Which of the following best describes the influence of geography on the history of Southwest Asia and North Africa? Options: Large bodies of water gave access to trade routes to provide items that could not be found in the desert, Dense junges kept societies trapped near the coastal plains, Nearby seas provided plenty of water for irrigation for diverse crops, Long cold winters and long hot summers prevented the development of agriculture

Large bodies of water gave access to trade routes to provide items that could not be found in the desert

Which statement best describes the Five Pillars of Islam?

The Five Pillars are mandatory duties of all faithful Muslims.

How did trade through northern Africa impact Islam?

It spread Islam into the region.

How did Muslim scholars impact the study of mathematics?

Muslim scholars developed algebra.

This is a drawing from the Middle East during the 15 century. Based on this drawing, which statement is the most accurate? Early Muslim society did not value art. Early Muslim society did not keep written records of information. Early Muslim society valued literature. Early Muslim society had knowledge of medicine and science.

Early Muslim society had knowledge of medicine and science.

This is a diagram of the phases of the moon that was created by Al-Biruni in the 11 century. This diagram provides evidence for which statement?

Early Islamic society had a detailed understanding of astronomy.

Which of the following statements is best supported by the map from al-Iṣṭakhrī's Kitāb al-masālik wa-al-mamālik (Book of Routes and Realms) from 1193? - Arab maps placed East at the top instead of North - Arabs had a less accurate understanding of the world than Europeans - Arab mapmakers believed the world was flat - Arab culture valued geography and mapmaking

Arab culture valued geography and mapmaking

This Arabic art shows the classical philosopher Socrates teaching his students: Which of the following statements is best supported by this image? Muslims preserved and valued Greek and Roman philosophy, Muslim art refused to depict people and animals, Muslim philosophers did not take students, The Quran was the most important work in Muslim philosophy

Muslims preserved and valued Greek and Roman philosophy

This is an image of a Persian carpet from the mid-1500s: This carpet illustrates what key feature of Muslim art?

Muslim art made heavy use of geometric patterns

What impact did contact with merchants from the Islamic world have on European society in the Middle Ages?

Arabic numerals replaced Roman numerals.

How did the city of Constantinople become a center of Islamic culture?

Mehmed the Conqueror took control of the city and converted its churches into mosques.

How did the fall of Constantinople impact the Islamic world?

It increased the influence of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.

Why was the foundation of the Ottoman Empire an important event in European history?

It led to a period of increased Muslim influence in Europe.

What was the lasting contribution of Mehmed II the Conqueror?

He took control of Constantinople and ended the Byzantine Empire.

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Ottoman conquest of the Byzantine Empire? Eastern Europe became vulnerable to Ottoman attacks, Christianity and Judaism were made illegal, Hagia Sophia was transformed into a mosque, Constantinople was renamed Istanbul

Christianity and Judaism were made illegal

This is a map of trade networks during the 1500s. Based on this map, what was one impact of these trade networks?

Asia, Africa, and Europe became more interconnected.

Why did Southwest Asia become a center for trade in the 15 century?

It was where trade routes from Africa, Asia, and Europe intersected.

How did the trade routes through Africa, Asia, and Europe impact Muslim society?

They brought wealth to the region and connected Muslim culture to the outside world.

Why did Christianity blossom in the lands controlled by the Byzantine Empire?

The Byzantine Empire built churches and made Christianity the official religion.

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This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Black Sea?

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The Arabian Peninsula is best classified as having what type of climate? Options: subarctic, arid, tropical, tundra

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arid

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This is a map of the world. Which number correctly identifies the location of the region where Islam originated?

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This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Caspian Sea?

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This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the Tigris River?

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This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the Mediterranean Sea?

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This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Arabian Peninsula?

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