UNIT 1
What is the belief in the Islamic mysticism, internationalization, and intensification of Islamic faith and practice?
Sufism
Which empire stretched from Poland to China at their greatest population peak?
Mongol Empire
Which Safavid empire leader ruled the empire at its height and had many Christian boys pushed into service?
What did Christopher Columbus sail on in 1492?
Caravel ship
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in people having the natural right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of property?
John Locke
What are the human values that Neo-Confucianism is based on?
Humans are moral, good, and rational individuals.
What did Ming Dynasty explorer Zheng He have many voyages on?
Chinese junks
Under which Mughal Empire leader did the Mughals have the most success?
Akbar
The sugar market
Who was the father of Capitalism and believed in the term "laissez faire?"
Adam Smith
What is the form of Mahayana Buddhism based upon?
Mahayana Buddhism is based on spiritual growth for all individuals and the growth on service.
What is known as a series of linked trade networks that extended from the Mediterranean Sea to Eastern China?
The Silk Road
Why did the Ottoman Empire fall?
The empire got too large to keep control of it and its territory. As well as, defense against foreign threats decreased.
What was the idea that Europe -the mother country- gained wealth and power by restraining imports and expanding exports?
Mercantilism
This Enlightenment thinker praised the British gov't on their use of checks on power. He influenced the American system on separation of powers.
Baron Montesquieu
What were the large estates that serfs worked on called?
These estates were known as manors.
What was the period of Mongolian peace referred to as?
Pax Mongolica
What was Martin Luther's argument with the Catholic Church?
Martin Luther argued that the Church had steered away from the Bible's teachings and practices. He hated the idea of simony and indulgences.
What was the exchange of people, plants, animals, diseases and ideas from Old World to New World and from New World to Old World?
The Columbian Exchange
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in the social contract that people gave up some rights to the government in return for law, order, and protection?
Thomas Hobbes
What benefits could fasting add to a religious experience for a Muslim?
Fasting could add a better understanding of the religion and a stronger relationship with God for Muslims. While Muslims experience hunger, they are able to pray to God. When they pray they are able to thank God for the food they get to have when they have it. Also, Muslims can better understand and connect with the poor. This allows them to create sympathy for the poor and less fortunate than they, giving them another reason to be thankful. Fasting is one of the five pillars of faith in the Islamic religion, and it is important for all Muslims to experience.
Describe the significance that 'Junks' had on the Indian Ocean trade.
The 'junks' were significant in the Indian Ocean trade because they allowed for more money to be made more easily. The junks benefited the producers by allowing them to make money on the items they sold. They also benefited the promoters because tariffs on the goods were charged which allowed them an amount of the profit gained themselves. The junks were beneficial for everyone during the time of the Indian Ocean trade and allowed for much success.
Describe the similarity between the 'Mandate of Heaven' and the 'Divine Right of Kings'.
The mandate of heaven and the divine right of kings are similar in the way that they both stem from the belief that God gives you the authority to be a ruler. With this belief, rulers get the authority to rule over the people because "God said so." However, there is some disagreement and failure to submit for each. Sometimes, the ruler takes advantage of this grant by God and misuses the privilege.
How do "Cash Crops" such as Sugarcane and Tobacco contribute to the "Trans Atlantic Slave Trade " ?
Cash crops contributed to the Atlantic Slave Trade as they were in high demand. The major cash crops were sugarcane, tobacco, and cotton. These crops required much hard labor and tedious work. When the demand for these crops was peaking, there was also a demand for laborers. However, the Native Americans had had died from various diseases, so the reliance for laborers was put on Africans.
How did the principles of John Locke influence the American Revolution?
The principles of John Locke influenced the American Revolution because he argued the government should protect the people's rights. He didn't think the government should have complete control, but only some while protecting the people. Locke believed people were granted the natural right to life, liberty, and property. He also believed citizens had the right to revolt against and unjust gov't.