World History Unit 4 Test

Which played a significant role in Aksum's rise to power?

Extensive trade

Which describes what Theodora achieved as Justinian's most trusted adviser?

Getting laws passed to give married women more rights and to protect divorced women.

Which describes a major reason Constantine moved his capital to Byzantium?

He chose Byzantium for its strategic location.

What did Vladimir, prince of Kiev, do in 988 to help unify his people?

He converted to Orthodox Christianity.

What was the Justinian Code?

A single, consistent set of laws for the Byzantine Empire.

What led to the division of Islam into Sunni and Shia?

Conflict over who should be Caliph

Which geographical feature dominates the northern third of the continent of Africa?

Desert

Which is not an important advance made by the Maya?

Devised an accurate map of the world

What caused the Christian church to divide into two branches- the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church?

Differences in language, liturgy, and views on religious icons.

Which is true about the Maya civilization?

The Maya elite were banned from marrying commoners.

What is the name of the book in which Muhammad's words and teachings were collected?

The Qur'an

Which is true about Byzantine culture?

It is strongly influenced by religion.

Which describes what happened to Islam after Muhammad's death?

It spread rapidly, quickly covering an area from Spain to India.

Which is not true about maize?

Maize could be used to make building materials and clothing.

What is the Islamic religious center, or place of worship, called?

Mosque

Which is a statement of Islamic belief?

Muhammad was the last prophet in a line that included Abraham and Jesus.

What was the result of the work done by the monks Cyril and Methodius?

Orthodox Christianity spread to Slavic cultures.

How did the climate or geography of North Africa change between 10000 B.C. and 1000 B.C.?

Rainfall gradually diminished and areas that were once grassy and forested became deserts.

Which skill did the Bantu-speaking people have over the hunter-gatherers they displaced?

The ability to make iron weapons.

Which was not a major accomplishment of Byzantine culture?

The invention of rubber

What is Ramadan?

The month in which Muslims fast during daylight hours.

The Muslims achieved many spectacular advances. Which was not one of them?

They created Justinian's Code.

Which group invaded Slavic homeland beginning in the ninth century?

Varangians

Which was not a major cause of the Bantu migrations?

Warfare