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In which region of the world did Islam begin?

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Arabian Peninsula

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This is a map of Europe and Asia. Which numbered location is the city of Constantinople?

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Which situation best shows an action taken by Zheng He to expand Chinese territory? Options: He created a massive fleet of ships to trade with India, Africa, and the Middle East., He commanded his soldiers to take over and defend the Silk Road., He funded and oversaw the construction of the Forbidden City., He ordered the rebuilding of the Great Wall.

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He created a massive fleet of ships to trade with India, Africa, and the Middle East.

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How did the development of key trade routes used by the Ottoman Empire impact Asia, Africa, and Europe during the 1700s?

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They allowed increased cultural diffusion.

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Which era of Asian history completes this chart?

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Heian period, Mongol period, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty

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How did Marco Polo’s writing affect European interest in China?

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His writing inspired many Europeans to travel along the Silk Road.

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According to the excerpt from Shintoism by T. Keiroku, which is a core belief of Shintoism?

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ancestor worship

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During the reunification of China, what allowed goods and ideas like Buddhism to spread?

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construction of the Grand Canal

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This is a map of the lands conquered by the Mongol Empire by 1227 CE. Based on this map, which statement is true? The Mongol Empire was unable to conquer India. The Mongol Empire conquered parts of Northern Africa. The Mongol Empire was unable to conquer parts of China. The Mongol Empire conquered all of Asia.

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The Mongol Empire was unable to conquer parts of China.

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During the 12th century, Japan experienced a rise in focus on which aspect of society?

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militarism