Historical Events and Concepts

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Which group was responsible for preserving books like this one?

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Monks

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Why was the Church important during the early Middle Ages?

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It was the only major institution in Europe that survived the fall of the Roman Empire.

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Which statement explains the changes after Muhammad’s death shown in the map?

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The first four caliphs spread Islam through conquest.

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What were some effects of the Crusades? Select the three correct answers.

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The pope became a religious and secular leader, Trade between Europe and the Muslim world grew, Jewish people were killed for their beliefs.

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What is one reason plague doctors dressed in this way?

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They believed the disease was carried by bad smells.

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Which event made the arrival of the plague more severe?

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a famine

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How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom’s economy?

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They collected taxes from traders.

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Which line from the passage shows that salt was as valuable as precious metals in West Africa?

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"To them come the people of Sudan from their different districts, and load themselves with the salt, which among them passes for money. . . ."

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What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image?

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He was famous around the world for his wealth.

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Which detail from the image supports your answer in question 9?

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Mansa Musa is holding a gold nugget.