Benchmark #2 Prep (option 2)

How did the expansion of trade routes impact civilizations in the 15th century?

• It isolated Asian civilizations.

• It led to the creation of new religions in Europe.

• It decreased the values of natural resources in Africa and Europe.

• It increased interactions between civilizations in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

This is a quote from a holy text. Proclaim to men the pilgrimage: they will come to thee on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path. This quote is from which holy text?

• Five Classics

• Kojiki

• Mahabharata

• Qur’an

How did Islam spread out of the Middle East?

• It inspired missionaries to convert Catholics in Eastern Europe.

• Muslim armies conquered much of northern Africa.

• Muslim scholars established schools in southern Africa.

• It challenged the teachings of Protestants in Western Europe.

Why was the Ghana Empire able to come to power in West Africa?

• It had access to large amounts of gold.

• It was the first civilization to create weapons made of tin.

• It invented ways to harvest silk.

• It was the first civilization to farm wheat.

Based on this drawing, which statement is true?

• Middle Eastern scientists struggled to produce medicines.

• Middle Eastern scientists practiced advanced surgeries.

• Middle Eastern scientists studied human anatomy.

• Middle Eastern scientists had no understanding of human anatomy.

How did the creation of the Eastern Roman Empire impact European culture?

• It prevented the creation of monarchies in Central Europe.

• It brought Christianity into Eastern Europe.

• It increased the influence of Germanic tribes in Eastern Europe.

• It decreased Latin influences in Central Europe.

How did Mehmed II the Conqueror increase the influence of Islam in Europe?

• He decreased trade between Europe and the Middle East.

• He increased the number of Muslim schools in Europe.

• He led the Muslim invasion of Constantinople.

• He prevented European colonization of the Middle East.

Which rivers are located in the Middle East? Select two that apply.

• Euphrates River

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

Which historical event had the greatest impact on Asian trade routes into Europe?

• start of the Crusades

• fall of the Aztec Empire

• end of the Jewish Diaspora

• rise of democracies in Africa

This chart describes several basic principles of a religion. This chart describes which religion?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Shintoism