Unit 1
What practice in China led to young men getting highly desired jobs in the bureaucracy?
Civil service exam
Who was the leader of the Mongols in their conquest to take over the world?
Genghis Khan
What is the name of an empire who uses gunpowder to keep their control of the area?
Gunpowder Empire.
What is a maritime empire?
An empire based on sea travel and trade.
Who is referred to as the father of capitalism?
Adam Smith
During the Song, and Tang Dynasties there were some technological advances what were some of them?
Paper, and woodblock printing
What is one technological advancement in China's naval technologies during the Han Dynasty?
Magnetic compass, rudder, junk
What is the name of the Sun King?
Louis XIV
Who was the first explorer to discover the New World?
Christopher Columbus
What document written in 1776 separated the colonist in North America from there mother country Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Although China invented gunpowder a long time ago what was the first Chinese dynasty to make a gun?
The Song Dynasty
Who is known for his extravagante pilgrimage to Mecca form Mali?
Mansa Musa
What Mughal leader was known for his religious tolerance?
Akbar
What explorer was known for being the first to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
What were John Locke's natural rights?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of property
What Group of Christian soldiers were responsible for reclaiming the holy city of Jerusalem?
The Crusaders
What was the rule of Genghis Khan called?
Pax Mongolica
What event led to the forming of a protestant reformation in 1520?
Martin Luther and his posting of the 95 theses
What is the part of the Columbian exchange from Africa to the Americas commonly referred as?
The middle passage
Who created interchangeable parts in 1798?
Eli Whitney
"What benefits could fasting add to a religious experience for a Muslim" ?
One benefit of fasting for a muslim include they can become closer to Allah. Another benefit is that it makes them realize how much they truly have. This experience teaches them to be more willing to give spreading there value with charity. This practice helps and teaches the muslims to remain faithful and trust that Allah can keep them safe.
If you were traveling a long distance (with valuable goods) on the Silk Road, list and describe two ways you can ensure your journey would be a success?
One way is you can travel in a large group to limit the willingness to attack your party. Another is to have soldiers come with you to ensure they safety of you and your goods. The silk roads were lined with thieves and pirates, but under the Mongol empire it flourished because the Mongols protected the trade routes keeping everyone safe. The silk road was a large trail and to keep the merchants safe the leaders would send soldiers to guard the merchants of their country.
What is 'absolutism' and how is it reflected in Louis XIV ?
Absolutism is when one man holds all of the power in a kingdom mainly the king or queen. In France we see this in Louis XIV because he had that power whatever he spoke became law if he wanted to raise taxes he only had to say so and it was done. King Louis also moved all of the nobles to his palace at Versailles so he could keep an eye on them also to keep them away from Paris. He also used his power to create intendates who were like justices of the peace and could maintain areas where the king could not go.
How do "Cash Crops" such as Sugarcane and Tobacco contribute to the "Trans Atlantic Slave Trade " ?
These crops are labor intensive and need lots of hard work. To meet the demand in Europe for these goods they needed to bring in help so they brought in slaves from West Africa. The more the demand goes up for these crops the more slaves will be needed to work the fields. Many of these slaves did not survive the trip and the ones that did worked on the farm for long hours with very little breaks.
How did the principles of John Locke influence the American Revolution?
The principles of John Locke life, liberty, and the pursuit of property are important because Locke believed if the government is following these right then the government needs to be overthrown. The colonist realized that there unalienable rights were being taken by the British. Following Locke's principles they revolted against the government. They wrote the Declaration of Independence based on what Locke said and they usd his message to inspire all of the colonist to revolt against the mother country Great Britain.