Social Studies Final Test

Why did Emperor Constantine convert to Christianity?

• He was ordered by the Pope
• He saw a vision of Jesus before a battle and then won
• His wife convinced him
• He wanted to expand Roman territory

What fundamental religious concept do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism share?

• Multiple gods
• Rejection of prophets
• Denial of sacred texts
• Monotheism

Which Muslim scientific contribution revolutionized mathematics?

• Water clock
• Astrolabe
• Algebra
• Planetarium

How did Islam primarily spread across different regions?

• Military conquest only
• Through trade and traveling preachers
• By royal decree
• Through forced conversions

Why were gold and salt so valuable in West African trade?

• They were rare and essential
• They were decorative
• They were lightweight
• They were easy to transport

What was the primary role of griots in African society?

• Military leaders
• Oral historians preserving cultural memory
• Religious priests
• Agricultural workers

How did Muslim merchants transform West African culture?

• Through military conquest
• By introducing new agricultural techniques
• By converting people to Islam and introducing new learning
• By establishing permanent settlements

What made Timbuktu significant during this historical period?

• Its military strength
• Its gold mines
• Its agricultural production
• Its library and schools

Why did Buddhism become popular in China?

• It offered hope and peace
• It promised wealth
• It was the only available religion
• It was mandated by the emperor

How did woodblock printing impact learning during the Song Dynasty?

• It made books more expensive
• It reduced literacy
• It made books cheaper and increased access to knowledge
• It was only used for government documents