How does "tax farming" work?

states auctioned off the right to collect taxes to rich landowners

The decline of land-based empires in Asia was the result of...

the influx of american silver through european-dominated ocean trade

Which is true of the Mughal empire?

It was in India and traded with Europeans

Why did nomadic empires decline?

their military was ineffective against empires based from cities

What facilitated the expansion of these empires?

The use of guns, artillery and other things that may explode

What makes a historian's account most reliable?

The historian was there and wrote down a description of their experience

Martin Luther's 95 Theses

Sparked the Protestant Reformation, Challenged the sale of indulgence

What is the point of persian art?

to consolidate power by showing images of leaders winning, to consolidate power by intimidating every one

How did Mughals gain, consolidate and maintain power?

engaging in diplomacy with local rulers., through military victories and superior tactics, promoting religious tolerance

Why were many empires strict on people adopting one religion?

Religion was use as a unifying force in multi ethnic states

The diffusion of gunpowder led to

states using gunpowder to consolidate power over their population, gunpowder empires having extensive wars over territory

How did rulers in Eurasia legitimize and consolidate their power?

Developing professional militaries

How did the Ottoman develop the elite fighting force known as the Janissaries?

They took Christian boys as tribute and turned them into the elite killers

Why were Mughals religiously tolerant?

As Muslims, they were outnumbered by the majority of the population

How did the Ottomans gain power?

The Ottoman Empire grew mainly as a result of warfare

Why did empires commonly use of monuments and art?

as a flex of power, ability and wealth

Which would lead to a decline in land-based empires in Eurasia?

The domination of Europeans of ocean trade

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1
How does "tax farming" work?
Farmers actually pay no tax
states decided to quit taxing the peasants in order to promote free markets
States collect crops instead of gold/silver
states auctioned off the right to collect taxes to rich landowners
2
The decline of land-based empires in Asia was the result of...
the influx of american silver through european-dominated ocean trade
an expansion in trade along the silk roads
apprehensive adoption of new weapons technologies such as gunpowder
The invention of the hot-air balloon by leonardo da vinci
3
how did the ottomans consolidate power?
Goats
Gunpowder and Devshirme system
Music
Money
4
Which is true of the Mughal empire?
It was part of the mongol empires
They helped spread Hinduism
It was in India and traded with Europeans
It was Conquered by the Safavid empire
5
Why did nomadic empires decline?
guns and cannons scared their horses
their military was ineffective against empires based from cities
their conversion to Islam led to a more peaceful existence so they gave up
They were already rich and happy
6
What was used to expand empires in Afro-Eurasia?
wealth through trade to buy off enemies and the latest killing-tech
cunning skill, deciet and back-stabbing
horseback cavalry with bows and siege weapons
anything using gunpowder
7
What facilitated the expansion of these empires?
expansion of religious beliefs
The use of guns, artillery and other things that may explode
trade and resources
The thirst for blood and (liquid) money
8
What makes a historian's account most reliable?
If the historian is a religious person
The historian is using primary sources
The historian tells the audience how 'honest' they are
The historian was there and wrote down a description of their experience
9
Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Expressed the belief that salvation be bought and sold
Sparked the Protestant Reformation
Had little real impact in Europe
Challenged the sale of indulgence
10
'sedentary' means
ignorant
silent
mobile
still
11
What is the point of persian art?
to consolidate power by showing images of leaders winning
to legitimize leaders showing them as royalty
to legitimize control by showing leaders as part of the community
to consolidate power by intimidating every one
12
How did Mughals gain, consolidate and maintain power?
engaging in diplomacy with local rulers.
through military victories and superior tactics
promoting religious tolerance
13
Why were many empires strict on people adopting one religion?
They were jerks
Leaders thought they were doing the right thing
It was popular at the time
Religion was use as a unifying force in multi ethnic states
14
The diffusion of gunpowder led to
gunpowder empires selling it abroad to places without access to gunpowder
states using gunpowder to consolidate power over their population
gunpowder empires having extensive wars over territory
polities with gunpowder being scared of using it on their enemies
15
How did rulers in Eurasia legitimize and consolidate their power?
Developing professional militaries
Enacting reforms to decrease economic and social inequalities
Adopting the religious practices of minority groups
Promoting free trade
16
How did the Ottoman develop the elite fighting force known as the Janissaries?
These were hired ninjas from Japan working for the sultan for pay
They used skills from the best fighters in developing their military
They used the same military techniques and strategies of the Mongols
They took Christian boys as tribute and turned them into the elite killers
17
Why were Mughals religiously tolerant?
They developed a religion that blended ideas from many religions
As Muslims, they were outnumbered by the majority of the population
They conquered India through generous act of kindness and love towards foes
There were already enough Muslims and they didn't want to convert any more
18
How did the Ottomans gain power?
The Ottoman Empire grew mainly as a result of warfare
The Ottomans were a peace-loving civilization
The Ottomans lost many battles
They always had power
19
Why did empires commonly use of monuments and art?
To cover up previously destroyed areas caused by the Mongols
To make tourist attracions 400 years later
as a flex of power, ability and wealth
In pious accordance with religious beliefs and promote peace
20
Which would lead to a decline in land-based empires in Eurasia?
The domination of Europeans of ocean trade
The destructions brought about by nomadic empires such as the Mongols
Constant warfare caused by widespread use of cannons
The spread of disease caused by increased trade connections
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Martin Luther's 95 Theses
were largely ignored
advertised indulgences
were printed by Gutenberg
opposed indulgences

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