7th Grade Case Sum 2018-2019

Which city protected Greek and Roman cultures after the collapse of the Roman Empire?

• Athens

• Constantinople

• London

• Sparta

How did the growth of the Roman Empire eventually lead to its collapse?

• New resources brought great wealth during the expansion.

• Trade increased during the expansion.

• Military leaders were unable to gain power after the expansion.

• A Taxes were increased to help pay for the expansion.

How did the rule of Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire regained many of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea.

• The Byzantine Empire adopted Islam as its official religion.

• The Byzantine Empire stopped trading along the Silk Road.

• The Byzantine Empire spread into India and China.

Which geographic feature is found in the Middle East?

• Arabian Peninsula

• Himalaya Mountains

• Tibetan Plateau

• Yellow River

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Muslim culture spread into

West Africa.

The Middle East became an important trading

center.

Advancements in mathematics and biology spread

into Europe.

Which historical event best completes this chart?

• Collapse of the Roman Empire

• European Exploration

• Islamic Expansion

• Japanese Isolationism

Which religions are most closely associated with Islam?

• Christianity and Buddhism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Judaism and Hinduism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

How has the Qur’an impacted Islamic culture?

• It has increased Islamic trade.

• It brought Christianity to Islamic cultures.

• It brought Buddhism to Islamic cultures.

• It has influenced Islamic laws.

How did Suleiman the Magnificent impact Middle Eastern culture during the 16th century?

• He led the Ottoman Empire to the height of its power and influence.

• He wrote the Sunnah.

• He made the first pilgrimage to Mecca

• He preached ideas that separated the Sunni and Shiite sects

Jenne is one of the great markets of the Muslims. Those who deal in salt from the mine of Taghaza meet there with those who deal in gold from the mine of Bitu.

According to this quote, which goods were traded in Jenne?

• Gold

• Rice

• Tin

• wood

• Salt

How did the trans-Saharan caravan impact West African culture?

• It decreased the spread of new ideas.

• It forced the Silk Road to close

• It increased the popularity of Islam.

• It weakened the regional economy.