Historical Thinking
A diary written by a soldier would be an example of this type of source.
What is a primary source?
This founder of the Ming Dynasty strengthened agriculture, rebuilt China's economy, and restored Chinese traditions after the fall of the Yuan Dynasty.
Who was Hongwu?
A series of islands
What is an archipelago?
Economic system in which colonies existed to benefit the mother country.
What is mercantilism?
The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires are known by this name
What are the Gunpowder Empires?
A source's trustworthiness is known as its ______.
What is reliability?
This Ming emperor built the Forbidden City and sponsored Zheng He's voyages.
Who was Yongle?
The military ruler who held the real power in Tokugawa Japan
What is a shogun?
Sugar, tobacco, and cotton are examples of these
What are cash crops?
Ottoman system that allowed religious groups some self-government
What is the Millet System?
The people a source is intended to reach.
What is the intended audience?
Through these expeditions, China established trade connections and diplomatic relationships with lands throughout Asia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean
What were the voyages of Zheng He?
Warrior class that followed values such as loyalty, discipline, and service
Who were the samurai?
The voyage transporting enslaved Africans across the Atlantic
What is the Middle Passage?
Elite Ottoman soldiers
Who were the Janissaries?
The information used to support a claim
What is evidence?
Two Qing emperors associated with a period of prosperity and expansion.
Who were Kangxi and Qianlong?
This social hierarchy was found in Japanese ________ Emperor → Shogun → Daimyo → Samurai → Peasant/Artisan → Merchant
What is Feudalism
The two largest destinations for enslaved Africans
What are Brazil and the Caribbean (West Indies)?
This famous monument, built by Shah Jahan, symbolizes the Mughal Empire's wealth, power, and architectural achievements while reflecting a blend of Islamic and Indian cultural influences.
What is the Taj Mahal?
A source may be useful even if it has these things (you can name 1)
What are bias and limitations?
This policy limited foreign contact and trade because Chinese rulers believed China had little need for outside influence.
What is isolationism?
Tokugawa leaders restricted this religion and expelled many missionaries because they feared destabilizing foreign influence.
What is Christianity?
A false justification Europeans used to defend slavery
What is the belief in biological inferiority?
The Mughal Empire was able to rule over a large Hindu population in part because of this policy, which reduced conflict between religious groups.
What is religious tolerance?