In order to best understand much of Islamic history, a strong comprehension of which of the following is necessary?
A) The historical relationships of the Muslim sultans.
B) Long-term worldwide Christian and Muslim strife.
C) All aspects of Muhammad's life story and his teachings.
D) The divisions within Muslim belief, particularly Shi'ite and Sunni rivalry.
E) The basis and justification for following Shari'a.
D
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The Spanish established a strict hierarchal political and social system based on Spanish control; however, this system became more fluid when
a. Spanish laws gave limited rights to indigenous people. b. leaders of certain groups of people were allowed to rule their areas. c. numbers of mixed blood peoples began to outnumber the Spanish. d. settlements were far enough away from the centers of authority. e. rebellions weakened the Spanish hold on their colonies.
When news of Shi Huangdi's death was revealed in 207 B.C.E., the response was
a. peasant rebellions b. universal mourning for a beloved emperor c. to pass the title to his son and continue the dynasty d. a return to the Zhou dynasty e. the creation of two Chinese states, one Legalist, the other Confucian
The ascent of William III to the English throne in 1689 __________
A) marked the beginning of more than 100 years of peace between Protestant England and Catholic France B) marked the beginning of more than 100 years of bitter conflict between Protestant England and Catholic France C) marked the end of religious conflict in England D) marked the end of English expansionary efforts for two generations
Julius Caesar
A. was a member of the plebeian class. B. defeated Octavian's army and obtained the titles of dictator, then dictator for life. C. saw the need for change and strengthened the Senate's power. D. was assassinated by a group of leading senators. E. led the army to victory against the military forces of Antony and Cleopatra.