Ottoman 1
What city did the Ottomans conquer in 1453?
Who was Zheng He?
He was an explorer
What weapon did the Ottomans use to break down the walls of Constantinople?
What modern day country was the Ming Dynasty located in?
China
Before the Ottomans conquered Constantinople in 1453, which empire had control of the city?
Byzantine Empire
T/F Zheng He made it to East Africa on his expeditions
True
What was the predominant religion of the Ottoman Empire? Were they tolerant of other religions?
Muslim, yes
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The right to rule China given by the Gods.
What direction would i have to travel (N,E,S,W) to get to Saratoga Springs?
North
Who was Sultan of the Ottoman Empire during the attack on Constantinople?
Mehmed II
What dynasty preceded the Ming?
Yuan Dynasty
What is filial piety?
The belief that children and younger people should respect their parents and elders
What caused the Yuan Dynasty to fall/decline?
corrupt government, too much money spent on war
What continent is East of Europe?
Asia
Why was the conquering of Constantinople by the Ottomans considered a turning point?
They gained power, fall of the Byzantine Empire
Who was Zhu Yuanzhang?
The rebel leader who established the Ming Dynasty.
Name one way the Ottomans maintained their power
What was the Imperial Palace?
What continent is SOUTH of Europe?
Africa
What modern day country did the Ottoman Empire begin in?
Turkey
What was the point of the Chinese Tribute System?
to establish and demonstrate China's strength and supremacy
Why were the Ottomans interested in Constantinople?
Its position as a central trading location, the wealth of the city
Explain the Dynastic Cycle
An old dynasty loses the Mandate of Heaven when they become corrupt, then there are major problems, then a new dynasty receives the Mandate of Heaven.
What are the ONLY continents that are located completely in the Southern hemisphere?
Antarctica and Australia