Test

Question 1

One clear difference between the Aztecs and the Angkor Kingdom was that the Aztecs

Answer 1

B. had less religious diversity

Question 2

The Taj Mahal, depicted above, combines the architecture of which two religions?

Answer 2

Hinduism and Islam

Question 3

The combination of domes and towers in this building is most clearly an example of

Answer 3

syncretism in architecture

Question 4

Which statement most accurately compares the Aztecs and the Ottomans?

Answer 4

both were empires consisting of a variety of ethnic groups united under a centralized government

Question 5

This kingdom built its prosperity on a mixture of agriculture, grazing, trade and gold. They were part
of the Indian Ocean trade system which connected many different regions

Answer 5

Zimbabwe

Question 6

Which major overland trade network allowed China to trade items and technology (like guns) with Eurasia?

Answer 6

The silk roads

Question 7

Which statement about China and trade is best supported by this passage?

Answer 7

trade between Europe and Cathay was greatly enhanced by the security established by the Mongol Khanates.

Question 8

Which of the following conclusions about the period 1000-1450 is most directly supported by the map?

Answer 8

Interregional conflicts between states and empires encouraged technological and cultural transfers

Question 9

Which of the following changes to Western Europe during the period 400-1450 occurred under the reign of Charlemagne?

Answer 9

C. A new model of civilization emerged in Western Europe for the first time since the fall of Rome

Question 10

In Europe, political relationships of the type depicted in the image emerged most directly because of which of the following developments:

Answer 10

Local elites need for military protecton from more powerful lords

Question 11

The image most directly illustrates which of the following features of the political development of medieval Europe?

Answer 11

Bureaucratization

Question 12

The Renaissance saw a revival of the arts and sciences. Where did the Renaissance begin?

Answer 12

Italy

Question 13

What was an important right the people had as a result of the Magna Carta?

Answer 13

No new taxes unless a consensus council agrees on it

Question 14

Why did king John sign the Magna Carta

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Because the barons forced him to

Question 15

One reason for the beginning of the crusaders was

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stop the expansion of Muslim states

Question 16

The Hundred Years’ War, which actually lasted 116 years (1337-1453 C.E.), was fought between what two countries?

Answer 16

France and England

Question 17

The maya and the Aztecs were similar by

Answer 17

Developed complex complex mathematical and calendar systems

Question 18

Based on this passage, which of the statements concerning the trading city of Hangzhou is most accurate?

Answer 18

Hangzhou was a vital trading city because it had foreign merchandise and was also accessible by the Grand Canal for internal trade.

Question 19

Hangzhou was a vital trading city because it had foreign merchandise and was also accessible by the Grand Canal for internal trade.

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New maritime technology

Question 20

What development, which began prior to Marco Polo’s travels to china allowed Europeans to obtain the products of china and other parts of Asia?

Answer 20

A. The Islamic caliphates and Chinese dynasties such as the tang and the Song, grew stronger, so long distance trade could be conducted with less risk

Question 21

The three-field system had great advantages.

Answer 21

increased the amount of land that could be planted each year.