AP Unit 1 Ch 1 Quiz

The disintegration of the Abbasid Caliphate most directly led to which of the following political developments in the Islamic world in the thirteenth century?

• The Russian conquest of Central Asia

• The conversion of most of the Islamic world to Shi‘a Islam

• The collapse of trade along the Silk Road networks

• The rise of Turkic states

Compare the beliefs of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. What common feature do they share?

• Belief in the Trinity.

• Worship of a single, all-powerful deity.

• Rejection of monotheism.

• Use of the same religious texts.

One of the Tenets of Islam emphasizes:

• Equal distribution of wealth among all believers.

• Pilgrimage to Mecca as an obligation for all able Muslims.

• Fasting for six months during the year.

• Belief in reincarnation after death.

Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca resulted in:

• The establishment of a permanent trade route to China.

• Increased recognition of Mali’s wealth and power.

• The end of Mali’s dominance in West Africa.

• The introduction of Christianity to Mali.

Ibn Battuta’s travels highlight which of the following about the 14th-century Islamic world?

• Political instability due to Mongol invasions.

• The spread and consistency of Islamic practices across regions.

• The absence of intellectual achievements in Islamic societies.

• Widespread persecution of non-Muslims.

Aztec chinampas and Incan terrace farming were examples of:

• Innovations developed to overcome environmental challenges.

• Religious practices involving agriculture.

• Large-scale deforestation for farming.

• Importation of farming techniques from other regions.

With the fall of the Tang dynasty a new era began, as the Song elite introduced a new interpretation of traditional beliefs called neo-Confucianism, which

• A. absorbed the inward focus of Buddhism and emphasized personal development

• B. increased the importance of women in Chinese society.

• C. disregarded moral and social responsibility.

• D. reasserted the primary importance of social and political order over individual cultivation

What would be most responsible for the spike in population in China in the postclassical era?

• the perfecting the manufacturing of Porcelain

• the prolific trade on the Silk Road

• the introduction of Champa rice to the Chinese diet

• the high demand for Chinese silk

What was the role of women in Song China?

• They had equal rights and opportunities as men

• They were leaders in government and society

• They were subordinate to men and had limited rights

• They were excluded from public life and education

What were the teachings of Buddhism?

• The importance of social hierarchy and filial piety

• The pursuit of material wealth and power

• The belief in multiple gods and goddesses

• The recognition of suffering and the path to enlightenment