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Unit 01 - The World in 1750 CE
Unit 01 - The World in 1750 CE
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NYS Global Regents Review
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1
Historians rely on primary sources because these sources
are more detailed than secondary sources
provide eyewitness accounts of events
have the approval of religious authorities
establish rules for writing history
2
Which empire had the greatest trade advantage in the world from 600 BCE - 1750 CE?
Russia
Rome
China
Europe
3
Both Inca farmers and Japanese farmers adapted a geographic feature of their countries by...
engaging in overseas expansion
reclaiming land from the sea by building dikes
growing crops suited to desert climates
Terrace farming in order to grow crops
4
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace between people in India by...
establishing Buddhism as the state religion
building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
promoting a policy of religious toleration
forcing all people to adopt modern dress
5
One way in which Suleiman the Magnificent & Akbar the Great are similar is that they both...
Practiced isolationism and cultural stagnation
Encouraged religious conquest and persecution
Encouraged modernization and political disunity
Brought about political stability & religious tolerance
6
By closing Japanese harbors to most foreigners in the 1600s, the Tokugawa shogunate attempted
To eliminate Japan’s influence on Southeast Asia
To protect Japan from European influence
To destroy traditional Japanese culture
To increase Japanese agricultural production
7
High population density is associated with what?
minimal rainfall
tropical vegetation
waterways and transportation
high elevations
8
Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?
Location has made it easy to invade.
Large plains are its primary physical feature.
Earthquakes do not threaten the islands.
The irregular coastline has many natural harbors.
9
Which statement about government during the Tokugawa period in Japan is most accurate?
Political power was in the hands of the merchant class.
The real power was held by foreign countries.
The power of the emperor was absolute and supreme.
Actual power was held by the shogun.
10
Where did gunpowder, compass technology, and paper-making technology emerge first?
Europe
China
Middle East
Americas
11
Through what religion did the Ottomans rule?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
12
What does a political map show?
languages
resources
boundaries
mountains
13
How many continents? How many oceans?
6, 6
8, 3
7, 6
7, 5
14
Why was China able to influence the cultural development of Japan?
mountains
navigable rivers
tropical climate
location
15
Europeans sought a sea route to Asia after which event?
The fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate
The split in the Christian Church (Catholic vs. Orthodox)
The Siege of Constantinople
The Crusades
16
Which continent has more landmass, Africa or Asia?
Asia
Africa
17
Which continent has the highest population?
Europe
Asia
Africa
S. America
18
Advances in navigation & the desire of Europeans to get Asian goods are associated with...
Agricultural Revolution
Age of Reason
Age of Exploration
rise of feudalism
19
The Mughal Empire could be found on which continent?
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
20
Historians need to determine the authenticity of a source in order to
determine the characteristics of propaganda
establish its usefulness
reinforce popular opinion
determine the characteristics of propaganda
