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One result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia during the Middle Ages was
A. a revival of art and literature
B. a birth of new religious influences
C. a chaotic, unstable political climate
D. a vast, unified empire of many cultures
D. a vast, unified empire of many cultures
Christianity & Islam were important in the reconsolidation of Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire because
A. commanded believers to act morally
B. served as unifying influences on culture
C. attracted many non-believers to convert
D. provided a model for political organization
B. served as unifying influences on culture
Which of the following describes 1 way in which the Roman Catholic Church helped regulate the medieval European economy?
A. It controlled the prices of farm products.
B. It controlled the amount of money in circulation.
C. It forbade the lending of money with interest.
D. It forbade the sale of alcoholic beverages.
C. It forbade the lending of money with interest.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement concerning the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox belief in the Pope?
A. Both faiths consider the Pope to be infallible.
B. The Eastern Orthodoxy thinks the Pope is infallible
C. The Catholic faith considers the Pope infallible.
D. Neither faith believes the Pope is infallible.
C. The Catholic faith considers the Pope infallible.
Which of the following is a difference in the doctrine of the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodoxy?
A. They disagree with the serving of bread and wine as the body of Christ.
B. They disagree in the origin of the Holy Spirit as to the role of Jesus.
C. They disagree that the Bible is to be taken literally or word-for-word
D. They disagree about the sacraments of wine and bread as symbols.
B. They disagree in the origin of the Holy Spirit as to the role of Jesus.
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Which of the following had the most political power under European feudalism?
A. Friars
B. Lords
C. Serfs
D. Vassals
B. Lords
Which of the following is true of lords during the Middle Ages?
A. They were the bravest soldiers.
B. They had the most political power.
C. They reported to serfs and vassals
D. They could not own land
B. They had the most political power.
Why were West African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Post-Classical period?
A. They enslaved people for the Atlantic slave trade with Britain.
B. They built powerful forts and castles to protect against invasions.
C. They adopted Islam and established trade relations with Muslims
D. They grew wealthy controlling routes around the Cape of Good Hope.
C. They adopted Islam and established trade relations with Muslims
Which set of accomplishments occurred during the Song dynasty of China?
A. Magnetic compass , Paper money, Movable-type printing
B. Tea cultivation , Algebra, Geometric mosaics
C. Calligraphic script, Calculating distance from the Sun, Saddles w/stirrups
D. Measuring Earth’s circumference, Anesthesia, Silk cloth
A. Magnetic compass , Paper money, Movable-type printing
How did the revival of Confucian teachings by Tang leaders in China affect women?
A. Women served as prominent scholars in Chinese universities.
B. Women gained new opportunities by passing the civil service exams.
C. Women lost social status evidenced by the practice of foot binding.
D. Women gained respect as teachers for the civil service examinations.
C. Women lost social status evidenced by the practice of foot binding.
Religious Muslims practice their faith by adherence to the
A. Five Pillars
B. Golden Rule
C. Eightfold Path
D. Gospel teachings
A. Five Pillars
Which feature of Arab policy toward conquered peoples facilitated the spread of Islam?
A. People who refused to accept Islam were killed.
B. Muslims paid the fees for non-Muslims to convert.
C. Arabs were tolerant compared to other conquerors.
D. Converts to Islam were released from debt obligations.
C. Arabs were tolerant compared to other conquerors.
Jewish teachings found in the Torah are also part of the teachings of what other religion?
A. Buddhism
B. Christianity
C. Hinduism
D. Islam
B. Christianity
Which Chinese invention contributed to the growth of intellectual life?
A. Terrace farming
B. Moveable-type printing
C. Deep-ocean keeled ships
D. Terracotta figurine sculpting
B. Moveable-type printing
How were the advances of the Muslim world preserved for future generations?
A. Scribes and monks recorded and saved multiple copies of the information
B. Christian scholars traveled to Islamic universities to study the information
C. Libraries and institutions such as the House of Wisdom stored information
D. Nomadic Arab tribes carried the information with them on various conquests.
C. Libraries and institutions such as the House of Wisdom stored information
How did European society change as a result of the issue described in the letter?
A. Riots forced religious leaders to elect a pope that was acceptable to serfs
B. Christians divided their allegiances between the Greek and Latin churches.
C. Nobles and knights led the Crusades to gain new land for Christian kingdoms.
D. Cardinals elected rival pope creating disunity among nobles and communities.
D. Cardinals elected rival pope creating disunity among nobles and communities
Based on the excerpt, one effect of Mongol control of Asia was
A. constructing schools for local communities
B. diffusing ideas about effective horsemanship
C. encouraging sports and recreational competition
D. connecting distant lands through communications
D. connecting distant lands through communications
How did the location of the caliphates on the map influence trade in the region?
A. Islamic rulers limited all trading to Indians and East Africans.
B. Byzantine merchants turned to the Red Sea for trade with Asia.
C. Islamic merchants served as middlemen for European and Asian trade.
D. Indian rulers refused to meet European traders without Muslim escorts.
C. Islamic merchants served as middlemen for European and Asian trade.
The process the author describes in the excerpt contributed to
A. A the refinement of sword making in Japan
B. the growth of metal mining in western China
C. the diffusion of movable type printing across Asia
D. the development of the porcelain industry in Korea
C. the diffusion of movable type printing across Asia
The interaction between Muslims, Jews & Christians living in Europe during the Middle Ages facilitated the diffusion of
A. Political Rights
B. scientific knowledge
C. life threatening diseases
D. new ideas about government
B. scientific knowledge
Which factor contributed to interactions among Muslim, Jewish, and Christian societies in Europe during the Middle Ages?
A. A common written language
B. A decline in farming production
C. A mutual desire for profitable trade
D. A religious expectation to recruit converts
C. A mutual desire for profitable trade
One factor contributing to a golden age of Indian society during Mughal rule was
A. taxation on Hindu and non-Muslim pilgrims
B. deciphering the ancient language of Sanskrit
C. invasions by Turkish warlords from Central Asia
D. religious toleration for Hindus and non-Muslims
D. religious toleration for Hindus and non-Muslims
How did the Crusades contribute to the end of medieval feudalism in Europe?
A. The deaths of many nobles in the Holy Lands increased the power of the king
B. The importation of numerous slaves increased the power of serfs and led to
C. The discovery of new products decreased the power of the Hanseatic League
D. The failure to hold territory in the Holy Lands decreased the power of the
A. The deaths of many nobles in the Holy Lands increased the power of the king
If you were to put the Crusades on a timeline in which era would it be located?
A. Dark Ages
B. Middle Ages
C. Roman Empire
D. New Age
B. Middle Ages
What political change was brought about by the fighting of the Hundred Years War?
A. Peasants gained privileges by serving in new national armies
B. Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.
C. Knights built large independent armies to overthrow corrupt monarchies.
D. Religious leaders emerged as powerful local leaders in France and England.
B. Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.