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Because of the trade through the Strait of Malacca, and through astute alliances, Malacca became an important port and


A) the focus of the annual Buddhist pilgrimage.
B) a meeting place for traders from around the Eurasian world.
C) replaced Madagascar as the most important slave-trading port.
D) became one of the most homogeneous cities in Southeast Asia.
E) became known as the "Asian Tiger."

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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As trade increased in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the Strait of Malacca became the center of a political rivalry between


A) Java and Ceylon.
B) Siam and Tibet.
C) India and Gujarat.
D) Majapahit and Chinese pirates.
E) Calcutta and Bombay.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Instructions: Identify the following term(s). -Malacca

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Mansa Kankan Musa, the ruler of Mali, made a famous pilgrimage that


A) spread Christianity to West Africa.
B) demonstrated the enormous wealth of his country.
C) led to the Christian Crusades.
D) was inspired by the death of Muhammad.
E) brought about his untimely death.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Using Map 14.2, discuss why both the western and eastern African communities were ideally situated for conversion to Islam rather than Christianity, particularly with respect to Portuguese trade routes and trans-Saharan caraavn routes.

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Instructions: Identify the following term(s). -Swahili Coast

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Sultan Muhammed ibn Tughluq was noted by Chronicler Ibn Battuta as being remarkable for his


A) extravagance
B) religious toleration
C) passion for justice through Shar'ia
D) alienation of the Brahmins
E) establishment of a Quranic school at his Hall of a Thousand Pillars

F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

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Prior to the spread of literacy with the extension of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa, the only previously literate society was found in:


A) Mali
B) Egypt
C) Morocco
D) Ethiopia
E) Tripoli

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Instructions: Identify the following term(s). -tropics

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Rather than political authorities, the different regional networks of the Indian Ocean trade were tied together by


A) commercial interests.
B) political authority.
C) religious authority.
D) a common language.
E) the threat of Chinese intrusion.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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The form of extensive agriculture that was used in sub-Saharan Africa is characterized as


A) hunting and gathering.
B) marginal cultivation.
C) intensive cultivation.
D) shifting cultivation.
E) selective cultivation.

F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

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The most abundant metal worked in the tropics was


A) bronze.
B) titanium.
C) iron.
D) silver.
E) platinum.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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Using Map 14.4 as reference, discuss how commercial, rather than political, interests united the Islamic world.

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In Map 14.4, we can see the extensive trade routes that connected the Islamic world, from Spain to China. These trade routes were crucial in uniting the Islamic world through commercial interests rather than political ones. The Islamic world became a hub for trade, with goods such as silk, spices, and precious metals flowing through its markets. This created a network of economic interdependence, where merchants and traders from different regions had a vested interest in maintaining peaceful and stable trade routes. Furthermore, the Islamic world's advancements in science, technology, and agriculture also contributed to its commercial success. These advancements attracted scholars, artisans, and merchants from various cultures, further enriching the Islamic world's commercial landscape. Additionally, the Islamic world's adoption of a common currency, the dinar, and a standardized system of weights and measures facilitated trade and commerce across its vast territories. This economic unity fostered a sense of shared prosperity and mutual benefit among the diverse peoples of the Islamic world. In conclusion, the commercial interests that united the Islamic world were driven by the interconnected trade routes, economic interdependence, and shared advancements in science and technology. These factors transcended political boundaries and created a sense of unity and cooperation among the Islamic world's diverse societies.

The largest, most technologically advanced, and most seaworthy ship in the Indian Ocean was the Chinese


A) galley.
B) junk.
C) skow.
D) dhow.
E) caravel.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Why has Aden thrived commercially since ancient times?


A) favorable maritime winds
B) mutual tolerance of diverse religions
C) geostrategic location
D) favorable rainfall for drinking water
E) all of these

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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Instructions: Identify the following term(s). -Aztecs

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The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century. They are best known for their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which was built on an island in Lake Texcoco and is now the site of modern-day Mexico City. The Aztecs were known for their advanced agricultural practices, intricate social and political structure, and their impressive architecture, including the famous Templo Mayor. The historical significance of the Aztecs lies in their complex society, their contributions to art and architecture, and their interactions with the Spanish conquistadors. The Aztecs were one of the most powerful and advanced civilizations in the Americas at the time of European contact. Their encounter with the Spanish led to the downfall of their empire and the eventual colonization of Mexico. The Aztec civilization also left a lasting impact on Mexican culture, with many aspects of their language, religion, and traditions still present in modern-day Mexico. Overall, the Aztecs played a crucial role in shaping the history and culture of Mesoamerica and continue to be a source of fascination and study for historians and archaeologists.

The economic and political power of Great Zimbabwe was based on long-distance trade in


A) gold, copper, and salt.
B) silk, porcelain, and iron.
C) olives, wheat, and pepper.
D) books, wool, and wine.
E) qurans, ink, and wheat.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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The journal of Ibn Battuta is a valuable historical source for studying the lands he visited during twenty-nine years of travel. Use Map 14.4 and the chapter to trace the path of his journeys, labeling the limits of Muslim expansion and the different lands and peoples with which he came in contact.

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The spread of Islam through the Sahara was by conquest while the spread of Islam to lands south of the Sahara came about through


A) war.
B) forced conversion.
C) a gradual and peaceful process of conversion through increasing commercial contacts.
D) the missionary efforts of the Arabs during the Umayyad Caliphate.
E) the travels of Ibn Battuta.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Trace the rise of the Aztec Empire and the importance of their military strategy. What type of administrative landscape did the Aztec establish? How did the Aztec treat their subjugated peoples?

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