Unit 3: Global Interactions (1200-1600). 3A) Japan.

Unit 3: Global Interactions (1200-1600)

3A) Japan

1. China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities in part due to their

(1) clashes with Russian imperialists(2) shared river systems(3) contacts through trade(4) unification under Mongol rule

1. China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities in part due to their

(1) clashes with Russian imperialists(2) shared river systems(3) contacts through trade(4) unification under Mongol rule

2. One way Japanese feudalism during the Tokugawa shogunate was different from European feudalism is that during this period of Japanese feudalism

(1) political power was more centralized(2) foreign missionaries were welcomed(3) emperors were overthrown in coups d’état(4) most wealthy merchants were able to attain

high social status

2. One way Japanese feudalism during the Tokugawa shogunate was different from European feudalism is that during this period of Japanese feudalism

(1) political power was more centralized(2) foreign missionaries were welcomed(3) emperors were overthrown in coups d’état(4) most wealthy merchants were able to attain

high social status

3. Which statement about feudalism in Japan is an opinion rather than a fact?

(1) Samurai were expected to follow a code of conduct known as bushido.

(2) A rigid social hierarchy led to limited social mobility.

(3) The Tokugawa period was probably the most peaceful period.

(4) The shogun was the supreme military leader.

3. Which statement about feudalism in Japan is an opinion rather than a fact?

(1) Samurai were expected to follow a code of conduct known as bushido.

(2) A rigid social hierarchy led to limited social mobility.

(3) The Tokugawa period was probably the most peaceful period.

(4) The shogun was the supreme military leader.

3B) The Mongols

4. One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe was the

(1) increased authority of the Kievan princes(2) rise in trade along the Silk Roads(3) introduction of Hinduism into Chinese

culture(4) maritime exploration of the Arabian seacoast

4. One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe was the

(1) increased authority of the Kievan princes(2) rise in trade along the Silk Roads(3) introduction of Hinduism into Chinese

culture(4) maritime exploration of the Arabian seacoast

5. Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?

(1) China, Russia, and Iran (2) Axum, Zimbabwe, and West Africa(3) Spain, France, and Egypt(4) Japan, India, and eastern Europe

5. Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?

(1) China, Russia, and Iran (2) Axum, Zimbabwe, and West Africa(3) Spain, France, and Egypt(4) Japan, India, and eastern Europe

. . . The Mongols made no technological breakthroughs, founded no new religions, wrote few books or dramas, and gave the world no new crops or methods of agriculture. Their own craftsmen could not weave cloth, cast metal, make pottery, or even bake bread. They manufactured neither porcelain nor pottery, painted no pictures, and built no buildings. Yet, as their army conquered culture after culture, they collected and passed all of these skills from one civilization to the next. . . .

— Jack Weatherford

6. This passage leads to the conclusion that the Mongols

(1) rejected technology(2) were a peaceful people(3) were urbanized(4) contributed to cultural diffusion

. . . The Mongols made no technological breakthroughs, founded no new religions, wrote few books or dramas, and gave the world no new crops or methods of agriculture. Their own craftsmen could not weave cloth, cast metal, make pottery, or even bake bread. They manufactured neither porcelain nor pottery, painted no pictures, and built no buildings. Yet, as their army conquered culture after culture, they collected and passed all of these skills from one civilization to the next. . . .

— Jack Weatherford

6. This passage leads to the conclusion that the Mongols

(1) rejected technology(2) were a peaceful people(3) were urbanized(4) contributed to cultural diffusion

3C) The Renaissance

7. What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

(1) training as a knight and practicing chivalry(2) obeying divine right monarchs and the

church(3) living apart from the world and taking

monastic vows(4) investigating areas of interest and fulfilling

one’s potential

7. What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

(1) training as a knight and practicing chivalry(2) obeying divine right monarchs and the

church(3) living apart from the world and taking

monastic vows(4) investigating areas of interest and fulfilling

one’s potential

8. In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to

(1) seek the approval of the people(2) establish and maintain power(3) promote openness in government(4) learn and follow the commandments of the

church

8. In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to

(1) seek the approval of the people(2) establish and maintain power(3) promote openness in government(4) learn and follow the commandments of the

church

9. In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli was most concerned with

(1) the use of political power(2) the expansion of church authority(3) government regulation of the economy(4) equality and justice for all

9. In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli was most concerned with

(1) the use of political power(2) the expansion of church authority(3) government regulation of the economy(4) equality and justice for all

10. One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was

(1) the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas(2) a decrease in the number of universities(3) a decline in literacy(4) the unification of the Holy Roman Empire

10. One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was

(1) the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas(2) a decrease in the number of universities(3) a decline in literacy(4) the unification of the Holy Roman Empire

11. During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of

(1) individualism (2) absolutism(3) religious salvation (4) technological advancements

11. During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of

(1) individualism (2) absolutism(3) religious salvation (4) technological advancements

• The world view shifted from other-worldly to secular.• Greek and Roman ideas were revived.• Improvements were made to the printing press.

12. Which occurrence is most closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?

(1) Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities.(2) Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the

Pope.(3) Galileo Galilei published information about a heliocentric

universe.(4) Emperors used the Twelve Tables to bring about Pax

Romana.

• The world view shifted from other-worldly to secular.• Greek and Roman ideas were revived.• Improvements were made to the printing press.

12. Which occurrence is most closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?

(1) Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities.(2) Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the

Pope.(3) Galileo Galilei published information about a heliocentric

universe.(4) Emperors used the Twelve Tables to bring about Pax

Romana.

13. The economic wealth of Calicut, Mogadishu, and Venice in the 13th century was primarily dependent on their

(1) fertile soil (3) gold mines(2) iron ore (4) coastal locations

13. The economic wealth of Calicut, Mogadishu, and Venice in the 13th century was primarily dependent on their

(1) fertile soil (3) gold mines(2) iron ore (4) coastal locations

14. A reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was that they

(1) rejected the power of the papacy(2) were unified by Garibaldi(3) had wealth gained from trade with

Constantinople(4) prevented guilds from functioning

14. A reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was that they

(1) rejected the power of the papacy(2) were unified by Garibaldi(3) had wealth gained from trade with

Constantinople(4) prevented guilds from functioning

• Focus on individual achievement• Use of classical Greek and Roman ideas• Artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci

15. Which time period is most closely associated with these characteristics?

(1) Hellenistic Golden Age(2) Early Middle Ages(3) European Renaissance(4) Scientific Revolution

• Focus on individual achievement• Use of classical Greek and Roman ideas• Artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci

15. Which time period is most closely associated with these characteristics?

(1) Hellenistic Golden Age(2) Early Middle Ages(3) European Renaissance(4) Scientific Revolution

16. Which philosophy that was developed during the Renaissance is associated with a shift in focus away from religious subjects toward more secular subjects?

(1) humanism (3) communism(2) absolutism (4) scholasticism

16. Which philosophy that was developed during the Renaissance is associated with a shift in focus away from religious subjects toward more secular subjects?

(1) humanism (3) communism(2) absolutism (4) scholasticism

17. One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states

(1) defeated the Spanish Armada(2) were unified as a nation under the Pope(3) were unaffected by the Commercial

Revolution(4) dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

17. One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states

(1) defeated the Spanish Armada(2) were unified as a nation under the Pope(3) were unaffected by the Commercial

Revolution(4) dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

… I conclude, then, returning to being feared and loved, that since men love at their convenience and fear at the convenience of the prince, a wise prince should found himself on what is his, not on what is someone else’s; he should only contrive to avoid hatred, as was said.

18. This statement is taken from the written work of

(1) John Locke (3) Adam Smith(2) Niccolò Machiavelli (4) Ignatius Loyola

… I conclude, then, returning to being feared and loved, that since men love at their convenience and fear at the convenience of the prince, a wise prince should found himself on what is his, not on what is someone else’s; he should only contrive to avoid hatred, as was said.

18. This statement is taken from the written work of

(1) John Locke (3) Adam Smith(2) Niccolò Machiavelli (4) Ignatius Loyola

19. Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in

(1) family life(2) politics(3) economic undertakings(4) scholarship

19. Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in

(1) family life(2) politics(3) economic undertakings(4) scholarship

20. One way in which the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are similar is that each

(1) challenged the heliocentric theory of the universe

(2) based his work on Enlightenment principles of social contract

(3) practiced observation and experimentation in his work

(4) supported the work of the Inquisitio

20. One way in which the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are similar is that each

(1) challenged the heliocentric theory of the universe

(2) based his work on Enlightenment principles of social contract

(3) practiced observation and experimentation in his work

(4) supported the work of the Inquisitio

3D) The Protestant Reformation and

Counter-Reformation

21. One result of the Protestant Reformation was

(1) fewer challenges to Church authority(2) a decline in religious unity in western Europe(3) the disbanding of the Jesuit order(4) a weakening of the Inquisition

21. One result of the Protestant Reformation was

(1) fewer challenges to Church authority(2) a decline in religious unity in western Europe(3) the disbanding of the Jesuit order(4) a weakening of the Inquisition

22. Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?

(1) German princes revolted against the Holy Roman Emperor.

(2) Membership in the Catholic Church declined in northern Europe.

(3) European religious unity was disrupted by the newly established religions.

(4) Henry VIII led a stronger religious reform movement than Martin Luther did.

22. Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?

(1) German princes revolted against the Holy Roman Emperor.

(2) Membership in the Catholic Church declined in northern Europe.

(3) European religious unity was disrupted by the newly established religions.

(4) Henry VIII led a stronger religious reform movement than Martin Luther did.

23. Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?

(1) increasing the sale of indulgences(2) installing statues of saints in churches(3) saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would

learn it(4) printing the Bible in the vernacular so all

could read it

23. Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?

(1) increasing the sale of indulgences(2) installing statues of saints in churches(3) saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would

learn it(4) printing the Bible in the vernacular so all

could read it

24. One way in which Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar is that both

(1) emphasize the importance of the Bible(2) caused the Thirty Years War(3) challenge the authority of the Catholic

Church(4) helped to unify Christendom

24. One way in which Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar is that both

(1) emphasize the importance of the Bible(2) caused the Thirty Years War(3) challenge the authority of the Catholic

Church(4) helped to unify Christendom

25. Which situation was a direct challenge to the political and religious authority of the Catholic Church?

(1) passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII

(2) death sentence given to Joan of Arc(3) Reconquista of Spain conducted by

Ferdinand and Isabella(4) establishment of the Jesuit order under

Ignatius Loyola

25. Which situation was a direct challenge to the political and religious authority of the Catholic Church?

(1) passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII

(2) death sentence given to Joan of Arc(3) Reconquista of Spain conducted by

Ferdinand and Isabella(4) establishment of the Jesuit order under

Ignatius Loyola

3E) West African Civilizations

26. Between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500, the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the diffusion of

(1) languages and metallurgical skills (2) porcelain and cannons(3) camels and Islam(4) cuneiform and galley ships

26. Between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500, the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the diffusion of

(1) languages and metallurgical skills (2) porcelain and cannons(3) camels and Islam(4) cuneiform and galley ships

27. Which statement about the Sahara is most closely associated with the West African civilizations of Ghana and Mali?

(1) Irrigation systems made it possible to farm in the Sahara.

(2) Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.

(3) Oases in the Sahara served as their capital cities.(4) The Sahara prevented the spread of Islam to the

region.

27. Which statement about the Sahara is most closely associated with the West African civilizations of Ghana and Mali?

(1) Irrigation systems made it possible to farm in the Sahara.

(2) Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.

(3) Oases in the Sahara served as their capital cities.(4) The Sahara prevented the spread of Islam to the

region.

28. The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their

(1) exchanges with Indian ports(2) direct access to the Arabian Sea(3) control of trade routes(4) abundance of diamonds

28. The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their

(1) exchanges with Indian ports(2) direct access to the Arabian Sea(3) control of trade routes(4) abundance of diamonds

29. The Bantu migrations in Africa (500 B.C.– A.D. 1500) had the greatest impact on the development of modern African

(1) languages(2) market systems(3) transportation systems(4) architecture

29. The Bantu migrations in Africa (500 B.C.– A.D. 1500) had the greatest impact on the development of modern African

(1) languages(2) market systems(3) transportation systems(4) architecture

30. Which movement of African people was primarily caused by changes in climate and vegetation?

(1) migration of the Bantu people out of West Africa in 1000 B.C.

(2) journey of Mansa Musa’s followers to Mecca in 1324

(3) resettlement of the Zulus within South Africa in 1843

(4) flight of the Tutsis from Rwanda in 1994

30. Which movement of African people was primarily caused by changes in climate and vegetation?

(1) migration of the Bantu people out of West Africa in 1000 B.C.

(2) journey of Mansa Musa’s followers to Mecca in 1324

(3) resettlement of the Zulus within South Africa in 1843

(4) flight of the Tutsis from Rwanda in 1994

31. Which description best fits the kingdoms of Ghana and Songhai?

(1) vassal states of Egypt(2) trading states of West Africa(3) micro-states of Southeast Asia(4) tributary states of China

31. Which description best fits the kingdoms of Ghana and Songhai?

(1) vassal states of Egypt(2) trading states of West Africa(3) micro-states of Southeast Asia(4) tributary states of China

32. Which achievement is most closely associated with Mansa Musa of Mali?

(1) an increase in the influence of Islam and Islamic culture

(2) the discovery of diamonds in the Congo(3) the defeat and capture of Cairo(4) an exclusive trade agreement with European

merchants

32. Which achievement is most closely associated with Mansa Musa of Mali?

(1) an increase in the influence of Islam and Islamic culture

(2) the discovery of diamonds in the Congo(3) the defeat and capture of Cairo(4) an exclusive trade agreement with European

merchants

33. Which empires gained wealth by controlling the trade of gold, ivory, and salt across the Sahara Desert?

(1) Maya and Aztec(2) Greek and Roman(3) Mali and Songhai(4) Mauryan and Mughal

33. Which empires gained wealth by controlling the trade of gold, ivory, and salt across the Sahara Desert?

(1) Maya and Aztec(2) Greek and Roman(3) Mali and Songhai(4) Mauryan and Mughal

34. One way in which the Bantu people of West Africa (500 B.C.–A.D. 1500) and the people of Ireland (1840s) are similar is that both groups

(1) carried out successful conquests(2) supported nationalist movements(3) experienced large migrations (4) represented early civilizations

34. One way in which the Bantu people of West Africa (500 B.C.–A.D. 1500) and the people of Ireland (1840s) are similar is that both groups

(1) carried out successful conquests(2) supported nationalist movements(3) experienced large migrations (4) represented early civilizations

35. The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West African civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of

(1) gold and salt(2) ivory and silk(3) silver and tea(4) hardwoods and animal skins

35. The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West African civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of

(1) gold and salt(2) ivory and silk(3) silver and tea(4) hardwoods and animal skins

• Conquered Ghana• Experienced a golden age under Mansa Musa• Built mosques and schools in Timbuktu

36. Which civilization is most directly associated with these descriptions?

(1) Axum (3) Kush(2) Benin (4) Mali

• Conquered Ghana• Experienced a golden age under Mansa Musa• Built mosques and schools in Timbuktu

36. Which civilization is most directly associated with these descriptions?

(1) Axum (3) Kush(2) Benin (4) Mali

37. Which factor contributed to Mali becoming a wealthy kingdom?

(1) enforcement of mercantilist policies(2) alliances with the Hanseatic League(3) control of Mediterranean trade routes (4) dominance of the gold and salt trade

37. Which factor contributed to Mali becoming a wealthy kingdom?

(1) enforcement of mercantilist policies(2) alliances with the Hanseatic League(3) control of Mediterranean trade routes (4) dominance of the gold and salt trade