AP World 1.3-1.5

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Although India was fractured politically in this era, its people were unified by

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Hinduism

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Despite political fragmentation, Hinduism served as a unifying force for the people of India, providing a shared cultural and religious identity that transcended regional differences.

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In the early 13th century, Islamic forces invaded northern India and set up the

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Dehli Sultanate

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In the early 13th century, Islamic forces established the Dehli Sultanate in northern India, marking a significant political and cultural shift in the region, unlike the other options listed.

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People in India converted to Islam because

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for financial reasons or to escape the caste system

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Many people in India converted to Islam for financial reasons or to escape the rigid caste system, which offered them social mobility and economic opportunities not available in their previous religious contexts.

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The Bhakti Movement

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was a spiritual movement that emphasized connecting with one Hindu god

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The Bhakti Movement was a spiritual movement in India that emphasized devotion to a personal god, often focusing on one Hindu deity, rather than a broader religious practice or loyalty to rulers.

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Empires such as the Khmer in Southeast Asia reflected the influence of

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Hindu and Buddhist culture

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The Khmer Empire was heavily influenced by Hindu and Buddhist culture, evident in their architecture, art, and religious practices, particularly in the construction of temples like Angkor Wat.

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Kin-based networks formed in Sub-Saharan Africa, which are based on

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families

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Kin-based networks in Sub-Saharan Africa are primarily formed around families, emphasizing familial ties and relationships as the foundation for social and economic interactions.

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The Hausa Kingdoms, which were loosely connected through kinship ties, benefited from the

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trans-Saharan trade routes

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The Hausa Kingdoms thrived through the trans-Saharan trade routes, which facilitated trade in gold, salt, and other goods, connecting them to North Africa and beyond, unlike the other options which were less relevant to their economy.

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All of these are true about the Mali Empire EXCEPT: grew wealthy mining gold, achieved its peak under Mansa Musa, was mainly Islamic, included Timbuktu, which housed great universities.

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wealth was based mainly on the ivory trade

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The Mali Empire's wealth primarily came from gold mining and trade, not ivory. While ivory was traded, it was not the main source of wealth, making this statement incorrect.

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The Great Zimbabwe was

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a huge wall constructed for defense

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The Great Zimbabwe refers to the impressive stone structures, including a huge wall, built for defense and as a symbol of power in the region, rather than a person, river, or deity.

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Griots were important because they

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held all the cultural knowledge and history of their people

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Griots were vital as they preserved and transmitted the cultural knowledge and history of their people, serving as oral historians and storytellers, which is essential for maintaining cultural identity.