Land-Based Empires - 1450 to 1750
Which Islamic empire used the devshirme system to staff its bureaucracy and Janissary corps?
The Ottoman Empire
Which European country led early maritime exploration along Africa’s coast in the 15th century?
Portugal
Which political revolution in 1776 was inspired by Enlightenment ideals and resulted in a colonial break from Britain?
The American Revolution
Which major industry was the first to industrialize in Great Britain?
The textile industry
Who are History Clubs two current Vice Presidents?
Minh Thai and Maya Do
What Chinese dynasty restored the civil service exam and promoted Confucianism after Mongol rule?
The Ming Dynasty
How did the Portuguese control trade in the Indian Ocean during the 16th century?
By establishing a trading post empire using naval superiority and force
What Haitian leader led a successful slave revolt that resulted in the first Black republic in the Americas?
Toussaint Louverture
What ideology emerged in response to poor working conditions and called for collective ownership of production?
Socialism
What famous pirate was known for flying a black flag with a skull and crossbones?
Blackbeard (Edward Teach)
What is one way the Safavid and Mughal empires differed in their approach to religious diversity?
The Safavids enforced Shi’a Islam, while early Mughals tolerated multiple religions
Which Afro-Eurasian empire adopted a policy of isolationism in response to European maritime expansion and Christian missionary activity?
Tokugawa Japan
What revolution in Asia was sparked in part by resistance to Western influence and the spread of Christianity?
The Taiping Rebellion
What was the "Second Industrial Revolution", and how did it differ from the first?
The Second Industrial Revolution (late 19th century) focused on steel, chemicals, electricity, and communication (e.g., the telegraph), unlike the first revolution, which was centered on textiles and steam power
In what year did the Titanic sink, and which ocean was it crossing? (You may gain partial points for this question)
1912; The North Atlantic Ocean
How did monumental architecture, like the Taj Mahal or the Suleymaniye Mosque, serve the political goals of land-based empires?
They legitimized rule by showcasing wealth, power, and divine favor
Explain how religion spread as a result of transoceanic interconnections, using two examples.
1. Catholicism spread in Latin America via missionaries and conquest.
2. Islam expanded in Southeast Asia through Indian Ocean trade.
3. Syncretic beliefs formed, such as Vodun in the Caribbean and Latin American
Explain two ways the Haitian Revolution differed from other Atlantic revolutions.
1. It was led by enslaved people, not colonial elites.
2. It resulted in the abolition of slavery and a Black republic.
3. It inspired fear in slaveholding societies like the U.S. and Cuba.
Explain two ways industrialization changed social hierarchies or labor systems between 1750 and 1900.
1. Growth of the urban working class (proletariat)
2. Rise of child labor and factory discipline
3.Formation of labor unions and demands for reform
Which world leader famously said, "We shall fight on the beaches," during World War II?
Winston Churchill
Explain two reasons why land-based empires expanded between 1450 and 1750.
Use of gunpowder weapons (like cannons and muskets) allowed empires to conquer and control larger territories.
Centralized bureaucracies enabled rulers to collect taxes and maintain standing armies.
Religious and cultural legitimacy (like the Divine Right or Shi’a Islam in the Safavid Empire) unified diverse populations under imperial rule.
Explain three major effects of transoceanic interconnections on Afro-Eurasian societies between 1450 and 1750.
1. Increased dependence on American silver, especially by China (used as tax currency).
2. Expansion of the African slave trade, altering West African political and social structures.
3. Cultural diffusion and syncretism, such as the spread of Christianity in Latin America and Africa.
Explain two ways Enlightenment ideas influenced revolutionary movements between 1750 and 1900.
1. Promoted popular sovereignty over divine right.
2. Encouraged natural rights and legal equality.
3. Inspired calls for constitutional government and democracy.
Explain three economic changes that resulted from industrialization between 1750 and 1900.
1. Global trade networks expanded with the rise of capitalism and imperialism.
2. The development of factories shifted production from rural, agricultural economies to urban manufacturing.
3. Mass production lowered the cost of goods, making consumer products more accessible and increasing demand
Name 4 Italian Brainrot Characters.
Trippi Troppi Troppa Trippa, Tung Tung Sahur, Ballerina Cappucina, Bombardino Crocadillo, etc...