How did Mehmed II the Conqueror increase the influence of Islam in Europe?

Led the Muslim invasion of Constantinople & expanded Ottoman Empire borders

How do the Five Pillars impact Muslim culture?

They lay out rules and traditions for practicing Islam.

How are Djenne and Timbuktu similar?

They are both historical centers of trade in West Africa.

How did the expansion of the Mongol Empire impact Asia?

It protected the Silk Road and increased trade.

How did the Ming Dynasty have a lasting impact on China?

It started a policy of isolationism that lasted centuries.

How did the rule of Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire?

It increased the amount of land controlled by the Byzantine Empire.

How did Islam spread out of the Middle East?

Muslim armies conquered much of northern Africa.

How did the unification of China under the Tang Dynasty impact Asia?

It allowed Buddhism to spread outside of India.

This is a map of Constantinople in 425 CE. Based on this map, how did geography impact Constantinople?

It is surrounded by water on three sides, making it easier to defend.

Why did the Middle East become a center for trade in the 1400s?

Most trade routes traveled through the Middle East.

How did the Songhai Empire become a center for education?

Timbuktu and other similar cities had many schools that produced books.

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How did Mehmed II the Conqueror increase the influence of Islam in Europe?
He increased Muslim schools in Europe & expanded Ottoman Empire's borders.
Decreased trade w/ Europe & Middle East & led Muslim attack of Constantinop
Led the Muslim invasion of Constantinople & expanded Ottoman Empire borders
Stopped European colonization of Middle East & expanded Ottoman borders.
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How do the Five Pillars impact Muslim culture?
They encourage Muslim scholars to study other religions.
They outline several military strategies commonly used by Muslim armies.
They lay out rules and traditions for practicing Islam.
They establish democratic principles in Islamic governments.
3
How are Djenne and Timbuktu similar?
They are both holy cities according to Jewish traditions.
They are both historical centers of trade in West Africa.
They are both located on the Silk Road.
They are both former capitals of the Ottoman Empire.
4
This chart describes several basic principles of a religion. This chart describes which religion?
Confucianism
Shintoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
5
How did the expansion of the Mongol Empire impact Asia?
It destroyed India and forced Hindus out of Asia
It decreased the value of agriculture in Asia.
It increased the influence of Japanese culture.
It protected the Silk Road and increased trade.
6
This is a quote from a document created in the Byzantine Empire. This quote comes from which document?
Constitution of Prince Shotoku
Justinian Code
Bible
Qur’an
7
How did the Ming Dynasty have a lasting impact on China?
It assimilated Japanese culture.
It allowed European nations to create colonies in eastern China.
It started a policy of isolationism that lasted centuries.
It made practicing Buddhism illegal.
8
How did the rule of Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire?
It increased the amount of land controlled by the Byzantine Empire.
It forced the Byzantine Empire to adopt more democratic practices.
It divided the Byzantine Empire into eastern and western empires.
It made Islam the official religion of the Byzantine Empire.
9
Japanese culture was heavily influenced by which other cultures?
English & German
Chinese and Korean
Chinese & English
Indian & Korean
10
How did Islam spread out of the Middle East?
Muslim scholars established schools in southern Africa.
It challenged the teachings of Protestants in Western Europe.
It inspired missionaries to convert Catholics in Eastern Europe.
Muslim armies conquered much of northern Africa.
11
What was one lasting impact of the trans-Saharan trade routes in West Africa?
Regional economies collapsed.
Islam spread into the region.
Asian culture spread into the region.
Traditional religions became more popular.
12
This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Arabian Peninsula?
2
4
3
1
13
How did the increase in international trade impact Islam during the 10 century?
Islam became isolated from Asia.
Islam spread into Africa.
Islam spread into North America.
Islam became isolated from Europe.
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How did the unification of China under the Tang Dynasty impact Asia?
It increased European influences on culture.
It isolated Japan from its neighbors.
It decreased trade along the Silk Road.
It allowed Buddhism to spread outside of India.
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This is a map of Constantinople in 425 CE. Based on this map, how did geography impact Constantinople?
It is located near a desert, making irrigation extremely valuable.
It is surrounded by dense forests, making trade more difficult.
It is located near many rivers, making transportation easier.
It is surrounded by water on three sides, making it easier to defend.
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Why did the Middle East become a center for trade in the 1400s?
The governments of the Middle East did not tax goods.
The Middle East was home to the most valuable resources.
Most trade routes traveled through the Middle East.
European nations created colonies in the Middle East.
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Which group of people was responsible for preserving history in West African civilizations?
women
enslaved people
military leaders
griots
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This is a quote from British anthropologist in 1932. This quote is describing the traditional religions of which region?
India
West Africa
Japan
Eastern Europe
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How did the Songhai Empire become a center for education?
Islamic scholars were forced out of the region.
Timbuktu and other similar cities had many schools that produced books.
Isolationism prevented the region from being influenced by other cultures.
Economic growth lowered the cost of attending universities in Djenne.
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This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies a nation located in the Plateau of Tibet?
4
1
3
2

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