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Why was Constantinople considered a significant city during the Byzantine Empire?
Central location-crossroad of trade between Europe & Asia
It was during the Pax Romana & the empire flourished
Because of their use of concrete, domes, & Latin
It resembled other cities in Roman Empire, called "New Rome"
2
How did the invention of woodblock printing affect the Islamic world?
They didn't have a method of writing until this point
This made copying the Qur'an easier, and help spread Islam
They could print the Bible
They could record stories from their polytheistic relgion
3
One way in which the Muslims preserved the teachings of other cultures was by
only using Latin and Greek to communicate
translating ancient texts into Arabic
creating first public education system
requiring all Muslims to be able to read
4
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the Arabian Peninsula?
Tigris & Euphrates rivers were essential to spread Islam
Bedouin tribes survived by traveling from oasis to oasis
Deserts that are hot, dry, & harsh climates
Mountainous territory & expansive desert isolated Arabia
5
What geographical features both contributed to China's isolationism?
Gobi Desert & Alps
Alps & Urals
Urals & Great Wall of China
Himalayas & Plateau of Tibet
6
Merchants along Silk Road made profits. Why was this trade also profitable for towns & cities?
Goods and services stayed in the cities along the Silk Road
Traders and merchants created a shortage of goods & services
Most cities along the Silk Road used the barter system.
Businesses in the towns and cities profited from travelers.
7
Which was most responsible for the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
earthquakes and floods
political reunification with Rome
attacks from European Crusaders, Arabs, and Turks
raids from Vandals, Huns and barbarians
8
How did the Griots stories change over time due to the influence of Islam?
Griots traveled and added in their own stories about travel
Stories would get lost between Islamic beliefs
When Griots didn't know they just made it up
Griots stories began to reflect the new Muslim ideas
9
Which situation illustrates the influence of traditional Confucianism beliefs?
Students threaten factory managers due to unfair labor
Young people respect parents' wishes when choosing a spouse
A young man decides to open his own business
People share the profits of a communal farm
10
Which one did NOT contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire in 395AD?
decrease of Christianity
difficulty defending the expanding territory
Barbarian attacks and invasions
political instability and decrease in trade/economy
11
Which number labels the Mediterranean Sea?
5
11
12
7
12
What role did Genghis Khan & Kublai Khan play in the Mongol conquests of Chinese territories?
Chinese military leaders defeated the invaders
They didn't live long enough to affect Chinese society
Both rulers occupied China, reformed gov't, economy
They destructed the Great Wall of China and other borders
13
What happened after the death of Mansa Musa?
Mali Empire engaged in the gold trade
Trade networks of Africa fell apart
Ghana Empire came to power
Mali empire began to decline
14
Based on the map, and your knowledge which statement is NOT accurate?
Mongols were Nomads from South Asia
Mongols built one of the largest empires ever
Mongols failed to conquer Japan
Kublai Khan doubled the size of the empire
15
How do trading centers like Timbuktu & Jenne become centers of culture & learning?
West Africa had many slaves that came from Central Africa
They have universities that teach subjects like philosophy
Sharing beliefs, customs, & languages is shown in trade
By keeping strong armies that conquer lands
16
Islam is based upon the teachings of which prophet?
Moses
Muhammad
Jesus
Abraham
17
Shi'ite Muslims believe that, afterMohammed died, leadership of the Muslim nation should go to
a direct descendant of Mohammad
wisest person in community
the person who defeated the old leader
the person elected by the community
18
What river is located nearest 8 on the map?
Tigris
Nile
Euphrates
Indus
19
What was a major advantage to the Byzantine Empire's geographic location?
surrounded by friendly nations
It was on a major trade route between Europe and Asia
fertile island
controlled most of Roman Empire
20
How did the ownership of trade routes & rise of merchants lead to cultural diffusion of Islam?
Arab merchants controlled trade routes in the Middle East
Muslim merchants established relationships with India
Chinese technology was given to Islamic scholars
Muslim merchants abandoned trade routes
21
Sunni Muslims believe that after the death of Mohammed, the new leader of Muslims should be
Mohammed's brother
a descendant of Mohammed
elected by the community
chosen by Mohammed
22
What would most likely be found in Byzantine art?
mosaics of Christian religious figures
woven tapestries of Roman gods
portraits of citizens
marble status of Roman gods
23
Why did Mansa Musa create a "replica" of Mecca in Timbuktu?
He returned with scholars to make Timbuktu a Islamic center
He thought the people of Mali needed a Kaaba there.
He built buildings to impress Islamic scholars
He thought the people of Mali needed a place to worship
24
Muslim scholars created which brand of mathematics?
calculus
algebra
statistics
geometry
25
Who was the Malian king who took a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Bassamba Sao
Askia Muhammad
Mansa Musa
Suleiman
26
The black dots represent cities on the map. What caused the cities to develop in these areas?
Traders needed a place to stay & stock up on supplies
People settled close to major bodies of water
The city specialized in a good, and people came to trade
Military outposts were needed in this area.
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Why does much of Muslim Art show complex patterns & designs rather than images of people?
Islam focuses on Science, Math, & complexity of patterns
Muhammad didn't want drawings of pictures
Muslims felt geometric patters were easier to draw
Islam forbids idol worship
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Complete the list: 1. Profession of Faith 2. Daily Prayers 3. Giving Charity 4. Fasting 5. ??
Baptism in Jordan River
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Baptism in Euphrates River
Pilgrimage to Mecca
29
How did Buddhism spread & attract people in developed & underdeveloped communities in China?
Buddhism came from Korea
Buddhist monks had a monopoly on rice fields
Buddhism promised peace and a release from worldly suffering
Buddhism was similar to Confucianism
30
What is missing from: Justinian Code, Orthodox Christianity, Hagia Sophia, & Constantinople, ??
Preservation of Greek & Roman Culture
Development of the wheel
Utilization of the cuneiform
Creation of compass
31
Why did ARAB merchants establish trade routes through the Sahara?
to spread new religions
to build new kingdoms
to trade for gold
to search for camels
32
Which was a result of peace in Asia in the 13th & 14th centuries under Mongol rule?
Trade along the Silk Road increased
Islam influence expanded
Vietnam and Japan were annexed
The Empire fell
33
Which of the following was characterized by the political system of Ancient Rome?
Strict adherence to constitutional principles
A strong central government
Universal suffrage in national elections
Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
34
The Ming Dynasty built a large section of which famous Chinese landmark?
Great Pyramid
Silk Road
Great Wall
Taj Mahal
35
What was one of the results of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?
Mali became an important destination for Muslim pilgrimages
Mali became more well known internationally
Mali began trading with Middle East
Mali expanded its borders west to be nearer to Mecca
36
The Arabian Peninsula's climate is mostly what?
humid continental
desert
tundra
subtropical steppe
37
What were Griots?
African storytellers
Muslim merchants
African merchants
American storytellers
38
How did Buddhism become widely spread during the Tang Dynasty?
it was taught by Marco Polo
it was carried along by merchants on the Silk Road
it was spread by Confucius
it was spread by force, conquering people
39
How did China reunite under the Tang dynasty?
Emperor Sui improved roads & increased territory
Civil service exams were back, land given to farmers
Chinese people began to focus on religious aspects
Increased trade & growth of Chinese economy
40
Which new concept did the Song dynasty introduce to Japan & Korea
use of paper money
Geisha
Buddhism
taxes
41
by 800AD, What were two of the most important goods traded by Ghana?
silk and spices
tea and ivory
gold and salt
fish and lumber
42
Which was a major accomplishment of Byzantine architecture?
Parthenon
the Pantheon
Hagia Sophia
St. Peter's Basilica
43
The two most traded products in West Africa were...
Copper & Gold
Gold & Silk
Salt & Silk
Salt & Gold
44
What did the GOVERNMENT do in the cities of West Africa in order to make money?
Tax people that were coming through for salt & gold
Trade spices
Trade salt & gold
Tax people for buying their silk
45
One of the results of the sea voyages led by Zheng He between 1405 and 1433 was
Conquered the Middle East
the spread of Chinese culture throughout Asia and Africa
The Chinese were first to sail around the world
Chinese became worlds wealthiest empire
46
Which of the following best illustrates the similarities between Justinian & Suleiman I?
Both didn't own gold & salt mines & taxed merchants.
Army generals & created exams to join the military
Improved their economy through trade & exploring to America
Revised legal systems & expanded their empire
47
The Arabian Peninsula is located between which two LANDMASSES?
Africa and Asia
Europe and Asia
Europe and Africa
Asia and Australia
48
How did Islamic beliefs, ethics, & laws influence West Africa through the Trans Saharan Route?
Trade routes led to sharing of Arab culture
Islam began in West Africa
Muslim merchants shared Islam in the trade centers
People of Islam required to gain followers in Allah's name
49
What is the waterway that is marked as 7?
Red Sea
Nile River
Tigris River
Mediterranean Sea
50
The capital of the Byzantine empire was located on a __________.
peninsula
moutain
lake
island
51
Which statement best describes the Roman Empire's contribution to our legal system?
Road system allowed ideas to travel through the empire
Rulers would hold meetings to let people voice complaints
Sulieman I organized their laws
Republican Govnt-citizens participate in government
