Module 01 Europe Expands

What is a good, brief definition of the word "history"?

An interpretation of the past

Which of the following was included in England's 1688 Bill of Rights?

Limitations on the powers of the monarchy

The term "daimyo" refers to what Japanese group?

Lords, or nobles, who ruled the peasants

Who were the Manchus?

Northern nomads who established the Qing government.

What was one of the main strengths during the Ming-Qing era?

Officials were more competent.

Who were the majority of the victims of the witch hunts?

Older unmarried women

After the beheading of Charles I, who became the despotic the leader of England (although the land was called a "republic")?

Oliver Cromwell

Why was the Seven Years' War fought in Europe?

Over growing concerns of the power of Frederick II of Prussia

What was the "Glorious Revolution"

Parliament's successful petition to William and Mary to accept the crown of England.

The Safavid empire was a Shi'ite dynasty that governed what geographical area?

Persia (Iran)

By the 16th century which people began to replace the Muslims on the west coast of India?

Portuguese traders

Which of the following was one of the Qing's most important rulers?

Qianlong

Why was the expansion of the Ottoman empire so rapid and successful?

The large size of its armed forces and their loyalty.

What was a major problem for the Tokugawa rulers?

The peasants were armed and restless.

It can be argued that France turned to absolutist rule for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which of the following?

The relative unity of the population in terms of religion and language.

Which of the following statements is true about religion and government in 16th and 17th century India?

The rulers were Islamic but the majority of the population were Hindu

What main idea did Confucianism advocate in Imperial (Ming-Qing) China?

The state is identified with the family

What was the purpose of Martin Luther's Ninety-five theses?

They challenged the practice of selling indulgences.

What does the Document "The Thin Horse Market" show about how Chinese viewed women?

They were commodities to be bought and sold

Which of the following statements is true about the Islamic empires (Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid/ Persian) in the 16th to 19th centuries?

They were vibrant, but reaching a peak in progress

What was one of the major goals of the reforms of Russia's Peter the Great?

To increase the military power of Russia

What was the role of the "millets" in the Ottoman empire?

To serve as small communities responsible for their members from cradle to grave

The term "Edo" refers to what?

Tokyo

Which of the following is least likely to be an accurate account of history?

A Hollywood drama based on real events

Akbhar the Great can best be described as what type of ruler

A reformer and person of curiousity

A book written by a historian would be considered which of the following?

A secondary source

Primary Source

A source written contemporaneous to events (ie. at the same time)

What is the Ottoman "devshirme" system?

A system of slave conscription

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

A written reflection on the 100th year anniversary of an event

By the nineteenth century, which state was the most highly commercialized non-industrial society in the world?

China

Which group largely helped fill the ranks of the Ottoman army?

Christian provincial slaves

Martin Luther insisted the only way to salvation was through what?

Faith alone

What is the name of the government office that served as a single religious authority over Muslim scholars?

Grand Mufti

Which leading dynasty ruled over the Holy Roman Empire (1440-180)?

Hapsburgs

Why was the Ottoman ruler Suleyman known as "the Lawgiver"?

He combined different systems to create a single, united legal code

Why did Charles V fail to stamp out Protestantism?

He was distracted by foreign wars.

Which of the following statements is true about the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb?

He was ruthless and harsh, but increasingly lacked popular support

What event was mainly responsible for triggering the Protestant Reformation in England?

Henry VIII's battle with the pope over his divorce.

World History

History is a systematic inquiry to explain and interpret events that happened in the past. Its systematic because authors use evidence to make rational arguments. Its an interpretation because authors, or historians, use evidence to reconstruct what happened in words

Five regions in 1500

Islamic empires, China, and the realm of Europe, the Americas and Africa

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Chinese population during the Ming dynasty?

It grew significantly.

What was a major result of the Council of Trent?

It helped reform the priesthood and forbade selling religious offices.

What was the Edict of Nantes?

It recognized Protestant religious freedom and right to participate in government.

What argument did John Locke make about absolute monarchy?

It was inconsistent with civil society.

Which statement best describes the nature of government during the Ming and Qing eras?

It was increasingly well funded and enjoyed an extensive bureaucracy.

What is the meaning of the term "Kabuki"?

Japanese theater

Who invented printing with movable type around 1450 in the German city of Mainz?

Johann Gutenberg

The Tokugawa helped stabilize Japan by which of the following?

Strict legal codes

All of the following were lasting legacies of the Safavid rule in Persia, except which of the following?

Sunni religious unity.

Which of the following statements best characterizes China and Japan?

The Chinese were highly traditional while the Japanese were undergoing a significant transformation.

What did the naval expeditions of Zheng He ultimately show?

The Chinese were not interested in maritime exploration.

What major event of 1492 fundamentally affected the Ottoman empire?

The city of Constantinople fell to Ottoman rule

What was the meaning of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes?

The end of religious toleration

What was the "Fronde" in France (1649-1652)?

Widespread rebellions by French nobles

Who was the most widely recognized author of the Renaissance and English poet and playwright?

William Shakespeare

What was one of the major reasons for the decline of Ottoman power?

military corruption

Secondary Source

one that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you're researching. For the purposes of a historical research project, secondary sources are generally scholarly books and articles. Also included would be reference sources like encyclopedias