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1
Which statement best describes a Republic?
A form of govn't in which citizens vote directly on laws
A govn't where citizens have the right to vote for leaders
A form of govn't in which kings & queens rule.
A form of govn't ruled by a small group of people.
2
How did Islamic beliefs, ethics, & laws influence West Africa through the Trans Saharan Route?
Muslim merchants shared Islam in the trade centers
People of Islam required to gain followers in Allah's name
Islam began in West Africa
Trade routes led to sharing of Arab culture
3
Which statement best describes the Roman Empire's contribution to our legal system?
Republican Govnt-citizens participate in government
Rulers would hold meetings to let people voice complaints
Sulieman I organized their laws
Road system allowed ideas to travel through the empire
4
The Golden Age of Japan was between 794-1180. During what Period was this in?
Nara
Tang
Heian
Tokyo
5
Why did Arab merchants set up trade routes across the Sahara?
To search for gold.
To covert people to Islam.
To conquer land.
To search for spices.
6
Which of the following was characterized by the political system of Ancient Rome?
Universal suffrage in national elections
Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
A strong central government
Strict adherence to constitutional principles
7
During the Song Dynasty advancements where made in agriculture, what did this result in?
Population increase
Trade decreased.
Population Decreased
8
Which of the two rivers in the Southern one?
Han
Yellow
Amazon
Yangtze
9
Which of the following were technologies of the Song Dynasty?
Paper Making, Printing Press, Compass, & Cannon
Paper Making, Woodblock Printing, Magnetic Needles, Cannon
Paper Making, Woodblock Printing, The Compass, & Gunpowder
Paper Making, Woodblock Printing, Cannon, Porcelain
10
How did China reunite under the Tang dynasty?
Emperor Sui improved roads & increased territory
Increased trade & growth of Chinese economy
Chinese people began to focus on religious aspects
Civil service exams were back, land given to farmers
11
How was Islam mainly spread following the death of Muhammad?
Military Conquests
Cultural Diffusion
Trade
It wasn't spread until the 1100s.
12
Which of the following was NOT a legacy of Rome?
Republic Government
Concrete
Money
Christianity
13
What geographical features both contributed to China's isolationism?
Urals & Great Wall of China
Alps & Urals
Himalayas & Plateau of Tibet
Gobi Desert & Alps
14
How do trading centers like Timbuktu & Jenne become centers of culture & learning?
They have universities that teach subjects like philosophy
Sharing beliefs, customs, & languages is shown in trade
West Africa had many slaves that came from Central Africa
By keeping strong armies that conquer lands
15
Which of the following best explains why West African kingdoms developed into cities?
Trading centers promoted regional development.
W. Africa began to build buildings which turned into cities
Conflicts among these areas made them advance into cities
Trading centers do not turn into cities
16
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the Arabian Peninsula?
Mountainous territory & expansive desert isolated Arabia
Tigris & Euphrates rivers were essential to spread Islam
Deserts that are hot, dry, & harsh climates
Bedouin tribes survived by traveling from oasis to oasis
17
Why was Constantinople considered a significant city during the Byzantine Empire?
Because of their use of concrete, domes, & Latin
It resembled other cities in Roman Empire, called "New Rome"
It was during the Pax Romana & the empire flourished
Central location-crossroad of trade between Europe & Asia
18
The two most traded products in West Africa were...
Copper & Gold
Salt & Silk
Salt & Gold
Gold & Silk
19
How did Buddhism spread throughout developed & underdeveloped communities in China?
Buddhism promised a release from worldly suffering
Buddhism came from Korea
Buddhism was similar to Confucianism
Buddhist monks had a monopoly on rice fields
20
Where did Islam begin?
Yucatan Peninsula
Arabian Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
21
Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire from 1312-1337; what was an effect of his rule?
The poor became more powerful.
The empire spread to South Africa.
He began a monarchy.
Islamic religion spread in the Empire.
22
What was the original purpose of this structure pictured?
It was built as a shrine.
Protection of China's northern border.
To isolate China from the Sea.
To separate China from India
23
What did the government do in the cities of West Africa in order to make money?
Trade salt & gold
Trade spices
Tax people that were coming through for salt & gold
Tax people for buying their silk
24
In what way was the Byzantine Empire different from the W. Roman Empire?
The Byzantine Empire had a bartering system.
Byzantine Empire's official language was Latin.
It preserved both Greek & Roman culture.
Byzantine adopted Catholicism, Western Rome was Polytheistic
25
All of the following are reasons Shah Abbas was a great leader for the Safavid Empire EXCEPT:
He was tolerant of other religions
He built the capital city of Constantinople .
He expanded trade with Europe.
He made diplomatic ties with European countries.
26
The Eastern Roman Empire is also known as the
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
27
Why was China & Zheng He able to advance in exploration?
They were wealthier than other empires
Their location allowed them to explore quicker
They had advanced technology (Junks & Magnetic Compass)
They had better relationships with other empires.
28
The capital of the Byzantine empire was located on a __________.
lake
peninsula
moutain
island
29
What is missing from: Justinian Code, Orthodox Christianity, Hagia Sophia, & Constantinople, ??
Creation of compass
Development of the wheel
Utilization of the cuneiform
Preservation of Greek & Roman Culture
30
Which of these was not present in Islamic Art?
Designs
Geometric Patterns
Calligraphy
Images of Humans
31
Why did Mansa Musa create a "replica" of Mecca in Timbuktu?
He thought the people of Mali needed a place to worship
He thought the people of Mali needed a Kaaba there.
He returned with scholars to make Timbuktu a Islamic center
He built buildings to impress Islamic scholars
32
The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, & took a pilgrimage to Mecca
Sundiata
Askia Muhammad
Suleiman
Mansa Musa
33
Which of the following best illustrates the similarities between Justinian & Suleiman I?
Improved their economy through trade & exploring to America
Both didn't own gold & salt mines & taxed merchants.
Army generals & created exams to join the military
Revised legal systems & expanded their empire
34
Griots told stories in order to preserve past customs & pass down history.
False
True
35
Why was this building built?
To house the tomb of the Shah, or King.
It was where the King & his family lived.
To house the tomb of the Shah's late wife.
It was a Muslim house of worship.
36
Why does much of Muslim Art show complex patterns & designs rather than images of people?
Muhammad didn't want drawings of pictures
Islam forbids idol worship
Muslims felt geometric patters were easier to draw
Islam focuses on Science, Math, & complexity of patterns
37
_______ completed the conquest of China and began the Yuan Dynasty.
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
38
Christianity, Islam, & Judaism all have what in common?
They each have a unique Holy city.
They all believe Jesus is the Son of God.
All are polytheistic
All are monotheistic
39
People that passed down the African stories & past customs through oral tradition are called?
Clan
Sheik
Swahili
Griot
