The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)
Which of the following empires directly followed the fall of Rome in 476 CE, marking the beginning of the post-classical era?
The Holy Roman Empire
The Byzantine Empire
The Carolingian Empire
The Ottoman Empire
Which of the following statements best compares the economic systems of the Ghana and Mali empires before European contact?
Ghana relied primarily on maritime trade, while Mali focused on agriculture.
Both empires controlled key gold-producing regions and taxed trade, but Mali's control was more extensive and its empire larger.
Ghana's economy was based on slave trade, while Mali's was based on gold.
Mali's economy was more diversified due to its access to the Mediterranean Sea.
What does the term 'Sinicization' refer to?
The spread of Chinese culture and influence
The isolation of China from foreign influence
The adoption of Western technologies by China
The decline of Chinese dynasties
Which of the following events is considered a turning point that marks the end of the post-classical era around 1450 CE?
The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans
The beginning of the Crusades
The Black Death pandemic
The completion of the Trans-Saharan trade route
Which of the following was a primary export of the Mali Empire, contributing significantly to its wealth and influence?
Textiles
Spices
Gold
Slaves
What was the nature of the relationship between the Catholic Church and political rulers in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Catholic Church was entirely subservient to political rulers.
Political rulers had no influence over the Catholic Church.
The Pope and Kings often competed for power and influence.
The Catholic Church and political rulers always cooperated harmoniously.
Which of the following artistic achievements is most closely associated with the Byzantine Empire?
Gothic cathedrals
Renaissance frescoes
Mosaics
Impressionist paintings

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What was the primary economic consequence of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?
The establishment of new trade routes to Europe
A major economic boom in Cairo due to increased tourism
A temporary economic crisis in Cairo due to the influx of gold
The decline of the gold trade in West Africa
Which of the following best describes the political system of feudalism in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
A centralized government with a strong monarch
A system of decentralized rule based on reciprocal obligations
A direct democracy where citizens voted on laws
A theocracy ruled by religious leaders
Which of the following best describes caesaropapism in the Byzantine Empire?
The separation of church and state
The supremacy of the Pope over the Emperor
The Emperor having authority over the Church
A system of religious tolerance for all faiths