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WorksheetsUnit 3 Quizizz Post-Classical Empires
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
The Mongols were known for being _______________ or people who herd animals from place to place
Herbalists
Pastoralists
Tribalists
Nomadic wanderers
The Mongols were surprisingly tolerant of other religions and cultures.
True
False
One reason the Justinian Code was significant was that it
became the foundation of the modern legal systems of many Western countries
established the basis for the development of the Code of Hammurabi
incorporated laws from all over Asia and Europe
led to the protection of inalienable rights in Roman territories
The split of the Christian church into two churches was known as the:
Crusades
Renaissance
Great Schism
Eastern Split
Where did Islam originate?
The Arabian Peninsula
The Balkan Peninsula
The Italian Peninsula
Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?
Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him
Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet
On the final day, Allah will judge all people
Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah
The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?
They are located in different areas of Saudi Arabia
They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died
The Shia follow the 5 Pillars of Islam, while the Sunni do not
The Sunni honor the holy month of Ramadan, while the Shia do not
What is another word to describe the hajj?
The pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca
The pilgrimage to Mesopotamia
Buddhist beliefs
Which of the following was a major contribution of Islamic culture to western civilization?
development of the first writing system
creation of the first monotheistic relgion
created representative democratic government
advancement of mathematics and science
Shia Muslims believed that the caliph should be
another prophet
awarded to the most qualified candidate.
continued on by blood relatives of Muhammad.
chosen by a lottery.
Cultural diffusion means?
sharing of secrets
sharing and spreading of culture
practice of one religion such as Christianity
Under the rule Justinian, the Byzantine Empire
expanded to its greatest extent (size)
was reduced in size
replaced Roman law with Muslim law
Missionaries brought their religion to Slavic land. They aslo brought:
Cryllic Alphabet
Latin Alphabet
Greek Fire
Furs
The form of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire became known as ___________.
Eastern Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Western Church
Judaism
Musa's wealth was a result of the countries vast resources of?
Salt
Gold
Copper
Spices
This king of Mali was best known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the amount of gold he gifted.
Mansa Khalifa
Mansa Musa
Mansa Sakura
Sundiata Keita
This city was one of the major trading centers of Mali
Ghana
Tanzania
Timbuktu
Adulis
Who did the Byzantines give their traditions, culture, and religion to?
The Perisans
The Mongols
The Kievan Rus
Western Europe
What religion did the Kievan Rus adopt?
Eastern Orthodoxy
Islam
Buddhism
Catholicism
What was one important impact of Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe?
More Chinese princes took control of India
Rise in trade along the Silk Road
Spread of Islam across China, Korea and Japan
Sea exploration of the Pacific Ocean
How were the Byzantine Emperors and Muslim Caliphs similar?
both resembled a theocracy by combining religious and political authority
both held absolute political authority
both established legal standards
both were allies of the Ottomans
Which best describes what happened in regards to empires from 1200 to 1450 CE?
After the fall of the ancient empires, no new empires emerged.
After the fall of the ancient empires, several new empires emerged. The Song Dynasty was the largest land empire in human history.
After the fall of the ancient empires, several new empires emerged. The Mongol Empire was the largest land empire in human history.
After the fall of the ancient empires, several new empires emerged. The Aztec Empire was the largest land empire in human history.
Ghana and Mali were successful during the Middle Ages because they did what?
They provided slaves for trade with Britain
The had major fortifications protecting them from invasion
They adopted Islam and traded with Muslims
They controlled shipping routes around the Cape of Good Hope
Which was considered one of Ghengis Khan's greatest achievements?
Uniting nomadic tribes and creating a vast empire
Enabling Muslims to control trans-Saharan trade routes
Encouraging the spread of Buddhism across Asia
Popularizing the warrior culture
True or False: Islamic merchants served as middlemen for European and Asian trade.
True
False
In what areas of study did Muslim Scholars make advances during the Golden Age?
Astronomy
Geography
Math
Philosophy
All of the Above
Justinian's most significant achievement was
constructing the Colosseum.
initiating the Crusades.
codifying Roman law.
establishing the Pax Romana.
What was the primary reason for the prosperity of the Byzantine Empire?
Rich gold mines
Advanced agricultural techniques
Vast timber resources
Strategic location for trade
What was the primary method used by Justinian to expand the Byzantine Empire?
Diplomatic alliances with neighboring kingdoms
Retaking territories that were once part of the Roman Empire
Purchasing land from surrounding tribes
Launching military campaigns in the Arabian Peninsula
"The emperor is equal to all men in the nature of his body, but in the authority of his rank he is similar to God, who rules all"
What is this quote an example of?
Excommunication
Filial Piety
Cultural Diffusion
Divine Right to Rule
Which group heavily impacted the development of Early Russia?
Chinese
Anglo-Saxons
Byzantines
Visigoths
The Eight Fold Path, Ten Commandments, and Five Pillars of Islam are examples of
iconoclasm & censorship
judging people based on their political beliefs
giving moral guidelines for how one should live their life
creation of a rigid social class system with limited mobility
Christianity and Islam appeal to the masses because it
promoted social divisions and individual traditions
allowed people with wealth to purchase artwork
supported political independence from Rome
promised social justice for even lower classes
Which empires gained wealth by controlling the trade of gold, ivory, and salt across the Sahara Desert?
Swahili and Persian
Egypt and Bedouin
Greek and Roman
Mali and Songhai
Which group of people believed that the Pope should lead the Church according to the Petrine Doctrine?
Eastern Orthodox
Shia
Sunnis
Roman Catholic
Most of the tribal wars during the Pre-Islamic Era resulted from their desire to
end revolts and spread their religion
convert people to monotheism
obtain trade routes and water sources
unify their religious practices under one leader
