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Why did the caliphs demonstrate religious tolerance to Jewish and Christian people?

A
The caliphs believed all three religions shared the same god.
B
The caliphs hoped tolerance would generate higher levels of trade.
C
The caliphs thought that everyone followed the Five Pillars of Islam.
D
The caliphs knew freedom of worship led to an overall stronger empire.
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Why do Buddhists reject the idea of the Hindu caste system?

A
They do not want any influence from other religions.
B
They have their own social class system based on wealth.
C
They practice acceptance and tolerance of all people.
D
They believe that the caste system promotes poor karma.
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What was one significant indication that the European feudal system was effective?

A
Similar systems developed in China and Japan.
B
European peasants voted to keep the system in place.
C
Invaders did not manage to attack Europe.
D
The system put an end to the Roman Empire.
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This painting shows a key event from the First Crusade.

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by their armor
B
by their weapons and horses
C
by the red crosses on their backs
D
by the thrones on which they are sitting
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Why might breaking a canon law during the Middle Ages be worse for an individual than breaking a law written by the government?

A
The Church could leverage their political influence in every country.
B
The Church could authorize severe punishment if necessary.
C
The Church had its own court system, which decided on appropriate punishment.
D
The Church had the power to banish a person from the religious community.
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What role did Marco Polo serve in the Mongol Empire?

A
Marco Polo provided military tactics to Genghis Khan.
B
Marco Polo worked as an administrator for 17 years.
C
Marco Polo ran one of the khanates in the region.
D
Marco Polo wrote a book about Kublai Khan.
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With roots in Judeo-Christian principles, the Golden Rule states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”Which of these statements is most like the Golden Rule?

A
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
B
Do not hurt others in ways you would find hurtful.
C
Do not make promises you cannot keep.
D
It is better to amass riches so you can then help people.
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Which statement best describes the Sumerian city-states?

A
Each had a written code of laws.
B
Each was located on the Tigris River.
C
Each was located in the mountains.
D
Each had its own government.
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Italy during the Renaissance is best described as

A
an important center of trade.
B
a secondary place for trade.
C
an ally of the Ottoman Empire.
D
an opponent of the Ottoman Empire.
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The decline in economic production in Europe during the 1300s was caused by

A
an increase in malnutrition.
B
a decrease in population.
C
an increase in nationalism.
D
a decrease in religious faith.
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Which country did Hinduism originate from?

A
India
B
Laos
C
China
D
Vietnam
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What was the basis of the Greek religion?

A
legends
B
mythology
C
fable
D
idolatry
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Read this quotation from Pericles’s Funeral Oration in ancient Athens.It is true that we are called a democracy, because power is in the hands of the many and not the few . . . everyone is equal before the law; when a citizen is in any way distinguished, he is chosen for public service, not as a matter of privilege, but as reward for his abilities. Neither is poverty an obstacle; a man may benefit his country whatever his social class.–Pericles’s Funeral Oration, 431 BCE

A
the ability to govern should be a privilege.
B
few citizens have the skills for public service.
C
women and men should be equal under the law.
D
both the rich and the poor have the ability to serve.
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In ancient Greece, the philosopher Aristotle

A
invented a method of argument that used logic.
B
created a style of teaching that involved questions.
C
explained his version of the ideal form of government.
D
recorded events of his era and shaped how history is told.
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Which statement correctly defines principalities in northern Asia in the 1200s?

A
Principalities were independent areas of the Mongol Empire.
B
Principalities were territories just outside of the Mongol Empire.
C
Principalities were small territories that were run by Chinese rulers.
D
Principalities were small territories that were run by Russian rulers.
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The map shows medieval Europe. Charlemagne was known as the "father of Europe.” How does this map help to explain that title?

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A
It shows that Charlemagne united eastern and western Europe.
B
It shows that Charlemagne’s empire was as large as that of the Franks.
C
It shows that Charlemagne’s empire was more powerful than the Roman Empire.
D
It shows that Charlemagne conquered a huge part of Europe.
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An increased demand for books during the 1500s meant that

A
fewer books were written in the vernacular.
B
more books were written in the vernacular.
C
fewer people read classical works
D
more people read Chinese works.
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The Babylonian Exile was also known as the Babylonian

A
Exodus.
B
Captivity.
C
Diaspora.
D
Migration.
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Which statement best supports the idea that the Mughal Empire promoted religious tolerance?

A
The Empire actively supported Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims in one culture.
B
The Empire joined Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims to fight for their freedoms.
C
The Empire united Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims in one religion.
D
The Empire encouraged Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims to be more diverse.
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What social characteristic was notable in West African empires?

A
Women limited to household roles
B
Women owning land and businesses
C
Women prevented from owning land
D
Women excluded from public life

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