WHAP SAQ Review
(C) Explain one similarity between trans-Saharan trade and trade on the Silk Roads in Asia
Arab merchants influenced trans-Saharan trade and the Silk Road. Without the merchants, the Silk Road would not have had a second Golden age, and trans-Saharan trade would be difficult to commerce. Arabian Merchants revived the Silk Road routes and increased trade among trans-Saharan trade routes.
Describe one way in which political structures of the Aztecs were similar to those in China in the period 1450-1750
Aztecs were similar to China's form of political structure in way of the tributary system. Tributes were used in each state to show allegiance and submission. The Aztecs collected tributes in each capital and China collected tributes from smaller states.
(B) Explain one way the ideas of Chang Han provided the economic context for Zhu Gaozhi's decision on Zheng He's voyages
Chang believed everyone had to do their part to keep sufficient circulation. He believed that if merchants do not work, circulation of products would not happen. Zhu's decision to end Zheng's voyages allowed greater circulation within China's economy.
Exlpain on way the ideas of Chang Han reflect a traditional Chinese view of China's relationship with other cultures.
Chang believed that foreigners were uncooperative. Confucian scholars worried that interaction with foreigners would trouble the social order. Their views are similar in that welcoming foreigners for anything but trade may lead to uncooperative social standings.
(A) describe one example of a pattern of Mongolian expansion in the period c.1200-c.1450
Expanding westward with the Golden Horde. Led by Batu, his Mongolian army conquered small Russian kingdoms. Moving westward and conquering small kingdoms made a pattern of expansion.
(A) Explain Clavijo's attitude toward the society and culture at Tabriz
Floating Cash System created to handle increased trade. Allowed merchants to deposit and withdrawal in separate areas. Because it was made to deal with increased trade, it helped the Silk Road maintain a money system for easy transfers.
Describe one way in which Hideyoshi's goals were similar to those of Louis XIV
HIdeyoshi and Louis both strived for absolute authority. Hideyoshi prevented rebellion by confiscating weapons like how Louis prevented uprising by keeping everyone in one area. Taking away weapons and keeping people in one area prevents the tools and time needed to successfully overthrow a ruler.
Explain how one explorer listed in the chart affected the empire that sponsored him beyond the impact identified in the last column
Henry Hudson found a quicker route to the Americas. He failed to find a Northwest passage but found the Hudson River implying he made it to a part of the Americas. Hudson landed in New York which is a shorter distance from Europe than Europe is to the Caribean.
(A) Explain one way the ideas of Chang Han provided political context for the Zhu Gaozhi's decision on Zheng He's voyages.
Chang's ideas on foreign trade influenced Zhu's decision for a new law. Zhu made a law prohibiting the building of boats with more than two masts. Because Chang believed foreigners were uncooperative, Zhu made the law to stop Zheng from trading with foreigners.
(B) Describe one way that Christianity in Latin America demonstrated religious syncretism
Christianity in Latin America was mainly the Roman Catholic Branch. This branch hold the name miste that was influenced by the Haitians. This shows the influence and the fusing of different backgrounds to demonstrate syncretism.
Explain how one explorer listed in the chart affected the indigenous population of the Americas
Christopher Columbus decreased the native population to ten percent. Through the Colombian Exchange, Columbus led the Europeans to America along with their diseases. Because the native Americans were not immune to these diseases, they suffered and many, ninety percent died from it.
(B) Explain one way in which commodities affected economies in the Americas, Africa, and Europe 1450-1750
Commodities such as corn stabilized the population. Corn was easily grown in many areas and easy to transport. It's ability to reach different regions upheld the population that was left after disease.
(A) Explain Cuello's argument in the passage
Cuello argues about Encomienda and the persistence of slavery. The 1542 New Law illegalized Slavery but the Mixton war retained legal practice of slavery. Authorities with political power kept the use of slaves going in order to economically benfit themselves.
(B) Explain one way in which the development of a global economy affected societal structures in European states between 1450-1750
Development of global economy allowed countries greater access to one another. This access allowed Europeans and indigenous people to mix races making mestizo or mulattoes. Societal structures in Europe changed to give a place for those mixed with pure European blood.
(A) Explain one way in which disease transformed the Americas, Africa, and Europe in the period 1450-1750
Disease transformed these regions negatively through food production. Disease killed off the lower class population because of harsh work conditions that allowed the spread of it. When disease killed people, there weren'tExpla enough people to work the farms to feed the larger population.
(C) Explain one historical situation in the period 1450-1750, other than one illustrated in the passage in which European states transformed the lives of colonized states
European states transformed the lives of colonies during the columbian exchange. The columbian exchange brought Europe raw goods that was transported back to the Americas manufactured goods. This allowed for better shelter and forms of technology to make their living easier.
(A) describe one way in which political structures of Europeans differed from those of the Ottomans in the period 1450-1750
European system was more loyal to the people while the Ottomans were loyal to the sultan. Parliament had the rulers in 1689 sign the Bill of right to benefit the people and the Janissaries were military of the Sultan known as slaves of the state. Europeans political system had a parliament to keep the monarchy in line while the Ottomans had a system of Janissaries.
Explain one interpretation historians could develop of Hideyoshi's ideas about the Japanese economy from this piece of evidence
Historians could view Hideyoshi's ideas about economy similar to feudalism. He allowed Samurai to receive a grant of land and were told to submit under him. This is similar to the feudalism way of giving land to a person i exchange for loyalty. Economically, this helped him control the amount of land and riches he governed.
Explain one reason that the Mughal leaders constructed impressive buildings for worship and as memorials during the period of 1450-1750
Impressive monuments in architecture were built to show respect to rulers. The Taj Mahal was made in remembrance, a tomb for Shah Jahan's wife. The Taj Mahal was one of the greatest architectural accomplishments that combined with the arts and it showed respect to others.
(B) Describe one example of how economic structures affected a state's ability to maintain order in settlements in the period 1450-1750
Increasing tributes and taxes amongst the lower class in Russia kept them under control. When the peasants were in extreme debt they were sent into serfdom. From this they were tied to the land and forced to work it to pay off debt, keeping them under the government's control
Explain one example of a connection between Mongolian and Chinese political structures in the period c.1200-c.1450
Kublai Khan adhered closer to the Chinese tradition rather than enforcing Mongolian rules. The Yuan Dynasty was established because of this. Religious tolerance formed a connection between Mongolians and Chinese.
(A) Explain one way in which mercantilism affected economies in the Africa and Asia period 1450-1750
Mercantilism increased government control of the economy. Government control over the economy was welcomed by high tariffs and the formation of colonies. This allowed the African and Asian governments who adopted this form of governance to oversee economic affairs.
(B)Describe one way in which Mongol political structures changed when they ruled China
Mongolian leaders dismantled civil service exams. They hired foreigners for government rather than Chinese natives. This change in political structure distressed the Chinese scholar gentry.
(B) Identify one cultural influence Muslim traders had on Sub Saharan Africa
Muslim merchants introduced camels to the Sahara. Camels began to adapt and were seen more throughout North Africa in the third century. Muslim traders spreading their culture through the use of camels influenced other traders to use them.
(A) Identify one economic impact Muslim traders had on Sub Saharan Africa
Muslim traders increased trade in Sub-Saharan Africa. Trade before the Muslim merchants came was only between the few nomadic societies living in the area. The increase of people trading from the Muslim Merchants allowed an increase in trade, supporting the area economically.
(B) Explain one aspect of social structure in Tabriz that demonstrated continuity with earlier periods in history
Northern Germany and Scandinavia formed a commercial alliance called Hanseatic league. Cities such as Riga and Hamburg were able to control trade in the North and Baltic Sea. This commercial practice allowed them to drive out pirates and monopolize trade in that area of the Silk Road.
(A) describe one example of how social structures affected a state's ability to maintain order in settlement in the period 1450-1750
Social structures often lead to uprisings. In many states, but more specifically Russia, had peasant uprisings. The Pugachev rebellion lead peasants to rebel resulting in stricter management on lower class citizens. After uprings Catherine imposed stricter laws to maintain control of the lower class
(C) Explain and specific example of religious syncretism
Sufism developed from the global interaction caused by the Atlantic Slave trade. Sufism is a syncretic religion that fused the core beliefs of Islam and other regions religions to spread it. The Atlantic slave trade reslted in new branches of sufism to form as they conformed to other regions religions while spreading their own to form the syncretic.
(A) Describe one technological advance that allowed Hideyoshi and other shogun to enforce such edicts over farmers
Technological advances in weapons allowed Shogins to enforce edicts to the farmers. I think by taking away the weapons it made people submit to authority figures like the samurais. The advancement of weapons and the power the held allowed shogun to enforce their rules by scaring them. Concern for the well being of the farm insured the edict
(C) Explain one way in which European practices affected the environment in the Americas in the period 1450-1750
The European's were in the search of riches and overlooked the native life. While the European's looked for gold, they destroyed land to mine which the natives may have used for food production. Their practices led to soil erosion and deforestation.
(A) Explain the Author's argument in the passage
The author argues that a racial caste system still exists in Latin American Nations. 185 years of social, economic, an political advances implies the system is embedded in the societies. Societies built on what they were founded on will hold its values no matter how they seem to disappear, it is still in their unchanged law.
(C) Explain one historical situation in the period 1450-1750, other than the one illustrated in the passage, in which imperial states adopted policies that limited the political power and influence of groups of people
The casta social structure adopted by the americas by the Europeans limited power and influence by people groups. Those who were born on the Iberian peninsula were at the top of the social structure holding the most influence while the lowest group of Africans and Natives had little say and poor treatment. The system was based on ethnic background and the more European in the blood meant more privilege.
(B) Explain one way in which the casta system changed European economies in the period 1450-1750
The casta system raised taxes. The indigenous people and African Americans had to pay higher taxes and tributes because they couldn't move up the social ladder without intermarriage. Higher taxes and tributes helped the European economy
(C) Explain one way in which the Commercial Revolution transformed global economies in the period 1450-1750
The commercial revolution led to more ocean trade routes. This transformed the connection between continents through the triangular trade. Globally, this allowed various economies to rise because of the contact with more resources.
(A) Describe one technological improvement in the period 1250-1750 that originated outside of Europe that helped Europeans in their voyages of discovery
The compass aided European in their expeditions. The compass was created in China during this time period. Through trade, this compass made its way to the Europeans which enabled them to find new land and return the way they came.
(C) Explain how caravanserais affected interregional trade in luxury goods during the period c. 1200- c.1450
The flying cash system spread to European Banking Houses. Europeans were able to take influence from the Chinese cultural money economy. Systems of money economy that started in East China spread to Europe in the West.
(A) Explain one way in which the passage from Lockard reflected technological developments that influenced social structures in the period 1450-1750
The innovation of the gunpowder allowed military personal a higher place in society. Gunpowder was used in handheld weaponry that showed wealth and superiority. Social structures were based on wealth and influence on society, having the power of gunpowder allowed people to be viewed with a higher status.
(B) Explain one way in which the treatment of enslaved people in Mexico was different from the treatment of people taken in the Indian Ocean trade in the period 1450-1750
The people in New Mexico were treated with intensive labor. They worked agricultural lands under a harsh climate for the Encomienda system. People in the Indian Ocean trade were given ocean based jobs in seaports and the shortage of laborers in Mexico produced harder work hours.
(C) Explain one historical situation in the period 1450-1750 other than the ones illustrated in the passage in which states in Asia or Africa had an impact on the development of European states
The printing press influenced the Europeans. The printing press was made in South East Asia and was used to print textiles and announcements. The Europeans took this influence and made printing press to mass produce religious books and other things for societies literary rate.
(B) Explain one way the words of Voltaire reflect technological developments that influenced political structures in the period 1450-1750
The words of Voltaire show the dispersion of gunpowder and other weaponry innovations that reflect the way political influence had. The lack of political influence brought by Louis, led to revolt and war. Louis the XVI stayed within the walls of Versailles and neglected the people allowing war with innovations to occur.
(A) describe one way Vodou is an example of religious syncretism
Vodou combines different cultures. This combined African, Indian, and European religious knowledge in one complete form. Syncretism is the combination of different cultures and religions and Vodou combines three.
(C)Explain one historical situation in the period 1450-1750 in which state power was challenged by internal pressures
Wars within Russian challenged the state's power. In the 14th 15th century weakened the central government and increased the power of the nobility. With the power of the nobility riding it questions the power of the state.
