What is the role of Abraham in the history of the Israelites?

He made a promise with God and was the father of the Israelites.

Mali and Ghana in West Africa were Muslim. Which explains how Islam was able to replace African religious beliefs?

Traders in Africa had contact with Arabia and converted to Islam.

Which of these best describes the political authority of Greek city-states?

They were independent cities with authority over nearby regions.

According to the diagram, which of the following is correct regarding the caste system?

India had very distinct social classes.

It is believed that the Sumerians originally used their writing system for what purpose?

to keep records of trade and tax collection

What are considered the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China?

papermaking, compass, gunpowder, and printing

Which statement is true about the Mongol empire?

he unified regions along Silk Road, allowing for safe transport of goods

How did Alexander the Great contribute to the diffusion of Hellenistic culture?

He brought the culture with him as he conquered new lands.

By the time of Muhammad's death, most of the Arabian Peninsula was following his teachings. After his death, Islam

quickly spread throughout the Middle East and north Africa.

What is the best title for the items in the box?

How Gupta Rulers United Their Expanding Empire

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1
What is the role of Abraham in the history of the Israelites?
He first presented the Ten Commandments to the Israelites.
He took the name "Israel" after wrestling against an angel.
He was a military leader who won many battles for the Israelites.
He made a promise with God and was the father of the Israelites.
2
The passage suggests that much of the Mali Empire’s wealth came from??
weaving silk to make textiles.
creating weapons that use gunpowder.
mining for precious metals.
processing plants to make spices.
3
Mali and Ghana in West Africa were Muslim. Which explains how Islam was able to replace African religious beliefs?
Traders in Africa had contact with Arabia and converted to Islam.
Slaves from the south brought Islam with them during the slave trade.
Muslims would only trade with other Muslims and forced Africans to convert.
Christianity was prohibited in North Africa following war with Italy.
4
Which of these best describes the political authority of Greek city-states?
They were exactly the same as countries.
They were only located in the Arabian Peninsula.
They were ruled by kings and queens.
They were independent cities with authority over nearby regions.
5
According to the diagram, which of the following is correct regarding the caste system?
Rulers had a higher standing than priests
India had very distinct social classes.
Peasants had lower standing than servants.
Indian social classes emphasized equal rights.
6
It is believed that the Sumerians originally used their writing system for what purpose?
to keep records of trade and tax collection
to write epic works of poetry and literature
to have a written constitution for their people
to communicate with other kingdoms
7
What are considered the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China?
glassblowing, screws, clocks, and the pulley
papermaking, compass, gunpowder, and printing
spinning wheel, ship's rudder, steel, and windmill
plywood, cement, plows, and canals
8
These factors enabled the Tang and Song dynasties to have
a strong army and navy.
more time to focus on the arts.
the money to build academies.
growth in commerce and trade.
9
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam originated in which region of the world?
North Africa
Eastern
Middle East
North Africa
10
Which statement is true about the Mongol empire?
he unified regions along Silk Road, allowing for safe transport of goods
Muslims controlled busy trade routes into China
The Mongols were most dominate
Without European markets, the Chinese were unable to obtain raw materials.
11
According to Hindu belief, which means rebirth in a new physical body?
moksha
karma
dharma
reincarnation
12
Most ancient civilizations had religions that were polytheistic. What does polytheism mean?
belief that the king is a god
belief in more than one god
belief that the earth itself is god
belief in an afterlife
13
These teachings are a part of which religion?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Sikhism
Hinduism
14
Islam, began in Arabia in the seventh century and is based upon the teachings of which of the following prophets?
Jesus
. Moses
Muhammad
Abraham
15
How did Alexander the Great contribute to the diffusion of Hellenistic culture?
He forced neighboring cities to adopt their culture.
He brought the culture with him as he conquered new lands.
He spread the culture through texts he wrote that were widely shared.
He brought the culture with him as he traded with other groups.
16
Which form of government from ancient Greece most influenced the development of modern Western political systems?
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
17
By the time of Muhammad's death, most of the Arabian Peninsula was following his teachings. After his death, Islam
had ineffective leaders, and the number of followers declined.
became the most widely practiced religion in the world.
spread to all of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
quickly spread throughout the Middle East and north Africa.
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What is the best title for the items in the box?
How Gupta Leaders Achieved Military Success
Political Instability During the Gupta Empire
How Gupta Rulers United Their Expanding Empire
New Belief Systems during the Gupta Empire

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