Do Now: Chapter 2 Review

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The text of the passage is best viewed as evidence of the which of the follwoing continuities of the thirteenth century?

• Mongol destruction of Middle Eastern cultures

• Christian dominance in Medieval Europe.

• An ongoing economic connection between East Asia nd the Middle East.

• The strength of the caliphates' militaries over invading armies.

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The customs of the king, as described in the passage, are most strongly influenced by which of the following?

• Christianity

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Islam

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Which of the following best explains the motivation behind sending out tribute-bearers?

• To acknowledge control over certain foreign regions

• To ensure ongoing wealth for the caliphate

• To provoke military action

• To maintain a balance of trade with other countries

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This excerpt was written in the context of which of the following?

• A decline in Silk Road trade activities

• A Chinese Golden Age

• Mongol control spanning from Europe to Asia.

• The spread of medieval Christendom

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The people of this village most likely considered themselves part of

• The Song Dynasty

• The Khmer Empire

• The Mali Empire

• The Hanseatic League

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At the time, it is most likely that Arabic traders visited this village primarily to

• purchase gold

• capture enslaved people

• enforce religious restrictions

• avoid punitive taxes

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To the outside world, this region's Islamic identity was emphasized most strongly by which of the following?

• Its conquering of neighboring regions in the name of Allah

• Its prohibition of consuming pork products

• Its practice of praying five times per day

• Manse Kankan Musa's visit to Mecca via Egypt

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The demands for freedom both for the English church and from punishment reflect which of the following during this period?

• The extent of indentured servitude that existed at this time

• The tendency of the English king to exploit his power

• The abuses of the Roman Catholic church

• The ongoing conflict between religion and science

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At the time of the signing of this document, which of the following was the dominant socioeconomic structure of European society?

• absolutism

• conservatism

• empiricism

• feudalism

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This passage could be used a evidence for which of the following conclusions?

• England was among the first nations in Europe to use a written document to attempt to limit royal power.

• The people of England had a better grasp on political struggles than did the people of other nations

• The barons of England were totally opposed to the existence of royalty

• The English church continued to decline as a result of the failure to enforce this charter.