World History Review

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What was the importance of griots in African society?

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They maintained the oral history of their people

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Contributions to Mathematics: 1. Developed algebra 2. Extended knowledge of trigonometry 3. Spread the concept of zero to Europe. Which region is credited with these contributions? Options: Western Europe, East Asia, North America, Middle East

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Middle East

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According to this source, these Jesuit missionaries were contributing to the Catholic Counter-Reformation by:

• developing Catholic universities in the New World
• spreading the Catholic religion through foreign lands
• improving the training Catholic priests received
• translating the Catholic Bible into local languages

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spreading the Catholic religion through foreign lands

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What was the significance of the structure described in the source? Options: The Forbidden City used new architectural styles, The Forbidden City was where democracy was established, The Forbidden City protected the country from invasion, The Forbidden City was the center of government

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The Forbidden City was the center of government

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Which statement best compares these two economies? Both empires depended on agriculture to feed large populations, Trade with European nations was essential to support both empires, Both empires created colonies to expand power into foreign lands, Craft guilds were created to increase profits for merchants in both empires

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Both empires depended on agriculture to feed large populations

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What describes the link between Christianity and the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?

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Catholic scholars preserved and translated classical texts

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Which factor most contributed to the 405 AD events described in the source?

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diffusion if Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula

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Which physical feature is part of the darker-shaded region on the map? Options: Caspian Sea, Ural Mountains, Black Sea, Euphrates River

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Euphrates River

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What was one effect of William the Conqueror's reign?

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He established political stability in England

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Which idea best completes this list?
- Used bright colors in paintings
- Increased use of religious symbols
- Used indoor settings for backgrounds

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Increased realism of human figures