Case 1 Review #3

1. How did the expansion of trade routes through the Middle East impact northern Africa from 700-1400 CE?

• 1. It isolated the region from Asia.

• 1. It prevented the region from being exposed to new cultures and ideas.

• 1. It brought new technologies and goods to the region.

• 1. It decreased the role of Islam in the region.

1. This graph shows the Muslim populations of several modern nations that are located on the lands once controlled by the Ottoman Empire.

2. Based on this graph, which statement is true?

• The Ottoman Empire isolated European culture.
  

• The Ottoman Empire helped spread Islam into Europe.
  

• The Ottoman Empire prevented the spread of Islam into Europe.

• The Ottoman Empire unified European culture.

This is a map of Africa and the Middle East.

Which number correctly identifies the location of Mecca?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which number correctly identifies the location of Mecca?

Which good completes this chart?

• cattle
  

• porcelain

• salt
  

• wheat

How did the adoption of Islam impact the Mali Empire?

Select two that apply.

• It led to the formation of a complex network of alliances.
  

• It led to the development of Timbuktu as a center for learning.
  

• It led to the decrease of the influence of monotheism.
  

• It led to the decrease in trade with European civilizations.
  

• It led to the increase of wealth through trade with the Middle East.

This is a quote from a letter written in 1453.

Which historical figure led the invasion described in this letter?

• 1. Charlemagne

• 1. Justinian

• 1. Mansa Musa

• 1. Mehmed II the Conqueror

How were the cities of Timbuktu and Djenne similar?

• Both were centers of Confucianism.
  

• Both were conquered by the Yuan dynasty.
  

• Both were centers of scholarship and learning in West Africa.

• Both were capitals of the Roman Empire.

This is a drawing of the human eye created c. 1200 CE.

Based on this drawing, how did Islamic civilizations make advancements in medical sciences?

• They studied the works of other civilizations.
  

• They decreased the role of religion in scientific research.

• They developed the scientific method.
  

• They studied and modeled the human body.

This is a map of Africa.

Which number correctly identifies the Gulf of Guinea?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

10. Which geographical features are found in the Middle East?

11. Select four that apply.

• Mecca

• 1. Arabian Peninsula

• 1. Gobi Desert

• Caspian Sea

• Niger River