Communities and Religious Systems in Afro-Eurasia

Which of the following best describes why social structures and rules became necessary in larger communities?

• To maintain military control
• To ensure trust among strangers
• To establish trade routes
• To create religious unity

What characterized the political structure of Europe around 1200 CE?

• Unified under a single ruler
• Controlled by the Mongol Empire
• Political fragmentation
• Democratic city-states

In South Asia during this period, the Sultan of Delhi:

• Established a purely Hindu state
• Ruled over a multi-ethnic, multi-religious territory
• Eliminated all local rulers
• Banned religious practices

The Mongol Empire's greatest contribution to global exchange was:

• Military technology only
• Religious conversion
• Facilitation of trade and cultural exchange
• Agricultural innovations

In Southeast Asia, kingdoms were characterized by:

• Weak military forces
• Isolation from neighbors
• Strong armies and religious ties
• Absence of trade relations

The Swahili Coast was primarily characterized by:

• Agricultural communities
• Merchant city-states
• Nomadic tribes
• Religious centers

What characterized the relationship between rulers and religious institutions across Afro-Eurasia?

• Complete separation
• Mutual support and interdependence
• Constant conflict
• Religious dominance over political power