Medieval Europe and Rise of Islam Test Review

In a feudal society, who typically held ownership of the vast lands?

• merchant

• noble

• peasant

• knight

What was a primary cause for the division between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims?

• dispute over the interpretation of the Quran

• disagreement over the rightful successor to Muhammad

• differences in prayer rituals

• conflict over trade routes

Which of the following is an example of a technological innovation introduced in China?

• The catapult

• Gunpowder

• Irrigation

• The sextant

Which mathematical discipline, developed during the Islamic Golden Age, laid the foundation for modern Western mathematics?

• Algebra

• Trigonometry

• Number Theory

• Probability

What term describes the process by which religious beliefs spread across different cultures and regions?

• Nationalism

• Cultural diffusion

• Religious isolation

• Secularization

Which statement describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Church leaders spent their time exclusively on spiritual activities.

• The Church encouraged individuals to question religious authority.

• The Church provided a sense of stability and order during the Middle Ages.

• The Church was the main source of learning in Western Europe.

• Church leaders lost prestige and power as the world became more secular.

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During the Golden Age of Islam, Muslim scholars sought to —

• disprove the work of contemporary Christian scholars.

• precisely recopy the work of previous scholars with no additions.

• preserve and expand on the work of Greek and Roman scholars.

• promote a worldview based solely on Islamic faith rather than science.

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Select Two inventions or advancements which occurred during the Tang and Song Dynasties.

• A central banking system

• Paper currency

• The printing press

• Wood block printing

What was a significant factor in the spread of Islam during the period shown in the map?

• Islamic scholars only shared knowledge with Muslims.

• Islamic culture became predominant in the Americas.

• The Silk Road was the primary route for Islamic conquests.

• Islam expanded through the trade networks used by Muslim merchants.

What was a significant impact of the Code of Justinian on later legal systems?

• It influenced the development of civil law traditions in Europe.

• It was primarily inspired by the legal codes of ancient India.

• It integrated principles from the Roman Catholic Church.

• It established the first known system of trial by jury.