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Why did the Tang Dynasty face difficulties toward the end of its reign?

A
The economy struggled as China became unable to protect its long-distance trade routes.
B
The government suffered as friends were placed in official positions instead of skilled workers.
C
The economy struggled as peasants became unable to pay their increasingly higher taxes.
D
The government suffered as the line of succession became unclear after Gaozong’s death.
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What happened after the collapse of the Ming dynasty?

A
China lost half its territory to the Japanese.
B
China began a new era of exploration.
C
The Manchus took over and created a new dynasty called the Qing.
D
Tokugawa of Japan invaded China and became the new emperor.
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The three major West African empires increased their wealth by

A
trading gold and precious jewels.
B
taxing all trade in their region.
C
restricting trade to only high-level merchants.
D
pooling their trade earnings into one central account.
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A difference between Babur and Akbar was that

A
Babur was the first emperor of the Mughal Empire, while Akbar was its greatest leader.
B
Akbar was the first emperor of the Mughal Empire, while Babur was its greatest leader.
C
Akbar was the first sultan of the Ottoman Empire, while Babur was its greatest leader.
D
Babur was the first emperor of the Ottoman Empire, while Akbar was its greatest leader.
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What did Muhammad do when he encountered opposition from Mecca’s city leaders?

A
He brought more followers to Mecca.
B
He relocated from Mecca to the city of Medina.
C
He threatened the leaders of Christianity and Judaism.
D
He fought against the Arabs and won additional converts.
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At its peak, the Mongol Empire included parts of

A
China, Persia, and Russia.
B
China, Egypt, and Russia.
C
Egypt, Italy, and Persia.
D
China, Italy, and Persia.
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What does Islam have in common with Judaism and Christianity?

A
All three religions worship many different gods.
B
All three religions perceive Abraham as a prophet of God.
C
All three religions believe that Jesus is the son of God.
D
All three religions believe Jesus was a prophet, rather than a god.
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How did the translation of texts into Arabic affect learning?

A
It helped Muslim scholars make new discoveries.
B
It made ideas from other cultures less available.
C
It made it more difficult for scholars to develop new ideas.
D
It caused scholars to focus on past ideas instead of new discoveries.
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Which statement about Islam is accurate?

A
Islam permits drinking red wine.
B
Islam permits eating any kind of meat.
C
Islam encourages dressing modestly.
D
Islam establishes lenient dating rules.
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Which ruler tolerated religious diversity in the Ottoman Empire?

A
Suleiman I
B
Akbar
C
Aurangzeb
D
Mehmed II
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What impact did Hürrem Sultan have on the Ottoman Empire?

A
She advised Suleyman I on military tactics.
B
She created a code of law for civil and criminal issues.
C
She funded public works, such as schools and hospitals.
D
She introduced Hinduism into the Ottoman Empire.
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The Umayyads were the first Muslim dynasty to

A
determine leader succession through election.
B
restrict Muslim control to the Arabian Peninsula.
C
support Muhammad during his lifetime.
D
achieve success after caliph rule.
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What did it mean when foreign diplomats "kowtowed” to the Chinese emperor or his representatives?

A
It meant that the diplomats relinquished all their rights in the Forbidden City.
B
It meant that the diplomats were showing respect for the Chinese emperor.
C
It meant that foreign missionaries could no longer visit China.
D
It meant that the diplomats had full trading rights equal to those of China.
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Pious Muslims are told to behave in what way in Allah’s presence?

A
submissive
B
nomadic
C
meditative
D
prophetic
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Before the split in 1054, the leaders of the Eastern Church and the Western Church were

A
the Patriarch and the Pope.
B
Justinian I and the Pope.
C
the Pope and Theodora.
D
the Patriarch and Theodora.
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A contribution by Justinian I to the Byzantine Empire was

A
improving science and technology.
B
creating a legal system.
C
promoting rights for women.
D
promoting rights for slaves.
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After granting trading rights to the Dutch in the Netherlands, China allowed them to

A
enter the Forbidden City without special permission.
B
trade with Britain and other nations.
C
set up trading posts at ports in China.
D
bring their missionaries to Chinese port cities.
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For how long did Islam’s Golden Age last?

A
one century
B
three centuries
C
five centuries
D
seven centuries
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Which was a priority for Justinian I?

A
conquering new lands
B
reconquering lost lands
C
demanding tax payments
D
opposing Christianity
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Muhammad lived and worked most of his life as a commercial trader.When he received his first revelation, he committed his life to serving his followers and city as their religious leader, military general and what other role?

A
Farmer
B
Doctor
C
Politician
D
Craftsman

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