World History Review

The Silk Road was ….

• a trade route that connected the Roman Empire, Middle East & Asia.

• a trade Route where silk was the only item merchants could exchange

Muhammad is considered to be

• an ancient Hindu God.

• the last prophet of God.

• the first Buddhist monk.

The Sunni/Shi’ite split resulted from a disagreement over

• the validity of the Quran.

• who should succeed Muhammad.

• whether Muhammad was a god.

Muhammad’s teachings seem to be in agreement with

• Buddhism & Hinduism.

• Judaism & Buddhism.

• Christianity & Judaism.

The Five Pillars of Islam refers to

• the essential duties of Muslim.

• Mohammad’s children.

One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they

• followed by Hindu beliefs

• developed extensive trade in gold, ivory & salt.

Who was known as the Holy Roman Emperor?

• Charlemagne

• Pepin

• The Pope

Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?

• merchant guilds

• the feudal system

• the Catholic Church

What was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?

• Increased trade and cultural diffusion with Asia

• Economic control of North Africa

The Aztec people founded their capital on

• Lake Texcoco.

• Yucatan Peninsula.