How were Medieval society in Europe and the Aztec civilization in Mexico most similar?

gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions

Why were exclusion laws put into effect?

Shogun was concerned about his power & Japanese culture

Tsunamis, typhoons and shortage of arable land could all be classified as...

Geographic challenges for the Japanese people

In what way were traditional Japanese and Aztec worldviews most similar?

Citizens would sacrifice for the good of the nation

The Aztecs believed they should alter the geography of their area in order to survive. How?

built dams and chinampas on Lake Texcoco

What element of Christianity was seen as the greatest threat to the control of the Shogun?

Christian belief that God’s Word is higher than the laws

The Spanish encountered many groups who were willing to help the Spanish fight the Aztecs. Why?

Aztecs forced conquered groups to pay tribute

Which of the following describes something modern Alberta & ancient Japan would have in common?

Both use their land and resources for economic survival

Which of the following from the Renaissance Europe would have been acceptable in Edo Japan?

Politicians should ensure security & stability

Immediately after the conquest of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish took steps to...

destroy all traces of Aztec temples & religious symbols

What was the primary cause of the Peasant revolts during the 100 Years’ War?

High taxes and rents to pay for the war

Which of the following statements describes a disadvantage of the island location of Japan?

trade and contact with other nations is more difficult

What is the shared experience of the samurai, the daimyo, and the shogun

loss of social status after the end of Edo Japan

Which of the following descriptions best identifies the nature of the Aztec people?

Their ingenuity, creativity and hard-working nature

What problem was addressed by the passing of sumptuary laws in medieval Europe?

The purchase of goods by commoners

What was the most significant unintentional result of the Crusades?

Exposure to Muslim learning and culture of Europeans

Which of the following was not a factor in the Japanese signing the unequal treaties?

The corruption of the feudal hierarchy and the shogunate

Which is an aspect of Aztec society that people in Canada today would most likely agree?

their value of citizens who would contribute to the nation

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1
How were Medieval society in Europe and the Aztec civilization in Mexico most similar?
were centred around one major city
encouraged citizens to improve their social status
believed that all citizens should receive education
gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions
2
The Renaissance period is one that may be understood as...
an era of cultural rebirth
a period of religious turmoil
an era of no change
a Worldwide period of change
3
Why were exclusion laws put into effect?
The distrust of Christianity by the followers of Confucius
Japanese fears of being conquered and enslaved
Western attempts to seize control of Japan
Shogun was concerned about his power & Japanese culture
4
“A warrior class,” living by a code of honour & serving a master, best describes which group?
The daimyo
The Ainu
The shogun
The samurai
5
Tsunamis, typhoons and shortage of arable land could all be classified as...
Geographic challenges for the Japanese people
Results of the closeness of Japan to the Pacific Ocean
Causes of frequent periods of economic decline in Japan
Natural advantages of the island nation of Japan
6
What group was not part of the feudal system hierarchy in medieval Europe?
Commoners
Crown
Knights
Artisans
7
In what way were traditional Japanese and Aztec worldviews most similar?
Citizens would sacrifice for the good of the nation
The destiny of their nations was to conquer the world
Political leaders were divine descendents of the Gods
The people of their nations were favoured by the Gods
8
What single event was most responsible for the demise of the feudal system?
Spanish Inquisition
Crusades
Black Death
Barbarian Invasions
9
The Aztecs believed they should alter the geography of their area in order to survive. How?
settled in the high Valley of Mexico
considered floods to be the result of the god Tlaloc
created calendar to show their history
built dams and chinampas on Lake Texcoco
10
What element of Christianity was seen as the greatest threat to the control of the Shogun?
Christian belief that God’s Word is higher than the laws
Moral code that was followed by Christians
Corruption and wealth of the Christian Church
Christian belief that Jesus Christ died on the cross
11
The Spanish encountered many groups who were willing to help the Spanish fight the Aztecs. Why?
Aztecs created a trading relationship with these groups
Aztecs forced conquered groups to pay tribute
Aztecs created a calendar for all their neighbors to use
Aztecs forced neighbours to follow the Aztec religion
12
Which of the following describes something modern Alberta & ancient Japan would have in common?
Both Alberta and Japan have societies with only one culture.
Both have many natural resources they use in trade
Both use their land and resources for economic survival
Both rely on a few staple items for most of their food
13
Which of the following from the Renaissance Europe would have been acceptable in Edo Japan?
use the power of reason to find truth for themselves.
People should learn about people of other times and places.
Politicians should ensure security & stability
Artists & scientists should learn from the world around them
14
Immediately after the conquest of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish took steps to...
prevent the intermarriage of Spanish and Indigenous people
destroy all traces of Aztec temples & religious symbols
preserve the Aztec leadership and political structure
establish the independence of the new Spanish colony
15
What was the primary cause of the Peasant revolts during the 100 Years’ War?
The devastation of crops and farmland due to the fighting
The King refused to use knights to defend manors
High taxes and rents to pay for the war
Conscription laws forced young male serfs into combat roles
16
Which of the following statements describes a disadvantage of the island location of Japan?
trade and contact with other nations is more difficult
allowed Japan to close itself to foreign influences
resources of the sea helped to feed & employ the people
helped to protect Japan from foreign invaders
17
What is the shared experience of the samurai, the daimyo, and the shogun
opposed Westernization
felt that Westernization was Japan's only hope of survival
gain in social status after the end of Edo Japan
loss of social status after the end of Edo Japan
18
What Japanese policy resulted from the enactment of the Exclusion Laws?
Imperialism
Expansionism
Isolationism
Militarism
19
What was the primary economic activity during the feudal period?
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Warfare
Trade and Commerce
20
Which of the following descriptions best identifies the nature of the Aztec people?
Their patience and respect for other peoples
Their ingenuity, creativity and hard-working nature
Their belief in God and Heaven
Their belief in citizenship and dedication to the community
21
What problem was addressed by the passing of sumptuary laws in medieval Europe?
Refusal to pay the tithe
Serfs refuse to return to their duty during the Black Death
Payments for lost crops due to war
The purchase of goods by commoners
22
What was the most significant unintentional result of the Crusades?
Exposure to uncommon diseases of the East
Exposure to Muslim learning and culture of Europeans
Decline in the variety of goods traded in Europe
Increase in the number of Muslims immigrating to Europe
23
Which of the following was not a factor in the Japanese signing the unequal treaties?
Fear of becoming another China
Fear of the West’s military superiority
The corruption of the feudal hierarchy and the shogunate
Belief that foreign influence in Japan should be controlled
24
What geographic feature was the greatest factor in the success of the policy of isolation?
frequent natural disasters
island location
The mountainous terrain of Japan
limited number of natural resources
25
Which is an aspect of Aztec society that people in Canada today would most likely agree?
the belief in the god-like status of the leader
their value of citizens who would contribute to the nation
the use of slavery and human sacrifice
laws to regulate clothing worn by different social groups

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