Question

1. abbasid reliance on persian bureaucrats and the introduction of confucianism to japanese political institutions both illustrate which of the following processes? (a) the integration of conquered peoples into existing social and political structures (b) the synthesis of foreign political traditions in the formation of new states (c) the influence of complex semireligious philosophies (d) the diffusion of cultural ideals as trading networks grew in complexity 2. which of the following statement regarding the tenets of islam is accurate? (a) islam is a monotheistic religion. (b) muslims worship muhammad. (c) pilgrimage to mecca commemorates the bith of muhammad. (d) the quran is meant to supplement jewish and christian scriptures. (e) friday is an obligatory day of rest for muslims. 3. which of the following has the greatest manufacturing capacity during the time period 1000 to 1450? (a) japan (b) india (c) china (d) western europe (e) russia 4. which of the great religious systems below were characterized by monotheism combined with a sacred text and a strong missionary thrust? (a) buddhism and confucianism (b) buddhism and hinduism (c) christianity and judaism (d) christianity and islam (e) islam and judaism 5. inca and aztec societies were similar in that both (a) developed from mayan civilization (b) acquired empires by means of military conquest (c) independently developed iron technology (d) depended entirely on oral record keeping (e) had no system of regional trade

Explanation:

1. Abbasid reliance on Persian bureaucrats and Japan's adoption of Confucianism show the synthesis of foreign political traditions in state - building.
2. Islam is a monotheistic religion. Muslims worship Allah, not Muhammad. Pilgrimage to Mecca commemorates Abraham's trials. The Qur'an is a new revelation, not a supplement. Friday is a day of communal prayer, not rest.
3. China had advanced manufacturing in this period, e.g., porcelain, silk.
4. Christianity and Islam are monotheistic, have sacred texts (Bible, Qur'an), and strong missionary thrusts.
5. Both Inca and Aztec acquired empires through military conquest.

Answer:

1. B. The synthesis of foreign political traditions in the formation of new states
2. A. Islam is a monotheistic religion
3. C. China
4. D. Christianity and Islam
5. B. acquired empires by means of military conquest