Accelerated Exchange: Asia and Africa — Test

Question 1

Which of these is not an example of cultural and scientific advancements made during the Gupta Empire?

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classification of one thousand new diseases

Question 2

Which describes how plague affected the Byzantine Empire?

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It killed many residents.

Question 3

Why are advancements in areas such as science considered essential in the development of a great civilization?

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These advancements impact the global influence of civilization.

Question 4

Which best explains how Constantinople’s location affected economic growth in Byzantine?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Constantinople’s location connected Europe with the East and attracted traders with valuable goods.

Question 5

As Umayyad rule gave way to Abbasid rule, who tended to lose the most rights?

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women

Question 6

What occurred during the Golden Age of Islam?

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An increased focus on arts, science, and literature.

Question 7

Which list states events of Chinese dynasties in the correct chronological order?

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i. The Tang Dynasty came to an end. ii. Emperor Taizu took the throne. iii. The last Song emperor fell. iv. Mongol rule ended in China.

Question 8

What religion spread across India during the Gupta Empire?

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Buddhism

Question 9

What was one of Wu Zhao’s accomplishments as ruler of the Tang Dynasty?

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She increased the size of Tang territory.

Question 10

Which is the best correlation between the introduction of Islam and an increase in literacy?

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People needed to know how to read in order to be devout practitioners of Islam.

Accelerated Exchange: Asia and Africa — Test Answers