WHS Africa & Asia Test Review

Question 1

The spread of Islam brought political changes to Southwest Asia by...

Accepted Answer

unifying North Africa, Arabia, Persia under one ruler

Question 2

One result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia during the Middle Ages was..

Accepted Answer

a vast, unified empire of many cultures

Question 3

Historically, which requirement for a Muslim leader was most important in "Sunni" Islam?

Accepted Answer

that the leader followed the example of Muhammad

Question 4

All these ideas encompass Shari’a law except..

Accepted Answer

the Ten Commandment

Question 5

Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?

Accepted Answer

He united the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia

Question 6

As Islam spread from the seventh to the twelfth centuries, Muslim culture tended to...

Accepted Answer

blend elements of local cultures

Question 7

In 1453 the Ottomans conquered the last territory of the Byzantine Empire when they overtook...

Accepted Answer

Constantinople

Question 8

Which significant geographical barrier stopped southern bound Islam in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

Question 9

Historically, which requirement for a Muslim leader was the most important in Shi’a Islam?

Accepted Answer

that the leader was in the hereditary line of Muhammad

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes shari’a?

Accepted Answer

It is the Islamic body of law.

Question 11

How did European demand for silk and porcelain impact global trade during the Ming Dynasty?

Accepted Answer

China grew rich exchanging its goods for silver.

Question 12

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the importance of the Ottoman Empire?

Accepted Answer

It was the center of trade between East & West for 600yrs

Question 13

Which branch of mathematics was first developed during the golden age of Islamic civilization?

Accepted Answer

Algebra

Question 14

The introduction of the magnetic compass and paper currency influenced Chinese society by

Accepted Answer

making trade easier

Question 15

The Taj Mahal was constructed under...

Accepted Answer

the Muslim Mughal Empire.

Question 16

Which of the following was an initial reason for the split into Shi’a and Sunni in Islam?

Accepted Answer

disagreement over the rightful caliph

Question 17

What other trade became a major part of the gold-salt trade in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Slaves

Question 18

Which popular religion was majorly influenced by Judaism?

Accepted Answer

Christianity, Islam

Question 19

Who was the first group to export enslaved people from Africa?

Accepted Answer

Arabic traders

Question 20

All of the following technological advances began in Tang or Ming China, EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

optics

Question 21

All of the following developed in the Islamic caliphates and spread to people, EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

paper money

Question 22

Who first united the Mongol clans in order to eventually conquer much of Asia?

Accepted Answer

Genghis Khan

Question 23

Religious Muslims practice their faith by adherence to the...

Accepted Answer

Five Pillars

Question 24

Why did trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire?

Accepted Answer

Peaceful Mongol leaders encouraged safe travel

Question 25

Between 600 to 1450, the East African slave trade is characterized by...

Accepted Answer

Arab traders transporting slaves across the Indian Ocean.

Question 26

Which feature of Arab policy toward conquered peoples facilitated the spread of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Arabs were tolerant compared to other conquerors.

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