World History UNIT 1 Test Review

How did the location of cities in the West African empires of Ghana and Mali influence their growth?

• Their location in river valleys allowed for extensive farming.

• Their coastal location made the cities major ports for trade by boat.

• Their location on major trade routes allowed for them to become wealthier.

• Their mountainous location made the cities easy to defend.

Which statement describes the relationship between China and the Middle East in the 8th century (900s AD)?

• 1. Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations traded with each other along the Silk Road

• 1. Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations fought many wars against each other.

• 1. Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations practiced the same religion.

• 1. Chinese and Middle Eastern civilizations spoke the same languages.

1. The city states of East Africa were trading gold with the Arab world around 700AD.  What lasting effect did this trade have on East Africa?

• 1. The spread of the Islamic religion

• 1. The decline of the Swahili language

• 1. The development of strong central governments

• 1. The migration of East Africans to Asia

1. Merchants from the West African kingdom of Ghana prospered by controlling the trade of which goods?

• 1. Gold and salt

• 1. Dates and wine

• 1. Grain and camels

• 1. Timber and olive oil

1. All of the following were lasting contributions of the Muslim Empires except:

• 1. Achievements in science, technology, and mathematics

• 1. Achievements in art and architecture

• 1. Trade networks in Africa and Asia

• 1. Colonization of the Americas

1. Which achievement is most closely associated with Mansa Musa of Mali?

• 1. The discovery of diamonds in the Congo

• 1. An increase in the influence of Islam and Islamic culture

• 1. The defeat and capture of Cairo

• 1. An exclusive trade agreement with European merchants

1. In ancient Greece, male citizens over the age of 18 met in the Athenian Assembly every month to debate and vote on laws. This type of government in which all citizens have the right to vote on all laws in person is called:

• 1. Presidential Constitutional Republic

• 1. Direct Democracy

• 1. Theocratic Autocracy

• 1. Constitutional Monarchy

The nomadic tribes from the Asian Steppes were unified under one central leader. Who?

How was the Silk Road associated with the development of cities?

• 1. Increased trade along this route helped to establish cities within major empires

• 1. The development of many cities created a need for better roads

• 1. The Silk Road was built as an alternative to trade between large cities by the sea

• 1. European governments promoted free trade between major cities

1. Which of the statements below describes the Mandate of Heaven?

• 1. The belief that the Chinese kings could carry out religious ceremonies to please the gods

• 1. The belief that the Chinese kings could remain in charge for ever

• 1. The belief that the Chinese kings could divide the kingdom into territories

• 1. The belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods