Sem 2- (6 week 1)

Question 1

Which of the following are characteristics of art from the Middle Ages, Renaissance or both? Match the art characteristic with the time period it should be associated with.
Linear perspective

Answer 1

Renaissance

Question 2

Which of the following are characteristics of art from the Middle Ages, Renaissance or both? Match the art characteristic with the time period it should be associated with.
Two Dimension

Answer 2

Middle Ages

Question 3

Which of the following are characteristics of art from the Middle Ages, Renaissance or both? Match the art characteristic with the time period it should be associated with.
Religious

Answer 3

Both

Question 4

Which of the following are characteristics of art from the Middle Ages, Renaissance or both? Match the art characteristic with the time period it should be associated with.
Halos

Answer 4

Middle Ages

Question 5

Which of the following are characteristics of art from the Middle Ages, Renaissance or both? Match the art characteristic with the time period it should be associated with.
Focus on ordinary people

Answer 5

Renaissance

Question 6

Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
Italy was located by the Mediterranean and exchanged information through sea trade.
Italy had access to ancient Greek and Roman art, literature and architecture.
The Pope in Rome developed the printing press and ideas spread through printing.
Trade routes converged in Italy and information was exchanged.

Answer 6

Italy had access to ancient Greek and Roman art, literature and architecture.

Question 7

Humanists believe _____.
human kind should answer questions about the world with religious texts.
the Church has the answer to questions about human potential.
the world should not be questioned because there are no answers.
that questions about the world can be answered with reason.

Answer 7

that questions about the world can be answered with reason.

Question 8

Humanist artists of the Renaissance focused their art on \_\_\_\_\_\_.
  creating mosiacs 
  religious figures only 
  dimension and perspective 
  flat, two-dimensional figures

Answer 8

dimension and perspective

Question 9

Which of the following statements best represents the Renaissance?
It was a time period of philosophical movement questioning the ideas about government.
It was a time period of rebirth for Greco-Roman art and philosophy.
It was a time period of expansion of European city-states and trade routes.
It was a time period of increases in scientific thinking based on the Church.

Answer 9

It was a time period of rebirth for Greco-Roman art and philosophy.

Question 10

“A prince, therefore, need not necessarily have all the good qualities I mentioned above, but he should certainly appear to have them…he should not deviate from what is good, if that is possible, but he should know how to do evil, if that’s necessary.”

Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince

The quote above from Machiavell’s prince suggests that politicians during the Renaissance should be _____.

good leaders and lead by example
concerned with maintaining power if if that means harming others
harsh and only employ harsh tactics no matter what
concerned with the citizens before their own power

Answer 10

concerned with maintaining power if if that means harming others

Question 11

Why was Italy an ideal location for the start of the Renaissance?
Italian merchants gained knowledge about philosophy during trade with the English.
Italy had access to classical Greece and Roman texts which were revived during the Renaissance.
Since the Pope was located in Italy, he supported artists, scientists, and philosophers questioning the world.
The Silk Road intersected with the Gold-Salt trade in Italy and ideas were exchanged.

Answer 11

Italy had access to classical Greece and Roman texts which were revived during the Renaissance.

Question 12

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Scientific Revolution?
State funding of scientific experiments to further advance overseas exploration.
People looking for answers about the world outside of the Roman Catholic Church.
Scientists engaging in elaborate experiments to prove the geocentric theory.
Revival of Greco-Roman ideas about art and literature.

Answer 12

People looking for answers about the world outside of the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 13

Why were reason and observation important in the Scientific Revolution?
They gave scientists a basis to make observations and conduct experiments.
Many previous cultures had used reason and observation rather than religions to explain any phenomenon and this was adopted by the Scientific Revolution.
Scientists used them in order to affirm beliefs about the world such as the geocentric theory.
They were important beliefs held by the Church and supported a way to conduct experiments.

Answer 13

They gave scientists a basis to make observations and conduct experiments.

Question 14

The Scientific Revolution’s influence reached ______.
indigenous cultures who accepted ideas about the spread of disease
philosophers who employed the same empirical methods to question the world
bankers and merchants who adopted scientific methods to sell goods
church officials who accepted the heliocentric theory

Answer 14

philosophers who employed the same empirical methods to question the world

Question 15

Heliocentric Theory of the universe

Answer 15

Copernicus

Question 16

Proved the Heliocentric theory was correct

Answer 16

Galileo

Question 17

Observed laws of motion

Answer 17

Isaac Newton

Question 18

Conducted experiments on gasses and pressure

Answer 18

Robert Boyle

Question 19

Which of the following institutions had a lot of power at the time of Luther's birth?
  Catholic Church 
  Merchants and traders 
  Protestant Church 
  Nobles and peasants

Answer 19

Catholic Church

Question 20

Which of the following innovations allowed Martin Luther to spread his ideas rapidly throughout Europe?
  The Reformation 
  95 Thesis 
  The printing press 
  Block printing

Answer 20

The printing press

Question 21

One reason indulgences were sold was to raise money to _____.
support the growing peasant population in need.
create centers of scientific learning to prove Church teachings.
build an army to expand the Holy Roman Empire.
finance the Church’s spending and building projects

Answer 21

finance the Church’s spending and building projects

Question 22

How was the Church able to gain so much wealth? 
  patronage to the Pope 
  selling confessions 
  charitable donations 
  levying taxes

Answer 22

levying taxes

Question 23

How did the Pope react to Martin Luther’s 95 Theses?
excommunicated Martin Luther from the Catholic Church
met with Luther and negotiated reforms
eliminated corruption within the Church
immediately stopped selling indulgences

Answer 23

excommunicated Martin Luther from the Catholic Church

Question 24

How is the Protestant Reformation related to the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution?
The authority of the Roman Catholic Church was questioned by all three.
New works of art based on classical artists were created.
All three changed the Catholic Church and created new religions.
Reason and logic was used to solve the problems within the Church.

Answer 24

The authority of the Roman Catholic Church was questioned by all three.

Question 25

One political effect of Protestant Reformation was _____. The Pope's political influence spread overseas. The Holy Roman Empire gained more authority. France created a Protestant theocracy for its ruler. England became protestant under Henry VIII.

Answer 25

England became protestant under Henry VIII.

Question 26

``` An increase in literacy, more books available, information travelling farther can all be attributed to the ______. Reformation. Gutenberg Press. increase in trade. Renaissance. ```

Answer 26

Gutenberg Press.

Question 27

Which of the following statements best describes the 95 Theses? A demand for reform in the Catholic Church over their use of religious icons and use of Latin. Grievances about the Catholic Church including the sale of indulgences and amount of wealth. Statements declaring the Catholic Church abused power and the need for predestination. Complaints about the abuses of the monarchy and the Pope to the peasantry and merchants.

Answer 27

Grievances about the Catholic Church including the sale of indulgences and amount of wealth.

Question 28

During the Thirty Years War, both the Protestants and Catholics hoped to _____. gain territory under their religion and stop the other from gaining territory. expel the other religion from their territory by moving them to overseas colonies. access trade routes to control and spread their religion through trade. prevent followers from leaving their religion by providing monetary incentives to followers.

Answer 28

gain territory under their religion and stop the other from gaining territory.

Question 29

How did the Roman Catholic Church react to the Protestant Reformation? The Church decided to adapt to the requests of the people and become more like the Eastern Orthodoxy. The Church had a series of meetings to discuss their practices and ended the sale of indulgences. The Church changed practices to be more inclusive by allowing services in the vernacular and priests to marry. The Pope ordered a meeting between Protestant and Catholic leaders and negotiated the Peace of Westphalia.

Answer 29

The Church had a series of meetings to discuss their practices and ended the sale of indulgences.

Question 30

Excerpt from 95 Theses: "Any truly repentant Christian has a right to full remission of penalty and guilt, even without indulgence letters" The excerpt above from Martin Luther's 95 Thesis would support his argument that the_____. Catholic Church was gaining wealth by selling forgiveness Protestant Church should sell indulgence to fund its cause church needed to preach in the common vernacular Pope had too much wealth from heavy taxation

Answer 30

Catholic Church was gaining wealth by selling forgiveness

Question 31

Which statement best describes the the impact of the Protestant Reformation on England? After Henry VIII died, his daughter returned the country to Catholicism which lasted for another 150 years. Protestants and Catholics began fighting over territory in Great Britain during the Thirty Years War which caused devastation in Britain. England became Protestant under Henry VIII, returned to Catholicism for a brief time before settling for Protestantism under Elizabeth I. There was political unrest and upheaval when Henry VIII established the Church of England causing dramatic inflation.

Answer 31

England became Protestant under Henry VIII, returned to Catholicism for a brief time before settling for Protestantism under Elizabeth I.

Question 32

Martin Luther had many complaints about the Catholic Church including their practice of using the vernacular because it made it impossible for the commoner to be able to understand Church teachings. True False

Answer 32

False

Question 33

King Henry VIII was similar to Martin Luther because he went against the Catholic Church however they were different because Henry VIII was motivated by politics rather than religion. True False

Answer 33

True

Question 34

The fighting that took place between Protestants and Catholics during the Thirty Years War resulted in more autonomy for European countries. True False

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Started a protestant religion that believed in predestination

Answer 35

John Calvin

Question 36

Founder of the Jesuit Order

Answer 36

Ignatius of Loyola

Question 37

Allowed German princes to determine the religion of their principality

Answer 37

Peace of Augsburg

Question 38

Ended the Thirty years war and redrew the map of Europe

Answer 38

Peace of Westphlia

Question 39

``` Based on the work of archeologists, the ___________is considered that oldest of the Mesoamerican tribes. Olmec Aztec Maya Inca ```

Answer 39

Olmec

Question 40

Which statement best describes the Columbian Exchange? Trade between Spain and Portugal with Columbus as the leader. This exchange helped to modernize the European countries. An exchange of foods, animals, and diseases between the "Old World" and the "New World" Columbians exchanged foods, animals, and diseases.

Answer 40

An exchange of foods, animals, and diseases between the "Old World" and the "New World"

Question 41

``` Smallpox was detrimental to the indigenous people of the Americas, as they lacked _____ to the European diseases. immunity vaccines due to fear medical treatment physicians to treat ```

Answer 41

immunity

Question 42

Mesoamerica was the site of the origination for the advanced civilizations of the era, why? presence of buffalo as staple food source terrain was flat and easy to build upon climate was ideal for farming maize fishing and all were close to fresh water

Answer 42

climate was ideal for farming maize

Question 43

Chicken pox, cholera, yellow fever, influenza, measles, malaria, bubonic plague, leprosy, and the common cold originated in the New World (North and South America). True False

Answer 43

False

Question 44

Horses and cattle originated in Europe. True False

Answer 44

True

Question 45

The Jesuits were instrumental in the expansion of the Roman Catholic faith to the New World. True False

Answer 45

True

Question 46

Match the explorer to their home country. | Louis Jolliette

Answer 46

France

Question 47

Match the explorer to their home country. | Alver Nunez de Vaca

Answer 47

Spain

Question 48

Match the explorer to their home country. | Prince Henry

Answer 48

Portugal

Question 49

Choose the city or regions that best suits the Mesoamerican civilization associated with it. Olmec

Answer 49

Mexico

Question 50

Choose the city or regions that best suits the Mesoamerican civilization associated with it. Aztec

Answer 50

Tenochtitlan

Question 51

Choose the city or regions that best suits the Mesoamerican civilization associated with it. Inca

Answer 51

Machu Picchu

Question 52

Choose the city or regions that best suits the Mesoamerican civilization associated with it. Maya

Answer 52

Chichen Itza

Question 53

``` Although all of the following choices were crops of the New World, _________was not harvested with slave labor. potatoes cotton sugarcane tobacco ```

Answer 53

potatoes

Question 54

``` Disease and death were common with the slave ships, all are considered causes for this except_________. insects overcrowding unsanitary conditions diet ```

Answer 54

insects

Question 55

All of the reasons below were causes for the increased slave trade of the early 1800's except, _________________. lack of indentured servants from Europe ship building innovation well mapped sea routes high mortality rate with Native American slaves

Answer 55

lack of indentured servants from Europe

Question 56

Alpacas are indigenous to South America, why did the Europeans domesticate them outside of their homeland? The alpaca fleece is prized for its soft and durable qualities. Alpacas are easier to raise than sheep. Alpaca wool is easily dyed. Europeans tamed them for milk first, then their fur.

Answer 56

The alpaca fleece is prized for its soft and durable qualities.

Question 57

Indentured servants and slaves were used extensively in the New World to supplement the labor force, which of the following is not true. Indentured servants outnumbered slaves due to immigration. Indentured servants were only bound to a set number of years to work for their passage to the New World. Slavery became generational while indenture was not. Slaves were used mostly on plantations, as the need for labor was greater in the southern colonies over the norrthern region.

Answer 57

Indentured servants outnumbered slaves due to immigration.

Question 58

Malaria is a disease carried by vectors such as the mosquito. With the humid conditions of the West Indies, malaria was a result with many that worked in those conditions for long periods contracting the disease and death soon followed. Which statement is most accurate with malaria and slavery. African slaves had a natural resisitance to malaria so they were sought after for these disease stricken areas. Native Americans had been exposed to malaria for generations so suffered little from the disease. Both Natives and African slaves died from the disease at an equal rate. Europeans controlled the mosquito population to limit the disease.

Answer 58

African slaves had a natural resisitance to malaria so they were sought after for these disease stricken areas.

Question 59

Slavery was not exclusive to the New World, which groups used slave labor in previous civilizations. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Jews Egypt and Bedouins Western Europeans

Answer 59

Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

Question 60

Today, scientists feel they are well versed in the ways of the ancient tribes of Mesoamerica because of the archeological findings and ______________. ongoing research and discovery of artifacts. written journals from the period by the tribes.. local oral histories are accurate. witness accounts from European exploerers.

Answer 60

ongoing research and discovery of artifacts.

Question 61

All of the following contributed to the end of the Atlantic Slave Trade except, piracy taking over slave ships in record numbers. economic factors. moral indignation. abolishment as an social issue.

Answer 61

piracy taking over slave ships in record numbers.

Question 62

``` The earliest existence of irrigation in the New World was found to be used by the _______tribe. Olmec Inca Lakota Maya ```

Answer 62

Olmec

Question 63

The common factor among all of the Mesoamerican tribes was a religion that chose the Sun as a god and multiple deities, as they were polytheistic in nature. Maya expanded their beliefs to include lunar deities as well. Archeologists have reached this decision after having studied what? Pyramid of the Moon glyphs on cave walls vast amounts of written text on the subject the current presence of lunar worship in Central America.

Answer 63

Pyramid of the Moon

Question 64

The plantation system was developed in multiple regions upon the discovery of the Americas. These large farms required a significant labor force to ensure crops were harvested and land was used to its potential. Why was this system not used in Europe? Land grants/plots were smaller than the vast land of the Americas. Soil was poorer in Europe than in the New World. Innovation and technology was not sufficient in Europe for the large farms. Water was scarce so farming was difficult in a planatation setting.

Answer 64

Land grants/plots were smaller than the vast land of the Americas.

Question 65

The Christian Churches performed mass conversions in the New World, this was especially true of the Catholic Church from the earliest eras of exploration. England did not convert the natives to the Catholic faith, why? England had founded the Anglican Church under Henry VIII. The English respected the rights of the natives to their own religion. England was only interested in bartering from the tribes. There were too few English explorers to do so.

Answer 65

England had founded the Anglican Church under Henry VIII.

Question 66

The potato is readily identified with the Irish, this is especially true with the Great Potato Famine and the many Irish recipes that use the potato as an ingredient. This is odd since the potato is a "New World" food, how did this Irish connection come to be? The potato thrived in the rich soil found in Ireland. Irish explorers brought the potato to their homeland. Native tribes bartered the vegetable with Irish people in exhnage for wool. The potato was similar to other Irish root crops so adopted quickly.

Answer 66

The potato thrived in the rich soil found in Ireland.

Question 67

The Dutch and English were more involved in the slave trade than the Spanish, choose the reason that is most accurate for this lack of interest in the slave trade. Spain had lost their navy in a battle with the English so limited in sea travel there after The Catholic Church banned slavery in all forms. Spanish rulers advocated for the abolishment of slavery. Spain had no interest in cash crops via the plantation system.

Answer 67

Spain had lost their navy in a battle with the English so limited in sea travel there after

Question 68

``` Mexican pyramids are ______________ to their Egyptian pyramid counterparts found in Africa. similar exactly alike completely different much larger ```

Answer 68

similar

Question 69

Scientists have decided that the earliest migrations from Asia to North America was via the Bering Straight. The Bering Strait is found in what is now Alaska and Russia. The early migrations chose not to settle in this area but continued south. Choose the best reason or reasons for this to have taken place. Extreme climate and few stable food sources curious about the new land water was scarce in the northern regions pursued by warring tribes

Answer 69

Extreme climate and few stable food sources

Question 70

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, yet he sailed for Spain.This was not uncommon, as some Portuguese explorers sailed under a Spanish flag. Choose the following answer that best explains why this took place. Spanish royals saw potential wealth and wanted to spread the Catholic faith into new lands. Spain wanted to prove the world was round. Spain needed new territory as they were losing land to Moors. Portugal and Spain share common culture.

Answer 70

Spanish royals saw potential wealth and wanted to spread the Catholic faith into new lands.

Question 71

``` Due to their new territorial acquisition, the Ottomans were able to thrive economically since they were able to control _____ between Europe and Asia. religious wars the Sultans land trade oceanic trade ```

Answer 71

land trade

Question 72

How were the Ottomans able to conquer such a vast area of land? Alliances with neighboring empires. Exploration into the Americas. Inherited land from the Abbasid Caliphate. Use of cannons and Janissary armies.

Answer 72

Use of cannons and Janissary armies.

Question 73

``` Who traditionally held the most political power in the Ottoman Empire? princes sultan vizier jinn ```

Answer 73

sultan

Question 74

Which of the following was a cause of the Ottoman decline? alliances and cooperation with neighboring empires Ottoman Empire grew too large to administer the sack Constantinople and renaming it Istanbul religious wars between the Sunni & Shia

Answer 74

Ottoman Empire grew too large to administer

Question 75

``` Which of the following had the largest impact on Ottoman art and architecture? Gunpowder Astronomy Islam Christianity ```

Answer 75

Islam

Question 76

``` Where did the Safavid Empire originate from? Timurid Dynasty Seljuk Turks Abbasid Dynasty Ottoman Empire ```

Answer 76

Timurid Dynasty

Question 77

``` Which of the following impacted the Safavid's military campaigns the most? use of Janissary armies use of military aircrafts use of cannons use of naval fleets ```

Answer 77

use of cannons

Question 78

Why did the arts flourish under Shah Abbas' rule? Architecture already existed from previous empires. The Shah paid for the development of the arts and architecture. Most of the art and architecture was gifted from the Ottomans. Shah Abbas was an architect and painter.

Answer 78

The Shah paid for the development of the arts and architecture.

Question 79

How did Safavid culture impact other cultures? Miniatures were used in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires. Janissary armies in the Ottoman Empire. Syncretism of Hindu and Muslim culture. Widespread demand for goods such as silk and porcelain.

Answer 79

Miniatures were used in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires.

Question 80

``` Which of the following had the largest influence over Safavid art and architecture design? politics religion economics astronomy ```

Answer 80

religion

Question 81

Which of the following led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire? land granted from Russian Empire alliances with the Safavid and Mughal Empires military expansion in Eastern Europe revolution of the Young Turks

Answer 81

military expansion in Eastern Europe

Question 82

Which of the following best describes how the Ottoman Empire impacted trade? Istanbul became a major center of trade. The Ottomans did not trade with other countries. The Ottoman Empire controlled most of the world's silver. The Ottoman Empire primarily traded miniatures.

Answer 82

Istanbul became a major center of trade.

Question 83

How did Islam impact the society in the gunpowder empires? Only Muslims were required to serve in the army. Islam required that all non-Muslims leave the empire. Islam influenced art, architecture, and family roles. Islam influenced only art.

Answer 83

Islam influenced art, architecture, and family roles.

Question 84

How did religion influence the economy of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires? The jizya tax was placed on non-Muslims. Only Muslims were taxed. Only religious goods could be purchased. The Empires only traded with other Muslim regions.

Answer 84

The jizya tax was placed on non-Muslims.

Question 85

How did religion impact the line of succession in the Ottoman and Safavid Empires? Political succession was clearly defined. Political succession was unclear due the Islamic Schism. Political succession was based on democracy. Political succession was based on the oldest child, regardless of gender.

Answer 85

Political succession was unclear due the Islamic Schism.

Question 86

How did the Mughal regard so many diverse cultures in their empire? They rejected any non-Muslim culture. They blended various cultures and beliefs of the region. They adopted an entirely new culture. They based their culture only on traditional Indian values.

Answer 86

They blended various cultures and beliefs of the region.

Question 87

How did Islam influence art and architecture in the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires? Use of calligraphy in the Quran. Building of palaces and use of marble. Creation of heroic miniature paintings. Building of mosques and avoidance of icons.

Answer 87

Building of mosques and avoidance of icons.

Question 88

``` Where did the Safavid Empire originate? They emerged from the Timurid Empire. They emerged from the Ottoman Empire. They emerged from the Mughal Empire. They emerged from the Ming Dynasty. ```

Answer 88

They emerged from the Timurid Empire.

Question 89

What military technologies and strategies did the Ottoman Empire primarily use? Use of gunpowder and Janissary armies. They required one male from every family to join the army. Creation of a great wall Use of cavalry and bows and arrows

Answer 89

Use of gunpowder and Janissary armies.

Question 90

``` What military technology allowed the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires to siege cities? rifles horses bows and arrows cannons ```

Answer 90

cannons

Question 91

How did the Safavid Empire impact art in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires? Safavid porcelain was highly sought after. Safavid calligraphy became the most popular style. Safavid mosques influenced mosques in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires. Safavid miniature paintings became popular in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires.

Answer 91

Safavid miniature paintings became popular in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires.

Question 92

How were the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughal capable of controlling large empires? Centralized administration and use of a bureaucracy. Citizens were not allowed outside of the empires. Citizens directly voted in government affairs. Confucian philosophy defined social roles.

Answer 92

Centralized administration and use of a bureaucracy.

Question 93

``` Which of the following was a cause of the Ottoman Empire's decline? invasions from the Safavid famine revolution widespread disease ```

Answer 93

revolution

Question 94

Why did the Mughal Empire collapse? They were constantly invaded from the North. They were taken over by the British East India Company in 1858. They were invaded and incorporated into the Ming Dynasty. They death of the emperor led to civil war.

Answer 94

They were taken over by the British East India Company in 1858.

Question 95

``` Which of the following caused a decline in the Safavid Empire? invasions and civil war plague and disease economic isolation crop failure and famine ```

Answer 95

invasions and civil war

Question 96

a market with diverse goods

Answer 96

bazaar

Question 97

a tax of non-muslims

Answer 97

jizya

Question 98

a muslim mystic

Answer 98

Sufi

Question 99

a non-muslim

Answer 99

dhimmi

Question 100

``` How did the Ming Dynasty maintain effective administration? hereditary positions in government use of the jizya taxation system use of the civil service exam use of the Mandate of Heaven ```

Answer 100

use of the civil service exam

Question 101

``` What were the most popular exports of the Ming Dynasty? coffee tobacco spices silk and porcelain ```

Answer 101

silk and porcelain

Question 102

Why did the Ming control much of the world's silver? The Ming mined silver all over Asia. The Ming only traded in silver. Ming exports were purchased in silver and highly sought after. The Ming controlled silver mines in the Americas.

Answer 102

Ming exports were purchased in silver and highly sought after.

Question 103

How did Zheng He impact Ming economics? The treasure fleets exported many Ming goods. He forced all traders and merchants to convert to Islam. He called for isolationist trading policies. He spread Islam into Africa.

Answer 103

The treasure fleets exported many Ming goods.

Question 104

Which of the following affected Ming diplomacy? the continuation of the Great Wall of China Zheng He's voyages in the Indian Ocean the developments on the Grand Canal the Silk Road

Answer 104

Zheng He's voyages in the Indian Ocean

Question 105

Which of the following was a cause of the Ming Dynasty's successful maintaining its territory? The Grand Canal Cavalry and bows and arrows The Great Wall, gunpowder, superior naval technology rifles and muskets

Answer 105

The Great Wall, gunpowder, superior naval technology

Question 106

``` How did the Ming Dynasty pay for expansion of the empire? plundering cities taxation of citizens and trade trade with the Americas royal inheritance paid for expansion ```

Answer 106

taxation of citizens and trade

Question 107

``` What was the purpose of the Forbidden City? government building religious shrine historical commemoration medical center ```

Answer 107

government building

Question 108

How did the Ming dynasty recruit its military? Each family sent one male or female member. Each family sent one male member. Soldiers were recruited from other regions. Slaves were required to be soldiers.

Answer 108

Each family sent one male member.

Question 109

What was the purpose of the Grand Canal? protection from northern invaders communication between the Ming and the Mughal transportation of goods from East to West transportation of goods from North to South

Answer 109

transportation of goods from North to South

Question 110

How did the Ming improve the Grand Canal? They created deep water locks. They extended it into Manchuria. They turned it into a hydroelectric dam. They used it to transport immigrants.

Answer 110

They created deep water locks.

Question 111

What did the Ming do to protect its Northern border? Creation of the Grand Canal Maintaining and extending the Great Wall Military troops lined the empires borders. Alliances with Northern territories

Answer 111

Maintaining and extending the Great Wall

Question 112

``` How did the bubonic plague of the 14th century impact the Ming population? Population increased greatly Population slightly increased Population decreased slightly Population decreased by nearly 2/3rds ```

Answer 112

Population decreased by nearly 2/3rds

Question 113

Which of the following best describes the decline of the Ming Dynasty? Overthrown by the Mughals Emperor's son threw a coup d'etat Rebellions caused by famine and crop failure Natural disasters

Answer 113

Rebellions caused by famine and crop failure

Question 114

How did the Ming Dynasty impact European culture? Chinese cuisine became popular in Europe. Chinese language became prominent in Europe. Chinese goods were widely popularized in Europe. Ming fashion was popularized in Europe.

Answer 114

Chinese goods were widely popularized in Europe.

Question 115

massive ocean faring ships

Answer 115

junk

Question 116

raises and lowers ships and water levels in the canals

Answer 116

deep water locks

Question 117

extensive artificial river running North and South of the empire

Answer 117

Grand Canal

Question 118

massive wall extending along the Northern border of the empire

Answer 118

Great Wall