MWH 9 Mid Term Study Guide Big Daddy Quiz (First Semester)

Question 1

Identify: these were a warlord class of samurai that served the Shogun of Japan

Accepted Answer

The Daimyos

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true?

Accepted Answer

Christian literature was banned under Tokugawa in Japan, Japanese literature flourished under Tokugawa in Japan

Question 3

Which of the following statements are true?

Accepted Answer

Yongle exploration to further connect China to the trade, Hongwu favored policies of isolationism to protect China

Question 4

Identify the Pillar of Islam: Statement of belief - “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of God.”

Accepted Answer

Shahada

Question 5

Which unifier of Japan was the first and centralized the governmental power of Japan?

Accepted Answer

Nobunaga

Question 6

Which of the following is true about Shi'a Islam?

Accepted Answer

Progressive beliefs about interpreting the Hadith for modern times, Belief in the 12th Imam returning as a Messiah

Question 7

Women in the Ottoman Empire had which of the following rights?

Accepted Answer

Right to divorce within marriage, Right to buy or sell land or property, Right to bequeath an inheritance to a relative

Question 8

Identify the Pillar of Islam: pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia required to be completed at least once in their life.

Accepted Answer

Hajj

Question 9

Which of the following statements are true about the Millet System?

Accepted Answer

It established separate ethnic & religious communities called Dhimmis, It allowed minorities to manage religion and education for themselves

Question 10

Name the political & theological organization governing Islam who trace their lineage back to the Prophet Muhammad

Accepted Answer

Ulama

Question 11

Define: a charitable donation from a person of wealth to create a piece of publicly beneficial infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

Vaqf

Question 12

Shi'a Muslims make up what percentage of the worldwide Muslim population?

Accepted Answer

10%

Question 13

Which of the following statements are true about ethnic & religious minorities in Islamic lands?

Accepted Answer

Minorities were forced to pay taxes if they weren't Muslim, Ethnic & religious minorities were limited in social mobility, Minorities were forced to live in separate parts of cities or towns

Question 14

Who typically held more power during the time period called the Sultanate of Women?

Accepted Answer

The Valide Sultan (Mother of the Sultan), The Valide Sultan (Mother of the Sultan)

Question 15

Which of the following were Caliphates that existed in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Umayyad, Abbasid

Question 16

Shi'a and Sunni Muslims hold similar beliefs around which issues?

Accepted Answer

Women in society, Use of Jihad

Question 17

Define: an inn that was strategically placed along trade routes where goods could be stored or traders could rest

Accepted Answer

Caravanasary

Question 18

Which of the following were inventions and designs pioneered by Taqi al-Din?

Accepted Answer

Steam Engines, Mechanical Clocks, Optical Devices

Question 19

Which of the following countries are predominantly Shi'a?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan (Central Asia), Iran (Central Asia)

Question 20

What is the movement of people to another land where the migrants set up businesses with other migrants?

Accepted Answer

Trade Diaspora Communities

Question 21

The Jizya can best be describe as...

Accepted Answer

A tax paid by non-Muslims living in Muslim lands

Question 22

Which of the following was a true result from Tokugawa's isolationist rule in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Banning of Christianity, High literacy rate

Question 23

Which territories were vassal states that were controlled by imperial Ming China?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam, Korea

Question 24

Identify the Pillar of Islam: Fasting from sun-up to sundown is required of all Muslims during the month of Ramadan.

Accepted Answer

Saum

Question 25

Which of the following statements are true regarding slavery in Islamic empires?

Accepted Answer

Slaves could purchase their freedom, Slaves' children did not inherit their parents' slave status

Question 26

Which of the following were religious and ethnic minorities living within the Ottoman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Hungarian Catholics, Persian Zoroastrians, Greek Orthodox Christians, Armenian Orthodox Christians

Question 27

Define: the name given to the wider Islamic world, encompassing all Islamic Empires and Kingdoms.

Accepted Answer

Ummah

Question 28

Sunni Muslims make up what percentage of the worldwide Muslim population?

Accepted Answer

90%

Question 29

Which of the following statements are true regarding slavery in Islamic empires?

Accepted Answer

Children of any Muslim man and a woman of any faith were free, Children of any Muslim man and any Muslim woman were free

Question 30

Why was the port of Nagasaki a vital location within Southern Japan on the island of Kyushu during Tokugawa's reign?

Accepted Answer

It was the only trading port open to Europeans

Question 31

The Mughals' oppression of which religious group lead to conflict between them and the Marathas?

Accepted Answer

Hindus, Sikhs

Question 32

Which group believes in a progressive interpretation of the Hadith and judges interpret Sharia Law?

Accepted Answer

Shi'a Muslims, Shi'a Muslims

Question 33

Which of the following statements are true about the Devshirme system?

Accepted Answer

It established the framework & recruitment for the Janissary Corps, It became corrupted& contributed to the decline & downfall of the Empire

Question 34

Which of the following emperors was known for their hostile attitude towards Hindus in India?

Accepted Answer

Aurangzeb I

Question 35

Which of the following is true about Sunni Muslims?

Accepted Answer

Progressive beliefs about leadership (anyone from the Ummah can lead), Conservative beliefs about interpreting the Hadith literally

Question 36

Sunni and Shi'a Islam both believe in the return of the 12th Imam at the end of time to save the world.

Accepted Answer

FALSE, FALSE

Question 37

Which of the following scientific fields saw developments due to Islamic scholarly interest and pursuit?

Accepted Answer

Astronomy, Cartography, Navigation, Chronology

Question 38

Identify the correct name of the Pillar of Islam: prayer is required 5 times a day and at specific prescribed times.

Accepted Answer

Salah

Question 39

Who issued the edict restricting Christians entrance into Japan in the late 1500s?

Accepted Answer

Hideyoshi

Question 40

Which of the following are Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Statement of belief & faith, Donating to the needy or poor, Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan

Question 41

Which of the following religions were present within the communities of the Sultanate of Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

Sikhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism

Question 42

Shivaji of the Marathas was known for which of the following policies?

Accepted Answer

Erasing Persian Islamic culture from India

Question 43

What was the result of increased European demand for the products of silk and porcelain?

Accepted Answer

Economic expansion within China

Question 44

Which of the following were Islamic Empires operating within the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Safavid, Ottoman

Question 45

Which two religions formed the cultural basis of Chinese and Japanese societies?

Accepted Answer

Confucianism, Buddhism

Question 46

Which of the statements is true about the relationship between the Ming and Qing dynasties in China?

Accepted Answer

The Qing invaded & replaced the Ming after years of a poor economy

Question 47

Which of the following countries are predominantly Sunni?

Accepted Answer

Egypt (North Africa), Bosnia & Herzegovina (Southeastern Europe), Saudi Arabia (Middle East)

Question 48

Akbar's reign was characterized by good governance. What policy helped him achieve this?

Accepted Answer

Installing loyal mansabdars as governors for his lands

Question 49

Which of the following are Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Donating to the needy or poor, Statement of belief & faith, Prayer 5 times a day

Question 50

Which of the following statements are true regarding slavery in Islamic empires?

Accepted Answer

Women were mostly used for sexual purposes, Ethnic minorities were forced into slavery, Only non-Muslims could be enslaved

Question 51

Define: a pilgrimage that every Muslim must make at least once in their life

Accepted Answer

Hajj

Question 52

Which of the following was true about Tokugawa's rule in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Neither native Japanese, nor foreigners could enter or leave Japan

Question 53

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Women under Akbar had significantly more rights than most women

Question 54

Which of the following methods were used by Sufi Muslims to practice mystical Islam?

Accepted Answer

Meditation, Music, Poetry, and Dance, Honoring shrines of saint-like figures

Question 55

When the economy of China expanded with the silk and porcelain trade, what else grew due to access to new food products?

Accepted Answer

The population

Question 56

Shi'a and Sunni Muslims hold differing beliefs around which issues?

Accepted Answer

Leadership of Islam, Interpretation of Hadith

Question 57

Which of the following statements are true regarding changes over time in linguistics in the Ottoman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Turkish language replaced Persian as the language of politics, Arabic remained the language used within religious practices

Question 58

Which of the following were seen by the Ottomans as reasons for the banning of coffee & tobacco in the Ottoman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Seen as a political threat due to ideas shared at venues of consumption, Seen as religiously immoral & intoxicating by religious & legal officials

Question 59

Greater Jihad (Jihad of the Soul) is common in all of Islam as a means of conquering oneself and their struggles.

Accepted Answer

TRUE, TRUE

Question 60

Which group believes that the Caliph should be from Muhammad's family (Conservative belief)

Accepted Answer

Shi'a Muslims, Shi'a Muslims

Question 61

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Akbar embraced other cultures aside from his own, Babur banned other cultures aside from his own

Question 62

Which Mughal leader practiced religious tolerance, a culture practice rare for the time?

Accepted Answer

Akbar

Question 63

Which of the following statements regarding education in the Ottoman Empire are true?

Accepted Answer

Public education was readily accessible for religious purposes, Private education was readily accessible for wealth girls, Public education was readily accessible for wealthy boys

Question 64

Lesser Jihad is only used by Shi'a Muslims for extreme purposes and Sunni's do not believe in it.

Accepted Answer

FALSE, FALSE

MWH 9 Mid Term Study Guide Big Daddy Quiz (First Semester)

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MWH 9 Mid Term Study Guide Big Daddy Quiz (First Semester)

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