Empires and Rulers
Who founded the Mughal Empire?
Babur
Which port city was the base of the Portuguese State of India?
Goa
What was Din-i Ilahi?
A religion created by Akbar.
During the reign of Hongwu, how did the Ming dynasty try to prevent foreign trade?
They blocked harbors with rocks and wooden poles, abandoning ships, and arresting traders.
For what reason did China go to war with Japan in the sixteenth century?
Japan invaded China’s vassal state of Korea.
Which ruler of the Qing dynasty incorporated Tibet, Taiwan, and Xinjiang into China?
The Kangxi Emperor
What event caused Muslim merchants to stop trading in Malacca?
The Portuguese attack on Malacca.
According to Miguel Leon-Portilla, how did the Aztecs interpret omens before the arrival of the Spanish?
They consulted seers and magicians to understand strange occurrences, believing they signaled war or divine intervention.
According to mercantilist theory, what is the main purpose of colonies?
To provide raw materials and resources for the home country.
What action did China take in Vietnam in the 15th century?
It invaded Vietnam after the Tran emperor was usurped.
What actions of Aurangzeb may have led Hindus to support the Marathas instead of the Mughal Empire?
He favored Muslim immigrants for administrative posts and imposed taxes on Hindus.
How did foreign trade affect the Chinese economy during the Ming dynasty?
It increased prosperity, with artisans and farmers producing goods like silk and porcelain, leading to the rise of a wealthy class.
How did the wreck of the San Felipe affect Japanese attitudes toward Christians?
The fear that Christianity was a tool for Spanish conquest, leading to the execution of missionaries.
What was the goal of the Silhak movement in Korea?
To solve social problems through science and technology.
How did geography contribute to the wealth of the Sultanate of Gujarat?
Its coastal location along the Arabian Sea made it a key stop for monsoon trade routes
What drastic action did Motecuhzoma take against magicians who failed to provide him with answers?
He ordered their families to be killed and their homes destroyed.
How did the geographic location of the Malaccan Sultanate contribute to its prosperity?
Its location on India’s western coast positioned it as a central hub for monsoon-driven trade with Persia, Arabia, and Africa.
What was the main goal of the Jesuit order during the Age of Exploration?
To educate young Catholic men and spread Christianity.
How did internal conflict help the Europeans gain control of Ceylon?
A power struggle between the Buddhist kings of Kotte and Sitawaka led the king of Kotte to give his kingdom to Portugal
How did mercantilist policies hurt the working class?
It emphasized low wages.
What actions did Tokugawa Ieyasu take to limit foreign influence in Japan?
Ban Christianity, expel the Portuguese and Spanish, restrict trade to the Dutch and China, and forbade Japanese citizens from traveling abroad.
In which region did the British compete intensely with the French for control?
Bengal
What scientific and technological advances were made in Korea during the fifteenth century?
Rain gauges, wind measurement devices, sundials, water clocks, and tools for measuring land elevation
What was the difference between the Ming dynasty’s interactions with bordering Asian lands and other countries?
Restricted foreign trade to tributary exchanges but intervening in the affairs of neighboring countries like Vietnam and Korea.
What was a result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Brazil became a Portuguese colony; other European nations ignored the treaty between Spain and Portugal.