Impact of the Mongol Empire and Byzantine Empire

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What was one of the significant impacts of the Mongol Empire on trade?

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Improved safety along the Silk Road

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Which empire is known for preserving Roman culture, including laws and architecture?

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The Byzantine Empire

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What is an example of cultural exchange facilitated by the Mongol Empire? Options: The spread of Buddhism to Europe, The exchange of paper-making technology from China to Europe, The introduction of Roman law in Asia, The development of the Silk Road

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The exchange of paper-making technology from China to Europe

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What was the strategic significance of Constantinople for the Byzantine Empire?

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It was located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

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Which two empires were powerful states in West Africa known for their wealth and cultural centers?

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Mali and Songhai

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What were the major trade items that contributed to the wealth of the West African empires?

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Gold and salt

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What was Timbuktu known for under Mansa Musa's rule?

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A center for education and trade

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What marked the end of the Aztec Empire?

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The fall of Tenochtitlán in 1521

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What significant event occurred in 1066 CE?

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The Norman Conquest

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What was created as a record of land ownership and resources after the Norman Conquest?

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The Domesday Book