade
International Law
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The first followers of Buddhism in Korea were:
peasants and farmers
rulers and nobles
aristocrats and civil servants
soldiers and merchants
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Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?
Unification of east and west
Collaboration of popes
Decline of Latin
Revival of Christian community
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Monk whose focus was centered around salvation:
Johannes Gutenberg
Sir Thomas More
Martin Luther
Aristotle
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Identify what one must follow to be considered of Sikh religion:
Five K's
Five Pillars
Meditation
Equality and Tolerance
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Calvinist belief that God long ago determined who would gain salvation:
Humanism
Predestination
Protestantism
Final Destination
42
This 17 year old led France in battle during the Hundred Years War:
Alexander the Great
Joan of Arc
Joan the Great
Louis IX
43
Government run by religious leaders:
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Religionocracy
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What was a goal that the writers Erasmus, More, and Rabelais all had in common?
changing and reforming society
telling comical tales
abandoning old religions
translating biblical stories
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What was one of the economic impacts of the Black Death?
overproduction of goods
fields converting to farming
increase in prices
decreased wages
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Local Hindu rulers:
Mughal
Sikh
Rajah
Sultan
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As humanism grew, so did the amount of ____________.
Trade
Boats
Printing Presses
Universities
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The best place for Muslims to find guidelines for solving legal issues is:
the Five Pillars
any holy text
the Quran
Sharia
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How did Germanic tribes carve Europe into small kingdoms?
Free-trade zones
religious groups
Wars of conquest
Strong alliances
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The Five Pillars of Islam:
Force 25% of income to charity
Muslims pray 3 times a day
Muslims must fast until sundown
Require statement of faith