IA WIN Review

Which of the following was a significant factor in the rapid expansion of the Islamic Empire after the death of Muhammad in 632 CE?

• The development of advanced agricultural techniques

• The military conquests and the spread of Islam through trade routes

• The establishment of the Papacy’s influence over Islamic territories

• The establishment of the Crusader states in Jerusalem

Which of the following was a key characteristic of the Islamic Golden Age, which began after the rise of the Islamic Empire?

• The decline of scientific and philosophical study

• The integration of Islamic law with political systems

• The spread of feudalism throughout the empire

• The collapse of the Byzantine Empire

Which of the following policies of the Tokugawa Shogunate most directly impacted the social structure of Japan?

• The promotion of the samurai class as rulers of Japan

• The encouragement of international trade and cultural exchange

• The enforcement of strict social hierarchies and isolationist policies

• The abolition of the feudal system in favor of a centralized government

The Tokugawa Shogunate is known for enforcing strict social hierarchies and ______ policies.

• isolationist

• expansionist

• democratic

• liberal

The Tokugawa Shogunate established a rigid class system in Japan. Which of the following groups was NOT included in this system?

• Samurai

• Farmers

• Artisans

• Merchants

• Nobles

Which of the following is considered a significant contribution of Greek philosophy to Western thought?

• The development of the scientific method by Aristotle

• The concept of divine right rule by kings

• The creation of a written legal code in Rome

• The establishment of Christianity as the state religion

Greek philosophy contributed to Western thought by introducing the concept of ______.

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

What was a key impact of Roman engineering and technology on their empire?

• The construction of advanced ships that allowed for global exploration

• The invention of the printing press, which spread literature and knowledge

• The development of new farming techniques that increased agricultural output

• The creation of sophisticated aqueducts and roads that enhanced communication and trade

Which of the following was a major goal of the Counter Reformation?

• To strengthen the power of the monarchy in Europe

• To create a universal religious council to unify Christianity

• To reform the Catholic Church and combat Protestantism

• To encourage the development of secular art and literature

What role did the Jesuits play during the Counter Reformation?

• They established educational institutions and spread Catholicism through missions

• They helped spread Protestant ideas across Europe

• They organized military campaigns against Protestant forces

• They rejected the authority of the Pope and supported reform from within the Church