Unit 1
what dynasty was the leading example of diversity in innovation in Asia?
the Song dynasty
what empire had a significant impact on the expansion of trade?
the mongol empire
which Mughal leader was the most successful and tolerant?
Akbar
what is the name of making maps?
Cartography
which philosopher called for free trade as a response to mercantilism?
Adam Smith
what test did Emperor Song Taizu create that expanded educational opportunities?
the civil service exam
what were inns on the silk road called?
Caravanserai
what was the claim that the right to rule was given by God?
Divine right of kings.
who was credited with discovering the new world?
Christopher Columbus
what does laissez-faire translate to
leave alone
What was the name of the renowned center of learning during the Abbasid Empire?
the House of Wisdom
what is Genghis Khans real name?
Temujin
what was king louis XIV nickname and why
The Sun King because he "ruled everything under the sun."
what explorer is credited with sailing around the globe?
what did Thomas Paine write in 1776 that made him popular?
Common sense.
what was the first large scale civilization in the Americas?
the Mississippian culture
what was the period of Eurasian history between the 13th and 14 centuries called?
Pax Mongolica
What were highly trained soldiers in the ottoman empire called?
Janissaries
what was the name of the treaty between spain and portugal which divided the americas?
The Treaty of Tordesillas
What system did Eli Whitney create that was a pivotal contribution to industrial technology?
Interchangeable parts
Explain how Muhammads death affected the arabian peninsula in the years to come.
A. Muhammads death helped Islam spread rapidly throughout the region.
c. Islam spread to India through military actions, merchants, and missionaries.
E. Muhammads death led to more tolerance and equality to women because of islamic teachings and leaders.
Explain similarities between the silk road and the Indian ocean trade routes
A. Both routes traded extensively and religions were spread throughout the ancient world.
C. Throughout trade, hinduism and buddhism were spread to southeast asia. Empires such as Srivijaya were hindi or buddhist.
E. The black plague was spread during the 1400's by both trade routes which killed many people.
identify and explain common characteristic between the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.
A. All three of the empires had trading posts and were tolerant of religions.
C. Because the Empires were Islam or influenced by Islam, they were tolerant of other religions which benefited them.
E. All three empires also expanded into more territory and took over cities for their empire.
What enabled the Europeans to set up colonies and conquer civilizations in the Americas?
A. Inventions such as gunpowder and advances in ship building and navigation helped conquistadors conquer civilizations.
C. Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztecs due to better weapons and armor.
E. Because the Europeans set up colonies in the Americas, diseases like smallpox spread rapidly and decimated the native population.
Explain how Eli Whitney influenced the industry to make products cheaper and more efficient to make.
A. Eli Whitney came up with interchangable parts for the military, which greatly improved repair time and efficiency.
C. the Interchangable parts system was used by other entrepreneurs in other products, not just firearms.
E. Whitney's system led to the division of labor and the assembly line, which Henry Ford used to manufacture the Model T automobile.