Islamic History: Umayyad Caliphs
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What was a significant action taken by the caliphs after Muhammad's death?

  • They established new religious doctrines.
  • They united Arabia and expanded the empire. (correct)
  • They prohibited the spread of Islam.
  • They focused on internal governance only.

    • Which two main divisions of Islam emerged over leadership disagreements?

  • Shia and Sunni (correct)
  • Zaidi and Ismaili
  • Sufi and Salafi
  • Rafidi and Murji'ah

    • What was the capital of the Islamic Empires under the Umayyad Caliphs?

  • Mecca
  • Baghdad
  • Damascus (correct)
  • Medina

    • What was the primary goal of the Umayyad Caliphs during their reign?

    <p>To spread Islam and Muslim civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language became the official language of the Islamic Empire during the Umayyad period?

    <p>Arabic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did non-Arab Muslims benefit under the Abbasid Dynasty?

    <p>They received the same rights as Arab Muslims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major intellectual contribution of Al-Khwārizmī?

    <p>He pioneered the field of algebra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Baghdad during the Abbasid era?

    <p>It served as a major trade center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural development did the Song Dynasty notably contribute to?

    <p>The use of movable type for printing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary economic advantage of the Grand Canal?

    <p>It connected various trade routes across China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Silk Road influence cultural exchange?

    <p>It facilitated the exchange of ideas and religions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes areas that accepted Islam?

    <p>Dar-al-Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of flying cash during the Tang Dynasty?

    <p>Addressed copper coin shortages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literature did Omar Khayyam contribute to during the Islamic Golden Age?

    <p>Quatrains (4-line poems).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key feature of Abbasid society?

    <p>An ability to change social status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant agricultural innovation during the Song Dynasty?

    <p>Advancements in rice cultivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial role did merchants play in Muslim society?

    <p>They were highly honored and respected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Abbasid government structure?

    <p>Close ties between religion and government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common trade good transported along the Silk Road?

    <p>Silk from China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of Genghis Khan's campaigns against China?

    <p>The invasion of Northern China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the principle reason for the Mongols' success in expanding their empire?

    <p>Adaptation of gunpowder technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Pax Mongolia?

    <p>A period of peace and stability in Eurasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Kublai Khan contribute to the Yuan dynasty?

    <p>He built the capital Beijing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one negative impact of the Mongol Empire on its economy?

    <p>Heavy taxation on merchants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the Mongol Empire's fall and retreat?

    <p>Creation of new ruling powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to the spread of the Bubonic Plague during the Mongol Empire?

    <p>Improved trade routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one characteristic of the Aztec economy?

    <p>Tribute from conquered peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Aztec capital city, Tenochtitlan?

    <p>A sprawling metropolis with advanced architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Aztec social classes affect individuals' status?

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    Which main deity was central to Aztec religion?

    <p>Huitzoppochtli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common method of human sacrifice among the Aztecs?

    <p>Beheading on a wide stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily united the Aztec people in their belief system?

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    What was a key characteristic of Inca society regarding labor?

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    Which major challenge did the Aztecs face regarding cohesion?

    <p>Lack of central authority in conquered territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT an Inca achievement?

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    What role did human sacrifice play in the Aztec culture?

    <p>It was a political tool to maintain power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

    <p>He deflated the value of gold in Egypt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal played a crucial role in the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

    <p>Camels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Inca road system?

    <p>Military transport and government officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Timbuktu primarily known for during the Mali Empire?

    <p>Centers of trade and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social class composed the upper tier of the Inca class structure?

    <p>King, government officials, and priests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the West African Kingdoms obtain wealth?

    <p>Trans-Saharan trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pachacuti known for in Inca history?

    <p>Expanding the empire and establishing Cuzco as the capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What agricultural technique did the Incas develop to adapt to their environment?

    <p>Raised fields and terracing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did goat farming have on the land in West Africa?

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    Which religion was central to Inca culture?

    <p>Polytheism, with a focus on Inti, the sun god</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant architectural development occurred under Mansa Musa in Timbuktu?

    <p>Building of mosques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ghettos' refer to in this context?

    <p>Separate living areas designated for Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item was used by the Incas to keep records in place of written records?

    <p>Colored and knotted cords (Quipu)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major challenge did both the Aztecs and Incas face leading to their decline?

    <p>The arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary reasons for the decline of the Mali Empire?

    <p>Internal conflicts and external invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major factor contributed to the Incas' ability to control newly conquered territories?

    <p>Forcing resettlement of local leaders and empowering loyalists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ibn Battuta extensively document in his travels?

    <p>Cultural practices of the Muslim world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable feature of the Great Zimbabwe?

    <p>It contained the largest single-stone structure in Africa built before 1500.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of Inca architecture as seen in Machu Picchu?

    <p>Skillfully cut stone blocks fitted together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Mongolian Empire?

    <p>They maintained a postal system called the yam system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant reason for the importance of salt in trade?

    <p>Crucial for preserving food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Indian Ocean trade, what type of ships were commonly used?

    <p>Dhows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to both admiration and disdain toward the Mongols?

    <p>Their nomadic lifestyle and horse skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the Jurchen taking control of northern China during the formation of the Jin Dynasty?

    <p>A significant migration of Song Chinese to the south</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention during the Song dynasty helped to make books more accessible and cheaper?

    <p>Moveable type printing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of money was introduced during the Song dynasty, significantly changing currency use?

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    What was a significant military outcome of the First Crusade?

    <p>Formation of crusader states in the Levant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Black Death, what was the main method by which the disease spread?

    <p>Flea bites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What long-term impact did the Black Death have on the social structure of Europe?

    <p>Rise of a middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Pax Mongolica?

    <p>Era of peace enabling flourishing trade across Eurasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about feudalism is NOT true?

    <p>Serfs could own land independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

    <p>To recapture the Holy Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was known as a religious military order established during the Crusades?

    <p>Knights of Templar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Mongol Empire contribute to the spread of the Black Death?

    <p>By fostering trade that facilitated the disease's movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the symptoms of the Bubonic plague, the most common form of the Black Death?

    <p>Swollen lymph nodes (buboes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events ended the ascendancy of the feudal system in Europe?

    <p>The outbreak of the Black Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year were the last Muslim communities expelled from Spain, marking the end of the Reconquista?

    <p>1492</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major factor contributed to the Umayyad Empire's expansion?

    <p>Weakened Byzantine and Persian armies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable achievement of the Abbasid Dynasty?

    <p>Establishment of centers of learning in cities like Baghdad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was manorialism primarily centered around?

    <p>The economy of a lord's manor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rights did women have in Abbasid society?

    <p>The right to divorce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main reasons the First Crusade was initiated?

    <p>To respond to the needs of Christian pilgrims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant mathematical innovation is attributed to Al-Khwārizmī during the Islamic Golden Age?

    <p>Algebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

    <p>Trade of goods and exchange of culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler recaptured Jerusalem in 1187, leading to subsequent conflicts?

    <p>Saladin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the declining power of the Abbasid caliphate?

    <p>Geographical expansion making governance difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant outcome of the Crusades for the power structure in Europe?

    <p>Weakened the feudal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Pope Urban II play in the Crusades?

    <p>He called for the Crusades to reclaim the Holy Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the Abbasid government's organization?

    <p>The caliph managed military, government, and judicial matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous labor led a movement of commoners during the Crusades but ended in failure?

    <p>Peter the Hermit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of art was particularly prominent during the Islamic Golden Age?

    <p>Calligraphy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Children’s Crusade of 1212?

    <p>A movement of children who sought to reach the Holy Land but largely failed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of merchants in early Muslim society?

    <p>Honorably recognized due to Muhammad's background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

    <p>Constantinople</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Reconquista is true?

    <p>It involved the Christians reconquering almost all of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event took place in 1492 related to Spanish monarchs Ferdinand II and Isabella I?

    <p>The recapture of Granada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Godfrey of Bouillon's role during the First Crusade?

    <p>He became the ruler of Palestine after capturing Jerusalem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one factor that weakened the Byzantine Empire during the Crusades?

    <p>Invasions from the Seljuk Turks and other groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary goals of the Crusaders during their campaigns?

    <p>To reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Fourth Crusade?

    <p>Constantinople was attacked and destroyed by the Crusaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Muhammad's background as a merchant play in Muslim society?

    <p>It contributed to the honor given to merchants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable contribution did Al-Khwairzmi make during the Islamic Golden Age?

    <p>He wrote the first algebra textbook.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was known as the greatest center of learning during the Abbasid Dynasty?

    <p>Baghdad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Prince Henry the Navigator's contributions to exploration?

    <p>He established a school for sailors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant effect of trade routes established by Muslim merchants?

    <p>They enhanced cross-cultural exchanges and spread Islam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which explorer is credited with circumnavigating the globe?

    <p>Ferdinand Magellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

    <p>Seeking new trade routes and wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was true about the societal structure under the Abbasid Dynasty?

    <p>Non-Arab Muslims enjoyed equal rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

    <p>To divide newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Song Dynasty's approach to bureaucracy?

    <p>Merit-based appointments were emphasized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which innovation was developed during the Song Dynasty to enhance trade?

    <p>Paper money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Columbian Exchange?

    <p>It facilitated an exchange of goods and ideas between the Americas and Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Abbasid caliph oversee in their government?

    <p>Military, government, and courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contributed to Hernan Cortes’ success against the Aztecs?

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    What was Vasco Nunez Balboa known for?

    <p>Claiming the Pacific Ocean for Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which advancement is credited to the Tang Dynasty?

    <p>Enhanced agriculture and trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the establishment of mercantilism in Spain during the Age of Exploration?

    <p>To create wealth by regulating trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of the Silk Road?

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    What was a key feature of the Islamic Golden Age?

    <p>Translation of classical texts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a motive for exploration during the Age of Exploration?

    <p>The desire to avoid conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What relationship existed between religion and government during the Abbasid era?

    <p>Close ties existed between religion and government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major outcome of Columbus' voyage in 1492?

    <p>He established Spanish dominance in the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What calamity greatly weakened the Aztec Empire during Cortes' invasion?

    <p>The spread of smallpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable achievement of the Song Dynasty in printing technology?

    <p>Block printing followed by moveable type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of trade on the Silk Road?

    <p>Silk, spices, and various goods from multiple regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which navigational advancement was developed during Prince Henry the Navigator's time?

    <p>The astrolabe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Line of Demarcation established by the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?

    <p>Determined the territories of European powers in the New World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Vasco de Gama sail around the African continent to reach the Indies?

    <p>1498</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main economic system centered around a lord's estate during the Middle Ages?

    <p>Manorialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event initiated the call for the First Crusade?

    <p>The invasion of the Seljuk Turks in Palestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the outcomes of the First Crusade?

    <p>The creation of four kingdoms in the Holy Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major impact did the Crusades have on the power dynamics in Europe?

    <p>Weakened the power of the Pope and nobles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the prominent Muslim leader during the time of the Crusades known for recapturing Jerusalem?

    <p>Saladin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Children's Crusade in 1212?

    <p>To reclaim Jerusalem from Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the outcome of the Crusades affect Jewish communities in Europe?

    <p>They faced mass murders by mobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Reconquista?

    <p>Efforts to recapture territory in Spain from Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant historical figure initiated the First Crusade with a speech?

    <p>Pope Urban II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the term 'crusader' refer to?

    <p>Any volunteer fighting against Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated nations to participate in the Crusades besides religious zeal?

    <p>Economic gain and land acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a significant leader during the Third Crusade?

    <p>Richard the Lionheart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event prompted the migration of 500,000 Song Chinese to southern China?

    <p>Invasion of the Jurchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented moveable type for printing during the Song dynasty?

    <p>Bi Sheng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Black Death during the 14th century?

    <p>Rise of the middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plague was the most common during the Black Death?

    <p>Bubonic plague</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Crusades impact European territorial expansion?

    <p>They led to the formation of crusader states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of military orders during the Crusades?

    <p>To engage in warfare on behalf of the Christian faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed significantly to the spread of the Black Death?

    <p>Interconnected trade routes in the Mongol Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the symptoms commonly associated with the Bubonic plague?

    <p>Swollen lymph nodes and internal bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant economic development during the Song dynasty?

    <p>Creation of the first paper money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Pax Mongolica?

    <p>To facilitate safe trade across the Mongol Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which societal structure characterized the Middle Ages in Europe?

    <p>Feudalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Black Death on social relationships?

    <p>Restructuring of social relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason Muslims began trading with sub-Saharan Africa?

    <p>To obtain gold and ivory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Columbus in his exploration, akin to a crusader?

    <p>Duty to expand the Christian faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred as a result of the Black Death concerning labor?

    <p>Increased power of surviving workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal was crucial for desert travel in early trade routes across the Sahara?

    <p>Camels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resource was traded pound for pound with gold due to its significance?

    <p>Salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mansa Musa known for during his reign?

    <p>Going on a hajj to Mecca and distributing gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the capital city of the Mali Empire that became a center for trade and learning?

    <p>Timbuktu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that contributed to the Mongols' military success?

    <p>Extreme mobility and horseback skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the organized massacres of Jewish communities by Crusaders?

    <p>Pogrom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the major threats that led to the decline of the Mali Empire?

    <p>Internal conflicts and external invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event directly prompted the launch of the First Crusade?

    <p>The desire to reclaim the Holy Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant impact did Mansa Musa have on the value of gold?

    <p>Deflated its value for a decade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant impact did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca have on the economies of the regions he visited?

    <p>It caused inflation due to excessive gold distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the division that occurred among Muslims after Muhammad's death?

    <p>Sunnis wanted leadership through consensus while Shities wanted hereditary succession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'caravan' refer to in the context of desert travel?

    <p>A group of travelers for protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Second Crusade led by Christian forces?

    <p>Complete failure that dismayed Christians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of architecture did Mansa Musa promote in Timbuktu following his return from Mecca?

    <p>Islamic mosques and universities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region did the majority of early Islamic conquests occur after Muhammad's death?

    <p>Northern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Great Enclosure in Great Zimbabwe?

    <p>The largest stone structure before 1500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major contributions of the Umayyad Caliphate to the Islamic world?

    <p>The expansion of the empire into Spain and parts of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Mongolian Empire primarily collapse?

    <p>The Black Death pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Ibn Battuta serve during his travels in the 14th century?

    <p>A primary source historian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the central belief of Buddhism as founded by Siddhartha Gautama?

    <p>Escaping the cycle of rebirth to reach Nirvana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the caste system in Hinduism?

    <p>It divides society into four main categories based on occupation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Mongols' way of life influence their military strategies?

    <p>By utilizing their horses and mobility effectively in combat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary religious belief that defined Judaism?

    <p>Belief in one god and the teachings of the Torah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant cultural achievement of the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa?

    <p>Development of Timbuktu as a center of learning and scholarship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best captures the essence of the Five Pillars of Islam?

    <p>They are practices that guide the lives of Muslims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the decline of the Mongol Empire?

    <p>Overexpansion and internal conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of human sacrifices in Aztec culture?

    <p>To please their gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a significant Inca achievement?

    <p>Creation of an extensive road system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary method the Incas used to keep records, given their lack of a writing system?

    <p>Quipus, a set of knotted cords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Aztec and Inca empires differ in terms of their government structure?

    <p>The Incas had a centralized government while the Aztecs had a decentralized government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the decline of the Inca Empire in the 1500s?

    <p>Internal conflicts and disease from Europeans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a reason for human sacrifices in the Aztec culture?

    <p>To provide food for the priests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop management technique was primarily used by the Andean cultures?

    <p>Terracing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the official language of the Inca Empire?

    <p>Quechua</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural feature is attributed to the Inca Empire?

    <p>Suspension bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element was central to Inca religious practices?

    <p>Divination practices for predicting the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the Aztec political system?

    <p>Constant warfare to secure human sacrifices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Machu Picchu is often associated with which aspect of Inca culture?

    <p>Urban architecture and city planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of education was compulsory in the Inca Empire?

    <p>For both boys and girls until the age of 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the Spanish arrival in the Inca Empire?

    <p>Significant conflict and decline of the empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the Mongolian kingdoms established after Genghis Khan's conquests?

    <p>Khanates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which was a significant impact of Pax Mongolia on trade?

    <p>Expanded trade routes across Eurasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes Genghis Khan's military strategy?

    <p>Incorporated horse-mounted archers and mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the circumstances that led to the Ming Dynasty's rise over the Yuan Dynasty?

    <p>Rebellion against Mongols in 1368</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the Indian Ocean Trade route diminished due to the Mongol conquests?

    <p>Reliability of maritime trade routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of Kublai Khan in the Mongol Empire?

    <p>Conqueror who initiated the Yuan dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Marco Polo's contributions to the world after his travels?

    <p>Writing extensively about the Yuan dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Mongols’ treatment of the Chinese under their rule?

    <p>They imposed restrictions on Chinese officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Tenochtitlan in the Aztec Empire?

    <p>It served as the capital city and cultural center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary economic foundation of the Aztec Empire?

    <p>Agricultural production and tribute from conquered peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Mongols facilitate the spread of the Bubonic Plague?

    <p>Through their established trade routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did the Aztec social structure allow for mobility among classes?

    <p>Individuals could earn status through achievements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Prince Henry the Navigator's voyages?

    <p>Securing African gold and the slave trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key component of Aztec religion?

    <p>Human sacrifices to nourish the gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which explorer is credited with naming the Pacific Ocean?

    <p>Ferdinand Magellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system did the Mongol rulers develop to enhance trade across their empire?

    <p>Infrastructure improvements and protection for merchants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event did Christopher Columbus undertake in 1492?

    <p>Discovered the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Treaty of Tordesillas?

    <p>A treaty that divided newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Columbian Exchange?

    <p>To transfer plants, animals, and cultures between Europe and the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helped the Portuguese establish control over West Africa by 1471?

    <p>Control of the slave trade and gold resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Vasco Nunez Balboa achieve in 1513?

    <p>Crossed Panama and saw the Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Hernan Cortes in his invasion of Mexico?

    <p>Seeking gold from the Aztec Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor led to the spread of smallpox among the Aztecs during Cortes's invasion?

    <p>Contact with European explorers and soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the Caravel ship developed during the Age of Exploration?

    <p>It was lighter and more maneuverable than earlier ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the first successful European invasion of the Inca Empire?

    <p>Francisco Pizarro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation did navigators in the 15th century utilize that significantly aided their exploration?

    <p>Astrolabes and compasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Spain’s conquests in the early 1500s?

    <p>Colonization of the Caribbean and conquest of the Incas and Aztecs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the motivations of explorers often align with the concept of 'Gold, God, and Glory'?

    <p>They sought wealth, spread Christianity, and aimed for fame and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for the rapid spread of Islam after Muhammad's death?

    <p>Military conquests facilitated by a strong army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of the Crusades?

    <p>Pope Urban II's call to reclaim the Holy Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Second Crusade?

    <p>A complete failure for the Christian forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mansa Musa achieve during his reign in the Mali Empire?

    <p>He established Timbuktu as a regional center of learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

    <p>To escape the cycle of rebirth and reach nirvana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Mongols contribute to trade during their rule?

    <p>By opening new routes and ensuring safety for traders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development occurred within the Islamic Empire during the Umayyad Caliphate?

    <p>The spread of Islam into Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary belief that distinguishes Judaism from other monotheistic religions?

    <p>The importance of the Torah and the 10 commandments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the caste system in Hinduism?

    <p>It categorizes individuals based on their occupations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the internal fighting within the Mongol Empire?

    <p>Overexpansion and struggles for power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately happened to the Byzantine Empire after the Fourth Crusade?

    <p>It was sacked and lost significant territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is central to the beliefs of Hinduism concerning the afterlife?

    <p>The soul is reborn in a cycle of Samsara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did women have in Mongol society compared to other contemporary societies?

    <p>Women could own property and make decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Post-Classical World (600 CE onward)

    • The lecture started with Islam (600 CE) skipping over the Greek, Roman, Persian, and early Chinese empires.
    • The Byzantine Empire, early/middle Christian kingdoms of Europe (Carolingians), the Tang and Song Dynasties of China, and the Maya Empire in the Americas were covered.
    • Islam's rapid expansion, following Muhammad's death in 632 CE, was discussed. His successors unified Arabia, conquering numerous territories in the Middle East and North Africa.
    • Sharia is the basis of Islamic law. A mosque is a place of Muslim worship. Caliphs were successors to Muhammad.
    • Islam was successful against Byzantium and Persian armies. The Caliphs unified Arabia, becoming a powerful force. Their rule also spread Islam.
    • Sunni and Shiite are major divisions in Islam, disagreeing about the succession after the 4th caliph. Sunnis chose Muslim leaders while Shiites wanted a descendant of Muhammad.
    • The Umayyad Caliphs ruled Islam from 661-750. This was a Sunni dynasty that wanted to spread Islam. They expanded into Northern Africa and Europe.
    • The Islamic Empire, initially tied to Muhammad, transformed into a global empire with Arabic as the official language and a capital in Syria.
    • The Abbasid Dynasty, claiming descent from Muhammad's uncle Abbas, replaced the Umayyads. They moved the capital to Baghdad and established centers of learning with libraries and scholars.

    Islamic Golden Age

    • The period from 744-1258 is known as the Islamic Golden Age.
    • Important contributions included the translation of Greek philosophers, Hindu and Buddhist texts.
    • Mathematics flourished, with Al-Khwarizmi being a leading figure in creating algebra.
    • Medicine saw advancements with physicians and pharmacists requiring tests, and medical professionals traveling to provide rural care.
    • Calligraphy became a transformed form of art with quotes from the Quran.
    • Omar Khayyam was a poet.
    • Scholars used the astrolabe to calculate locations on Earth.
    • Al-Razi was a prominent physician and philosopher. Algebra was created in this period.

    Abbasid Dynasty

    • Baghdad, located on the Tigris River, became a major center of learning during the Abbasid rule.
    • Abbasids allowed non-Arab Muslims to have equal status with Arab Muslims. They also eased restrictions on other religions including Jews and Christians.
    • The caliph oversaw the military, government, and courts with judges called qadis enforcing Islamic law (Sharia).
    • Abbasid society generally allowed social mobility and conversion to Islam; even slaves could gain freedom.

    Silk Road

    • The Silk Road, an ancient trade route across Asia, was a key conduit for trade, with the Tang and Song Dynasties seeing its peak. It connected Chang'an (modern-day Xi'an) with locations across Central Asia.
    • Merchants traveled for months in caravans with goods such as silk, paper, iron, bronze for horses, gold, silver, and olive oil. Nomadic traders also played a central role in the overall network.
    • Spreading ideas, languages, and religions, including Buddhism, through the network and with diverse cultural exchanges.

    Tang and Song Dynasties

    • The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) and Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) were golden ages for China.
    • The Tang Dynasty extended China's influence, peaking during the Silk Road.
    • Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, was a thriving cosmopolitan center with diverse populations.
    • The Grand Canal, a significant water project, linked the economies of North and South China.
    • The Song Dynasty was the wealthiest dynasty and marked an age of high culture with innovations in printing, calligraphy. Movable type and paper money were invented, and the compass was refined.
    • Civil service exams, based on Confucianism, replaced the basis of job selection from favoritism.
    • The Song Dynasty's bureaucracy outlived the dynasty and influenced subsequent Chinese governments.
    • Iron production during the Song Dynasty surpassed that of the 18th century.
    • Porcelain, lighter and thinner than prior pottery, became highly regarded, and was the source for the term “chinaware”.
    • Filial piety (honoring ancestors) was especially important during the Song era.
    • Increased trade led to the development of “flying cash” and paper money to meet the needs of trade in the Tang dynasty.
    • The Song military employed gunpowder in bamboo "fire lances" .

    Rise of the Song Dynasty

    • The Song Dynasty was a period of prosperity and richness in China, one of the wealthiest societies in the world from 976-1142.

    Mongol Empire

    • The Mongol Empire, the second largest in history, controlled a large swath of Eurasia (1206-1277).
    • Genghis Khan united Mongol tribes and created a vast military force.
    • The Mongols emphasized skilled horse riding, archery, and mobility.
    • The Yam system was a crucial set of relay stations used by the Mongols for communication across their empire.
    • The Pax Mongolica (13-14th centuries) was associated with peace, trade. and stability across Eurasia.

    Aztecs

    • The Aztec Empire (1250-1521) emerged in modern-day Mexico.
    • Based on legend, they settled in Tenochtitlan, on an island in Lake Texcoco.
    • Alliances and conquest led to widespread rule over many city-states.
    • The empire was wealthy due to conquered peoples' tribute and trade.
    • Tenochtitlan, a major city with population of 80,000-250,000 people, was significant.
    • Human sacrifice was a key aspect of Aztec religion and practice.
    • The Aztecs had skilled writers who used glyphs (symbols), astronomers, educators who formed a compulsory education system for boys and girls.
    • The empire was not always unified which led to problems in the system.

    Incas

    • The Inca Empire (1438-1533), located in modern-day Bolivia.
    • Expansion through military conquest and alliances.
    • Forced labor (Mita) and language were important elements of maintaining control.
    • The Inca kept control through resettlement, loyalty to the state, and tribute.
    • Cuzco was the main capital; the empire also had Machu Picchu.
    • The Inca had a very central government.
    • A quipu was used to keep records in place of written documents.

    The Crusades / Europe in the Middle Ages

    • The Crusades (1096-1270) were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims to reclaim the Holy Land.
    • The Church had significant power.
    • Feudalism was a social hierarchy with kings, lords, knights, and serfs.
    • Manorialism was the centered economy around a lord's estate.
    • The fall of the Western Roman Empire was followed by the growth of kingdoms and subsequent frequent warfare amongst each other.
    • The Crusades both weakened and strengthened the power of the monarchs. They also led to expansions of trade throughout the Middle East, and also a greater view of the world for Europeans.

    West African Kingdoms (Mali Empire/Mansa Musa)

    • The Trans-Saharan trade routes connected North Africa and West Africa.
    • Camels were crucial to travel across the Sahara Desert.
    • Important items traded included gold, ivory, salt, and slaves.
    • The Mali Empire, with Mansa Musa as its leader, was incredibly wealthy due to the trans-Saharan trade.
    • Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca, taking many people and a huge amount of gold which negatively affected the value of gold in other countries from that time frame

    Indian Ocean/East African Trade

    • East Africa had important trade networks across the Indian Ocean trade routes.
    • Dhows, a specific type of sailing vessel with triangular sails, dominated the trade routes to East Africa.
    • Sultanates controlled trade in East Africa.
    • Ethiopia was a Christian society who kept its Christianity separate from neighboring Muslim societies, often trading with them.

    The Black Death

    • The Black Death, a Bubonic plague, decimated populations in Afro-Eurasia (1347-1351) especially in Europe.
    • It spread along trade routes, including the Silk Road, as interconnected by the Mongol Empire.
    • The Mongol Empire's collapse was one of the factors.
    • The plague's results negatively impacted trade and affected all aspects of society. The plague impacted social structure and the rise of a middle class.
    • The black death indirectly led to the beginning of the Renaissance.

    European Exploration and Colonization

    • Increased demand for eastern goods like spices fueled European exploration.
    • Motivations for exploration were "Gold, God, and Glory."
    • Prince Henry the Navigator is a significant figure who founded a school for explorers to help create new naval vessels including the caravel.
    • Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492 led to European contact with the Americas.
    • The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) delineated the territorial possessions of Spain and Portugal to prevent conflict.
    • The Columbian Exchange was a significant exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and culture between the Americas and Europe.

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