What was the primary difference between Chinese and European maritime exploration?

The Chinese were primarily interested in prestige

Chinese economic recovery in the Ming dynasty was aided by all of the following EXCEPT

active state support of foreign trade.

The European Renaissance is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

a repudiation of Christian values.

In the fifteenth century, the nation-states of western Europe were strengthened by

the ideals of Renaissance humanism.

What earlier change made the plague such a destructive force?

Climate changed downward, leading to poor crop seasons

One of the most significant impacts of sugarcane production on global economies was

increased demand for slave labor.

What did Marco Polo and Rabban Sauma have in common?

Both were Christians who worked for the Mongols

Which of the following did not occur as a result of the plague

structural changes in social classes

In Spain, the process of state building was accelerated by

the marriage of Fernando of Aragon and Isabel of Castile.

The first military use of gunpowder was mainly for

bombs lobbed by catapults into cities under siege.

A Renaissance humanist is one who

sought to reconcile Christian values with public life.

Under Hongwu, the Ming dynasty was established as a

highly centralized, autocratic state.

Which of the following best describes foreign merchants in trade cities?

Formed their own neighborhoods but could marry local people

Which of the following was NOT a well-traveled trade route in the 13th and 14th centuries?

from Morocco across the Sahara desert to Mali.

Chinese naval expeditions were abruptly ended in 1433 because

maintaining the fleet was considered a waste of resources

On his visit to Mali, Ibn Battuta expressed disapproval at the

immodesty of African Muslim women.

The primary significance of Marco Polo's travels is the fact that

He inspired Euro readers to seek profit and adventure abroad

What purpose did Ibn Battuta serve for his Muslim hosts?

As a Muslim authority, he could interpret the law as qadi

Which of the following was the primary goal of Zheng He's expeditions?

to impress foreign people with the power & might of the Ming

Efforts to forge an alliance between the Mongols and the powers of Europe ended when

the Mongols converted to Islam.

What did the first Ming emperor do to reestablish Chinese rule?

reinstituted Confucian systems of governance

Portugal led Europe in maritime exploration for all the following reasons EXCEPT

A more people and advanced economy than the rest of Europe

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1
Mongol rule in China was ended in a rebellion led by a
Confucian scholar.
eunuch in service to the Yuan dynasty.
Buddhist monk.
destitute orphan.
2
What was the primary difference between Chinese and European maritime exploration?
The Chinese were primarily interested in prestige
Only one was supported by rulers
Europeans attempted to cut participation by other nations
Only only Europeans were interested in trade
3
Chinese economic recovery in the Ming dynasty was aided by all of the following EXCEPT
active state support of foreign trade.
increased agricultural productivity.
restoration of irrigation systems
increased production of porcelain, silk, and other luxurys
4
One region relatively unaffected by the plague was
western Europe.
India
north Africa.
the Byzantine empire.
5
The bubonic plague started in
southwest Asia.
Mediterranean seaports.
western Europe.
southwest China.
6
The European Renaissance is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
domed cathedrals.
a repudiation of Christian values.
a revival of classical learning.
naturalistic painting and sculpture.
7
Ibn Battuta was able to travel extensively across Asia and Africa in the early 14th c. because
new maritime tech made long-distance travel more common.
he was able to take advantage of existing trade routes.
All these answers are correct.
he was welcomed as an Islamic judge in many Muslim kingdoms.
8
In the fifteenth century, the nation-states of western Europe were strengthened by
direct taxes and standing armies.
the ideals of Renaissance humanism.
a long period of peace among the nations of Europe.
increasing reliance on knights as a military force.
9
Europe recovered quickly from the plague and began a period of
increased trade
increased religiosity
stronger nation-states
utopia
10
What earlier change made the plague such a destructive force?
Plague victims moved eastward to escape Mongol invasions
Trade became more prevalent by land than by sea
Rural populations had grown large due to good crop seasons
Climate changed downward, leading to poor crop seasons
11
One of the most significant impacts of sugarcane production on global economies was
increased demand for slave labor.
increased demand for tea and coffee.
increased demand for other luxury goods, such as porcelain.
widespread deterioration in diet and nutrition.
12
What did Marco Polo and Rabban Sauma have in common?
Both were committed to commerce and profit
They only traveled on the silk road
Both were Christians who worked for the Mongols
They had a religious purpose for their travel
13
Which of the following did not occur as a result of the plague
labor shortages
structural changes in social classes
civil unrest
increased wages for working classes
14
In Spain, the process of state building was accelerated by
an alliance with the Islamic states of northern Africa.
Columbus's quest for a western route to China.
the marriage of Fernando of Aragon and Isabel of Castile.
the reconquest of Granada from the French.
15
The first military use of gunpowder was mainly for
large mounted cannons on merchant ships.
unmanned torpedoes against enemy vessels.
bombs lobbed by catapults into cities under siege.
psychological terror: making unexpected loud noises.
16
A Renaissance humanist is one who
held that personal glory was the only true value.
withdrew from the world to study ancient texts.
sought to reconcile Christian values with public life.
considered Christianity to be an outmoded superstition.
17
Under Hongwu, the Ming dynasty was established as a
constitutional monarchy.
military state with a puppet emperor.
highly centralized, autocratic state.
feudal state dominated by local warlords.
18
Which of the following best describes foreign merchants in trade cities?
Formed their own neighborhoods outside city walls
Completely integrated into local neighborhoods and societies
Rarely lived in large cities but stayed in oases near cities
Formed their own neighborhoods but could marry local people
19
Which of the following was NOT a well-traveled trade route in the 13th and 14th centuries?
from India across the Indian Ocean to southeast Asia.
from Arabia down the east coast of Africa.
from Morocco across the Sahara desert to Mali.
from China overland to Constantinople
20
The compass was a technology derived from what region?
Greece
Central Asia
The Middle East
China
21
Chinese naval expeditions were abruptly ended in 1433 because
maintaining the fleet was considered a waste of resources
the voyages had led to several humiliating defeats.
Zheng He was suspected of building his personal power.
the large Chinese vessels proved to be unseaworthy.
22
On his visit to Mali, Ibn Battuta expressed disapproval at the
immodesty of African Muslim women.
corruption of the local courts.
tolerance of paganism by the emperor of Mali.
failure to observe Muslim rituals
23
The primary significance of Marco Polo's travels is the fact that
he was the first European to live and work in China
He inspired Euro readers to seek profit and adventure abroad
he opened European markets to Chinese merchants.
he introduced Chinese technologies to Europe
24
What purpose did Ibn Battuta serve for his Muslim hosts?
He brought the traditions of other cultures to new places
As a foreign visitor, he proved to be an exotic attraction
He was a fine diplomat
As a Muslim authority, he could interpret the law as qadi
25
Which of the following was the primary goal of Zheng He's expeditions?
to establish Chinese trading cities on the Indian Ocean
to impress foreign people with the power & might of the Ming
to eliminate foreign trade with China
establish relations w/ Muslim states on the Indian Ocean
26
Efforts to forge an alliance between the Mongols and the powers of Europe ended when
the Mongols converted to Islam.
the Mongols invaded Russia.
Rabban Sauma was denied access to the pope.
Christian crusaders attacked Muslims at Jerusalem.
27
What did the first Ming emperor do to reestablish Chinese rule?
de-emphasized the power of merchants
eliminated taxes on farmers
reinstituted Confucian systems of governance
took on Daoist advisers in government
28
Portugal led Europe in maritime exploration for all the following reasons EXCEPT
they had long years of experience fishing in the Atlantic.
they took an early lead in the African slave trade.
Prince Henry hoped to convert the Africans to Christianity
A more people and advanced economy than the rest of Europe

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