Which of the following was a political cause of the East-West Schism?(1 point)
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disputes over the language of religious service
disputes over the language of religious service
disputes over the role of religious icons
disputes over the role of religious icons
disputes over the nature of God and the Nicene Creed
disputes over the nature of God and the Nicene Creed
disputes over the leadership of the Christian Church
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disputes over the leadership of the Christian Church
Which statement explains how Justinian’s Code was a turning point in the regulation of the Byzantine Empire?(1 point)
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Justinian’s Code was added to the Byzantine Empire after his reign, when the empire started declining.
Justinian’s Code was added to the Byzantine Empire after his reign, when the empire started declining.
Justinian’s Code complicated the existing legal code of the time period.
Justinian’s Code complicated the existing legal code of the time period.
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Justinian’s Code did not have an effect on the Byzantine Empire because the people considered traditional Roman law more important than new Byzantine laws
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Justinian’s Code was added to the Byzantine Empire after his reign, when the empire started declining.
Justinian’s Code was added to the Byzantine Empire after his reign, when the empire started declining.
Justinian’s Code complicated the existing legal code of the time period.
Justinian’s Code complicated the existing legal code of the time period.
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Justinian’s Code did not have an effect on the Byzantine Empire because the people considered traditional Roman law more important than new Byzantine laws
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Which statement accurately describes the role of key individuals in the rise and spread of Islam?(1 point)
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Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the Aṣḥāb people and companions all ruled territories that secured religious and social power expanding the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the Aṣḥāb people and companions all ruled territories that secured religious and social power expanding the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Allah was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin; the companions spread the religion as the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Allah was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin; the companions spread the religion as the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the four caliphs ruled as separate leaders after the Sunni-Shiite split, which expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammed’s death
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Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the Aṣḥāb people and companions all ruled territories that secured religious and social power expanding the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the Aṣḥāb people and companions all ruled territories that secured religious and social power expanding the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Allah was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin; the companions spread the religion as the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Allah was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin; the companions spread the religion as the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the four caliphs ruled as separate leaders after the Sunni-Shiite split, which expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammed’s death
Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
In what way is ordering the key people and events helpful for understanding the growth of the Islamic Empire?(1 point)
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Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand the teachings of the Koran that developed the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand the teachings of the Koran that developed the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand which singular event led to the creation of the Islamic Empire
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand which singular event led to the creation of the Islamic Empire
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand exactly who created the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand exactly who created the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand the impact of the origins upon the development of the Islamic Empire.
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Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand the teachings of the Koran that developed the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand the teachings of the Koran that developed the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand which singular event led to the creation of the Islamic Empire
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand which singular event led to the creation of the Islamic Empire
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand exactly who created the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand exactly who created the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand the impact of the origins upon the development of the Islamic Empire.
Ordering the key people and events allows historians to understand the impact of the origins upon the development of the Islamic Empire.
Summarize how the development of Islam became Islamdom.(1 point)
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Islam spread through trade that grew into the Islamic Empire of monetary power and control.
Islam spread through trade that grew into the Islamic Empire of monetary power and control.
Islam spread through religion, trade, and military effort that expanded across multiple continents.
Islam spread through religion, trade, and military effort that expanded across multiple continents.
Islam became the most popularly practiced religion, which influenced the rest of the world.
Islam became the most popularly practiced religion, which influenced the rest of the world.
Islam spread through scholarly writings, leading to mass religious changes across the globe.
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Islam spread through trade that grew into the Islamic Empire of monetary power and control.
Islam spread through trade that grew into the Islamic Empire of monetary power and control.
Islam spread through religion, trade, and military effort that expanded across multiple continents.
Islam spread through religion, trade, and military effort that expanded across multiple continents.
Islam became the most popularly practiced religion, which influenced the rest of the world.
Islam became the most popularly practiced religion, which influenced the rest of the world.
Islam spread through scholarly writings, leading to mass religious changes across the globe.
Islam spread through religion, trade, and military effort that expanded across multiple continents.
Analyze why the Ottomans chose the term sultan for their leader. (1 point)
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It was the name of the spiritual leader of Islam.
It was the name of the spiritual leader of Islam.
It was given to the Ottoman leaders by Muhammad.
It was given to the Ottoman leaders by Muhammad.
It sounded important when spoken.
It sounded important when spoken.
The name gave the impression Ottoman rulers were liked by caliphs.
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It was the name of the spiritual leader of Islam.
It was the name of the spiritual leader of Islam.
It was given to the Ottoman leaders by Muhammad.
It was given to the Ottoman leaders by Muhammad.
It sounded important when spoken.
It sounded important when spoken.
The name gave the impression Ottoman rulers were liked by caliphs.
It sounded important when spoken.
Summarize the reasoning by Raymond Ibrahim that Europe was saved from Islam.(1 point)
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Four other important seats of Christianity were under Islamic control.
Four other important seats of Christianity were under Islamic control.
Defeats of Muslims in 700s barred Islam from getting into Europe.
Defeats of Muslims in 700s barred Islam from getting into Europe.
The seat of Orthodox Christianity moved to Russia.
The seat of Orthodox Christianity moved to Russia.
The cannon stopped the Muslim forces from coming into Europ
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Four other important seats of Christianity were under Islamic control.
Four other important seats of Christianity were under Islamic control.
Defeats of Muslims in 700s barred Islam from getting into Europe.
Defeats of Muslims in 700s barred Islam from getting into Europe.
The seat of Orthodox Christianity moved to Russia.
The seat of Orthodox Christianity moved to Russia.
The cannon stopped the Muslim forces from coming into Europ
The reasoning by Raymond Ibrahim is that Europe was saved from Islam because four other important seats of Christianity were under Islamic control, defeats of Muslims in the 700s barred Islam from getting into Europe, the seat of Orthodox Christianity moved to Russia, and the cannon stopped the Muslim forces from coming into Europe.
From which position were Christians and Jews excluded in the Islamic empires?(1 point)
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Teachers
Teachers
Administrators
Administrators
Soldiers
Soldiers
Judges
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Teachers
Teachers
Administrators
Administrators
Soldiers
Soldiers
Judges
Judges
Who was the emperor who reigned during the Islamic conquests of the Sasanian Empire?(1 point)
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Yazdegerd III
Yazdegerd III
Constantine
Constantine
Muhammad
Muhammad
Kavad II
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Yazdegerd III
Yazdegerd III
Constantine
Constantine
Muhammad
Muhammad
Kavad II
Yazdegerd III
Which statement best describes cultural diffusion along Islamic trade routes?(1 point)
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Islamic culture was untouched by trade.
Islamic culture was untouched by trade.
Islam failed to take root outside of the Islamic homelands.
Islam failed to take root outside of the Islamic homelands.
Ideas and practices were exchanged between regions connected by Islamic trade routes.
Ideas and practices were exchanged between regions connected by Islamic trade routes.
Economic ideas were exchanged, but not religious ideas.
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Islamic culture was untouched by trade.
Islamic culture was untouched by trade.
Islam failed to take root outside of the Islamic homelands.
Islam failed to take root outside of the Islamic homelands.
Ideas and practices were exchanged between regions connected by Islamic trade routes.
Ideas and practices were exchanged between regions connected by Islamic trade routes.
Economic ideas were exchanged, but not religious ideas.
Ideas and practices were exchanged between regions connected by Islamic trade routes.
Which of the following is an example of an impact Muslim trade had on European fashion during the Middle Ages?(1 point)
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Europeans began to use wool cloth.
Europeans began to use wool cloth.
Imported textiles were limited in colors and designs.
Imported textiles were limited in colors and designs.
European men began to wear flowing linen pants and leather sandals.
European men began to wear flowing linen pants and leather sandals.
Different fabrics, such as silk and cotton, became available to elite European
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Europeans began to use wool cloth.
Europeans began to use wool cloth.
Imported textiles were limited in colors and designs.
Imported textiles were limited in colors and designs.
European men began to wear flowing linen pants and leather sandals.
European men began to wear flowing linen pants and leather sandals.
Different fabrics, such as silk and cotton, became available to elite European
Different fabrics, such as silk and cotton, became available to elite Europeans.
How did Islam expand rapidly after the fall of the Roman Empire?(1 point)
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Islamic empires joined together groups of Christians who had been forgotten by the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together groups of Christians who had been forgotten by the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together big, expansive kingdoms left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together big, expansive kingdoms left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together nomadic groups and small, local kingdoms that were left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire
Islamic empires joined together nomadic groups and small, local kingdoms that were left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire
Islam did not expand rapidly after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Islamic empires joined together groups of Christians who had been forgotten by the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together groups of Christians who had been forgotten by the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together big, expansive kingdoms left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together big, expansive kingdoms left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together nomadic groups and small, local kingdoms that were left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire
Islamic empires joined together nomadic groups and small, local kingdoms that were left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire
Islam did not expand rapidly after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Islamic empires joined together nomadic groups and small, local kingdoms that were left in a vacuum of power caused by the fall of the Roman Empire.
What is the dominant religion in the Middle East today due to the spread of the religion in the area between 300 and 1500 CE?(1 point)
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Christianity
Christianity
Islam
Islam
Buddhism
Buddhism
Judaism
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Christianity
Christianity
Islam
Islam
Buddhism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
What was the effect of the development of the knowledge of navigation?(1 point)
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The development of the knowledge of navigation had no effect. People had always traveled.
The development of the knowledge of navigation had no effect. People had always traveled.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed people to travel without talking or meeting others.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed people to travel without talking or meeting others.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed for more trading and a greater exchange of knowledge.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed for more trading and a greater exchange of knowledge.
The knowledge of navigation made binding and printing books easier. This allowed more people to learn to read
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The development of the knowledge of navigation had no effect. People had always traveled.
The development of the knowledge of navigation had no effect. People had always traveled.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed people to travel without talking or meeting others.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed people to travel without talking or meeting others.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed for more trading and a greater exchange of knowledge.
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed for more trading and a greater exchange of knowledge.
The knowledge of navigation made binding and printing books easier. This allowed more people to learn to read
The knowledge of navigation allowed people to travel longer distances. This allowed for more trading and a greater exchange of knowledge.
Examine the social classes of the ancient Greek poleis. In 3–5 sentences, discuss the differences among the social classes.
In ancient Greek poleis, the social classes were divided into three main groups: the citizens, the metics, and the slaves. The citizens were the elite class and had political rights and privileges, including the ability to participate in government. The metics were non-citizen residents who had limited rights and were often involved in trade or skilled professions. The slaves, on the other hand, were considered property and had no rights or freedom. These social classes were based primarily on birth and wealth, with citizenship being highly valued and granting the most privileges.
n 3–5 sentences, analyze how a contribution made to math or science by a Greek scholar is still significant today.
One significant contribution made by Greek scholar Euclid is his work on geometry, particularly his book "Elements." Euclid's systematic approach to geometry laid the foundation for the field and established principles that are still studied and applied today. His work introduced the concept of logical reasoning and proofs, which are fundamental to mathematics and scientific inquiry. Additionally, Euclidean geometry is used extensively in architecture, engineering, and computer graphics, demonstrating the lasting impact of his contributions on various fields.
Cite evidence from the text to answer the following question in 3–5 sentences. Why was the development and spread of Christianity relatively slow in the Roman Empire?
Apologies for the confusion, but without the specific text or source material provided, I cannot directly cite evidence. However, I can provide a general response based on historical knowledge.
The development and spread of Christianity were relatively slow in the Roman Empire for several reasons. Firstly, Christianity was initially seen as a small, unimportant sect within Judaism, making it less influential in the eyes of the majority population. Additionally, the early Christians faced persecution and oppression by the Roman authorities, which hindered their ability to openly practice and spread their faith. The hierarchical structure and organization of the Roman Empire also posed challenges, as different regions had distinct cultural and religious practices that were deeply rooted. Finally, Christianity's rejection of traditional Roman polytheism and its emphasis on monotheism and exclusivity made it less appealing to those who adhered to polytheistic beliefs.
The development and spread of Christianity were relatively slow in the Roman Empire for several reasons. Firstly, Christianity was initially seen as a small, unimportant sect within Judaism, making it less influential in the eyes of the majority population. Additionally, the early Christians faced persecution and oppression by the Roman authorities, which hindered their ability to openly practice and spread their faith. The hierarchical structure and organization of the Roman Empire also posed challenges, as different regions had distinct cultural and religious practices that were deeply rooted. Finally, Christianity's rejection of traditional Roman polytheism and its emphasis on monotheism and exclusivity made it less appealing to those who adhered to polytheistic beliefs.
In 3-5 sentences explain at least two major causes of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.(
The collapse of the Western Roman Empire can be attributed to multiple factors. Firstly, the overextension of the empire, both in terms of territorial conquests and bureaucratic administration, caused strain on its resources and led to economic decline. This was compounded by the economic and logistical challenges faced by the empire, including rampant corruption and taxation issues. Secondly, the barbarian invasions and attacks, particularly by Germanic tribes such as the Visigoths and Vandals, weakened the empire's defense and resulted in the sacking of Rome itself. These invasions further destabilized the empire and ultimately contributed to its collapse.
In 3-5 sentences, compare the motivations and conquests of the Ottoman Empire and the Umayyad dynasty.
The Ottoman Empire and the Umayyad dynasty had distinct motivations and conquests. The Umayyad dynasty, which emerged in the 7th century, aimed to spread Islam and establish an Arab empire. Their conquests, such as the rapid expansion into the Byzantine and Persian territories, were driven by religious fervor, desire for political power, and the spreading of their culture and language. In contrast, the Ottoman Empire, which rose to power in the 13th century, had a more pragmatic approach. Their motivations included expansion for economic gain, control of trade routes, and the establishment of a dominant empire. Their conquests, notably the capture of Constantinople in 1453, contributed to their status as a major power in the region and allowed them to dominate trade and exert influence in Eurasia.
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