Islamic
History
History
Why did the Arabic language become dominant as Islam spread?
It became popular as it was the main language used by Muslim traders
It became popular because it combined several native African Languages
It became popular because the region became isolated from its neighbors
It became popular because it was a mandatory part of the Five Pillars of Islam
It became popular as it was the main language used by Muslim traders.
What role did samurai play in Japanese society?
Taught Shinto practices
Transported trade goods
Supported alliances with China
Protected lands controlled by feudal lords
They protected lands controlled by feudal lords.
What was one outcome of the Inquisition in Spain?
Increased tensions between monarchy and the Catholic Church
Forced Non-Christians into hiding
Allowed Non-Christians to hold positions of power
Decreased the role of the Catholic Church
It forced non-Christians into hiding.
Why was Timbuktu significant in Mali?
A religious site
A center for trade and learning
Center of government
Strong military fort
It was a center for trade and learning.
Which feature acts as a natural barrier between Europe and Africa?
English Channel
Mediterranean Sea
North European Plain
Ural Mountains
The Mediterranean Sea.
How did Mansa Musa’s travels impact North Africa?
It decreased the popularity of Islam
It showed the wealth and natural resources of Maili
It increased the popularity of Christianity
It decreased cultural interactions in North Africa
It showed the wealth of Mali and its natural resources.
What role do kami play in Shintoism?
Wrote the original Shinto texts
Make up the spiritual energy of all things
Determine the person who leads the Shinto church
Give divine powers to rulers
They make up the spiritual energy of all things.
How did Justinian increase the power of the Byzantine Empire?
Blocked trade along the Silk Road
Decreased the influence of the Catholic Church
Reconquered Italy and other parts of the Roman Empire
Created alliances with the Ottoman Empire
He reconquered parts of the Roman Empire.
What role did griots play in West African societies?
Preserved cultural heritage through oral traditions
Led and organized large religious academics
Organized people into social classes
They preserved cultural heritage through oral traditions.
Where is the Tibetan Plateau located?
Central Asia
East Asia
Africa
In Central Asia.
What role did Mohammad play in Islam?
The father of Allah
One of Allah's prophets
Son of Allah
One of Allah's rivals
He is one of Allah’s prophets.
How did Chinese influence shape Japanese culture?
Chinese religions like Buddhism became popular
Japanese governments became more democratic
Japanese leader banned all military training
Chinese building projects like the Great Wall became popular in Japan
Chinese religions like Buddhism became popular in Japan.
What impact did the Black Death have on Europe?
Allowed European societies to expand their influence
Caused populations to collapse
Prevented the Catholic Church from participating in European Societies
Increased the number of people living in European Societies
It caused populations to collapse.
Which geographical feature covers most of North Africa?
Gulf of Guinea
Niger River
Nile River
Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert.
What is the location of Mecca?
Next to Constantinople
Next to the Nile River
Next to the Red Sea
It is identified as a key religious city in Southwest Asia next to the Red Sea
What was one impact of the Crusades?
Led to permanent European control of the Holy Lands
Forced European monarchs to adopt feudalism
Started a period of religious tolerance in Europe
Increased tensions between different religious groups in Europe
They increased tensions between different religious groups in Europe.
What was the Heian aristocracy’s contribution to Japanese culture?
Introduced a democratic government
Created a mandatory educational system for all children
Decreased the size of the military
Pursued the arts in court life
They pursued the arts in court life.
How did the Magna Carta impact England?
Decreased the size of the military
Created a market economy
Established the rule of law and limited the power of the monarchy
Decreased the power of religious organizations
It limited the power of the monarchy and established the rule of law.
What led to Islamic practices becoming popular in West Africa?
Animism became popular
Ancestor worship became popular
Trade routes developed throughout the Sahara Desert
Trade routes developed throughout the Sahara Desert.
What natural feature influenced the development of Nile civilizations?
The Nile River's fertile banks.
What contribution did Muslim societies make to mathematics?
They developed algebra and the modern decimal system.
Which event marked the establishment of the Tang Dynasty?
The Warring States period
The unification of China
The Mongol Empire expanded into China
The Ming Dynasty became isolationist
The unification of China.
What was one way the Catholic Church cooperated with monarchs?
Church granted religious authority to European monarchs
Church collected taxes on properties owned by monarchs
Church led military campaigns into the lands controlled by monarchs
Church encouraged democratic elections
It granted religious authority to European monarchs.
What was one contribution of the Songhai Empire?
Expansion of learning and trade.
What impact did the Mongol Empire have on the Silk Road?
Silk Road completely shut down
Trade increased
Economies collapsed
Importance decreased
Trade increased along the Silk Road.