Historical Significance and Impacts Flashcard

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What was the significance of Justinian's Code in European history?

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It codified Roman law and influenced later European civil-law traditions.

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What was Marco Polo's contribution to European knowledge of Asia?

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He popularized Asia's wealth and organization in Europe.

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What architectural feature is a signature style of Byzantine religious architecture?

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Soaring domes

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Which religion's scholarship included algebra, astronomy, and medicine?

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Islam

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What was a key export in the trans-Saharan trade?

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Gold

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What is a common feature of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

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Monotheism

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What was the long-term influence of Justinian's Code?

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It influenced European legal systems.

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What was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

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Internal strife and outside invasions.

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What was the purpose of the Silk Roads under Mongol control?

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To promote safer routes and more European access.

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What languages influenced the development of Swahili?

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Bantu and Arabic.