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One clear difference between the Aztecs and the Angkor Kingdom was that the Aztecs
B. had less religious diversity
The Taj Mahal, depicted above, combines the architecture of which two religions?
Hinduism and Islam
The combination of domes and towers in this building is most clearly an example of
syncretism in architecture
Which statement most accurately compares the Aztecs and the Ottomans?
both were empires consisting of a variety of ethnic groups united under a centralized government
This kingdom built its prosperity on a mixture of agriculture, grazing, trade and gold. They were part
of the Indian Ocean trade system which connected many different regions
Zimbabwe
Which major overland trade network allowed China to trade items and technology (like guns) with Eurasia?
The silk roads
Which statement about China and trade is best supported by this passage?
trade between Europe and Cathay was greatly enhanced by the security established by the Mongol Khanates.
Which of the following conclusions about the period 1000-1450 is most directly supported by the map?
Interregional conflicts between states and empires encouraged technological and cultural transfers
Which of the following changes to Western Europe during the period 400-1450 occurred under the reign of Charlemagne?
C. A new model of civilization emerged in Western Europe for the first time since the fall of Rome
In Europe, political relationships of the type depicted in the image emerged most directly because of which of the following developments:
Local elites need for military protecton from more powerful lords
The image most directly illustrates which of the following features of the political development of medieval Europe?
Bureaucratization
The Renaissance saw a revival of the arts and sciences. Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
What was an important right the people had as a result of the Magna Carta?
No new taxes unless a consensus council agrees on it
Why did king John sign the Magna Carta
Because the barons forced him to
One reason for the beginning of the crusaders was
stop the expansion of Muslim states
The Hundred Years’ War, which actually lasted 116 years (1337-1453 C.E.), was fought between what two countries?
France and England
The maya and the Aztecs were similar by
Developed complex complex mathematical and calendar systems
Based on this passage, which of the statements concerning the trading city of Hangzhou is most accurate?
Hangzhou was a vital trading city because it had foreign merchandise and was also accessible by the Grand Canal for internal trade.
Hangzhou was a vital trading city because it had foreign merchandise and was also accessible by the Grand Canal for internal trade.
New maritime technology
What development, which began prior to Marco Polo’s travels to china allowed Europeans to obtain the products of china and other parts of Asia?
A. The Islamic caliphates and Chinese dynasties such as the tang and the Song, grew stronger, so long distance trade could be conducted with less risk
The three-field system had great advantages.
increased the amount of land that could be planted each year.
