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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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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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Toward the end of the Tang Dynasty, the government faced

A
an invasion of armies from the north.
B
a series of rebellions in the outer areas.
C
a widespread plague that killed thousands.
D
a battle among members of the royal family.
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How did Mongolian rule in Russia differ from Mongolian rule in China?

A
In China, the Mongols allowed princes to rule for them. In Russia, the Mongols took over the government.
B
In China, the Mongols took over the government. In Russia, the Mongols allowed princes to rule for them.
C
In China, the Mongols declared Christianity as the state religion. In Russia, the Mongols declared Buddhism as the state religion.
D
In China, the Mongols declared Buddhism as the state religion. In Russia, the Mongols declared Christianity as the state religion.
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Which of these events occurred during the Ghana Empire?

A
Timbuktu was developed into a center of learning.
B
Islam was introduced into the West African region.
C
Moroccan invaders conquered the empire.
D
A large amount of technology was developed.
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Chinese emperor Tang Taizong was best known for

A
establishing social services.
B
expanding the size of his empire.
C
providing free education for the poor.
D
filling positions with Confucian scholars.
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Which best explains how ancient Greek culture influenced Emperor Justinian I?

A
The study of ancient Greek language and education helped Justinian create a “New Rome.”
B
The study of ancient Greek law and religion helped Justinian create the Justinian Code.
C
The study of ancient Greek language and military tactics helped Justinian seize power.
D
The study of ancient Greek law and education helped Justinian promote rights for women.
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Which statement correctly describes the conquests of the Mongol Empire?

A
The Mongols conquered a small area over a long period of time by using a great deal of violence and cruelty.
B
The Mongols conquered a vast area over a short period of time by using a great deal of violence and cruelty.
C
The Mongols conquered a small area over a short period of time by liberating the people that they conquered.
D
The Mongols conquered a vast area over a long period of time by liberating the people that they conquered.
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How did the Mongols respond to the different religions that were practiced in Persia?

A
The Mongols were tolerant of the different religions.
B
The Mongols were intolerant of the different religions.
C
The Mongols named Buddhism as the official religion of Persia.
D
The Mongols named Christianity as the official religion of Persia.
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What trait was most important to Genghis Khan when promoting generals?

A
skill in battle
B
being a member of his family
C
having great wealth
D
mercy towards civilians
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Under Hongwu, what system of government was reintroduced?

A
democratic
B
republican
C
Confucian
D
authoritarian
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What was Zheng He think was the most important goal for China?

A
to spread Chinese ideas and bring wealth to China from his travels.
B
to commanded an impressive fleet of ships.
C
to sail the Indian Ocean and around Africa.
D
to conquer lands as far away as Africa to increase the dynasty’s power.
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How was a successor to Muhammad chosen?

A
Muhammad named his successor before dying.
B
An angel was said to have revealed Muhammad’s successor.
C
Muhammad’s successor was elected by the clans.
D
The successor to Muhammad was named in the Qur’an.
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For which action did Ghana use its large army?

A
taxing the goods that came through Ghana’s trade routes
B
establishing a bureaucratic government
C
gaining the obedience of Ghana’s neighbors
D
plundering large amounts of gold for trade
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Why did most people within the Byzantine and Persian empires accept Islam so easily?

A
They would be allowed to serve in government positions and avoid a tax.
B
They were concerned about repression by the new Muslim leadership.
C
Special consideration was given only to those accepting the new religion.
D
Trade opportunities would increase and improve their earnings.
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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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During the period of isolationism, why were the Chinese successful in imposing new rules governing trade with foreigners?

A
The same rules were imposed by all countries that traded with China.
B
The number of countries that traded with China was limited.
C
Foreigners were fearful of China’s military.
D
Chinese goods were in high demand.
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The main import of the West African kingdoms was

A
gold.
B
salt.
C
food.
D
silk.
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In order to establish the Ming dynasty in China, Hongwu first had to drive out the

A
Turks.
B
Mongols.
C
Greeks.
D
Dutch.
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Ottoman sultan Mehmed II helped to strengthen the empire by

A
changing Constantinople to Istanbul.
B
promoting religious diversity.
C
taxing non-Muslims less than Muslims.
D
helping Janissaries get government jobs.

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