World History Unit 4 Quiz

The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its

• attempts to colonize North America

• frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews

• advances in mathematics, science, and medicine

• policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China

The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the

• exploration of China by the Roman Army

• development of agriculture by the nomadic people of Central Asia

• movement of Chinese armies through Southeast Asia

• exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East

The rise of the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai can be attributed to

• the rise of European imperialism

• their locations near the trans-Sahara trade routes

• the spread of Christianity

• their emphasis on nationalism

The Code of Hammurabi of Babylon and the Justinian Code of the Byzantine Empire served functions similar to the

• Maya hieroglyphics

• Buddhist stupas

• Ziggurats of the Sumerians

• Twelve Tables of the Romans

The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with

• promoting social mobility

• maintaining economic self-sufficiency

• reviving and preserving learning

What was a significant effect of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

• The trading of gold for salt ended.

• Military leaders eventually controlled Mali.

• Islamic learning and culture expanded in Mali.

• The African written language spread to southwest Asia.

One way in which the travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are similar is that they resulted in

• the development of slavery

• the discovery of East Asia

• reduction in trade

• an increased interest in different cultures

The economies of the western African civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai relied on

• shipbuilding

• industrial growth

• textile production

• trans-Saharan trade routes

The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by

• a decentralized political system

• an increased emphasis on education

• the development of a wealthy middle class

• religious diversity

The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West African civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of

• ivory and silk
• silver and tea

• gold and salt

• hardwoods and animal skins