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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT a characteristic of American civilizations during the post classical period?Large cities based on elaborate political and economic organizationElaborate cultural systemsMonotheistic practicesHighly developed agriculture
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Aztecs view the cultural achievements of the Toltecs?As barbarians who lacked cultureAs slaves, fit only for conquestAs the givers of civilizationAs heretics, who practiced a forbidden religion
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe people who succeeded the Toltecs as the rulers of central Mexico were theOlmecsMayaIncasAztecs
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat city did the Aztecs establish circa 1325 on a marshy island in Lake Texcoco?TeotihuacanCulhuacanTexcocoTenochtitlan
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following did NOT occur as a result of the Aztec rise to power?The increasing dominance of the nobilityThe emergence of a ruler with supreme powersThe abandonment of human sacrificeThe subsequent expansion of power and the boundaries of Aztec control
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements concerning the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan is NOT accurate?It was built on an island in the middle of a lake.By 1519 it probably had a population of about 150,000.Unlike other Mesoamerican cities it lacked a temple complexThe city was divided into more than 60 wards controlled by kinship groups
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT true of the Aztec view of marriage and the family?Virginity at marriage was highly regarded for young women.Polygamy was common throughout societyMarriages were often arranged between lineagesYoung girls were often trained by the older women of the calpulli
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was utilized in the Inca empire, but NOT by the Aztecs?A semi-divine emperorExtensive use of colonizationUse of local rulers in exchange for recognition of sovereigntyIdentification of the nobility with the administrative and military functions of the state
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the capital of the southern Song dynasty?HangzhouChanganLoyanBeijing
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat led to the downfall of the Sui dynasty?Nomadic invasionsUnsuccessful military campaignsWidespread Buddhist rebellionThe dissatisfaction of the Confucian scholar-gentry class
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho was the founder of the Tang dynasty?YangdiLi BoLi YuanZhao Kuangyin
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho was the founder of the Song dynasty?Zhao KuangyinXuanzongLi Bo, Duke of SongXi-Xia
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDuring the post classical period, societies in the Americasremained entirely separate from those of the Old Worldexperienced the initial contacts that led to the European invasion of the New Worldfailed to develop imperial forms of government similar to European societywere united under a single government
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe two fastest growing religions during this time period were Christianity and Buddhism.TrueFalse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceMost empires in Africa during this time period converted to Hinduism.TrueFalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceGunpowder was first invented during the Song and Tang Dynasties of China.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceSunni and Shi’a are the two biggest sects of the Muslim religion.TrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA common practice in China during the Tang Dynasty was for women to have their ______ bound.HandsNecksFeetFingers
- 19. Multiple ChoiceByzantine Emperor who attempted to re-conquer and reunite Eastern and Western Roman lands.Sunni AliJustinianMansa MusaMarco Polo
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOut of all Justinian’s works, he is best remembered forhis code of lawswar with North Africa and Spainhis wife TheodoraThe Plague
- 21. Multiple ChoiceTrade along the Silk Road from China helps to spread the idea ofJudaismIslamBuddhismChristianity
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich academic subject was developed during the rise of Islam?algebraopticsgeometryCalculus
- 23. Multiple ChoiceA rival empire to the Song was located inManchuriaKoreaIndochinaVietnam
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat motivated Arab merchants to extend their contacts to the West African kingdoms?They desired to learn more about the society and institutions of West Africa.They wanted to sell their ivory and tobacco to the peoples of West Africa.They hoped to earn wealth from the gold and salt trade.They supported Jihad
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIn what way were the Tang Dynasty (a.d. 618–907) and the Song Dynasty (a.d. 960–1279) in China similar?Both made innovations in the arts, sciences, and mathematics.Both built large overseas empires.Both encouraged equality for women in society.Both were Confucian based societies
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of this church that was built in Constantinople under Justinian’s Rule?The Byzantine CathedralHagia SophiaThe Church of GodTaj Mahal
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIn China which group of people was referred to as the gentryscholar-officialsnoble familiesurban familiesDiamyos
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe Great Schism split Christian followers in half. The western church became known as Roman Catholic while the eastern church became known asEastern OrthodoxRussian OrthodoxThe Mormon ChurchCoptic Christianity
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat role did Arab merchants play in spreading Islam to societies in Europe, Asia, and North Africa?Arab merchants brought news of their religion as they traded in different areas.Arab merchants forcibly converted non-believers to Islam.Arab merchants acted as secret missionaries to win over non-believers.Arab merchants did not focus on their religion
- 30. Multiple ChoiceFarming advances in China were connected to the ability for them to produce _______ twice a year.RiceBeansPotatoesCorn(Maize)
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe Russian Kingdom had its roots in the city ofStalingradSt. PetersburgKievMoscow
- 32. Multiple ChoiceAs of 1100 AD the most populated country in the world wasUnited StatesChinaEnglandIndia
- 33. Multiple ChoiceIn which part of the world did Islam first become a widespread religion?The Middle EastAfricaChinaEurope
- 34. Multiple ChoiceA pilgrimage to the city of Mecca is one of Islam’s five pillars.TrueFalse
- 35. Multiple Choice
What empire is shown shaded on the map?IslamicByzantineSongMongol - 36. Multiple ChoiceThe Polynesian migration routes went from..central Africa to southern AfricaAustralia to New Zealand to HawaiiIran to Saudi Arabia to IndiaChina to Korea to Japan
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the civilization shaded orange on the map?VikingsSuiBantuToltecs
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhere is Malacca located?Southeast AsiaMiddle EastWestern EuropeSouther America
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat is shown on the map?The migration routes of the BantuThe retreat route of the Umayyad family after the Abbasid overthrowThe flight of the PhoenixThe Mongol trade routes in Saharan Africa
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe capital of the Byzantine empire wasConstantinopleRomeBaghdadDamascus
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThis is an image ofNicheMinaretUmmaCaliph
- 42. Multiple ChoiceDURING THE SUI DYNASTY,THE GRAND CANAL WAS BUILTCHINA WAS INVADED BY THE MONGOLSGUNPOWDER AND THE CANNON WERE INVENTEDCONFUCIANISM WAS RE-ESTABLISHED
- 43. Multiple ChoiceTHE USE OF THE STIRRUP AND GREAT HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS CONTRIBUTED TO THE...COLLAPSE OF THE SILK ROADRISE OF THE MONGOL EMPIRETHE IDEA FOR THE MOVIE BLACK BEAUTYDEFEAT OF TOKUGAWA JAPAN
- 44. Multiple ChoiceTWO INVENTIONS OF THE CHINESE ARE...POKEMON AND EGG ROLLSSTIRRUP AND POTTERY WHEELGUNPOWDER AND MOVABLE WOODEN TYPECHINAMPAS AND AZTEC CALENDAR
- 45. Multiple ChoiceTHE SAMURAI WERE USED TOPROVIDE PROTECTIONSERVE IN THE MILITARYMIGHT THE MUSLIMS IN JAPAN
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWHAT WAS A LONG-TERM IMPACT OF MARCO POLO'S TRIPS TO CHINA?PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO LOCATE EACH OTHER IN WATERTHE CHINESE FORCED THE EUROPEANS TO TRADE ONLY IN BEIJINGTRADE INCREASED BETWEEN CHINA AND EUROPECHINA BECAME ISOLATED
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWHICH RELIGION BECAME POPULAR IN JAPAN BECAUSE SHINTO DID NOT SATISFY EVERYONE'S SPIRITUAL NEEDS?ISLAMZEN BUDDHISMCHRISTIANITYEASTERN ORTHODOX
- 48. Multiple ChoiceSIKHISM DEVELOPED IN INDIA OUT OF A MIXTURE OF ____ AND____BELIEFS.JEWISH AND CHRISTIANMUSLIM AND BUDDHISTHINDU AND MUSLIMCHRISTIAN AND HINDU
- 49. Multiple ChoiceCHINA USED _______TO CHOOSE CHINESE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.BIRTH FAMILIESMILITARY SKILLCIVIL SERVICE EXAMSDICE
- 50. Multiple ChoiceCHINGGIS' GRANDSON ______, WAS BORN MONGOLIAN, BUT ENCOURAGED THE STUDY AND ADOPTION OF CHINESE WAYS.KUBLA KHANGHENGIS KHANHU HOTPOL POT
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWHERE DID THE MING MOVE THEIR CAPITAL TO?PEKINGBEIJINGTOKYOSAMARKAND
- 52. Multiple ChoiceThis "world" traveler worked throughout the dar-al-Islam and beyond as a qadi. He tried people in India as well as Sub-Saharan Africa. Today his work is invaluable to historians studying Islamic cultures in the Post-Classical eraIbn BatuttaMarco PoloMansa MusaYuan Shan
- 53. Multiple ChoiceDhowJunkOutrigger CanoeViking Long Ship
- 54. Multiple ChoiceJunkDhowPolynesian CanoeViking Long Ship
- 55. Multiple ChoiceThis animal was very adaptable to the Saharan Salt Trade largely due to its ability to go long distances without water while carrying a large amount of cargo.cameloxenhorsealpaca
- 56. Multiple ChoiceThese peoples are of East Asian descent. They traveled across the Pacific in small canoes. Over centuries they populated the Pacific basin.PolynesiansBantuMongolsAustronesians
- 57. Multiple ChoiceThese peoples originated in the Niger River Valley and are responsible for the spread of agricultural and metallurgical techniques throughout Sub Saharan Africa.BantuPolynesiansSwahiliEgyptians
- 58. Multiple ChoiceThis Central West African Kingdom benefitted from the Copper trade and slave trade. In the end the Slave trade would destroy their society.Kongo KingdomGold Kingdoms (Mali, Ghana, Songhai)Great ZimbabweSwahili Coast
- 59. Multiple ChoiceThese peoples are responsible for making a Pan-Asian empire that created a trade zone across the continent making it safe for people to travel across the whole continent.MongolsTurksAmerasiansChinese
- 60. Multiple ChoiceThese peoples are from Central Asia, important leaders included people such as Tamerlane and Osman the Great. They like the Mongols originated in Central Asia.TurksMongolsAmerasiansAbbasid
- 61. Multiple ChoiceExtended families or clans that formed the basis of Sub Saharan societiesAge GradesKinship GroupsDivinersMatrilineal
- 62. Multiple ChoiceThe first widely traded Ocean. Trade here benefitted from East Africa, South Asia and East Asia.IndianPacificAtlanticArctic
- 63. Multiple ChoiceThis leaders of this Khanate adopted the native religion and practices - pretty much adopting their culture - even adopting Islam.IlkhanateThe Golden HordeThe Khanate of ChagataiSouth Asia
- 64. Multiple ChoiceThis Khanate did not directly oversee the rule of the conquered people. They left that role to a "Great Prince" who was left responsible for maintaining a Mongol friendly policy and collect taxes for the MongolsIlkhanateGolden HordeChagataiSouth Asia
- 65. Multiple ChoiceThese East African societies where a fusion of African and Islamic culture. They were noted for their strong participation inEgyptSwahili CoastGreat ZimbabweGolden Horde
- 66. Multiple ChoiceTerm used to describe the general prosperity and peacefulness of trade in the Post-Classical Asia.Pax MongolicaPax RomanaPax IndusPax Rus
- 67. Multiple ChoiceThis Sub-Saharan kingdom was a center of trade in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was known for its role in the slave trade as well as ivory trade. European discovery of their society led to the wander about a group who did not require mortar to build there walls and towers.Kongo KingdomGreat ZimbabweSwahili CoastFree State of Congo
- 68. Multiple ChoiceIn African tradition these people had natural and learned talents that allowed them to intermediate between the physical and spiritual worldsDivinersShamansAnimistsHealers
- 69. Multiple ChoiceTerracingChinampaWaru WaruCrop Rotation
- 70. Multiple ChoiceSlaves, Ivory, and Ebony were trade exports from:East AsiaSouth AsiaCentral AfricaEastern Europe
- 71. Multiple ChoiceThis trade product emerged from Tang China and was quickly adopted by the AbbasidPorcelainSilkSpicesCalicos
- 72. Multiple ChoiceThis "world" traveler went on his Hajj to Mecca as devout Muslims should. On his way he caused an economic depression due to the amount of alms he gave in Egypt. On his return, he had a mosque built in locations where he stopped on Friday - the Muslim Holy DayIbn BattutaMarco PoloMansa MusaChristopher Columbus
- 73. Multiple ChoiceThey are responsible for the spread of agriculture and metallurgy throughout Sub Saharan Africa.PolynesiansBantuAustronesiansTurks
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