Describe the climate in the southern European part of the Byzantine Empire
Hot, Dry Summers and Cool, Wet Winters
100
How did Akbar unify the Mogul Empire?
He allowed many Hindus to hold important positions in the Government.
100
Which describes the geography of Africa’s savannah?
Short Grassy Plains
100
Which is Europe’s longest river?
Volga River
100
Which was the first country to experience a cultural and economic rebirth in Europe?
Italy
200
Why was Constantinople an important center of trade?
Ships traveling from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea passed by there.
200
Which of the following contributions was made during the Song Dynasty
Use of the Iron plow
200
Which of the Following Landforms are NOT Located in Africa?
(A) Great Rift Valley.
(B) Mount Kilimanjaro.
(C) Sahara.
(D) Arabian Peninsula.
Arabian Peninsula
200
What is the climate like across most of Europe?
Temperate.
200
Which practice of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation?
Selling Indulgences
300
What was the goal of the emperor Justinian for the Byzantine Empire?
Restore the Roman Empire and govern it as a whole.
300
Which was a contribution of the Mongol Dynasty?
Improvements in water travel.
300
For what was Mansa Musa best known?
Pilgrimage to Mecca.
300
What was the name for fierce pirates and Warriors from Scandinavia?
Vikings.
300
Under Mercantilism, What did a colony supply to the ruling country?
Raw Materials
400
How did Islam first begin to spread?
In the city of Medina, Muhammad found many people eager to hear his teachings.
400
What allowed Khmer rulers to act with absolute power?
Their Status as Deva-Rajas, or God-Kings.
400
What impact did Mansa Musa have on African history?
Europeans became interested in the gold and resources in Mali.
400
In the system of Feudalism, who farmed the land?
Serfs
400
What system allowed Spanish colonists to demand labor from Native Americans?
Encomienda
500
How were lands that were once part of the Byzantine Empire added to the Islamic World?
Through Muslim wars and conquests.
500
Which city was the capital of Japan during the rule of the Tokugawa shogun dynasty?
Edo
500
Which of the following were two major dynasties of Ethiopia?
Zagwe and Solomonid
500
Which of the following trade goods was NOT carried along the Silk Road?
(A) Ivory.
(B) Gold.
(C) Precious Stones.
(D) Cotton.
Cotton
500
Which of the following was NOT a reason for European Colonization?
(A) Expansion of Power.
(B) Religious Freedom.
(C) Increased wealth.
(D) To establish friendships with the Natives.