The most important source of wealth taken from Spain?s colonies in the New World was
A) cocoa.
B) tobacco.
C) silver from Peruvian and Mexican mines.
D) gold from the temples and palaces in Mexico.
E) lumber.
C
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How was the city of Constantinople treated by the Ottomans after its defeat in 1453?
a. It was demolished by conquering Ottoman soldiers. b. It was transformed from a Christian into a Muslim city. c. The name of the city was changed to Istanbul to honor the Prophet. d. Trade was destroyed in the city, causing severe economic depression. e. Hagia Sophia was destroyed and replaced by a major Islamic mosque.
Which of the following terms is the best translation of the word “Hadith?”
a. narrative b. reverence c. divine d. recitation e. revelation
Who among the following was the first to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel?
A. Egypt B. Jordan C. Lebanon D. Syria
Why were European colonists largely confined to coastal outposts in Asia and Africa until the mid-nineteenth century?
A. Local groups violently resisted European colonizing power. B. Europeans were highly vulnerable to tropical diseases in these regions. C. Fighting among states in Europe drew attention away from colonizing enterprises. D. Steamboats and warships could not penetrate shallow riverbeds in Asia and Africa.