Islamic Empires
Geography
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Ming Dynasty & Random Again
Renaissance & Stuff
100
• Use of cannons, foot soldiers, and muskets • Capture of Constantinople in 1453 • Formation of the janissaries as an effective fighting force Which empire is associated with these characteristics?
A) Austro-Hungarian B) Ottoman C) Spanish D) Mughal
100
By the late 1500s, the Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from
A) southwestern Asia to eastern Europe and into northern Africa B) the Arabian Peninsula across northern Africa and into southern Spain C) Mongolia across the central Asian kingdoms D) the Indian subcontinent to the Straits of Malacca
100
One way in which Asoka, Mansa Musa, and Suleiman the Magnificent are similar is that they
A) established republics B) led nationalist movements C) ruled during times of prosperity D) discouraged scientific advancements
100
During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade with Europe?
A) The Ming dynasty imported numerous manufactured goods from Europe. B) China exported large quantities of opium to European traders. C) Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe. D) The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European traders.
100
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
A) Secular achievements were emphasized. B) Suffrage was granted to men and women. C) Most literature was written in Arabic. D) Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected.
200
One way in which Suleiman the Magnificent and Peter the Great are similar is that they both
A) modernized their military B) promoted free speech C) isolated their people from outside influences D) reduced taxes levied on their people
200
Which statement best describes an effect of the westward expansion of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent?
A) Wealthy citizens adopted Russian dress. B) Islam became a major religion in the Balkans. C) Trade was disrupted throughout the Indian Ocean. D) Janissaries were stripped of their military power.
200
• The Ming emperor banned the building of large ocean-going ships in 1433. • The Tokugawa shogun issued the Act of Seclusion in 1636. One way in which these historical occurrences are similar is that both led to increased
A) social mobility B) globalization C) cultural diffusion D) isolation
200
. What was one reason China ended overseas exploration after the death of Zheng He in 1433?
A) China's fleet of ships was destroyed by European navies. B) Tribute payments to the Japanese shogunate drained the Ming treasury. C) The Ming dynasty ended the authority of Confucian scholars. D) The Chinese government decided to focus its efforts on internal affairs.
200
An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on
A) accepting ideas based on Confucian thought B) the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church C) magic and alchemy D) classical Roman and Greek writings
300
Which characteristic is associated with the rule of both Akbar the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent?
A) promoting equal rights for women B) expanding the role of legislative bodies C) forcing the conversion of citizens to Christianity D) practicing religious tolerance toward members of society
300
Which factor most contributed to the cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire?
A) legal system based on the Qur'an (Koran) B) central location spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia C) alliances with the Russians and Hapsburgs D) reliance on colonies in the Americas
300
The Ming dynasty under Emperor Yongle (Zhu di) used Zheng He's voyages to
A) expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia B) explore North America and South America C) obtain a military alliance with Russia D) secure a border agreement with Mongolia
300
"The countries beyond the horizon and from the ends of the Earth have all become subjects and to the most western of the western or the most northern of the northern countries however far away they may be." — Ming dynasty official The intent of this statement about the Ming dynasty was to
A) demonstrate supremacy and strength in China B) control the Mongols C) stop European imperialism D) impose Chinese culture and slavery on neighboring countries
300
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on western Europe?
A) The philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church. B) Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes. C) Nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region declined. D) The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure.
400
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire rose to power by defeating the
A) Holy Roman Empire B) European crusaders C) Byzantine Empire D) Mongol invaders
400
Which empire became powerful partly because of its location near the Mediterranean Sea?
A) German B) Maya C) Ming D) Ottoman
400
Pax Romana, the Golden Age of Islam, and the Renaissance were all periods of
A) cultural isolationism B) censorship and regulation C) advancements in arts and in knowledge D) decreasing influence of religion on cultural practices
400
Which cultural element spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia?
A) Latin language B) democratic ideas C) Orthodox Christianity D) silk cloth
400
Mandate of Heaven, production of silk, and reverence for ancestors are all characteristics associated with civilizations in
A) India B) China C) Greece D) West Africa
500
The 1453 conquest of __________ is an important turning point in global history because it led to the rise of the _________ Empire
Constantinople, Ottoman
500
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
Italy became wealthy from Trade (due to location)
500
In Western Europe, what happened that caused the decline of trade, the breakdown of central government and the rise in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
fall of rome
500
Which set of historical periods in European history is in the correct chronological order? A. Medieval Europe B. Italian Renaissance C. Golden Age of Greece D. Enlightenment
C A B D
500
The kingdoms of Ghana and Mali became prosperous and powerful because of their participation in trading these two items
gold/salt
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