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1 World History Mid-Term Review Unit 3B Middle Ages in Asia and Africa 1. When Ivan III married the niece of the last Byzantine emperor, he openly claimed to make Russia the Third Rome. What title did he take that later became the official title of all Russian rulers? A. Sultan B. Mameluke C. Caliph D. Czar 2. One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were similar was that they. A. all converted to Christianity B. directly controlled silver mines C. benefitted from the gold-salt trade D. improved their military strength with the use of gunpowder 3. One important way in which the Silk Road and Western Africa trade routes were similar was that along all these routes. A. ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other B. the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco C. concrete was used to improve the surface of the road D. a single currency was used to make transactions easier 4. The leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship skills all contributed directly to the. A. collapse of the Silk trade B. defeat of the Ottoman Turks C. division of the Islamic religion D. rise of the Mongol Empire 5. One way in which the travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta were similar was that they both resulted in. A. the development of slavery B. a reduction in trade C. the discovery of East Asia D. an increased interest in different cultures 6. Which of the following groups of people did NOT influence the development of Russia? A. Aztecs B. Slavs C. Mongols D. Vikings

2 7. One belief that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common is A. Jesus is the Son of God. B. there is only one God or monotheism C. the Qur an or Koran is the most sacred book. D. the belief in many gods or polytheism. 8. When the Mongols ruled China, they tried to conquer Japan. Which statement is TRUE of the Mongol invasion of Japan? A. Genghis Khan destroyed many cities in Japan and ruled as emperor for over 20 years. B. The Mongols defeated the Japanese in the Gobi desert because of their superior military tactics. C. The Japanese used their superior horsemanship to defeat the Mongols. D. The Japanese defeated the Mongols/Chinese when a divine wind or kamikaze dispersed much of the Mongol fleet of ships. 9. Early Mongol tribes were known as pastoralists. What does this statement mean? A. The Mongols lived in one place. B. The Mongols believed in only one God. C. The Mongols were the greatest warriors of the Middle Ages D. The Mongols were nomads who had herds of animals. 10. Which of the following was NOT true of a women s status during the Tang and Song Periods in China? A. Women were considered to be subservient to men B. A woman declared herself emperor for the first time in Chinese history. C. Foot-binding crippled women but enhanced their husband s status. D. Women were encouraged to become writers, poets, and painters. 11. Which of the following words is NOT associated with Japan? A. Samurai B. Songhai C. Shogun D. Shinto This person had a great impact on China - He ruled without brutality in He started the Yuan Dynasty Who is being described above? A. Ogadi Khan B Genghis Khan C Kublai Khan D. Khan Ogadi

3 13. republic = government : : caliphate = A. army B. government C. religious deity D. religious pilgrimage 14. The term means holy war or holy struggle. A. Qur an or Koran B. Alms C Jihad D. Hajj 15. Which of the following is NOT a religious building? A. mosque B. church C. patrilineal D. synagogue 16. What is the historical significance of Justinian's Law Code? A. It was the first law code developed in the Western world. B. It first summarized an eye for an eye style of justice. C. It was the foundation for Western legal tradition. D. It mixed Egyptian and Western tradition into one law code 17. Why did the Tang Dynasty use the examination system to choose government officials? A. to provide the civil service with qualified leaders B. to ensure the influence of noble families C. to promote greater cultural diversity D. to measure the effectiveness of the imperial education system 18. Numerous advancements in science and technology were made during the Tang and Song Dynasties in China. Among the most important was. A. gunpowder B. the mechanical clock C. porcelain D. paper making 19. Between 632 and 750, the religion of Islam was spread primarily through A. foreign missionaries. B. peace treaties. C. imperial expansion. D. trade routes

4 20. What was a major effect of the gold/salt trade in Africa? A. Slavery became unpopular in Northern Africa. B. Diseases were spread from North Africa southward. C. Islam was spread by the Berbers from North Africa. D. Exotic products from the East made salt very valuable. 21. Which of the following descriptions best explains the influence of Islam on Islamic law? A. an elaborate system of religious rituals performed by a hierarchy of religious leaders for their followers B. a system of obligations and laws that regulate family life, moral codes, and business and community practices C. the acceptance of strictly enforced class divisions and the worship of many deities D. an emphasis on the separation of religious life from personal life, with different laws for each 22. All of the statements above could accurately summarize the Mongol invasions EXCEPT: A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

5 23. In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful, this is what Khalid ibn al- Walid would grant to the inhabitants of Damascus.... He promises to give them security for their lives, property and churches. Their city wall shall not be demolished, neither shall any Muslim be quartered in their houses. Thereunto we give to them the pact of Allah and the protection of His Prophet, the Caliphs and the believers. So long as they pay the tax, nothing but good shall befall them. Khalid ibn al-walid, quoted in Early Islam In the above excerpt, an important Muslim general details the terms of surrender to the non-muslim people he conquered in Damascus, Syria. Considering this passage and other information you have learned, which word best describes the Muslim conquerors? A. strict B. ruthless C. vengeful D. tolerant 24. Which of the following countries is NOT in Southeast Asia? A. Vietnam B. Saudi Arabia C. Burma (or Myanmar as it is now called) D. Cambodia

6 Key Mid-Term review Unit 3B 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. D 10. D 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. C 21. B 22. D 23. D 24. B

World History Unit 3 Contd. Post Classical Asia and Beyond

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