Flashcards in Majic Testttt Deck (48)
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The Tang elite blamed Buddhism for the social upheaval occurring at the end of their empire because
Buddhism came from to China from India and therefore was a foreign influence that went against traditional Confucianist ideals
2
The song empire contributed to science and technology by
Improving maritime expertise by improving the compass and the junk
3
The innovation of metal moveable type began in
Korea
4
The Indian Ocean trade network
Brought wealth to the Dehli Sultanate and furthered its interest in economic growth
5
Which tow of the following vied (struggled) for influence in China during the Tang Dynasty?
Buddhism and Confucianism
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All of the following characteristics are true of the Tang and Song dynasties EXCEPT
Buddhism appeared in China for the first time
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During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) Chinese bureaucrats were chosen on the basis of
Examinations
8
Which of the following statements about Mongol rule on China in most accurate?
The Mongols did not use the Chinese administration, preferring imported administrations
9
The compass was a technology derived from which region?
China
10
What did the first Ming emperor do to reestablish Chinese rule?
He reinstituted Confucian systems of governance
11
Which of the following characteristics is NOT shared by the Aztecs and Inca?
A reliance on pastoralism to support an ever growing population
12
In a roads proved a powerful empire-building tool because
They allowed the Inca government to communicate easily with all parts of the empire and to send troops rapidly to problem spots in the empire
13
The Aztecs civilization's militaristic tone and use of human sacrifice was based on the earlier culture of the
Toltec
14
Why were the llamas and alpacas so important to the Inca?
All of the above (useful pack animals in the high Andes, leather products, fuel)
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How did knowledge of the monsoons facilitate trade?
Mariners could use this knowledge to establish trade links and sail safely throughout the Indian Ocean trade
16
Characteristics of Mesopotamia societies included
Shared cultural and social characteristics as well as religious rituals
17
The geography and environment of the Andean region
Required societies to use a variety of innovative methods including terraced farming, animal domestication, and long-distance trade to meet all
18
Which of the following best describes the spread of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa?
Gradual conversion in various parts of Africa
19
From 600-1450, Muslims exerted influence in all of the following places EXCEPT
Ethiopia
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Why did West African kings convert to Islam
Converting to Islam improving relations with Muslim merchants from North Africa and brought the West African kings recognition and support from Muslim states in the North
21
What is the tributary system?
Gifts given by independent states in the East and Southeast Asia to acknowledge the supremacy of China
22
Northern India was dominated from the 12th through the early 16th century by
The Delhi Sultanate
23
The conversion to Islam of the rulers of the Mali Empire
Stimulated commercial relations with Muslim merchants
24
In theory the _____ controlled Japan during the 12th century through the 15th century, but in reality it was the ____.
Emperor, shoguns
25
During the Ming dynasty, foot binding as most commonly practiced among
The upper class as it demonstrated they could support women who could not accomplish physical labor
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The Aztecs placed so much emphasis on human sacrifice because
Their military successes convinced them of the power of the gods favor
27
The major impact of the Delhi Sultanate on India was
Introduction of a new religion into Indian culture
28
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
Harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of each member of the family or society
29
In the 14th century India, the status of a women was
Largely determined by the status of her male master
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The largest and most seaworthy ship in the Indian Ocean trade before 1500 was the
Chinese junk
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The 14th century collapse of the Mongol empire
Stimulated expansion of trade in the Indian Ocean
32
As sultan, Raziya is remembered for
Being a female sultan
33
Which of the following describes how Mali became a Muslim kingdom?
Contact with merchants
34
While Mali depended on agriculture and caravan trade for its economic base, it also
Controlled the gold fields of the Niger headwaters
35
Like Other governments in the tropics, the Delhi Sultanate
Introduced new water control systems that were developed through public works projects
36
With the establishment of the Ming Empire in China, Japan
Reopened trade with China
37
During the Koryo period, Korean kings were
Mainly Mongol in descent and favored Mongol dress and customs
38
Hongwu, the founder of the Ming Empire
used Confucianism to help solidify his power and control in China
39
Vietnam, Korea, and Japan adopted forms of Confucian government; however, none of them adopted _____ from China
The practice of Foot binding
40
During the period of the Kamakura Shogunate, a new class appeared in Japan. This was the
Samurai, or warrior class
41
During the Heian period of Japan, the capital city was
Kyoto
42
Traditional, in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam
Government offices went to the noble families
43
Song and later versions of Confucianism thought are known as
Neo-Confucianism
44
The Song Empire was able to take control of China following the Tang empire but
It lost vast amounts of territory to the Liao and the Tanggut Empires
45
Serious challenge to Tang rule in the western portion of China came from the
Uighurs
46
During the Tang Empire
Countries in the East and Southeast Asia became tributary states in exchange for trading rights or strategic alliances
47
In the beginning as Buddhism began to spread in Tang Empire China
Mahayana Buddhism became the predominant for of Buddhism in China of its tolerance of local customs
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