Untitled Quiz

Question #1

• The Arabian Peninsula has an arid climate.

Question #2

• The Mediterranean Sea is closest to the Arabian Peninsula.

Question #3

• The Euphrates River is located in the Middle East.

Question #4

• The Arabian Peninsula is located in the Middle East.

Question #5

• The Arabian Peninsula is a geographic feature found in the Middle East.

Question #6

• Pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Question #7

• Islam, like Judaism and Christianity, is a monotheistic belief system.

Question #8

• The Sunnah is a verbal record of the teachings of Muhammad.

Question #9

• Muhammad is an important figure in Islam.

Question #10

• The Qur'an is a book of great importance to Islam.

Question #11

• Islam spread to central Asia through trade and conquest.

Question #12

• Before international trade developed into Africa and Asia, Islam spread through military conquests.

Question #13

• The expansion of Muslim rule in northern Africa led to Arabic becoming the primary language in the region.

Question #14

• The growth of trade networks in the Middle East and northern Africa spread Islam throughout the regions.

Question #15

• Trade through northern Africa spread Islam into the region.

Question #16

• Muslim scholars developed algebra.

Question #17

• Early Islamic civilizations contributed to the development of the arts in the Middle East through decorative rugs.

Question #18

• Advancements in math and science were a major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture.

Question #19

• Contact with Islamic merchants introduced Arabic numerals to European society.

Question #20

• Muslims from the Middle East increasing trade contributed to Constantinople becoming a center of Islamic culture.

Question #21

• Suleiman the Magnificent led the Ottoman Empire during its height of power.

Question #22

• The Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul in 1453.

Question #23

• Mehmed II the Conqueror led the Muslim invasion of Constantinople, increasing the influence of Islam in Europe.

Question #24

• Mehmed II the Conqueror's lasting contribution was taking control of Constantinople and ending the Byzantine Empire.

Question #25

• Suleiman the Magnificent combined state and Islamic laws during his rule of the Ottoman Empire.

Question #26

• Islamic laws controlled trade routes connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa in the 700s CE.

Question #27

• Trade routes through the Middle East connected European and Asian civilizations to Africa.

Question #28

• The growth of trade throughout the Middle East increased the importance of merchants.

Question #29

• Trade routes through southwest Asia increased interactions between civilizations in Africa and Europe.

Question #30

• The expansion of trade routes increased interactions between civilizations in Asia, Africa, and Europe during the 15th century.

Question #31

• The Niger River is closely associated with the kingdom of Mali.

Question #32

• Traders in the African forests used rivers as their primary transport method due to the lack of roads and bridges.

Question #33

• The savanna is a geographic feature of West Africa.

Question #34

• Djenne is a city located in West Africa.

Question #35

• Djenne and Timbuktu have both served as historic centers of trade in West Africa.

Question #36

• Ancestor worship is part of traditional African religions.

Question #37

• Animism, the belief that certain things have spirits, influenced traditional African religions.

Question #38

• Totemism is a term that accurately describes traditional African religions that worship nature spirits.

Question #39

• Most indigenous religions did not maintain written practices, which distinguishes them from Islam.

Question #40

• In the Songhai Empire, Islam influenced religious practice by blending traditional African beliefs with Islamic customs.

Question #41

• Kingdoms of Western Africa controlled wealth produced by taxing all trade coming in and out of the region.

Question #42

• The West African gold and salt trades relied on various modes of transportation such as camels, boats, and donkeys due to terrain and geographical differences.

Question #43

• The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai gained influence in Asia and Europe by controlling the trade of salt and gold.

Question #44

• Timbuktu was the capital of the Mali Empire.

Question #45

• The African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali gained wealth by taxing traded goods.

Question #46

• The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were located in Africa.

Question #47

• The development of age-sets divided important societal roles amongst different groups, improving civilizations in West Africa.

Question #48

• The Sahara Desert had the biggest impact on the civilizations of Mali, Songhai, and Ghana.

Question #49

• Islam had the greatest influence on law in the Songhai Empire.

Question #50

• Family units impacted cultural development in West Africa by forming clans and tribes, with elders controlling most governments.

Question #51

• The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all developed in the same region of West Africa and are linked culturally.

Question #52

• Traditional African cultures emphasized community centered around extended families, often spanning large areas.

Question #53

• Every trader entering Ghana had to endure a tax on goods.

Question #54

• The Berbers traded with Songhai because Songhai provided goods and trade routes that the Berbers needed.

Question #55

• An internal rebellion led to the decline of the Kingdom of Mali.

Question #56

• The Niger River aided agriculture and trade within the Mali Empire.

Question #57

• African civilizations primarily used oral storytelling to preserve their history.

Question #58

• The roles of Griots and storytellers were essential in preserving African history and culture.

Question #59

• The role of a Griot is similar to a storyteller.

Question #60

• Mansa Musa's importance lies in spreading Islam throughout West Africa, though other things contributed to his historical importance.

Question #61

• Mansa Musa is closely associated with the spread of Islam in West Africa.

Question #62

• The Ural Mountains are situated on the border between Europe and Asia.

Question #63

• The Mediterranean Sea is a geographic feature in Europe.

Question #64

• Germany is located in the North European Plain.

Question #65

• The North Atlantic Drift bringing warm water currents led to Great Britain's mild climate despite its proximity to the Arctic Circle.

Question #66

• Monasteries in the Middle Ages served as religious communities, homes for religious individuals studying Christianity, and providers of education.

Question #67

• The Catholic Church encouraged people to live in monasteries to promote Christians and religious learning.

Question #68

• The Catholic Church served as the main source of cultural stability after the Roman Empire.

Question #69

• The Catholic Church's role changed by adapting Islamic ideas into Christianity, becoming a center for learning and education.

Question #70

• Charlemagne's rule united much of Western Europe and increased the influence of the Catholic Church.

Question #71

• Charlemagne played a major role in making Christianity the main religion of Europe.

Question #72

• Local feudalism led to the development of nation-states in Europe by strengthening ties and reconnecting people through trade and military roles.

Question #73

• The fall of the Carolingian Empire triggered tribal wars, social instability, and the development of feudalism as a response to the destruction of organized political structure.

Question #74

• Peasants willingly accepted the manor system to secure land to live on and farm due to the lack of other possibilities for survival.

Question #75

• William the Conqueror introduced feudalism into English culture.

Question #76

• The Battle of Hastings began the Norman conquest of Great Britain, significantly changing its culture and history.

Question #77

• William the Conqueror brought feudalism into England.

Question #78

• Norman forces winning the Battle of Hastings brought William the Conqueror to power in England.

Question #79

• Japan's archipelago geography is characteristic of its organization.

Question #80

• The Himalaya Mountains served as a natural boundary for Ancient Chinese civilizations.

Question #81

• The Yangtze River is located on the continent of Asia.

Question #82

• The Yellow River is a geographical feature of East Asia.

Question #83

• The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers both flow into the continent of Asia.

Question #84

• The spread of Buddhism to China was due to increased trade in the region.

Question #85

• The Tang Dynasty reunified China after the fall of the Han Dynasty.

Question #86

• Social and political chaos near the end of the Han Dynasty inspired some to study Buddhism, seeking an answer to suffering.

Question #87

• Periods of political stability aided the growth of trade and agriculture in ancient China.

Question #88

• Confucianism emphasized the importance of family relationships in Chinese society and inspired young people to take positions of power.

Question #89

• Gunpowder was invented in China.

Question #90

• The increase in agricultural production during the Song Dynasty led to economic growth in China.

Question #91

• Agricultural advances during the Song Dynasty, like new rice strains, helped avoid famine and increase China's population.

Question #92

• The Yuan Dynasty positively impacted China when it led to the creation of large public works projects.

Question #93

• Kublai Khan maintained control of the Yuan Dynasty by integrating Chinese customs and creating strict social class structures.

Question #94

• Kublai Khan was the first foreign ruler to conquer a Chinese dynasty.

Question #95

• The Chinese built the Great Wall to protect themselves from invaders.

Question #96

• Genghis Khan was a significant figure of the Mongol Empire.

Question #97

• The development of trade routes across the Silk Road impacted cultural exchange between China and other regions.

Question #98

• Marco Polo is known for exploring China and reopening trade routes for Europe and China.

Question #99

• The Silk Road existed in Asia.

Question #100

• Zheng He is a historical figure responsible for exploration, trade routes, and trade.

Question #101

• Buddhism and Shintoism are the two major religions that had the most impact on Japanese culture.

Question #102

• Shinto is a religion that began in Japan.

Question #103

• Japan's geography, including a surrounding sea, has helped to protect it from foreign invasion.

Question #104

• China influenced Japan through the writing system and the roots of Shintoism based on Chinese Confucianism.

Question #105

• The Heian Period is a crucial period for the development of literature in Japan.

Question #106

• Similar to Europe, Japan utilized feudal systems to organize its society during the medieval period.

Question #107

• The samurai acted as a military force, protecting the daimyo's lands and upholding societal order.

Question #108

• Gaining power in Japan typically involved the daimyo, military leaders who gained land control through military or political maneuvering.

Question #109

• The Byzantine Empire stemmed from the Roman Empire by inheriting elements of the existing Roman culture and institutions.

Question #110

• Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Question #111

• The Byzantine Empire preserved and spread Greek and Roman cultures, impacting the development of European culture during the Middle Ages.

Question #112

• The fall of the Roman Empire led to a rise in the power of the Catholic Church as it filled power vacuums and filled the void of societal structure.

Question #113

• The Byzantine Empire played a role in the spread of Christianity in Eastern Europe.

Question #114

• The Justinian Code is associated with the Byzantine Empire.

Question #115

• Justinian created the Justinian Code to create a written set of laws in the Byzantine Empire.

Question #116

• The rule of Justinian led to the Byzantine Empire regaining many of its lands in the Mediterranean.

Question #117

• The Byzantine Empire protected the culture of Ancient Greece and Rome and played a role in Western Africa trade .

Question #118

• Constantinople preserved much of Greek and Roman culture after the decline of the Roman Empire.

Question #119

• Constantinople's location near the sea protected it from invasion.

Question #120

• Constantinople's geography, including being surrounded by water, aided in its defense and trade routes making it a wealthy and powerful city.