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How did the Mongolian conquest of Persia affect that region’s culture?

A
The Mongolian conquest of Persia brought about a golden age, which was a peak period of Islamic literature, philosophy, medicine, and art.
B
The Mongolian conquest of Persia ended a golden age, which was a peak period of Islamic literature, philosophy, medicine, and art.
C
The Mongolian conquest of Persia resulted in the Mongols adopting a Persian style of artwork and architecture.
D
The Mongolian conquest of Persia resulted in the Mongols adopting a Persian style of dress and celebration.
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Which dynasty was in power during Islam’s Golden Age?

A
Byzantine
B
Abbasid
C
Persian
D
Umayyad
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During the Scientific Revolution, both Copernicus and Galileo

A
supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church.
B
opposed a new theory of the universe related to the motion of Earth and other planets.
C
opposed the study of the sun, moon, and stars because it was considered heresy.
D
supported the geocentric theory in opposition to the beliefs of most Christians at the time.
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The official religion of the Roman Empire was a form of paganism in which worshippers prayed to Roman gods and the emperor. In Judea, was there any freedom of religion under Roman rule?

A
No, everyone was required to worship the emperor.
B
Yes, Jews were able to practice their religion.
C
Yes, all religions were tolerated if they incorporated Roman religion.
D
No, early Christians were persecuted.
6

Who was a powerful sultan in the Ottoman Empire?

A
Mehmed II.
B
Justinian I.
C
Babur.
D
Akbar.
7

What was one characteristic of early European exploration?

A
It was expensive.
B
It was fast.
C
It was safe.
D
It was predictable.
8

A contribution by Justinian I to the Byzantine Empire was

A
promoting rights for women.
B
promoting rights for slaves.
C
improving science and technology.
D
creating a legal system.
9

What happened to Indigenous peoples in the Americas after 1492?

A
They began selling horses for gold.
B
They began growing tea and coffee.
C
Their population decreased by nearly twenty percent.
D
Most perished from disease.
10

The people of Mesopotamia were protected by the

A
Tigris River.
B
Zagros and Taurus Mountains.
C
Red Sea.
D
Euphrates River.
11

How did the events of the Reformation affect the Enlightenment?

A
People challenged religious institutions during the Reformation, which led them to challenge governmental authority during the Enlightenment.
B
People challenged cultural institutions during the Reformation, which led them to challenge educational facilities during the Enlightenment.
C
People challenged governmental authority during the Reformation, which led them to challenge religious institutions during the Enlightenment.
D
People challenged educational facilities during the Reformation, which led them to challenge cultural institutions during the Enlightenment.
12

Which statement about Abraham is the most accurate?

A
He was considered the father of all major religions.
B
He moved from Ur to Canaan to spread Islam.
C
His covenant with God helped all Jewish people.
D
His agreement with God ensured Abraham’s immortality.
13

Which word best defines the term Renaissance ?

A
end
B
rebirth
C
beginning
D
birth
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What conclusion can be drawn about the people of Athens based on the chart?

A
Only men were allowed to become citizens.
B
Compared to the whole population, a small number could vote.
C
Only about half the population were citizens.
D
Free non-citizens outnumbered enslaved persons and citizens combined.
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Judging by the map, which best explains why the empire’s western half was hard to rule?

A
The west suffered economically because it did not have adequate ports.
B
The west did not have enough troops to protect its vast amount of territory.
C
The west covered a large territory and was at more risk of foreign invasion.
D
The west had a more diverse population because it bordered three countries.
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Which was a condition of the peace treaty?

A
freedom of trade between Europeans and Muslims
B
increased tributes paid to Saladin and the Muslims
C
Christian occupation of Jerusalem
D
increased land sales to Christians
17

What are the final two progressions as a trading town continues to expand?

A
city, then territory
B
city, then kingdom
C
province, then city
D
territory, then province
18

The words you see are in what language?

A
German
B
Latin
C
English
D
French

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