APWHM midterm
Who is Mansa Musa?
most famous ruler of Mali empire
3.3 - This source supports the claim that the Safavids were similar to the Ottomans and the Mughals because all three
used gunpowder weapons
4.7 - Based on the passage and what you have read in this unit, what are Akbar's policies toward religion ?
Akbar showed tolerance of and interest in a variety of religious
3.1 - Describe ONE example of Akbar's display of religious tolerance
Akbar's display of religious tolerance is that he had forbidden any one to prevent with building of idolatry with the belief that he is peace with all of God's creatures."I withhold my compassion and indulgence from any of those entrusted to my charge." Implying, regardless of your beliefs if you believed in Akbar's in succession you would not be preserved for your religion.
3.1 - Explain ONE way in which Akbar's practice of tolerance was different from the religious tolerance of the Safavids
Akbar's practice of tolerance was different from Safavid's religious tolerance because of Akbar's neutral perspective that all creatures have blessings of God bestowed on them. Giving a sense of equality despite one's religion. While Safavid's religious tolerance is questionable since there were against Muslims defending Shi'a doctrines.
3.1 - Describe ONE way in which Akbar's response to religious diversity compared to the practices of the Mongols during the 13th century.
Akbar's response to religious diversity compared to the practices of the Mongols during 13 th century because when Genghis Khan was establishing his government he consulted with scholars of Chinese and Islamic traditions and instituted a policy of religious tolerance throughout the empire, for trade to be safer for merchants.
3.1 - Explain ONE way in which technological advances affected the expansion of the land-based empires.
As military technology, gunpowder empires decline especially the three Islamic empire because they did not modernize or reorganized their armies. Resulting in economic growth of Western Europe because Russia survived all independent nations with its advances.
3.1 - Today, Iran and Turkey are often political rivals. This passage suggests that this rivalry is based on historical conflicts over
Control of land and natural resources
Describe Crosby's argument about the interactions that occurred between the Americas and Europe/Africa in the period c. 1450 - 1750.
Crosby's argument about the interactions that occurred between the Americas and Europe/Africa
3.1 - Explain ONE way in which the cultures of the Gunpowder Empires differed from one another.
Cultures of the gunpowder empire differed from one another depending on outside influences, who they conquered and the rule brought upon them. For instance, Aurangzeb of Mughal hoped to increase the size of the empire and bring all of India under Muslim rule, with the plan to get rid the empire of its Hindu influences.
4.7 - In the above passage, what is the author's attitude toward Akbar's behavior?
He is impressed by Akbar's curiosity and open-mindedness
4.7 - Which of the following had policies on religion that most resembled those of Akbar?
Ottoman Empire under Mehmed II
4.7 - 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.
Ottoman rulers under Mehmed II adopted policies that limited Jews political power by permitting them to only live in specified areas of the cities, paying taxes for being non muslim, and not holding top positions in the empire which are reserved for Muslims.
3.3 - Which most strongly contributed to the historical development reflected in Father Simon's description of the Safavids military structure ?
Safavid intolerance for the Sunni population
3.3 - Which claim about Father Simon's purpose for meeting Shah Abbas I is best supported by the above passage ?
Simon wanted the pope to know of the Safavids' military power.
4.7 - Explain ONE way in which the Casta System changed European economies in the period c. 1450 -c. 1750
The Casta System changed European colonies because skin color became a signifier of power and social ranking resulting in people of dark skin or ancestry to pay higher taxes and tributes even though they could least afford them.
3.1 - What brought an end to the "normal state of hostility"between the Safavids and Ottomans mentioned in the passage ?
The Ottomans slowly gained greater power and were able to stop the agitation ( disturbing ) by the Safavids
4.7 - Explain the authors' argument in the passage.
The author's argument is that the racial caste system has not only survived 185 years through social, economic, and political effects but has been deeply embedded within Latin American nations
Who is Sundiata?
The first strong leader of Mali ; Founder of Mali
3.1 - Explain ONE reason the Gunpowder Empires rose during the period 1450 - 1750
The gunpowder empires rose after armed trade became common when trading with other empires.
What is Mali ?
West African country
3.1 - Which would be the most useful resource of evidence to support McNeil's contention that "the Safavi [ Safavid ] empire remianed a profoundly disturbing force in the Moslem [ Muslim ] world " ?
Writings by Ottoman religious leaders of that time about the Safavids
