East Asia
The Tang Dynasty in China is known for: A) Inventing the printing press
B) Developing the civil service examination system
C) Establishing the Great Wall of China
D) Introducing Buddhism to China
B) Developing the civil service examination system
The Eastern Roman Empire continued as the: A) Ottoman Empire B) Byzantine Empire C) Persian Empire D) Frankish Empire
B) Byzantine Empire
What empire emerged in Southwest Asia in the 600s and extended its reach into Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor? A) Ottoman Empire B) Abbasid Caliphate C) Umayyad Caliphate D) Byzantine Empire
C) Umayyad Caliphate
Who is considered the key person in the origins of Islam? A) Jesus Christ B) Abraham C) Mohammad D) Moses
C) Mohammad
The Korean alphabet, Hangul, was created during the: A) Tang Dynasty B) Silla Dynasty C) Joseon Dynasty D) Goryeo Dynasty
C) Joseon Dynasty
The official religion of the Byzantine Empire was: A) Christianity B) Judaism C) Islam D) Zoroastrianism
A) Christianity
The "Golden Age of Islam" was characterized by advancements in: A) Medicine, mathematics, and astronomy B) Shipbuilding, agriculture, and pottery C) Architecture, painting, and sculpture D) Music, literature, and theater
A) Medicine, mathematics, and astronomy
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? A) Shahada (declaration of faith) B) Zakat (almsgiving) C) Siesta (midday prayer) D) Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
C) Siesta (midday prayer)
The samurai were a class of warriors in feudal Japan who served: A) The emperor B) The shogun C) The daimyo D) The peasants
C) The daimyo
The person responsible for the division of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves was: A) Julius Caesar B) Constantine the Great C) Augustus Caesar D) Nero
B) Constantine the Great
Which Muslim scholar is credited with making significant contributions to algebra and introducing the concept of algorithms? A) Ibn Sina (Avicenna) B) Ibn Khaldun C) Al-Khwarizmi D) Ibn Battuta
C) Al-Khwarizmi
Which geographical feature forms the western boundary of West Africa? A) Sahara Desert B) Niger River C) Atlantic Ocean D) Gulf of Guinea
C) Atlantic Ocean
Which Japanese religion is characterized by a focus on nature, meditation, and the concept of kami (spirits)? A) Buddhism B) Shintoism C) Confucianism D) Taoism
B) Shintoism
The Byzantine Empire served as a bridge for the transmission of ancient Greek texts to: A) Europe B) Africa C) Asia D) The Americas
A) Europe
What was the significance of the Battle of Tours in 732? A) It marked the end of the Crusades. B) It halted the expansion of the Mongol Empire. C) It stopped the advance of Muslim forces into Europe. D) It established trade routes between Europe and Asia.
C) It stopped the advance of Muslim forces into Europe.
What major river runs through West Africa, providing a crucial water source and supporting agriculture and transportation? A) Nile River B) Congo River C) Niger River D) Zambezi River
C) Niger River
During the Song Dynasty, China made significant advancements in: A) Maritime exploration B) Agricultural techniques C) Metalworking D) Gunpowder technology
B) Agricultural techniques
The language commonly used in the Byzantine Empire was: A) Greek B) Latin C) Arabic D) Hebrew
A) Greek
Which region was known as the center for trade and cultural exchange between Europe, Asia, and Africa during this period? A) Sahara Desert B) Arabian Peninsula C) Indian Subcontinent D) Eastern Mediterranean (Levant)
D) Eastern Mediterranean (Levant)
What is the largest hot desert in the world that stretches across North Africa, impacting the climate and geography of West Africa? A) Sahara Desert B) Kalahari Desert C) Gobi Desert D) Mojave Desert
A) Sahara Desert
The Mongol Empire, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, expanded across: A) Europe and Africa B) South Asia and Australia C) East Asia and Southeast Asia D) Central Asia and much of Eurasia
D) Central Asia and much of Eurasia
The Byzantine Emperor who codified Roman laws into a system known as "Justinian's Code" was: A) Justinian I B) Constantine XI C) Theodosius I D) Leo III
A) Justinian I
What was the significance of the city of Timbuktu in West Africa during this era? A) It was a center for trade and commerce between Africa and the Middle East. B) It served as a major port city for European merchants. C) It was a center of Islamic learning, scholarship, and trade. D) It was the capital of the Mali Empire.
C) It was a center of Islamic learning, scholarship, and trade.
Which body of water borders West Africa to the south and provides access to the Atlantic Ocean? A) Gulf of Aden B) Gulf of Guinea C) Red Sea D) Mozambique Channel
B) Gulf of Guinea
The Heian period in Japan is known for its: A) Samurai warfare B) Golden age of poetry and literature C) Introduction of Buddhism D) Feudal hierarchy
B) Golden age of poetry and literature
The event that led to the Great Schism between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church occurred in the year: A) 476 CE B) 800 CE C) 1054 CE D) 1453 CE
C) 1054 CE
The spread of Islam in North Africa and Spain was facilitated by the: A) Crusades B) Reconquista C) Battle of Tours D) Arab-Berber armies
D) Arab-Berber armies
Which term describes the belief in the presence and influence of spirits within natural elements such as trees, rivers, and animals in indigenous African spiritual traditions? A) Monotheism B) Animism C) Polytheism D) Atheism
B) Animism
Which Chinese philosopher emphasized the importance of proper behavior and respect within relationships? A) Confucius B) Laozi C) Sun Tzu D) Mencius
A) Confucius
The Byzantine Empire reached its height under the rule of: A) Basil II B) Alexios I Komnenos C) Heraclius D) Manuel I Komnenos
A) Basil II
Which Muslim explorer and scholar traveled extensively, documenting his journeys in a book called "Rihla"? A) Ibn Battuta B) Marco Polo C) Zheng He D) Mansa Musa
A) Ibn Battuta
How do indigenous African spiritual traditions typically depict the relationship between humans and deities? A) Humans are considered superior to deities and control their actions. B) Humans have no interaction or relationship with deities. C) Humans and deities have a reciprocal relationship, with mutual respect and communication. D) Deities are seen as all-powerful and rarely interact with humans.
C) Humans and deities have a reciprocal relationship, with mutual respect and communication
The invention of movable type printing using clay characters occurred in: A) China B) Korea C) Japan D) Mongolia
A) China
The Byzantine Empire finally fell to the Ottoman Turks in the year: A) 476 CE B) 800 CE C) 1054 CE D) 1453 CE
D) 1453 CE
Which famous Muslim leader and scholar ruled the Mali Empire, known for his Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca with vast amounts of gold? A) Mansa Musa B) Saladin C) Suleiman the Magnificent D) Harun al-Rashid
A) Mansa Musa
Which historical city in Mali was a significant center of learning, trade, and Islamic scholarship in West Africa? A) Timbuktu B) Djenne C) Dakar D) Lagos
A) Timbuktu