7th - World Studies - Chapter 8

Shah Abbas strengthened the Safavid Empire by reorganizing the army and retaking the lands the empire had lost.

Pretending to ______ allowed Ottoman forces to draw enemy forces forward while secretly surrounding them.

The Ming rulers exercised power in a way that showed respect for their citizens.

The Ottoman Empire gained wealth by heavily taxing merchants and artisans.

emphasis on following religious leaders

Which of the following was NOT a part of imperial absolutism in China?

The Manchus completed the restoration of the Grand Canal.

The Ottoman Empire strengthened its government by choosing qualified officials from a variety of nationalities.

What Chinese dynasty seized power from the failing Ming dynasty?

Court literature in the Ottoman Empire was different from folk literature in that it could be both ____ as well as oral.

During the Ming dynasty, painting ______ became a popular form of expression.

acceptance of the Qur'an as the sacred writing of Islam

The Ottomans divided their government into military and civil divisions.

After it was defeated by the Ottoman Turks, Constantinople was rebuilt and renamed ______.

emphasis on interpretation of the Qur'an

After the conquest of Constantinople, Ottoman architects added _____ elements to Byzantine architecture.

Admiral Zheng He presented gifts to foreign rulers and brought back treasures to China.

This dynasty tried to become like those they had conquered.

faithful follower as successor to Muhammad

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the unification of Persia under the Safavids and Ismail I?

Through the Safavid Empire was overthrown in 1722, the foundation had been laid for the modern country of Afghanistan.

What new weapons contributed to Ottoman success on the battlefield?

The Manchus isolated China from the Western world.

The Ottoman cavalry successfully used techniques like those used by the Mongols.

The Safavid Empire adopted the Sunni form of Islam.

China called itself the Eastern Kingdom.

Which of the following regions was visited by the Zheng He naval expeditions?

member of blood line as successor to Muhammad

belief in Muhammad as the prophet of Allah

The Ottomans benefited from the skill and diligent labor of ____, who had fled other parts of Europe due to persecution.