Which statement describes Sufis?

They seek a mystical path in understanding Allah.

Which of the following is an example of cultural blending?

the conversion of Persia to Islam

Which of the following actions did Charlemagne take to strengthen his power? (Select two)

He led armies to fight against enemies in surrounding kingdoms., He limited the authority of nobles.

Which of the following were effects of the plague?(Select three)

There was a decrease in trade., There was in increase in the number of serfs leaving manors., There was a decrease in the prestige of the Church.

Which of the following characterized the Golden Age of the Safavid Empire?

Wise leadership resulted in increased trade and the blending of cultures.

How did warfare change during the Hundred Years’ War?

Archers with longbows became more important to the army.

What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?

to regulate most aspects of Byzantium’s increasingly complex society

Which of the following were common themes of medieval literature? (Select two)

displaying the conflict between a knight’s duties to his lord and lady, detailing the joys and sorrows of romantic love

Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians

What led to the revival of Confucianism during the late Tang and Song dynasties?

Scholars reinterpreted the text to address new concerns.

Why is habeas corpus important?

It prevents people from being wrongfully or unjustly detained.

What was the purpose of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

to serve as an international code of conduct

Which of Yaroslav’s actions helped lead to the decline of Kiev?

the dividing of the realm among his sons

Which was a characteristic of the nomadic way of life on the Eurasian steppe?

The people lived in portable tents called yurts.

How did the Reformation help contribute to the development of democracy?

People openly challenged the authority of monarchs and religious leaders.

Which of the following was true of the manor system?

The lord provided housing and protection to the serfs.

In which of the following ways did the English government change during the Middle Ages?(Selcet two)

A parliamentary system was started., People were guaranteed basic political rights.

Which of the following helped lead to an increase in the food supply in Europe?

the use of a new harness for horses

How were merchant guilds different from craft guilds?(Select two)

Merchant guilds set standards for the quality of work., Merchant guilds controlled the number of goods that were traded.

Their followers believe in only one god.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Their followers believe that there is a heaven and a hell.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Which of the following correctly describes the impact Gregory the Great had on the Church?

He increased the authority of the pope.

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second class
converted Muslims
Muslims at birth
slaves
Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians
2
People have a right to rebel against governments that fail to protect their rights to life, liberty, and property.
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
3
Which statement describes Sufis?
They seek a mystical path in understanding Allah.
They follow the moral teachings in the Sunna to conduct their lives.
They are the largest group within the Muslim population.
They claim their leadership through the descendants of Ali.
4
Which of the following is an example of cultural blending?
the conversion of Persia to Islam
the development of democracy in Greece
the discovery of bacteria as a cause of disease
the domestication of horses for plowing land
5
first class
Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians
slaves
Muslims at birth
converted Muslims
6
wrote poetry about life’s pleasures
Pi Sheng
Li Bo
Tu Fu
7
built an elaborate irrigation system and waterways
kingdom of Pagan
the Khmer empire
8
developed the idea of movable type
Tu Fu
Pi Sheng
Li Bo
9
Which of the following actions did Charlemagne take to strengthen his power? (Select two)
He forbid learning throughout his empire.
He led armies to fight against enemies in surrounding kingdoms.
He limited the authority of nobles.
He allowed counts to govern their counties any way they wished.
10
Which of the following were effects of the plague?(Select three)
There was a decrease in trade.
There was in increase in the number of serfs leaving manors.
There was a decrease in the prestige of the Church.
There was a decrease in prices.
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led by the pope
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
12
Which of the following characterized the Golden Age of the Safavid Empire?
Wise leadership resulted in increased trade and the blending of cultures.
The art and architecture reflected European, Indian, and African influences
It was a period of religious turmoil between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.
Persia was continuously fighting its neighbors and suppressing rebellions.
13
How did warfare change during the Hundred Years’ War?
Soldiers on horseback became the most important part of the army.
Armies realized that they needed more soldiers to gain victories.
Archers with longbows became more important to the army.
Armies began to rely more on heavily armored knights.
14
What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?
to develop new values for education other than classical learning
to create a plan for rebuilding churches in Byzantium
to give the Eastern Empire laws different from laws in the Western Empire
to regulate most aspects of Byzantium’s increasingly complex society
15
Their followers should fast during Ramadan.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Judaism only
Christianity only
Islam only
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The powers of government should be divided into separate branches to prevent a group from increasing its power.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
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Which of the following were common themes of medieval literature? (Select two)
displaying the conflict between a knight’s duties to his lord and lady
describing the harsh conditions of living in castles
glorifying the brutality of knighthood
detailing the joys and sorrows of romantic love
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third class
Muslims at birth
slaves
converted Muslims
Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians
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What led to the revival of Confucianism during the late Tang and Song dynasties?
Emperors implemented the teachings into their courts.
Printers used new techniques to make books more available.
Scholars reinterpreted the text to address new concerns.
Trade with foreign nations encouraged the spread of Chinese beliefs.
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could act as warriors
Peasant Women
Noblewomen
21
Why is habeas corpus important?
It prevents people from being wrongfully or unjustly detained.
It prevents soldiers from occupying the homes of citizens.
It ensures that a monarch requests money to wage war.
It ensures that accused persons receive a jury trial.
22
In Japan each clan worshiped its own gods.
False
True
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led by the patriarch
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
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Their followers claim that Muhammad is the most important prophet.
Judaism only
Islam only
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Christianity only
25
The only legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed.
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
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What was the purpose of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
to serve as an international code of conduct
to prevent the outbreak of war
to establish rules involving international trade
to regulate the sales of war materials
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Which of Yaroslav’s actions helped lead to the decline of Kiev?
the creating of a new legal code
the marrying of his daughters and sisters to kings and princes
the promoting of Christianity
the dividing of the realm among his sons
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was visited by Marco Polo, who noted its incredible beauty
the Khmer empire
kingdom of Pagan
29
Which was a characteristic of the nomadic way of life on the Eurasian steppe?
The people lived in groups called dynasties.
The people lived in portable tents called yurts.
The people rarely came back to the same area twice.
The people grew crops on established farms.
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a government ruled by a fewpowerfulpeople, such aswealthy merchants
monarchy
republic
aristocracy
oligarchy
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How did the Reformation help contribute to the development of democracy?
People openly challenged the authority of monarchs and religious leaders.
People openly challenged the authority of monarchs and religious leaders.
People staged revolutions to remove kings and install popular governments.
New ideas developed about the rights of people in choosing their leaders.
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Dai Viet defeated the Mongols in the late 1200s.
True
False
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Which of the following was true of the manor system?
The lord provided housing and protection to the serfs.
Serfs had to purchase most items from outside the manor.
Free peasants did not receive protection from the lord.
The male peasants were the only ones who owed the lord duties.
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conducts services in Latin
Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
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In which of the following ways did the English government change during the Middle Ages?(Selcet two)
The powers of the feudal nobles were limited.
The king was given more power.
A parliamentary system was started.
People were guaranteed basic political rights.
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In Japan hundreds of clans controlled their own territories.
False
True
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Which of the following helped lead to an increase in the food supply in Europe?
the use of a new harness for horses
a slightly cooler climate
the switch to using oxen to plow fields
the development of a two-field system
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How were merchant guilds different from craft guilds?(Select two)
Merchant guilds focused on supervising the training of new workers.
Merchant guilds set standards for the quality of work.
Merchant guilds prevented people from joining a profession.
Merchant guilds controlled the number of goods that were traded.
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was a textbook that taught law students how to use the laws
The Novellae
The Code
The Institutes
The Digest
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contained nearly 5,000 Roman laws that were still considered useful for the Byzantine Empire
The Digest
The Novellae
The Institutes
The Code
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lost its power when it was forced to pay tribute to the Mongols
the Khmer empire
kingdom of Pagan
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Their followers believe in only one god.
Judaism only
Christianity only
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Islam only
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educated their daughters using tutors
Peasant Women
Noblewomen
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wrote critically about war and the hardships of soldiers
Tu Fu
Li Bo
Pi Sheng
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learned household skills from their mothers at an early age
Peasant Women
Noblewomen
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improved rice cultivation with four crops per year, helping it become prosperous
the Khmer empire
kingdom of Pagan
47
fourth class
Muslims at birth
slaves
Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians
converted Muslims
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Their followers believe that there is a heaven and a hell.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Christianity only
Islam only
Judaism only
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a government ruled by a small group of people, such as a
republic
aristocracy
oligarchy
monarchy
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Which of the following correctly describes the impact Gregory the Great had on the Church?
He created manuscripts that preserved Rome’s intellectual heritage.
He increased the authority of the pope.
He declared that the pope should serve only a spiritual role.
He established a strict set of rules for monasteries to follow.
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a government where citizens elect representatives to rule and make laws, such as in ancient Rome
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
aristocracy
52
Which reforms are associated with the rule of Suleyman the Magnificent? (Select three correct answers)
balanced budgets for governments
penalties for financial corruption
emancipation of slaves
promotion based on merit
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How did the French National Assembly attempt to apply the ideas of the Enlightenment?
It restructured the way the Estates-General provided for representation.
It made the government responsible for protecting the rights of the people.
It closed the Bastille and freed any political prisoners.
It drafted a citizen army to defend against invading foreign armies.
54
Who held the power in the Japanese government during the Kamakura shogunate?
shogun
landowners
warlords
emperor
55
Dai Viet discouraged agriculture and trade.
False
True
56
Japan was a unified country.
False
True
57
Korea’s main population is located in the interior and the east coast.
True
False
58
Which of the following was true of Moscow? (Select two)
It became the home of the patriarch.
It was the first important city in Russia.
It provided quick access to Constantinople.
Its location near three major rivers gave it a strategic advantage.
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Which statement characterizes the caliphate of al-Andalus?
Its capital city at Baghdad became a center of banking and finance.
It spanned the regions of North Africa and the Middle East.
It controlled trade between the Silk Road and Europe.
Its capital city at Córdoba became a center of culture and scholarship.
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Which of the following did Pope Gelasius I suggest to help solve the conflict between popes and emperors?
to grant popes authority on religious matters
to have popes and emperors compete for supreme power
to grant emperors authority on religious matters
to eliminate clear boundaries between the religious and political realms
61
presented legislation passed after 534
The Novellae
The Code
The Institutes
The Digest
62
What happened to the Koryo dynasty during the Mongol invasion?
The government retreated to an island fortress.
The government instituted land reforms.
The government refused to pay tribute to Kublai Khan.
The government accepted the principles of Buddhism.
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Which of the following was an expectation of a knight under the code of chivalry?
to fight bravely for one master
to treat lower classes with brutality
to stop practicing religion
to protect the weak and the poor
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allows the emperor to have authority over the religious leader
Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
65
played a key role in defending castles at times
Noblewomen
Peasant Women
66
Which of the following was a problem that troubled the Church during the medieval period?
Bishops cared more about their spiritual duties than their feudal lord.
Bishops participated in the practice of selling positions in the Church.
Many priests refused to marry and have families.
Many people refused to pay tithes to the Church.
67
Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the invasions on Medieval Europe?
They showed that kings could successfully defend their lands.
They created a period of peace and stability in the region.
They caused most people to rely on local rulers who had their own armies.
They led to people looking more to central rulers for security.
68
When did the Japanese end their cultural missions to China?
when Prince Shotoku took power
during the Tang dynasty
before the Heian period
when the shogun began to rule
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a government ruled by a singleperson, such as a queen
monarchy
republic
aristocracy
oligarchy
70
Their followers believe that there is good and evil.
Judaism only
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Christianity only
Islam only
71
Korea is about the same size as the state of Utah.
True
False
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What caused the Silla to decline in their power in the ninth century?
strife within the royal family
lack of samurai protection
inability to tax the people
establishment of a civil service system
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Which of the following was true of the Church during the Middle Ages?
It unified people with a sense of security and belonging.
It had little political authority to guide people’s conduct.
It provided each person with a different path to salvation.
It created division among people in the same manner as feudalism.
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a government where citizens actively rule and make laws, suchas in ancient Athens
aristocracy
monarchy
direct democracy
republic
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Which of the following effects did the Great Famine have on society?
It caused an increase in population.
It led to people having more weakened immune systems.
It caused more people to become farmers to increase food production.
It resulted in people relying more on livestock than on grain.
76
How did the Russians gain liberation from Mongol rule?
They launched a surprise attack that destroyed the Mongol army.
They used their alliance with Western powers defeat the Mongol forces.
They won a bloodless standoff with the Mongols.
They signed a peace treaty with the Mongols.
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permits priests to be married
Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
78
Which statement describes how science influenced Muslim art and architecture?
Muslims use mathematical calculation to paint scenes involving saints.
Muslims were the first to use domed ceilings in religious buildings.
Muslims use geometric designs to decorate the interiors of mosques.
Muslims were the first to use vaulted ceilings to span open space.
79
What are the geographic boundaries of Southeast Asia?
It covers land only between India and China.
It extends across the Pacific to South America.
It covers land only in the Indian Ocean.
It extends almost to Australia.
80
Buddhism was the predominant religion in Japan.
True
False
81
Their followers claim Abraham as an ancestor.
Islam only
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Judaism only
Christianity only
82
Which of the following was true of the Model Parliament?
It was made up of only nobles and bishops.
It helped to strengthen the great lords.
It included commoners in the decision-making process of government.
It was divided into the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
83
Dai Viet greatly improved its road and river transportation.
False
True
84
How did ancient Greek philosophers investigate the nature of the universe, human society, and morality?
by conducting experiments
by relying on religious texts
by leading an ethical life
by using logic and reason
85
How did the ancient Romans leave a legal legacy for future governments?
by exchanging legal experts with other governments
by teaching Roman children their laws
by recording laws and legal decisions
by maintaining an oral history of Roman laws
86
is home to Angkor Wat, which was built as a symbolic mountain to a Hindu god
the Khmer empire
kingdom of Pagan
87
Their followers must pray five times a day.
Christianity only
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Judaism only
Islam only
88
Dai Viet paid tribute to China yet remained independent.
True
False
89
quoted and summarized the opinions of Rome’s greatest legal thinkers about the laws
The Novellae
The Institutes
The Code
The Digest
90
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the devshirme system?
to lower the taxes on the poor so they could buy their own land
to punish Jewish communities who opposed Ottoman rule
to recruit young Christians to possibly become Janissaries
to improve the agricultural production by introducing different crops
91
Korea has a climate of hot summers and cold winters.
True
False
92
Why did the German rulers fail to unify the German states during the Middle Ages?(Select two)
They had frequent clashes with the pope.
They lost the support of the princes who elected them.
They gained the support of powerful merchants.
They engaged in continued wars with Italian cities.
93
Korea has a relatively flat topography.
True
False
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An absolute monarchy is needed to control the selfish ambitions of people.
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
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performed endless labor in the fields
Noblewomen
Peasant Women
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was located in the Irrawaddy River valley
the Khmer empire
kingdom of Pagan

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