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How does this Russian church reflect the influence of the Byzantine Empire?

A
The onion-shaped domes reflect the influence of the Byzantine Empire.
B
The intricate detailing of a variety of patterns reflects the influence of the Byzantine Empire.
C
The number of towers surrounding the center tower reflects the influence of the Byzantine Empire.
D
The use of a variety of colors reflects the influence of the Byzantine Empire.
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What does the passage state about Emperor Musa?

A
He was a wise man who spread learning wherever he went.
B
He was generous with his money and raised the value of Cairo’s currency.
C
He was stingy with his wealth and kept it to himself.
D
He spent so much money that he actually lowered the value of Cairo’s currency.
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What are the final two progressions as a trading town continues to expand?

A
city, then kingdom
B
territory, then province
C
province, then city
D
city, then territory
4

What is one of the many inventions created by Muslim scholars during the Golden Age of Islam?

A
the thermometer
B
algebra
C
herbal medicine
D
the astrolabe
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Which statement correctly describes the Tang Dynasty?

A
The dynasty was the first to establish civil service exams in China to identify the best workers for government positions.
B
The dynasty encouraged the growth of artisans in different fields to produce works that inspired a Golden Age of culture for China.
C
The dynasty ended by the invasion and takeover of Kublai Khan and the Mongol Dynasty.
D
The dynasty created a vast empire that stretched from the East China Sea westward across China.
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After conquering China, the Mongols created the

A
Han Dynasty.
B
Song Dynasty.
C
Yuan Dynasty.
D
Ming Dynasty.
7

How did the Justinian Code make the Byzantine Empire more powerful?

A
It reorganized the Church.
B
It reorganized the military.
C
It reorganized the economy.
D
It reorganized the government.
8

Which dynasty was in power during Islam’s Golden Age?

A
Abbasid
B
Byzantine
C
Persian
D
Umayyad
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How did the Mongolian conquest of Persia affect that region’s culture?

A
The Mongolian conquest of Persia ended a golden age, which was a peak period of Islamic literature, philosophy, medicine, and art.
B
The Mongolian conquest of Persia brought about 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.
10

Who were the first people to settle in what is now Russia and Ukraine?

A
Greeks
B
Slavs
C
Vikings
D
Rus
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Where do Muslim pilgrims travel to as part of their religion?

A
Sharia
B
Islam
C
Qur’an
D
Mecca
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How did the Ottoman Empire change the city of Constantinople?

A
The Empire changed the city’s name to Istanbul, made it an academic center, and burned all churches to the ground.
B
The Empire changed the city’s name to Mecca, made it an academic center, and converted an important church into a mosque.
C
The Empire changed the city’s name to Mecca, made it the capital, and turned an important church into the Taj Mahal.
D
The Empire changed the city’s name to Istanbul, made it the capital, and turned an important church into a mosque.
13

A contribution by Justinian I to the Byzantine Empire was

A
promoting rights for slaves.
B
promoting rights for women.
C
creating a legal system.
D
improving science and technology.
14

Which particular aspect of Bantu culture have historians used to track Bantu migration?

A
clothing
B
art
C
language
D
architecture
15

Which term is the Arabic word for God?

A
Mecca
B
Allah
C
Islam
D
Qur’an
16

Who was a powerful sultan in the Ottoman Empire?

A
Mehmed II.
B
Akbar.
C
Babur.
D
Justinian I.
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Which of these is most likely a reason the early Bantu began to migrate to the south and east?

A
They sought better access to the sea.
B
They needed land for their growing population.
C
They sought new land for agriculture.
D
They wanted to expand their influence.
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According to this map, the Tang Dynasty was mostly located in

A
northern China.
B
eastern China.
C
western China.
D
southern China.

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