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Why did Hongwu feel that a strong military was necessary?

A
to protect his position as emperor
B
to spread Confucian ideas
C
to prevent a rebellion by Mongols
D
to increase China’s territory
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The Byzantine influence can be seen in Kiev’s government because

A
the authoritarian role of the tsar was based on the ruler of the Byzantines.
B
the justice system was set up to mimic the Byzantine system.
C
the civil service exam to fill government positions came from the Byzantines.
D
the legal code was created on the basis of Byzantine law.
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What did the Rus do that led to the eventual influence of the Byzantine Empire on Russia?

A
The Rus first invaded and then ruled over Constantinople as well as the Slavs.
B
The Rus forced the entire population to convert to the church of the Byzantines.
C
The Rus established a strong trading relationship with Constantinople.
D
The Rus were originally from the area ruled by the Byzantine Empire.
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The government in the Ottoman Empire is best described as

A
simple and ineffective.
B
complex but ineffective.
C
complex and effective.
D
simple but effective.
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In ancient Greece, Euclid contributed to a better understanding of

A
chemistry.
B
biology.
C
technology.
D
mathematics.
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Which statement describes the Greek philosopher Socrates?

A
Socrates built an advanced version of the astrolabe.
B
Socrates taught that reasoning was the way to truth.
C
Socrates wrote a book on the principles of geometry.
D
Socrates developed a theory about the universe.
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The Peace of Augsburg ended the conflict between

A
Martin Luther and the Roman Catholic Church.
B
German princes and peasants who had revolted.
C
Martin Luther and the Holy Roman Emperor.
D
German princes and the Holy Roman Emperor.
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An effect of the Great Peasants’ Revolt was that

A
German princes were defeated.
B
about 100,000 peasants died.
C
serfdom ended in Germany.
D
Martin Luther voiced his support.
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What statement best describes the Catholic Church during the Renaissance?

A
The people of Europe had little contact with the Catholic Church, which had no influence over their lives.
B
The Catholic Church was increasingly seen as a corrupt institution with too much power.
C
The Catholic Church mostly remained separate from European politics and government.
D
The monarchs of Europe governed the Catholic Church and dictated its policies and practices.
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Someone who believes in divine rule believes that God

A
wants government to be in the hands of the people.
B
supports kings and queens but does not choose them.
C
chooses monarchs to represent him on Earth.
D
favors aristocrats and people of wealth.
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Scientists in ancient Greece believed that

A
everything in the world could be explained by logic and reason.
B
everything in the world could be explained by faith and religion.
C
the study of science was connected to magic and mysticism.
D
the study of science was connected to feeling and emotion.
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Which was an achievement of Suleiman I?

A
He led the Ottoman Empire into India.
B
He turned the Hagia Sofia into the Taj Mahal.
C
He turned the Hagia Sofia into a mosque.
D
He led the Ottoman Empire into Eastern Europe.
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How did the Ottoman Empire respond to non-Muslims?

A
It offered them freedom of speech.
B
It offered them freedom of religion.
C
It forced them to leave the Empire.
D
It forced them to convert to Islam.
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Mehmed II and Suleiman I were similar in that they

A
turned churches into mosques.
B
created a code of law.
C
promoted women’s rights.
D
expanded the Ottoman Empire.
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Who launched the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s?

A
Martin Luther
B
Henry VIII
C
John Wycliffe
D
John Calvin
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When Louis XIV said, “I am the state,” he meant that he

A
had decided to change his name.
B
no longer believed in God.
C
was no longer king.
D
had absolute power.
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In the mid-1300s, John Wycliffe was

A
a critic of the Protestant Church.
B
a leader in the Catholic Church.
C
a reverend in the Protestant Church.
D
a critic of the Catholic Church.
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What was Zheng He’s most important accomplishment?

A
Zheng He conquered lands as far away as Africa to increase the dynasty’s power.
B
Zheng He spread Chinese ideas and brought wealth to China from his travels.
C
Zheng He sailed the Indian Ocean and around Africa.
D
Zheng He commanded an impressive fleet of ships.

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