POP QUIZ 9/3/21

Which viewpoint is correctly supported by this passage?

• Islamic scholars merely carried knowledge onward from previous, ancient periods of history.

• The Islamic World made no serious contributions to the fields of science or mathematics.

• Arab scientists used knowledge from former civilizations to create new advancements in science.

• Muslim scholars often struggled to translate important Greek and Roman texts.

What other misconceptions regarding the Islamic world continue to be heavily debated?

• the persecution of other religions by Islamic leaders

• the conflict between Seljuk Turks and Byzantines over territory.

• the cooperation between Medieval regions over trade

• the desire by Muslims to preserve Greco-Roman teachings.

The House of Wisdom in Baghdad ultimately served what primary function for the Islamic World?

• A library for translated works.

• A fortification against invaders.

• A center for learning and discovery.

• A palace of gold and luxuries.

Which answer best identifies a claim made by the author?

• The crusades were simply about conquering new territories.

• Many misconceptions surround the Crusades including when they occurred.

• Historians are still debated the true nature and causes of the crusades.

• The crusades didn't happen.

According to Pope Urban the II, what was the main reason to march on Jerusalem?

• To reclaim the Holy Land and protect Christians in the East.

• To protect southern trade routes from taxation.

• To destroy the city and all of its inhabitants.

• To conquer new territories for the Worlds of Christendom.

The image above describes what controversial aspect of Medieval Europe?

• Medical Practices supported by inaccurate science and superstition.

• Biblical traditions aimed at cleaning the soul.

• Scientific research by numerous universities and educational institutions.

• Taxation practices used against the poor.

What neighboring civilization actually made enormous strides in medicine and science?

• The Americas.

• The Islamic World.

• Africa's Sub-Saharan region.

• The Kiev Rus.

What was an outcome of the crusades?

• cross-cultural pollination between these Medieval regions.

• the eventual loss and destruction of all territory being fought over.

• the combining of these two regions into one religion.

• new inventions and innovations by European scientists and intellectuals.

This image depicts what aspect of Medieval China's socio-political order?

• Prisoners who committed minor infractions were forced to complete remedial tasks.

• Government candidates had to complete a series of literary compositions.

• Single males were kept apart from married couples

• Acceptance into college required students complete entrance exams.

Which answer best reflects the realities of the Imperial Civil Service Examinations?

• Mostly men, but a few women were accepted.

• The Song emperor was more than capable of ruling on his own.

• Candidates of wealthy families were more likely to be prepared.

• They were an outdated relic of previous dynasties