AnswersWorld History I Ancient-CR - Fall 26Unit Test

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What nickname was given to Ivan IV?

A
Ivan the Evil
B
Ivan the Great
C
Ivan the Terrible
D
Ivan the Wise
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Islamic law is also known as

A
Sharia law.
B
Hajj law.
C
Mecca law.
D
Muslim law.
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What was the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

A
Latin
B
Greek
C
French
D
Italian
4

Which best defines Cyrillic?

A
It is the language adapted from the Greeks that is used by Russians.
B
It is the language adapted from the Byzantines that is used by Russians.
C
It is an alphabet adapted from the Greeks that is used for Slavic languages.
D
It is an alphabet adapted from the Hebrews that is used by Russians.
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Ivan III made an early contribution to the eventual resurgence of Russia by

A
ridding the country of the Vikings’ rule.
B
bringing in foreign architects to rebuild Moscow.
C
building the city of Kiev into a trading center.
D
becoming the most influential leader of Russia.
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What occurred during the Golden Age of Islam?

A
A shift in government towards extreme rule.
B
A shift towards cultural decline.
C
An increase in religious conflicts.
D
An increased focus on arts, science, and literature.
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What records the written word of the Qu'ran and is considered the highest form of artistic expression in Islamic culture?

A
calligraphy
B
mosque
C
arabesque
D
mosaic
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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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What issue initially created a source of contention and division for Muslims into Sunni and Shi’a?

A
which city should serve as their capital
B
who should have the right to leadership
C
how to maintain religious tolerance
D
why Islam must be a monotheistic religion
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How did Muhammad start spreading his message about Islam?

A
He wrote the Qur’an.
B
He converted the Christians.
C
He preached at Mecca.
D
He told his friends and family.
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The Abbasid Dynasty was known for

A
building their capital at Jerusalem.
B
focusing on expansion in the West.
C
accepting converts to Islam as equals.
D
being quickly conquered by the Mongols.
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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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How did the Arabian Peninsula’s location affect ability to trade?

A
Trade was quite widespread because agriculture was so expansive.
B
The location was so isolated that trade was nearly impossible.
C
Its proximity to Africa and India made trade quite successful.
D
People lived far from the coastal plains, so trade was minimal.
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Unlike conflicts in Egypt and Syria, the conflict in the Byzantine territory of Anatolia

A
was quickly settled.
B
involved several nations.
C
went on for centuries.
D
resulted in few deaths.
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Which of these statements best reflects the philosophy of the Sunni?

A
Imams are the only ones trained to interpret the Qur’an because they are earthly manifestations of God.
B
The successor to Muhammad should only come from his inner circle of friends or family members.
C
Anyone from the Muslim community can interpret the Qur’an and laws and lead the daily prayers.
D
The name Sunni means “followers of Ali,” who was the man the Sunni believe to be Muhammad’s rightful successor.
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Who is credited with creating the “Russian Empire”?

A
Vladimir I
B
Yaroslav
C
Ivan III
D
Ivan IV
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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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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, how did the Eastern Church and the Western Church view the Pope differently?

A
The Eastern Church recognized the Pope’s complete power.
B
The Western Church saw the Pope only as a governmental leader.
C
The Eastern Church completely rejected the Pope’s power.
D
The Western Church saw the Pope only as a religious leader.
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What effect did the Mongol invasion have on Kiev?

A
The invasion destroyed Kiev and left the Mongols in power.
B
Kiev pushed back the Mongols and retained power.
C
The invasion destroyed Kiev and power shifted to Moscow.
D
A void was left in the development of Russian culture.

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