Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Why was Constantine’s conversion to Christianity significant?

A
His conversion signaled that Christianity was the official religion of the empire.
B
His conversion marked the beginning of the persecution of other religions.
C
His conversion meant that Christians would no longer be persecuted.
D
His conversion moved the Roman Empire toward pacifism.
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What happened to the Roman Empire after Constantine’s death?

A
The empire collapsed and was overrun by invaders.
B
The empire remained as-is for one hundred years.
C
The empire stabilized and went on to flourish.
D
The empire split, and the west fell into decline.
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What brought an end to Islam’s Golden Age?

A
Muhammad’s death
B
Justinian’s rule
C
the Umayyad Dynasty
D
the Mongol invasion
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How does the Talmud impact the daily lives of Jewish people?

A
It reflects the Ten Commandments of God.
B
It describes rules for food preparation.
C
It interprets religious laws in the Torah.
D
It reminds people of Judaism’s teachings.
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What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?

A
He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.
B
He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.
C
He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.
D
He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.
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Why are empires and civilizations so intent on producing works of artistic and cultural significance?

A
These works help to ensure the success of the empire’s people.
B
These works help to ensure the legacy of an empire.
C
These works help to make the leader more powerful.
D
These works help to ensure the empire will continue to prosper.
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According to its foundation myth, Rome was founded by

A
twin brothers.
B
a wolf.
C
Greek explorers.
D
Egyptian gods.
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The Song Dynasty promoted trade

A
across the Gobi Desert.
B
down the Mekong River.
C
along the Silk Road.
D
on the Great Wall.
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What was the outcome of the First Crusade?

A
The Crusaders defeated the Muslims and restored peace to the Holy Land.
B
The Muslims lost to the Crusaders but remained in control of Jerusalem.
C
The Muslims destroyed Jerusalem rather than surrender it to the Crusaders.
D
The Crusaders seized Jerusalem but were forced to defend it for the next one hundred years.

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