A.
cotton textiles
B.
silks
C.
furs
D.
spices
E.
precious metals (gold, silver, etc.)
A.
cotton textiles
B.
silks
C.
furs
D.
spices
E.
Porcelain and ceramics
Why did Muslim architecture incorporate Roman and Byzantine elements?
A.
The Arab Muslims were conquered by the Romans.
B.
Many Romans lived in the Arab Muslim empire.
C.
The Romans and Byzantines once ruled some Muslim lands.
D.
Muslims valued Roman and Byzantine architectural styles the most.
C. The Romans and Byzantines once ruled some Muslim lands. Muslim architecture incorporates Roman and Byzantine elements because those styles were present in the regions that were conquered by Muslims. Islamic architecture built upon earlier architectural traditions but also added unique elements and innovations.
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The question is: Why did Muslim architecture incorporate Roman and Byzantine elements?
Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?
A.
They were more accurate.
B.
They were based on the Quran.
C.
They made it easier to perform calculations.
D.
They were easier to read.
C. Arabic numerals made it easier to perform calculations. The Arabic numerals were more efficient and made complex calculations easier than using Roman numerals. Arabic numerals originated in India and became widely used after Arab scholars were introduced to them.
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Which event spread Islam to India?
A.
conquest by invading Turks
B.
the rise of the Mughal empire
C.
Xuanzang's journey to India
D.
the conversion of Akbar to Islam
A. The conquest by invading Turks. The spread of Islam in India began with the conquests of the Arab Empire in the 7th and 8th centuries, followed by the Turkish conquest of the region in the 12th century.
What strengthened the economic and political power of the Chola empire?
A.
new religious beliefs
B.
maritime trade networks
C.
brilliant bodhisattva leaders
D.
new agricultural techniques
B. Maritime trade networks. The Chola empire in southern India became a powerful force in the 9th century largely due to its mastery of maritime trade networks in the Indian Ocean. The Cholas developed a strong navy and established trade routes throughout Southeast Asia, which strengthened their economic and political power.
Which movement led to changes in how Hinduism was practiced?
A.
Vishnu
B.
Bhakti
C.
Devi
D.
Nanak
B. Bhakti. The Bhakti movement, which started around the 7th century CE, led to changes in how Hinduism was practiced. The movement advocated for direct personal devotion to a deity, which broke away from the traditional practice of following the Brahmin priesthood and performing elaborate rituals. This movement contributed to the popularization of Hinduism and its spread among the masses.
Which beliefs influenced Sikhism?
A.
Christianity and Judaism
B.
Hinduism and Judaism
C.
Hinduism and Islam
D.
Islam and Christianity