What is true about the economic system of capitalism?

It encourages private ownership of most businesses.

How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?

They believed in one all-powerful god.

Between 750-1350, what helped a system of international trade to develop in the Muslim world?

the demand for products made by Muslim artisans

Mecca become the holiest city in Islam because that is where Muhammad did what?

rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.

What helped cause the decline of the Byzantine empire?

Venetian merchants gained control of Byzantine trade.

According to Muslim belief, how did Muhammad become the prophet of Islam?

heard the voice of the angel Gabriel calling him.

Which of the following brought on a decline in the power of the papacy in 1309?

Pope Clement V moved the papal court to Avignon.

Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?

There were large increases in wages/prices throughout Europe

China under the Tang dynasty...

forced Vietnam, Tibet, and Korea to become tributary states.

Why were merchants in Mecca were hostile to Muhammad?

his religion would disrupt their pilgrim trade.

Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?

Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca.

How do the beliefs of Shiite and Sunni Muslims differ?

Shiites are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.

Widespread inflation struck Europe in the mid-1500s due to the increasing amounts of...

silver and gold from the Americas.

Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?

People in the higher castes had the strictest rules.

Why did the Chinese economy expand during the Song dynasty?

new farming methods created a surplus of food.

Which of the following statements is true about Jesus of Nazareth?

His teachings were rooted in Jewish tradition.

What was the first leg of the triangular trade?

brought European goods to Africa.

A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that

Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation.

Which statement is true about the city of Constantinople?

It commanded key trade routes linking Europe and Asia.

What was the claim of papal supremacy?

the pope had authority over all kings and emperors.

During their rule of China in the 1200s and 1300s, the Mongols...

stabilized China and increased trade.

In Ming China, why did European traders pay for Chinese silks and porcelains in gold or silver?

The Chinese did not want inferior European trade goods.

Under the rule of Justinian, the Byzantine empire...

built the strongest military force in the world.

Why did many rural peasants move to cities during the plague years of the late 1300s?

high labor costs = landowners devoted less land to crops.

How did William the Conqueror strengthen his power after becoming king of England in 1066?

He required every vassal to swear first allegiance to him.

Why did the southern tip of Africa become known as the Cape of Good Hope?

rounding it gave sailors a direct sea route to Asia.

What is a possible explanation of why China abandoned overseas exploration in 1425?

Confucian scholars wanted to protect China’s traditions.

What mercantilist policy was designed to protect local industries from foreign competition?

Tariffs increased the price of imported goods.

When Muslims conquered a new land, what did they often do?

imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.

How did Europeans usually acquire African captives for the slave trade?

Relied on African traders to bring captives to African ports

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1
What is true about the economic system of capitalism?
It encourages bank ownership of most businesses.
It encourages tariffs, or taxes on imported goods.
It encourages private ownership of most businesses.
It measures a nation’s real wealth in gold and silver.
2
How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?
They believed in a fearful underworld.
They believed in one all-powerful god.
They believed in an afterlife.
They believed divine forces ruled this world.
3
Between 750-1350, what helped a system of international trade to develop in the Muslim world?
the demand for products made by Muslim artisans
Turkish conquests during the Umayyad dynasty
peace treaties with the Persians and Byzantines
Muslim advances in the transportation of goods
4
Mecca become the holiest city in Islam because that is where Muhammad did what?
organized the first community of Muslims.
rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.
wrote the original Sharia.
died and was buried in a splendid tomb.
5
What helped cause the decline of the Byzantine empire?
Venetian merchants gained control of Byzantine trade.
Mongol raiders plundered Constantinople.
Rebels overthrew the Byzantine emperor.
Ottoman Turks captured Venice, a key ally.
6
Why did the system of feudalism develop?
feed the population.
increase trade.
protect themselves.
build an empire.
7
According to Muslim belief, how did Muhammad become the prophet of Islam?
was blinded by a heavenly light as he traveled to Mecca.
heard the voice of the angel Gabriel calling him.
saw a mysterious burning bush in the desert.
had a vision about bringing peace to Arab clans.
8
Which of the following brought on a decline in the power of the papacy in 1309?
Monarchs criticized the papacy over losses during Crusades
Emperor Henry IV forced Pope Gregory VII into exile.
Christians split to form the Roman and Byzantine churches.
Pope Clement V moved the papal court to Avignon.
9
Muslims believe the sacred word of God as revealed to Muhammad is contained in...
Qiyamah.
Dawah
Quran
Jannah
10
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
Peasants migrated into large cities seeking medical care.
There were large increases in wages/prices throughout Europe
People developed religious tolerance while uniting in prayer
Doctors trying to stop the plague made advances in medicine
11
Why were West African merchants willing to pay a high price for salt?
it was used in medicine.
it was scarce in West Africa.
it was dangerous to mine.
it was used to purify water.
12
China under the Tang dynasty...
was conquered by Arab forces from central Asia.
forced Vietnam, Tibet, and Korea to become tributary states.
conquered the Mongol empire defeating Kublai Khan.
halted military expansion to focus on domestic issues.
13
Who did a vassal owe his first loyalty to?
knight
serfs
liege lord.
king
14
Who is the highest-ranking official in the early Christian Church?
bishop.
elder.
patriarch.
deacon.
15
In 1453, after defeating the Byzantines, where did the Ottomans move their capital to?
Baghdad.
Delhi.
Damascus.
Constantinople.
16
Why were merchants in Mecca were hostile to Muhammad?
his religion would disrupt their pilgrim trade.
the angel Gabriel did not really appear to him.
he worshiped traditional Arab gods.
his Islamic law would discriminate against them.
17
Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?
Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Sins should be washed away through baptism.
The Quran may be read by Muslims in any language.
A priest should mediate between the people and God.
18
How do the beliefs of Shiite and Sunni Muslims differ?
Sunnis seek God through mysticism and elaborate rituals.
Shiites are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.
Shiites believe that a caliph has no prophetic functions.
Sunnis are followers of Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.
19
Widespread inflation struck Europe in the mid-1500s due to the increasing amounts of...
food shipments from the Americas.
slave labor from the Americas.
raw materials from the Americas.
silver and gold from the Americas.
20
Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?
Marrying outside one’s caste created good karma.
Individuals could only be served by those in their own caste
People in the higher castes had the strictest rules.
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs.
21
How have scholars have been able to trace the Bantu migrations?
burial mounds.
ancient pathways.
fossil records.
language patterns.
22
Why did the Chinese economy expand during the Song dynasty?
new fishing methods created a surplus of food.
China took riches from newly conquered lands.
new farming methods created a surplus of food.
Song warriors destroyed the Mongol threat.
23
The rise of the kingdom of Ghana was aided greatly by its abundant supply of what material?
dolomite
gold
iron
slaves
24
Which of the following statements is true about Jesus of Nazareth?
He asked Paul to spread his teachings to gentiles.
His teachings were rooted in Jewish tradition.
He questioned the teachings of the Jewish prophets.
He encouraged Jews to reject Roman rule.
25
What became the dominant language after Muslims conquered the cities of N. Africa in the 690s?
Geez
Latin
Arabic
Bantu
26
What was the first leg of the triangular trade?
brought colonial goods to Europe.
brought African slaves to the Americas.
brought colonial goods to the West Indies.
brought European goods to Africa.
27
During the First Crusade in 1099, Christian knights succeeded in capturing
Córdoba.
Jerusalem
Tangier
Constantinople.
28
When camels were brought to Africa from Asia, where did trade increased across?
central rain forests.
Great Rift Valley.
Ethiopian Highlands.
Sahara
29
A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that
Buddhists believe only the highest caste can reach nirvana.
Hindus believe in reincarnation, or a cycle of rebirth.
Hindus reject priests, formal rituals, and the caste system.
Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation.
30
Which statement is true about the city of Constantinople?
It commanded key trade routes linking Europe and Asia.
It cut all cultural ties with the heritage of Rome.
It had few defenses and so was vulnerable to attack.
It was able to prosper despite having no harbor.
31
What was the claim of papal supremacy?
the pope was the chief authority over the Papal States.
the pope had authority over all religions on Earth.
the pope had authority over all kings and emperors.
the pope was the head of the Western Christian Church.
32
During their rule of China in the 1200s and 1300s, the Mongols...
set up a government based on Islamic law and customs.
executed thousands of scholars, artists, and artisans.
ended the exchange of goods and ideas with Europe.
stabilized China and increased trade.
33
According to the Torah, who led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt?
Abraham
Moses
David
Solomon
34
In Ming China, why did European traders pay for Chinese silks and porcelains in gold or silver?
The Chinese did not want inferior European trade goods.
The Europeans had more gold and silver than trade goods.
Gold and silver was easier for the Europeans to transport.
The Chinese offered lower prices when paid in gold or silver
35
What weapon did the Mongols successfully use to attack China’s walled cities?
cannons
machine guns.
hot oil dropped from balloons.
Greek fire
36
To achieve salvation, what did medieval Christians believe that they must do?
receive the sacraments.
do volunteer work for the Church.
make a pilgrimage to Rome.
read the Bible completely.
37
After the Great Schism, what did the Byzantine church become known as?
Eastern Orthodox Church.
Roman Catholic Church.
Greek Patriarchal Church.
Reformed Catholic Church.
38
Tolls collected from the flow of gold and salt helped build what kingdom?
Ghana
Axum
Hausa.
Ethiopia.
39
Under the rule of Justinian, the Byzantine empire...
began to decline due to Muslim invasions.
built the strongest military force in the world.
replaced the system of Roman law with Muslim law.
passed strict laws limiting the power of the emperor.
40
Why did many rural peasants move to cities during the plague years of the late 1300s?
Villagers feared plague came from witches in the countryside
high labor costs = landowners devoted less land to crops.
Villagers sought new medical treatment available in the city
Needing new members, guilds encouraged villagers to relocate
41
Who did the Line of Demarcation divide world trade and exploration rights between?
Spanish and Portuguese.
Portuguese and Dutch.
Spanish and English.
English and Dutch.
42
How did William the Conqueror strengthen his power after becoming king of England in 1066?
He required every vassal to swear first allegiance to him.
He took away feifs from the Church & gave them to his lords.
He slaughtered most of his Anglo-Saxon enemies.
Discarded the oppressive tax system imposed by King Edward.
43
Why did the southern tip of Africa become known as the Cape of Good Hope?
rounding it gave sailors a direct sea route to Asia.
it was the sailors’ first sight of land since they left home
its calm seas provided shelter from the stormy Atlantic.
rounding it gave sailors hope they would return home safely.
44
What was probably Justinian’s most important achievement?
his conquest of Hagia Sophia.
his international diplomacy.
his “Body of Civil Law.”
his writings on democracy.
45
What is a possible explanation of why China abandoned overseas exploration in 1425?
Confucian scholars wanted to protect China’s traditions.
The voyages of Zheng He failed to impress local rulers.
The Chinese feared the power of the Spanish navy.
China could not develop advanced naval technology.
46
What mercantilist policy was designed to protect local industries from foreign competition?
Governments imposed new national currency systems.
Tariffs increased the price of imported goods.
Tariffs lowered the price of imported goods.
Europeans could not purchase certain imported goods.
47
When Muslims conquered a new land, what did they often do?
looted and burned conquered cities.
forced the conquered people to convert to Islam.
adopted the beliefs of the conquered people.
imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.
48
How did Europeans usually acquire African captives for the slave trade?
Seized captives through expeditions into Africa’s interior.
They most often enslaved only people they defeated in battle
Relied on African traders to bring captives to African ports
Relied on Dutch traders to bring captives to African ports.
49
Which foods were first introduced to the Americas by Europeans through the Columbian Exchange?
rice and peppers
tomatoes and pumpkins
corn and potatoes
wheat and grapes
50
What did the remains of Chinese porcelain found in the area of Great Zimbabwe suggest?
migrated to China.
traded with people in China.
originally came from China.
once conquered part of China.

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