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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vietnam, Korea

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Daimyos

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Aurangzeb I

Question 4

"Din i Ilahi" or the "Divine Faith" was invented by which Mughal emperor?

Accepted Answer

Akbar

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Chronology, Navigation, Cartography, Astronomy

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the attitude of Toyotomi Hideyoshi towards European Christians?

Accepted Answer

He was suspicious of their motives for conversion and conquest

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Ulama

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

Shi'a Muslims, Shi'a Muslims

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Sikhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Leadership of Islam, Interpretation of Hadith

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Optical Devices, Mechanical Clocks, Steam Engines

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following statements are true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The Jizya can best be describe as...

Accepted Answer

A tax paid by non-Muslims living in Muslim lands

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following statements are true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Nobunaga

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

Hideyoshi

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Vaqf

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Use of Jihad, Women in society

Question 28

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 29

Which of the following countries are predominantly Shi'a?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan (Central Asia), Iran (Central Asia)

Question 30

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 31

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The Portuguese were first, but England took over India by the 1700s

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Hindus, Sikhs

Question 33

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 34

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

Accepted Answer

Ummah

Question 35

Which of the following countries are predominantly Sunni?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 36

Identify the Pillar of Islam: 2.5% of yearly income donated and generosity to the needy is required.

Accepted Answer

Zakat

Question 37

Which of the following are Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Ottoman, Safavid

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

Erasing Persian Islamic culture from India

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

Egyptian Coptic Christians, Spanish Jews (Ladino's), Sephardic Jews

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

FALSE, FALSE

Question 42

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 43

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

Accepted Answer

Caravanasary

Question 44

The Ottomans struggled to find allies. All of the following were enemies of the Ottoman Empire EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

British Empire (Great Britain)

Question 45

Which of the following practices were factors leading to the corruption of the Janissary Corps?

Accepted Answer

Allowing Muslims to join instead of non-Muslims, Allowing bribes to officials to secure recruitment slots for certain boys, Allowing the Janissary Corps to become involved in politics, Allowing Janissary status to passed from father to son

Question 46

Which of Shah Jahan's great architectural achievements contained both a canal and sewer system to move water and waste?

Accepted Answer

The Red Fort, The Red Fort

Question 47

What practice was used to fund artists and musicians during the economic golden age of Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

Patronage

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

Hajj

Question 49

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 50

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

Buddhism, Confucianism

Question 52

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 53

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 54

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

Accepted Answer

Akbar

Question 55

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 56

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

Accepted Answer

Shi'a Muslims, Shi'a Muslims

Question 57

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 58

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 59

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

Accepted Answer

Banning of Christianity, High literacy rate

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

90%

Question 61

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 62

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 63

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Women under Akbar had significantly more rights than most women

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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