WORLD HISTROY SAG EXAM

28 August 2022
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How did Japan's relations with China and Korea develop after the Mongol invasions?
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Japan became even more isolationist than it had been.
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Which of the following issues led to the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western Christian Church?
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The use of unleavened bread and the power of the pope
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Renaissance painters were influenced by a shading technique known as chiaroscuro, first introduced by which of the following?
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A Greek painter
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What was the purpose of the text Pacal the Great had displayed on buildings in the Incan capital Palenque?
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It defended his claim to rule.
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"On this account I, or rather the Lord, beseech you as Christ's heralds to publish this everywhere and to persuade all people of whatever rank, foot-soldiers and knights, poor and rich, to carry aid promptly to those Christians and to destroy that vile race from the lands of our friends. I say this to those who are present, it is meant also for those who are absent. Moreover, Christ commands it. All who die by the way, whether by land or by sea, or in battle against the pagans, shall have immediate remission of sins. This I grant them through the power of God with which I am invested." The words above were used to persuade Europeans to mount the Crusades. Which of the following individuals spoke these words?
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Pope Urban II
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Which of the following characteristics of Renaissance humanism is apparent in this painting?
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Portrayal of everyday human life
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In the era just prior to the Reformation, which of the following is true about the Catholic Church?
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It was the sole religious power in Europe.
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Which of the following describes the ancient empire of Ghana?
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Active in trade with others
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What did the voyage of Vasco da Gama achieve for Portugal?
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Trade with India
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What famous ruler of Mali is known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?
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Mansa Musa
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Who was the founder and early leader of Islam
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Muhammad
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Use this excerpt from Sozomen's Ecclesiastical History to answer the following question: The Emperor, always intent on the advancement of religion, erected splendid Christian temples to God in every place—especially in great cities such as Nicomedia in Bithynia, Antioch on the Orontes, and Byzantium. He greatly improved this latter city, and made it equal to Rome in power and influence; for when he had settled his empire as he was minded, and had freed himself from foreign foes, he resolved on founding a city which should be called by his own name, and should equal in fame even Rome.—Public Domain Who is the emperor described in this excerpt?
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Constantine
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Which of the following describes or is another name for "dhimmis" in early Muslim society?
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People of the Book
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Which of the following did John Wycliffe believe to be the highest religious authority?
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The Bible
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What tool or weapon did the Ottoman Turks use to finally enter the city of Constantinople?
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Ladders
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Consider the timeline above. What accounts for the reason the Byzantine Empire seemed to be the object of attack by outside invaders?
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The empire occupied a strategic spot between the continents of Asia and Europe.
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What did France focus on in the New World?
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Trade
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Which of the following rulers was the first to unite the Franks under one rule, serving as an example for later leaders?
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Clovis
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What practice was not in place in Italy, which allowed city-states to develop there before the rest of Europe?
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Feudalism
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Many modern universities in Europe began as which of the following?
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Monastic schools
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What medieval European trend does this map demonstrate?
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Growth of urbanization
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Which of the following is true about global pandemics?
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They typically are more devastating to developing countries because of a lack of resources to prevent and treat disease.
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Use the letter from Count Stephen to his family to answer the following question: You may be very sure, dearest, that the messenger whom I sent to give you pleasure left me before Antioch safe and unharmed and, through God's grace, in the greatest prosperity. And already at that time, together with all the chosen army of Christ, endowed with great valor by Him, we have been continually advancing for twenty-three weeks toward the home of our Lord Jesus. You may know for certain, my beloved, that of gold, silver, and many other kind of riches I now have twice as much as your love had assigned to me when I left you. Public Domain What benefits of fighting the Crusades are apparent in this letter from a Crusader to his wife?
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Devotion to God and great wealth
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Who was Sunni Ali the Great?
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The founder of Songhai
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What religion was dominant in India when Islam expanded there?
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Hindu
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What factors were significant in the decline of both the Mali and Songhai empires?
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Civil war of succession and invasions by neighboring countries
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How did Joan of Arc help to unify France?
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She became a national symbol of unity against the English.
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How did Western Europe maintain cultural unity after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
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The Christian Church gave the various people and tribes in Western Europe a cultural center.
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Which of the following accurately describes who John of Damascus was?
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The leading opponent of iconoclasm
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Which of these items was exported by ancient West African Empires?
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Slaves
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Which of the following influenced the writing of The Book of Kells?
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The Christian New Testament, which includes the four Gospels
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What source of income did the majority of the African countries depend on for their prosperity?
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Trade