whap 4.1 & 4.2
Based on this passage and your knowledge of world history, which of the following reflects a major shift in Japanese society during the Early Modern Period (c. 1450 - 1750 CE)? A The power of the daimyo was limited by the growing central authority of the shogun. B Samurai warriors became obsolete and eventually disbanded. C Japan sought control of the Pacific Ocean and colonized several countries, such as the Philippines and Taiwan. D The Japanese borrowed many cultural, linguistic, and governmental styles from the Chinese.
A
Dorgon references which of the following to validate the Manchu overthrow of the Ming? A The Mandate of Heaven. B The civil-service examination system. C The Confucian five relationships. D The Daoist harmony with nature.
A
Taken together, the two sources best support which of the following conclusions? A As Europeans began to engage in trade in the Atlantic world, Christianity also began to spread to Africa and the Americas. B Native Americans and Africans both engaged in warfare against the European colonizers. C Europeans conquered local African kingdoms whereas American kingdoms were granted more autonomy. D Native Americans and Africans desired to engage in trade with Europeans due to the demand for European goods.
A
The European cross-Atlantic voyages of the 16th century were similar to Arab cross-Indian voyages of the 12th for which of the following reasons? A Both European and Arab sailors were experts at combining technologies invented elsewhere. B Europeans and Arabs took advantage of a yearly storm cycle that guaranteed a return voyage. C States in both Europe and the Middle East established vast trading empires. D Long distance trade was primarily about profit, and in both cases there was little cultural diffusion.
A
The changes described in Zurita's account are best understood in the context of which of the following? A The growth of colonial administration in Latin America. B The Columbian Exchange of crops and diseases. C The spread of Christianity from Spain to Latin America. D The shift in patterns of family structure in Latin America.
A
Which of the following was a direct effect of the slave trade outlined in the chart above? A The development of syncretic religions including Voodoo and Santeria. B An immediate increase in slave revolts. C An increase in competitive fervor between nations in the New World. D Local fortifications developed a more central organized authority.
A
Which of the following was the MOST important commodity that Europeans traded for slaves in West Africa? A Guns. B Gold. C Sugar. D Corn.
A
During the period 1450-1750, which of the following changes in New Spain were LEAST directly connected to the requirement that tribute be paid in currency? A The ecological depletion of land and soils. B The decline of indigenous religious practices. C The loss of traditional patterns of family life. D An increase in the production of trade goods.
B
The presence of Luther's ideas would transform Western Europe by A motivating further exploration of the Americas. B eroding religious unity and prompting major wars of religion. C developing greater literacy among elites. D promoting early democratic ideas.
B
Which motivation for Spanish exploration is MOST evident in the excerpts above? A Extraction of precious metals for shipment back to Spain B Extension of the political domains of Ferdinand and Isabella C Scientific curiosity about the workings of the material world D Spreading of Catholic Christianity to the Americas
B
Which of the following assertions BEST accounts for the very limited colonization of Africa by Europeans before the 19th century, compared to the Americas? A African rulers' control over the valuable slave trade gave them power over European traders. B Strong African states and diseases in the African interior limited European colonization to coastal trading forts. C African states united to successfully resist European invasions. D African states were technologically superior to European states.
B
Which of the following best describes the role of the Catholic Church and the Pope in Luther's initial criticisms? A A political ruler whose power is primarily based in control of secular rulers. B The head of a fundamentally corrupt religious organization. C A church leader who can be redeemed through dialogue. D The representative of a non-Christian faith.
B
A historian would most likely use this excerpt from the Grant of Charter to illustrate which of the following? A English promotion of free-market economics throughout the world. B European establishment of settler colonies in the Americas and Asia. C European states' use of monopoly companies to generate income and influence. D The English Constitution's limits on the powers of monarchs.
C
All of the following statements concerning the Atlantic slave system are accurate except A So many African men were taken into slavery that African population growth slowed significantly. B Only 6% of slaves transported across the Atlantic were brought to the 13 American colonies. C Most slaves were captured by European slavers operating from coastal slave fortresses. D In many parts of the Caribbean, slaves made up 90% of the total population.
C
All of the following were impacts on trade as a result of the Ottoman conquest of 1453 except? A Europeans sought trade routes to Asia that did not pass through Turkish territory. B Atlantic trade grew in importance for Europeans as their dominance of Mediterranean trade declined. C Trade between peoples in the Mediterranean and Asia shrank as most trade ties between China and the Middle East were cut. D The Ottoman became the dominant power in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.
C
Based on your knowledge of world history, which of the following BEST explains the causes of the cultural developments in India shown in Source 1 and Source 2? A The creation of the Sikh religion as an example of syncretism in the Post-Classical Era (c.500 C.E. to c.1500 C.E.). B The spread of Buddhism from India to China throughout the Classical Era (c.500 B.C.E. to c.500 C.E.). C The adoption of Islam by Turkic peoples in Central Asia and northern India in the Post-Classical Era (c.500 C.E. to c.1500 C.E.). D The diffusion of Hellenism from Greece to northern India in the (c.500 B.C.E. to c.500 C.E.).
C
How could a historian studying the Thirty Years War BEST use Callot's print? A Calculate population losses due to the war. B Determine the short-term causes of the war. C Learn about how people represented the violence unleashed by the war. D Understand battle tactics used by military commanders.
C
The option to "shave their heads and surrender" in the passage strongly supports which of the following statements about the Manchus' policy towards the Chinese? A The Manchus will remove Chinese officials from the government. B The Manchus will replace Chinese political ideology with Manchu political ideology. C The Chinese must display outwardly their loyalty to the Manchu in order to keep their place in society. D The Chinese must adopt the Manchus religious beliefs in order to be part of the Manchu government.
C
The tone of the report BEST supports which of the following interpretations? A Zurita believed that more reales should be minted and distributed throughout New Spain. B Zurita viewed Native Americans as little better than animals. C Zurita believed that reforms were needed to improve the conditions for Native Americans. D Zurita admired the work ethic of Native American laborers.
C
Using the documents and your knowledge of world history, which of the following was the MOST direct result of Columbus' actions in the Americas? A The completion of the Christian Reconquista of the Iberian peninsula. B Bartholomew de las Casas criticized Spanish treatment of Amerindian people. C The establishment of a Spanish colonial empire in the Americas. D The knowledge that Columbus had stumbled onto a continent previously unknown to Europeans.
C
Which of the following BEST states a difficulty that peasants in Spain in the 16th century would have shared in common with the indigenous people of the Americas? A Both groups experienced devastating outbreaks of previously unknown diseases. B Both groups found it difficult to adapt to rapid industrialization. C Both groups experienced economic dislocations due to the Spanish silver trade. D Both groups looked to local elites to protect them from the abuses of the Spanish crown.
C
Which of the following pieces of evidence would best support Bailey's argument in the excerpt? A Narratives from European traders describing the critical role of African groups in the larger Atlantic Slave Trade. B Diplomatic correspondence illustrating the established relationship between European powers and African kingdoms. C Comparative economic data detailing the proportion of African-built and manned slave forts and castles in West Africa relative to those built and manned by Europeans. D Census data detailing the number of Africans sold to slave traders by other African groups.
C
The global process explained in the excerpt above MOST dramatically impacted East Asia as A regional trade in spices increased to pay for the shipping of new world crops. B indigenous American cooking practices migrated to the region leading to new cuisines. C mineral wealth allowed the Spanish government to dominate East Asian trade. D high-calorie foods entered the East Asian diet leading to population increases.
D
The map above most accurately depicts trade routes in which of the following periods of world history? A 15th century routes established by Chinese fleets under Zheng He. B 11th century routes established by Viking colonists. C 19th century routes established by European and American industrial powers. D 16th century routes established by Portuguese and Spanish merchants.
D
What role did Europeans play in Indian Ocean trade in the 16th and 17th centuries? A Europeans allied themselves with the Mughal Empire in India as a mercenary force. B European trade factories controlled the production and distribution of trade goods. C Asian demand for goods from Europe allowed Europeans to participate in pre-existing Indian ocean trade. D With their superior naval weaponry, Europeans took control over the shipping routes, but did not establish large colonies.
D
Which of the following BEST describes the point of view of Shivaji Bhonsle, the speaker of Source 2? A Shivaji, as a friend of Aurangzeb, agreed that the jizya should be a sign of piety and loyalty. B Shivaji, as a leader with less power than Rana Raj Singh, argued that only the rich should be taxed. C Shivaji, as an ally of the Muslim state, requested that the jizya be postponed. D Shivaji, as a leader of the Hindu Marathas, criticized Aurangzeb for the unfairness of the jizya.
D
Which of the following was the basis of the conflict that started and sustained the Thirty Years' War? A Dynastic conflict over the heir to the Spanish Empire B Political differences over the best form of government, constitutional or absolutist C Religious conflict between Christians and Muslims D Religious differences between Protestant and Catholic Christians
D
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