The Ottomans controlled trade because:

They owned major port and land trade routes

The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by

a decentralized political system

Which was an important effect of the American Revolution?

Latin American leaders drew inspiration from the American Revolution.

When other countries started focusing on exploration and trade, China continued to focus on Confucianism which led to:

China falling behind and eventually the collapse of the Ming Dynasty

What was the Enlightenment?

philosophical mvt advocating the use of reason to address societal issues.

Which of the following statements best applies to Peter the Great of Russia?

modernization was mostly technical & aimed at modernizing the military

Which statement about government during the Tokugawa period in Japan is most accurate?

Actual power was held by the shogun.

In Japan between 1603 and 1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the

virtual isolation of the country from the outside world

What is divine right?

The right to rule was given to the monarch by God

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of absolute monarchy?

Actions limited by constitution

For which achievement is Suleiman the Magnificent best known?

uniting the Ottoman Empire under an efficient government structure

An enlightened despot would most likely support this statement:

"I have total power, but I will use it to improve the lives of my citizens"

What was the outcome of Napoleon’s quest for Russian Lands?

Napoleon’s Army suffered casualties caused by starvation/freezing temps

The decline of the Qing Dynasty in China can primarily be contributed to

An increasing population and the arrival of Europeans

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the beginning of the Enlightenment?

The church encouraged citizens to rely on reason rather than the divine

What was one result of both the French Revolution and the American Revolution?

showed principles of the Enlightenment could be used to create a new govt

The Mughal, Ottoman, and Safavid Empires all shared which of the following characteristic?

Islam as the religion characterizing governments

How are the Renaissance and the Enlightenment so similar?

Both time prds forced ppl to question the world & to try to improve society

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1
The Ottomans controlled trade because:
They owned major port and land trade routes
They were technologically advanced
Suleiman The Magnificent was loved by many people
They conquered anyone who opposed them
2
Under Tokugawa rule, the lowest social class in Japanese society was the
artisans.
farmers.
merchants.
samurai.
3
The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by
development of a wealthy middle class
religious diversity
a decentralized political system
an increased emphasis on education
4
Which was an important effect of the American Revolution?
Latin American leaders drew inspiration from the American Revolution.
France lost its control of North America.
The British were able to repay their debts from the French and Indian War.
Americans recognized the rights of slaves.
5
When other countries started focusing on exploration and trade, China continued to focus on Confucianism which led to:
China actually changing Confucian values to fit with their neighbors
Gr8 progress being made b/c of the Confucian focus on business and science
China's continued dominance throughout the 1600s
China falling behind and eventually the collapse of the Ming Dynasty
6
What was the Enlightenment?
the growth of the Athenian Empire
philosophical mvt advocating the use of reason to address societal issues.
the period of great advances in the sciences.
a revival of art and literature in Europe
7
Which of the following statements best applies to Peter the Great of Russia?
wanted to teach Russians wstrn customs but could only enforce among nobles
respect for e. govts led to increased powers for the Russian parliament.
traditional, conservative attitude & did away w/all social gains for women
modernization was mostly technical & aimed at modernizing the military
8
Which statement about government during the Tokugawa period in Japan is most accurate?
The real power was held by foreign countries.
Actual power was held by the shogun.
The power of the emperor was absolute and supreme.
Political power was in the hands of the merchant class.
9
In Japan between 1603 and 1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
development of extensive trade with the Americas
formation of cultural links with Europe
military conquest of China
virtual isolation of the country from the outside world
10
What is divine right?
soldiers for hire
The right to rule was given to the monarch by God
a monarch for hire
a Birth right
11
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of absolute monarchy?
Actions limited by constitution
Large standing military
Very high taxes
Patrons of the arts
12
For which achievement is Suleiman the Magnificent best known?
building the Tahj Mahal in India
creating a fair tax system for the Persian people in the Safavid Empire
building the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
uniting the Ottoman Empire under an efficient government structure
13
An enlightened despot would most likely support this statement:
"I am the king; who do you think you are speaking to me that way?"
"Overseas colonies are essential if we are to keep this country powerful"
"I have total power, but I will use it to improve the lives of my citizens"
"The economy should be driven by the invisible hand of supply and demand"
14
What was the outcome of Napoleon’s quest for Russian Lands?
Napoleon’s uniform code of laws was adopted by the Russian Government
Napoleon’s Army suffered casualties caused by starvation/freezing temps
Napoleon’s was made the Emperor of Russia
Napoleon’s Army took control of Moscow
15
The decline of the Qing Dynasty in China can primarily be contributed to
Invasions by the Manchu
A devastating famine that wiped out all of China's crops
The introduction of Buddhism
An increasing population and the arrival of Europeans
16
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the beginning of the Enlightenment?
The discoveries of the Scientific Revolution changed how people thought
Greater exploration led to an appreciation and interest in foreign cultures
The church encouraged citizens to rely on reason rather than the divine
Various wars compelled writers to philosophize about the nature of war
17
What was one result of both the French Revolution and the American Revolution?
suggested the only way to establish a dem govt was to form a new nation
showed principles of the Enlightenment could be used to create a new govt
the restoration of civil rights to all marginalized groups
increased involvement of religious leaders in political affairs.
18
The Mughal, Ottoman, and Safavid Empires all shared which of the following characteristic?
It was a condition of the Opium wars
Islam as the religion characterizing governments
They were tolerant of Chinese culture
The previous dynasty had allowed them in so tradition mandated they stay
19
True or False: Christianity still has a prominent presence in China today due to the Jesuits
True
False
20
How are the Renaissance and the Enlightenment so similar?
Both time periods questioned the power of strong kings
Both time periods increased the power of the Roman Catholic Church
Both time periods had very few artistic improvements
Both time prds forced ppl to question the world & to try to improve society

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