Explains why Sinan was determined to match the dimensions of the Hagia Sophia, as discussed in the third paragraph

Constantinople was one of the central pillars of Ottoman rulers’ claims

Which would best support the author’s argument in the first paragraph of the passage?

The period of Mamluk rule in Egypt saw a high number of conversions toIslam

Based on the maps - which of the following best describes the effect of the spread of Islam on Indian Ocean?

It led to the expansion and of commerce along already existing trade routes

The first sentence of this document is most likely included to show what cultural change in China around 1200 CE?

Buddhists as foreigners worshipping a foreign religion.

The travels of Ibn Battuta are best understood in the context of. . .

Increases in interaction amongst Afro-Eurasians due to trade.

Luther is best understood in the context of which of the following developments?

Various groups and faiths challenged traditional customs and beliefs.

The second paragraph best reflects which of the following developments in societies between 600- 1450?

Religions often became a blend of the original religion with new cultures.

Which of the following could be best inferred about the South and East Asian trading cities shown on the maps?

They had Muslim diasporic merchant communities.

How did Native Americans eventually benefit from interactions like this?

Adopting metalwork and horses resulted in increased crop yields.

The siege as described in the passage could best be used to explain which of the following processes?

The use of new weapons by expanding imperial states

Sinan’s service to the Ottoman state best illustrates the fact that land-based empires relied on. . .

methods of recruitment of officials

Which might best be used to undermine or modify the author’s argument in the second paragraph?

Christians and Jews in the Ottoman Empire faced considerable restrictions

What was the impact of interactions like these on Europe?

New crops from the Americas led to sharp population growth.

Based on the intended purpose of Sinan’s biography, it is most likely that the information in the passage might be. . .

overstating the extent of the architectural challenges Sinan faced

The spread of Luther’s ideology caused which of the following changes in European civilization?

An increase in literacy occurred for both men and women

Decide which of the following accounted for the growth in the number of slaves being shipped to the New World

Economic growth in the West Indies and the United States

The second paragraph of the document is most likely intended to characterize Buddhists as. . .

Failing to contribute to Chinese economy due to their monastic lifestyle

The interaction described in the passage above were most likely enabled by. . .

The domestication of the camel.

Martin Luther’s statement best reflects his belief that. . .

The source of salvation was a blend of faith, good works

The routes of the voyages depicted on the maps best reflect which of the following characteristics of Omani merchant?

Their advanced knowledge of Indian Ocean currents and monsoon wind patterns

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Explains why Sinan was determined to match the dimensions of the Hagia Sophia, as discussed in the third paragraph
Byzantine Empire had already been dramatically reduced in size
Ottoman art often illustrated the historical and spiritual connections
Constantinople was one of the central pillars of Ottoman rulers’ claims
The Ottoman dynasty was descended from Turkic pastoralist nomads
2
Which would best support the author’s argument in the first paragraph of the passage?
The Mamluks were one of the very few Muslim dynasties
The Mamluk ruling elites of Egypt were made up of slave soldiers
The Jewish community in Mamluk Cairo included many prominent figures
The period of Mamluk rule in Egypt saw a high number of conversions toIslam
3
Based on the maps - which of the following best describes the effect of the spread of Islam on Indian Ocean?
Expansion of land-based caravan trade and also to the decline of trade.
It led to the expansion and of commerce along already existing trade routes
It led to the disappearance of previously established trade networks.
It led to the first creation of trade links between China and India
4
The first sentence of this document is most likely included to show what cultural change in China around 1200 CE?
Buddhists are loyal to the emperor.
Buddhists as potential sources of income for the Chinese emperor.
Buddhists as foreigners worshipping a foreign religion.
Buddhists as unproductive monks who offer little to Chinese society.
5
The travels of Ibn Battuta are best understood in the context of. . .
The desertification of the Middle East thus the movement of peoples.
Growing patriarchy in societies that was spreading from the Middle East.
Government regulation of commercial activates, increase role of government
Increases in interaction amongst Afro-Eurasians due to trade.
6
Luther is best understood in the context of which of the following developments?
The Catholic Church reformed significantly
Various groups and faiths challenged traditional customs and beliefs.
Eurasian rulers began to rely on technology
Most Eurasians wanted a return to traditional belief systems
7
The second paragraph best reflects which of the following developments in societies between 600- 1450?
States became secularized over time as people turned away from religion
Religions often became a blend of the original religion with new cultures.
Elites tended to accept new religions
Travelers were more religious than the people in the places that they visit
8
Which of the following could be best inferred about the South and East Asian trading cities shown on the maps?
They were under the direct control of Oman.
They had a majority Arab population.
They had Muslim diasporic merchant communities.
They were primarily sources of slave labor for the Omanis.
9
How did Native Americans eventually benefit from interactions like this?
Adopting European weapons allowed them regional dominance.
Adopting metalwork and horses resulted in increased crop yields.
The introduction of smallpox decimated their population.
The introduction of maize to the Americas increased reliability of crops.
10
The siege as described in the passage could best be used to explain which of the following processes?
The transmission of new weapons along trade networks
The use of new weapons to establish trading-post empires
The development of new processes of manufacturing to create new weapons
The use of new weapons by expanding imperial states
11
According to the passage, where did likely the least number of enslaved Africans suffer?
The Americas
The Middle East
East Asia
Africa
12
Sinan’s service to the Ottoman state best illustrates the fact that land-based empires relied on. . .
appointed bureaucrats to break the power of entrenched landed aristocracies
members of the clergy to perform religious services
methods of recruitment of officials
mass conscription of soldiers to carry out their territorial expansion
13
What would be the most appropriate caption for this image?
The Triangular Trade
The Middle Passage
The Mita System
The Columbian Exchange
14
Which might best be used to undermine or modify the author’s argument in the second paragraph?
he Ottoman Empire was a preferred destination for Jews
Christian and Jewish communities enjoyed some of the same rights
Christians and Jews in the Ottoman Empire faced considerable restrictions
Many Ottoman Christians and Jews achieved great financial success
15
What was the impact of interactions like these on Europe?
Insects from the Americas eradicated many staple foods causing famine.
New drugs from the Americas led to social and economic unrest.
New crops from the Americas led to sharp population growth.
Introduction of diseases from the Americas greatly reduced the population
16
Based on the intended purpose of Sinan’s biography, it is most likely that the information in the passage might be. . .
overstating the extent of the architectural challenges Sinan faced
intentionally attributing the building of the mosque to Sinan
understating the extent of Ottoman royal support for building of mosque
overstating Christian architects’ achievements
17
Which of the following is a directly related to the rise of Buddhism in China by 1200?
Increase spread of Shintoism in China
Creation of Neo-Confucianism
China converting to a Buddhism and following the Dalai Lama
The elimination of Buddhism as a religion practiced in India and Japan
18
Which of the following would a historian most likely cite in support of the author’s argument in the second paragraph?
The Ottoman practice of devshirme
The Ottoman sultans’ continued powers of granting approval forappointments
The Ottoman millet system
The Ottoman practice of farming out the collection of taxes
19
The spread of Luther’s ideology caused which of the following changes in European civilization?
An increase in literacy occurred for both men and women
The power of monarchies throughout Europe.
Luther’s ideology gained a monopoly of Christians,
Women enjoyed a much greater participation
20
Decide which of the following accounted for the growth in the number of slaves being shipped to the New World
Independence of the United Stat
Ships with larger carrying capacities
Economic growth in the West Indies and the United States
An increased need for domestic servants
21
The second paragraph of the document is most likely intended to characterize Buddhists as. . .
In direct disloyalty to the emperor and a potential threat to the kingdom.
As a highly supportive and kind group of peoples.
Failing to contribute to Chinese economy due to their monastic lifestyle
Political leaders who promoted a barbarian way of living.
22
The interaction described in the passage above were most likely enabled by. . .
The domestication of the camel.
Improved shipbuilding technologies.
The spread of gunpowder to Europe.
The invention of the astrolabe.
23
The type of weaponry used in the siege could also help to explain the expansion of all of the following state EXCEPT
Qing dynasty
Safavid Empire
Aztec (Mexica) Empire
Mughal Empire
24
Martin Luther’s statement best reflects his belief that. . .
Only through reading the Bible could a person expect salvation.
The source of salvation was faith, not good works
The Pope holds the ultimate authority in faith and doctrine.
The source of salvation was a blend of faith, good works
25
The routes of the voyages depicted on the maps best reflect which of the following characteristics of Omani merchant?
Their need to avoid routes traveled by faster Portuguese trading ships
Their control the sources of grain needed by Chinese and African cities
Their Islamic ritual observances, during the fasting of Ramadan.
Their advanced knowledge of Indian Ocean currents and monsoon wind patterns

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