Impact of Trade Routes and the Ottoman Empire

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.

Which geographical features are found in the Middle East? Select three that apply.

• Arabian Peninsula

• Euphrates River

• Gobi Desert

• Himalaya Mountains

• Persian Gulf

How did the development of trade routes impact Muslim civilizations in the early 1000s?

• It isolated Muslim civilizations.

• It spread Muslim culture into parts of Asia and Africa.

• It created economic depressions in Muslim civilizations.

• It decreased the influence of Muslim culture.

What characteristic do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism all have in common?

• They all believe in one singular God.

• They all believe in nature spirits called Kami.

• They all believe in reincarnation.

• They all believe in a polytheistic pantheon.

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.

The location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines control (a)  

• the actions of the Pope.
• tax policies of Rome.
• warring African tribes.
• trade between Asia and Europe.

Which city was renamed Istanbul after the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Antioch

What made Constantinople a significant and prosperous city during its time?

• Its strategic location as a trade hub between Europe and Asia.

• Its abundant natural resources.

• Its advanced technology and infrastructure.

• Its location on a major river.

What was the name of the legal code created by Emperor Justinian to consolidate and simplify Roman law?

• Code of Theodosius

• Justinian's Code

• Code of Hammurabi

• Napoleonic Code

What was one of Justinian's major accomplishments as a Byzantine Emperor?

• He conquered the entire Roman Empire and established a new capital.

• He abolished Christianity and introduced a new religion.

• He reformed the legal system by compiling and organizing Roman laws.

• He invented a new form of government that was later adopted by other empires.