AP World History Period 1 and 2 Review

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What was the significance of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?

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It exemplified the expansion of Islam throughout Afro-Eurasia and highlighted the wealth and influence of the Mali Empire.

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Which empire is known for its bureaucratic system and the implementation of Sharia law?

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The Seljuk Empire.

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What innovation helped facilitate trade along the Silk Roads?

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Caravanserai, which provided rest stops for traders and their caravans.

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What was a primary effect of the Mongol Empire on global trade networks?

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Increased trade and safety along the routes due to the Pax Mongolica.

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What practice in China is an indicator of increasing patriarchy?

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Footbinding, which restricted women's mobility and symbolized social status.

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Define 'Pax Mongolica'.

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A period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire that allowed for increased trade and cultural exchange.

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What role did the Silk Roads play in the spread of culture?

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They facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural practices between different civilizations.

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What was the impact of the Islamic Golden Age on science and technology?

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It led to significant advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and engineering.

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How did the Byzantine Empire influence Eastern Europe?

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Through the spread of Orthodox Christianity and the Cyrillic alphabet.

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What was the significance of the Civil Service Exam in China?

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It was a means to select government officials based on merit rather than birth, promoting a bureaucratic system.