The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula

Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because

its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia

Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims during their Golden Age?

cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments

From the 9th to the 14th century, Muslim rule of conquered territories was characterized by

the toleration of members of other cultures

One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both

declined because of corruption in government

The Byzantine Empire made its most important contribution to later civilizations by

preserving much of the Greco-Roman heritage

Constantinople's location on the Bosporus Strait was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to

control key trade routes between Europe and Asia

Many Muslims live in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Based on this information, which conclusion is valid?

Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures.

One of the major achievements of Byzantine Emperor Justinian was that he

preserved and transmitted Greek and Roman culture

The city of Jerusalem is important because it

has religious signi cance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

After the death of Mohammed, Islam spread rapidly mainly because

the Arab people developed a strong sense of purpose

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1
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Mongol Empire
Byzantine Empire
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
2
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Islam originated in West Africa and spread to the Middle East
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during the colonial period
3
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
it was a religious center for Muslims
4
Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims during their Golden Age?
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
innovations introduced by the Europeans during the Renaissance
5
Which development is most closely associated with the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?
division of the Roman Empire
fall of Constantinople
building of the Hagia Sophia
emergence of the Russian Orthodox Church
6
From the 9th to the 14th century, Muslim rule of conquered territories was characterized by
the toleration of members of other cultures
a decrease in trade and commerce
the rejection of Greek and Roman scientific works
the creation of democratic governments
7
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
declined because of corruption in government
reached their height of power at the same time
developed parliamentary governments
ensured equality for women
8
The Byzantine Empire made its most important contribution to later civilizations by
encouraging the spread of Buddhism
preserving much of the Greco-Roman heritage
establishing the spread of the Buddhism
recognizing the Pope as the head of the Byzantine Empire
9
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
are polytheistic religions
have roots in Judaism
have the same religious holidays
10
Constantinople's location on the Bosporus Strait was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to
conquer the Russian city of Moscow
control key trade routes between Europe and Asia
unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
spread Judaism throughout western Europe
11
Many Muslims live in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Based on this information, which conclusion is valid?
Most Muslims tend to support repressive governments.
Most Muslims live in areas that are sparsely populated.
Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures.
Islamic nations produce surplus food for export.
12
One of the major achievements of Byzantine Emperor Justinian was that he
brought Roman Catholicism to his empire
established a direct trade route with Ghana
defended the empire against the spread of Islam
preserved and transmitted Greek and Roman culture
13
The city of Jerusalem is important because it
serves as the nancial center of the Middle East
is a major port for Israel
has become the center of industrial development for Palestinian Arabs
has religious signi cance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
14
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
cultural isolation
distinct social classes
stable governments
15
An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia was the
beginning of democracy
Orthodox Christian religion
factory system
use of the Latin alphabet
16
After the death of Mohammed, Islam spread rapidly mainly because
Christians invaded the Holy Land
Mecca became the capital of the Islamic empire
the Arab people developed a strong sense of purpose
Arab women were encouraged to join Muslim armies
17
Which belief system requires fasting during Ramadan, praying ve times daily, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
18
The presence of Islam in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia is an example of
utopian socialism
cultural diffusion
nationalism
ethnocentrism

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