Unit 1
What was the test that expanded educational opportunities to men in the lower class?
The Civil Service Exam
What were the large flourishing trading cities called such as Kashgar and Samarkand that were on the Silk Roads?
Caravanserai
What were the strict social groups that divided the Hindus into four sections?
The Caste System
What were the names of the five maritime empires?
Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France, and Holland
What was it called when intellectuals begin to emphasize reason over tradition and individualism over community values?
the Enlightenment
What was it called when women wrapped their feet so tightly, the bones did not grow correctly during the Song Dynasty?
Foot Binding
Who was the Mongol "ruler of all" who was ruthless and killed his own stepbrother?
Genghis Khan
What was the palace that King Louis XIV created called?
Palace of Versailles
What Spanish explorer is credited for "discovering the New World"?
Christopher Columbus
What was the economic system where the means of production, such as factories and natural resources, are privately owned and operated for profit?
Capitalism
What type of Buddhism focused on personal spiritual growth through silent meditation and self discipline?
Theravada Buddhism
What was the main deadly disease that spread across the Silk Road?
The Bubonic Plague
What was the name of the monk that created Lutheranism?
Martin Luther
What country did Vasco de Gama sail for?
Portugal
What is it called when there was an emergence for women's rights and equality based on Enlightenment ideas?
Feminism
Who was the most recognizable and important emperor during the Aztecs' time?
Montezuma II
What was one of the maritime technology used during the 12th century?
lateen sails, astrolabe, stern rudder
What was one of Martin Luther's biggest issues about to Catholic church?
the selling of indulgences
What was the grueling journey across the Atlantic Ocean that carried African Slaves to the new world?
What is the desire of Jews to reestablish an independent homeland where their ancestors had lived in the Middle East?
Zionism
What are two positive outcomes of a community practicing religion?
One positive outcome of a community practicing religion is the the community can come together as a community and bond because they share the same beliefs. This makes it easier to talk to a friend of a pier without conflict. Another positive outcome is that there are no discriminations against other religions. This could lead to a lower crime rate or riots.
What are two ways that you can ensure your safety while traveling on the Silk Road?
The first was you can ensure your safety while traveling in the silk road is by traveling in a large group of people. This helps make sure that if you encounter different people or groups, you will pass in peace rather than trying to steal each others goods or fight. The second way to ensure your safety on the silk road is by carrying a weapon. Carrying a weapon such as a knife could help intimidate other travelers and also guarantee passing in peace.
How did the Sunni/Shia division impact in Islam impact the Safavid Empire?
The split between the Sunni and Shia Muslims negatively impacted the Safavid Empire because they had different beliefs in future rulers which ultimately led to a great split and division amongst the leaders. The Sunni Muslims believed that one a ruled had died, the good leader should take his place The Shia Muslims believed that the next leader in line must be a direct descendent from the ruler before. This created a larger split between the two groups and caused many wars between the Muslims. This led to the fall of the Safavid empire because they could not agree on a ruler after Shah Abbas.
How do "Cash Crops" such as Sugarcane and Tobacco contribute to the "Trans Atlantic Slave Trade"?
Cash crops such as sugarcane and tobacco help contributethe slave trade because one of the main reasons the Africans were brought to the New World was to help farm and grow cash crops for their owner. Sugarcane and tobacco were both very popular in the Americas because they produced a lot more money than they were grown for. Unfortunately, when cash crops became more popular, it led to a demand in slaves so they could produce as much as possible.
According to Adam Smith, why is the "Division of Labor" good for the worker and the consumer?
The "Division of Labor" is good for the consumer because it is cheaper and it is good for the worker because you only have to master one part, not the whole process. For the consumer, if it is made in less time and it is mostly unskilled labor, that means the price of the item will go down leading to better prices. It is better for the worker because when you only have one job of of the many, that means there are more jobs available, and the job requires unskilled labor which is easier to learn, and takes less experience.