BJU Press Heritage Studies 6 Chapter 10

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The city of Constantinople had a good location for trade and defense. T/F

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True

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After Justinian's time, the Byzantine army grew weaker because it used many mercenaries. T/F

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True

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Muhammad's teachings were compiled by his followers into the Avesta. T/F

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False

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Muslim scholars made important contributions in mathematics, medicine, and philosophy. T/F

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True

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Leo III ordered the destruction of all icons because he believed they were idols. T/F

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True

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One-third of Europe's people died in a flu epidemic in the 1300s. T/F

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False

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The Byzantine Empire fell in 1371. T/F

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False

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One lasting contribution of the Byzantine Empire was the preservation of Greek learning, philosophy, and literature. T/F

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True

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Which was not true of the Nika Revolt?

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The word nika meant "revenge."

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How did the location of Mecca contribute to the development of Islam?

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Its position along trade routes brought new ideas and religious beliefs.