AP World: Modern: Semester 1 Review Flashcard 1

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After the expansion of Islam into Africa, an organized Christian presence remained in

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Egypt and Ethiopia

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The spread of Bantu-speaking peoples over southern Africa can be best explained by their

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knowledge of agriculture

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In the period 1000 to 1450, which development partially resulted from knowledge of Greek science and technology? Options: Islamic medical books in Baghdad, Mongol military tactics in Central Asia, Inca bridge design in the Andes, Japanese temple design in Kyoto

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Islamic medical books in Baghdad

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True or False, Maize was NOT a staple crop in Meso-America?

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False

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The term “samurai” describes men in feudal Japan who were most like the men in feudal Europe known as

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knights

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Which of the great religious systems below were characterized by monotheism combined with a sacred text and a strong missionary thrust?
Options: Christianity and Islam, Islam and Judaism, Judaism and Humanism, Islam and Confucianism

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Christianity and Islam

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From the founding of each religion, Christians and Muslims shared a belief in

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a single omnipotent deity

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Inca and Aztec societies were similar in that both acquired empires by means of military conquest

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acquired empires by means of military conquest

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The increased food production accompanying the introduction of Champa rice into China from Vietnam during the eleventh century best illustrates which of the following?

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The stimulation of agriculture by technological innovation

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The founder of Buddhism developed a religion centered on

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elimination of desire and suffering