Geography
Civilizations
Trading
African Kingdoms
Religion
100
Identify 3 of Egypt's natural barriers
the Western and Eastern Deserts
the Red Sea
The Nubian Desert
the Mediterranean Sea
100
The Shang Dynasty in China (c. 1600-1046 B.c.)
Which statement best describes the relationship between geography and the Shang Dynasty in China?
A: The dynasty's major cities were developed in the Yellow River Valley.
B: The dynasty's population centers developed in regions along the coast of China
A: The dynasty's major cities were developed in the Yellow River Valley.
100
Which statement explains why Roman merchants most likely took long journeys along the Silk Road, as shown in Source?
A
The merchants were prohibited by law from conducting trade within the Roman Empire.
B
The merchants wanted to gain access to goods that were produced in areas beyond the Roman Empire.
B
The merchants wanted to gain access to goods that were produced in areas beyond the Roman Empire.
100
The Great Mosque of Djenné
This is a photograph of the Great Mosque of Djenné. The original mosque was built during the thirteenth century, around 1240, when the power of the West African Kingdom of Mali was growing. It remained an important religious site as Islam became widely practiced throughout the kingdom. The mosque in this photograph was built on top of the ruins of the original mosque around 1909.
Source: Alex Dissanayabe/Getty Images, Inc.
hich statement best describes the role of Islam in the Kingdom of Mali?
A
Islam was the religion of kings, so only members of the royal family followed its teachings.
B
D
Mansa Musa was a devoted follower of Islam who helped spread the religion throughout the kingdom.
Mansa Musa was a devoted follower of Islam who helped spread the religion throughout the kingdom.
100
in which country did Buddhism originate?
A
Japan
B
India
C
Korea
D
Thailand
India
200
This map shows the routes that early humans took once they began to migrate from Africa about 60,000 years ago.
A: Early humans mostly traveled to and settled in cold regions.
B: Early humans mainly followed routes far away from coastlines and settled near rivers.
C:Early humans settled in areas that were suitable to their needs.
B: Early humans mainly followed routes far away from coastlines and settled near rivers.
200
Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600-1900 B.c.)
Which statement best explains the influence of geography on the development of the Indus Valley civilization?
A
Towns and cities were located near major rivers.
B
Most small towns were located along mountain ranges.
A
Towns and cities were located near major rivers.
B
Most small towns were located along mountain ranges.
200
which statement best explains how trade affected the West African Kingdom of Mali
A
The demand for gold and agricultural goods helped the kingdom to become prosperous.
B
The arrival of foreign merchants caused widespread unemployment.
A
The demand for gold and agricultural goods helped the kingdom to become prosperous.
200
which statement explains why people most likely migrated to the West African Kingdom of Mali?
A
It was located near large mountain ranges that prevented attacks.
B
It was located near major waterways and important natural resources.
It was located near major waterways and important natural resources.
200
Place the religions in the order that they were founded.
30 A.D.--Christianity is founded by Jesus
2085 B.C.--Judaism is founded by Abraham
610 A.D.--Islam is founded by Muhammed
Judiasm, Christianity, and Islam
300
India’s monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?
A: The monsoons occur daily.
B: Monsoons regularly take place.
C:Monsoons almost never take place.
B: Monsoons regularly take place.
300
Ancient Civilizations (c. 4000-1000 B.c.)
Which statement describes how the civilization of ancient Egypt was similar to the other ancient civilizations shown on the map?
A
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in a hot and dry desert climate.
B
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near other major civilizations.
C
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in conditions favorable for agriculture.
D
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near extensive forested regions.
C
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in conditions favorable for agriculture.
300
A
The ease of travel on the routes brought wealthy merchants into Chinese territory.
B
The connections opened up by the routes allowed Chinese producers to have their goods sold in a much larger market.
B
The connections opened up by the routes allowed Chinese producers to have their goods sold in a much larger market.
300
A Description of Timbuktu (1526)
by Leo Africanus
This excerpt by Leo Africanus, a European scholar, describes his observations as he traveled to Timbuktu.
The inhabitants are very rich, especially the strangers who have settled in the country.... Grain and animals are abundant, so that the consumption1 of milk and butter is considerable. .
The merchants use [horses] for their voyages and the use horses to move about the city. But the good horses come from Barbary4. They arrive in a caravan and, ten or twelve days later, they are led to the ruler, who takes as many as he likes and pays appropriately for them....
The people of Timbuktu are of a peaceful nature. They have a custom of almost continuously walking about the city in the evening ... playing musical instruments and dancing.
, which statement best describes the relationship between migration and cultural diffusion in the West African Kingdom of Mali?
A) Houses and stores throughout the kingdom began to reflect the different styles from around the world.
B
Merchants who traveled along the trade routes began to bring new goods and ideas to Timbuktu.
Merchants who traveled along the trade routes began to bring new goods and ideas to Timbuktu.
300
Which faith uses the Qu'ran as their sacred text?
A
Islam
B
Hinduism
C
Judaism
D
Christianity
Islam