According to the information in the excerpt, one reason Islam was able to spread was

because —

• geography made invasion easy

• neighboring empires were weak

• nearby revolts were taking place

Which evidence from the excerpt supports the answer to Part A?

• "earthquakes causing destruction in the area of Iraq"

• the lack of confusion that reigned in the Sasanan ruling house"

• "Conquests were made easier by the exhaustion of the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires"

In what way was Western Europe politically changed following the end of the Frankish reconsolidation?

• A powerful Christian emperor ruled the entire region.

• Decentralized regional governments were established.

• Representative republics were created across the region.

How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?

• Governments were needed to protect local religions from outside influences.

• Governments were needed to establish distinct social classes.

• Governments were needed to organize large community projects.

Which classical empire is identified by number 2?

• Persia

• India

• Greece

The spread of Islam brought political changes to Southwest Asia by —

• building libraries, hospitals and universities in large cities such as Alexandria

• converting Arabs, Christians, Persians, and Jews to Islam to avoid paying taxes

• unifying North Africa, Arabia, Persia and Asia Minor under a centralized authority

Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?

• Creating a system of public baths for sanitation

• Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting process

• Establishing a council of the 500 largest landowners to serve as advisers to legislators

Christianity and Islam were important institutions in the reconsolidation of Europe following the collapse of the Roman Empire because --- (2 correct responses)

• Christianity commanded all believers to act morally

• Islam provided a model for political organization.

• Christianity provided a sense of security and community.

Christianity and Islam were important institutions in the reconsolidation of Europe following the collapse of the Roman Empire because

• Islam brought together many ethnic groups

• both attracted many nonbelievers to convert.

• Islam provided a model for political organization.

The language of Swahili is a mixture of Bantu and Arabic languages spoken by people living along the east coast of Africa This development was largely a result of

• the geographic barrier of the Sahara

• the growing influence of Islamic traders

• the diffusion of Islam along gold-salt routes.