How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe?

They were often blamed for the disease., They were often blamed for the disease., They were often blamed for the disease.

Suppose a knight is known for his chivalry. What does that suggest about him?

He followed a code of behavior.

Archaeologists found copper at Jenne-jeno. The nearest copper mines are 600 miles away. So...

They must have carried on long-distance trade.

Where does Islam mostly influence daily life today?

North Africa and the Middle East

What caused the resources of Ghana to decline?

the use of iron furnaces for which people cut trees for fuel

Why did Emperor Leo III establish a policy of iconoclasm?

He thought people were worshiping pictures instead of God.

Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines in Wangara?

The miners kept the site a secret.

What resulted from the hajj of Mansa Musa?

People in West Africa began to adopt Islamic ideas.

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?

Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

Give an example of an oral tradition.

a grandfather telling a story about his childhood

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

What is a example of cultural diffusion?

Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe

Draw the housing style that was introduced to West Africa by a Muslim architect.

see the chalkboard, see the chalkboard, see the chalkboard, see the chalkboard

The Fifth Pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?

It is required only once in a lifetime.

Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?

it records the words of God spoken by Gabriel to Muhammad

Caravans were very important to the people of Taghaza. Why?

Without trading caravans, they would die from lack of food.

Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?

Much a caliph be descended from Muhammad?

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

to take Jerusalem from the Muslims

What was the purpose of Magna Carta?

to protect the rights of nobles

Describe the Vikings.

Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on villages.

What feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?

Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.

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1
How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe?
They were often blamed for the disease.
They were often blamed for the disease.
They were often blamed for the disease.
Don't pick this one!!!
2
For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He united much of Europe.
He invented chocolate ice cream, to which we are thankful.
He conquered Constantinople and ended the Roman Empire.
He defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
3
Suppose a knight is known for his chivalry. What does that suggest about him?
He beat up people when they didn't laugh at his jokes.
He's almost as cool as a social studies teacher.
He was a vegetarian.
He followed a code of behavior.
4
Archaeologists found copper at Jenne-jeno. The nearest copper mines are 600 miles away. So...
They must have made their own copper.
They must have carried on long-distance trade.
They make their ships out of iron instead.
They must have not used copper at all.
5
Where does Islam mostly influence daily life today?
Australia and the United States
Europe and Asia
Mars and Jupiter
North Africa and the Middle East
6
What caused the resources of Ghana to decline?
The Wangara chose to no longer trade.
The Almoravids stole its iron for weapon making.
the use of iron furnaces for which people cut trees for fuel
The Niger River changed course, drying up the region.
7
Which product of West Africa was most important in the trade across the Sahara?
copper
gold
silver
iron
8
Why did Emperor Leo III establish a policy of iconoclasm?
He was bored and wanted to annoy people.
He thought people were worshiping pictures instead of God.
He thought people were not listening to the pope.
He thought there was too much violence in Constantinople.
9
Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines in Wangara?
Most historians are pretty dumb.
The Wangara never really had mines; they traded for gold.
Most historians have never watched "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
The miners kept the site a secret.
10
What resulted from the hajj of Mansa Musa?
People in Egypt dumped Cleopatra and made Mansa Musa king.
People in Ghana learned to fight against the Mande.
People in West Africa began to adopt Islamic ideas.
People in Europe feared of a West African invasion of Rome.
11
To which question would Muslims answer "Muhammad"?
What was that famous boxer Ali's first name?
It's not this one either....
Who is the messenger of God?
It's not this one....
12
How did the Songhai empire differ from the empire of Mali?
It spread Islam by force.
It adopted Islam peacefully.
It traded more fairly with the Wangaran people.
It introduced salt to the Wangaran.
13
What were aqueducts used for?
to allow safe passage through a harbor
to allow archers to aim higher at their enemies
to break walls of a castle
to carry water
14
What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?
An earthquake destroyed Rome.
Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.
The Almoravids conquered Rome.
The Vikings invaded and burned Rome.
15
Give an example of an oral tradition.
I don't feel like it.
monks rewriting texts for future use
a king writing his history in a diary
a grandfather telling a story about his childhood
16
Habeas corpus means that people cannot be held indefinitely in jail unless...
a court consents
a court calculates
a court secedes
a court concedes
17
What term best describes the role of Ghana in the trans-Saharan trade?
confused students
ripoff artists
instigators
middlemen
18
What is an example of an artifact?
Don't you listen???
Pick A fast!!!
I said to pick A fast!!!!
a farming tool
19
What does the word Muslim mean?
one who asks God important questions
one who surrenders to God
one who fights
one who gives social studies teachers money
20
What protected Ghana from being conquered by Muslim armies in the 700s?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The Sahara Desert
The Niger River
21
What was the biggest cause of disease in medieval towns?
fresh water
ripe fruit
good hygiene
unsanitary conditions
22
When Muslims say, "There is no god but God," they are affirming their belief in ___.
monotheism
democracy
monopoly
polytheism
23
How did the Crusades make European monarchs stronger?
by allowing serfs to join armies
by making kings more important in battle
by taking nobles away to fight
by allowing Christians to visit the Holy Land
24
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
It was the greatest trading center in the Middle East.
It became the Muslim capital after Constantinople fell.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
It was the site of Muhammad's greatest battle.
25
What did Sunni Ali lead the Songhai people to do?
fight with better weapons against the Roman invaders
swim quicker in the Niger River for the Olympics
break away from Mali by force
break away from Mali to start up a cool music band
26
What does the genealogy of a family give information about?
their tax history
their diet habits
their education
their ancestry
27
What was the main reason why the clergy were recorders and advisers to kings?
The controlled the trade.
They could read and write.
The kings were usually at war in another territory.
The church was the center of the community.
28
What was social class in the Middle Ages mainly determined by?
chivalry
birth
strength
wealth
29
What is a example of cultural diffusion?
Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe
diffusing a bomb at an art museum
diffusing a fight between teachers over grading a final exam
Oooh, I really think you should pick C
30
Draw the housing style that was introduced to West Africa by a Muslim architect.
see the chalkboard
see the chalkboard
see the chalkboard
see the chalkboard
31
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
Muhammad was born there.
Muhammad rose to heaven there.
Muhammad fought a famous battle there.
Muhammad spoke with the angel Gabriel there.
32
The Fifth Pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?
It requires you to pray five times a day.
It requires you to fast during Ramadan.
Nope....
It is required only once in a lifetime.
33
Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?
Nope.....it's not this one.....
because Lebron James said it was cool
it included the Old Testament of the Bible
it records the words of God spoken by Gabriel to Muhammad
34
Caravans were very important to the people of Taghaza. Why?
Without trading caravans, they would die from lack of food.
It's A...pick A....
35
Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?
Must a caliph like Coca Cola as opposed to Pepsi?
Must a caliph be battle tested in times of war?
Must a caliph like social studies more than math?
Much a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
36
Based on Ghana's matrilineal system, who would rule next after the present king died?
his uncle
his nephew
his wife
his niece
37
What was the main goal of the Crusades?
to eliminate the Black Death from Europe
to take Jerusalem from the Muslims
to take Rome away from the Muslims
to take Constantinople from the Muslims
38
Why did few large settlements develop in the Sahara?
it was too wet
no cable TV access
it was too dry
it was too humid
39
Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?
the phalanx
cannons
roads
aqueducts
40
Who first brought Islam to West Africa?
Muhammad
caravan traders
Charlemagne
The Vikings
41
In what country was the location of the Reconquista?
Spain
Egypt
France
Morocco
42
How did traditional West African folktales come to the Americas?
slaves brought them
European immigration
Christopher Columbus
The Vikings
43
"I am important in mathematics. I came from Muslim lands from India. What am I?
zero
W
one
calculus
44
What was Justinian's Code?
a secret way to send messages
an organized set of laws
a code of honor during war
his combination to his safe
45
What is the best title for this list: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Early Kingdoms in East Africa
Early Kingdoms in West Africa
Early Kingdoms in North Africa
Early Kingdoms in South Africa
46
What was the purpose of Magna Carta?
to allow serfs and peasants to vote
to make 8th grade social studies students suffer
to end English rule in France
to protect the rights of nobles
47
Describe the Vikings.
An NFL football team that plays in Minnesota.
Fran Tarkenton, The Purple People Eaters, Chris Carter...
Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on villages.
They never existed. The Thor movie is a hoax!
48
For Muslims, what does praying five times a day emphasize?
strategy
honor
ethics
discipline
49
What did medieval Muslims adapt and improve the astrolabe for?
scientific experiments
navigation
more powerful weapons for battles and defense
better cooking of meat
50
What feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?
Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.
dictatorship
the arch
aqueducts
51
The trans-Saharan trade increased after about 300 C.E. as a result of ___.
the introduction of donkeys
the introduction of alligators
the introduction of porters
the introduction of camels
52
What is the traditional goal for jihad?
to submit to a more powerful enemy
praying five times a day
to overcome challenges
war

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