What was true of the trans-Saharan slave trade?
a. It only became important after 1450.
b. It involved more female slaves than male slaves.
c. It only involved a few hundred slaves per year.
d. It only involved persons who had voluntarily sold themselves into slavery.
e. It was far more brutal than the Atlantic slave trade.
b
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Reforms in the Ottoman Empire were, in general, __________.
A. implementations of Sharia law B. unsuccessful C. intended to align the empire with Russia D. westernizing
Which man converted to Christianity because he believed that his wife's prayers helped him win a battle?
A) Constantine B) Clovis C) Charlemagne D) Pepin
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Vasco da Gama
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Which of the following statements is not an accurate characterization of the nature of Ottoman governmental processes?
a. Originally, Ottoman rule was dominated by tribal law and augmented by Muslim law. b. The Ottoman Empire was influenced by Byzantine and Persian rule. c. The sultan ruled from the Topkapi with the assistance of the Grand Vezirs, who were primarily the products of the devshirme process. d. The government was located in Istanbul, the former Constantinople. e. The government refused to allow any religion to be practiced in the empire except for Islam.