APWH U3
The passage above is best understood in the context of which of the following? a. European monarchs' continued use of religion to legitimize political authority b. The influence of Islamic political thought on Europe after the Crusades c. The establishment of theocracies throughout Eurasia d. The differential treatment of Protestants and Catholics in England
a. European monarchs' continued use of religion to legitimize political authority
Which of the following contributed most to the emergence of Russia as an expanding Eurasian power in the period between 1450 and 1750? a. Its absorption of traditions and technology from the Byzantine Empire and western Europe b. Its success in creating alliances with Europenn powers to expel Turkish invaders from the south c. The eradication of Islam from Central Asia d. The fall of the kingdoms of Poland and Prussia
a. Its absorption of traditions and technology from the Byzantine Empire and western Europe
Which empire was responsible for the Suleimanye Mosque? a. Ottoman c. Safavid b. Qing d. Mughal
a. Ottoman
As a result of the Counter-Reformation, most of the people in the Spanish, Portuguese, and French colonies became Catholic a. TRUE b. FALSE
a. TRUE
Which of the following states in the period 1450-1750 adopted a religious policy that was most different from the religious policy expressed in Source 2? a. The Mughal Empire under Akbar b. The Safavid Empire under Shah Ismail 1 c. The Ottoman Empire d. The Tokugawa Shogunate
a. The Mughal Empire under Akbar
Which of the following accurately describes a significant difference between the Ottoman and Mughal Empires in the early seventeenth century? a. The Mughals practiced religious tolerance toward non-Muslim subjects, while the Ottomans did not. b. The Ottomans ruled over people who were predominately Hindu, while the Mughals did not. c. The Mughals used gunpowder weapons to expand their territory, while the Ottomans did not. d. The Ottomans made Shia Islam the official state religion, while the Mughals made Buddhism the official state religion.
a. The Mughals practiced religious tolerance toward non-Muslim subjects, while the Ottomans did not.
The Protestant Reformation helped pave the way for which of the following? a. The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment b. The rejection of science by European Christians c. The discovery of the Americas under the sponsorship of Spain's Catholic rulers d. The rise of absolute monarchy
a. The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment
The attitude toward religious practice expressed in Source 2 was most directly apparent in which of the following Spanish policies in the period circa 1500-17507 a. The increased use of the Inquisition b. The state sponsorship of Benedictine missions c. The use of the encomienda system d. The development of Candomblé and Vodun among African slave populations
a. The increased use of the Inquisition
Which of the following BEST explains the motivation behind 17th century monarchs agreeing with thy actions of Louis XIV? a. Their support for the divine right of monarchs to rule b. Mercantilist approach to global trade c. Support for the religious freedom of Protestants d. Desire to support Louis' liberal, enlightened views
a. Their support for the divine right of monarchs to rule
From 1400 to 1750, Eurasian rulers sponsored the arts primarily for which of the following reasons' a. To display power and legitimize their rule b. To spend excess money collected in taxes c. To encourage tourism and pilgrimages d. To increase employment opportunities for struggling artists
a. To display power and legitimize their rule
Louis XIV used the palace of Versailles to entertain nobles as well as keep them close to him and thus limit their power. Which other ruler similarly limited the nobility by requiring their attendance at the national capital? a. Tokugawa leyasu b. Elizabeth 1 of England c. Suleiman the Magnificent d. Shah Abbas the Great
a. Tokugawa leyasu
The spread of Luther's beliefs caused which of the following changes in Europe from 1450 to 1750? a. The power of monarchies throughout Europe was weakened b. An increase in religious conflict between Christians and Christian nations c. Women enjoyed a much greater participation in the church hierarchy d. Adherents of the Catholic faith diminished to a small minority
b. An increase in religious conflict between Christians and Christian nations
How did the Safavid Empire's religion and geographic location contribute to its identity? a. Its central location helped it dominate and convert the Ottomans and Mughals b. Being sandwiched between two rival empires likely heightened its Shia identity Trade with Europe helped build a sense of cosmopolitan religious tolerance d. Neighboring India caused tremendous conflict between Muslims and Hindus
b. Being sandwiched between two rival empires likely heightened its Shia identity
The passage best illustrates which of the following features of colonial Latin American history? a. Racial categories were used to divide colonial societies. b. Christian religious practices were shared by many social groups. c. Plantation agriculture dominated economic production. d. Competition between European states influenced colonialism.
b. Christian religious practices were shared by many social groups.
What BEST explains the Tokugawa shogunate's motivation for "closing" Japan? a. Buddhist monks were greedy for power and posed a risk to the shogun b. Europeans, their trade and culture were a threat to the shogun's control of Japan c. Japan's silk industry was in danger of collapsing thanks to Chinese trade d. Unruly samurai and daimyo were making alliances with the Europeans
b. Europeans, their trade and culture were a threat to the shogun's control of Japan
What could most reasonably be concluded from the sermon above? a. The clengy generally appointed kings, queens, and princes. b. Rulers often used religious ideas and institutions to justify their rule. Rulers were most often chosen from members of the clergy. d. The clergy believed in the separation of church and state.
b. Rulers often used religious ideas and institutions to justify their rule.
What may have contributed to Akbar's views on religion? a. His background of being raised by Buddhist monks b. The rich diversity of religious beliefs and practices found around his empire c. The terrible religious violence he witnessed during his visit to Europe d. India's long history of being free from violence and conquest
b. The rich diversity of religious beliefs and practices found around his empire
Peter the Great's reign exemplifies: a. How monarchy prevents efforts at modernization b. Top-down reform by enlightened despots c. The advancement of Orthodox Christianity over Catholicism and Protestantism d. The importance of tradition in Russian history
b. Top-down reform by enlightened despots
A historian could best explain the arguments made in the passage regarding the pope and the clergy in the context of Protestant claims that the Catholic Church a. had not adequately supported earlier Crusades against Muslims in the Holy Land b. had become corrupted by power c. had become too heavily influenced by Renaissance Humanism d. had failed to convert Muslims living in Europe to Christianity
b. had become corrupted by power
What BEST explains Peter the Great's actions in enforeing these new decrees for the Russian people? a. Peter's trip to Western capitals led him to reject Orthodox Christianity b. Peter's new determination to make Russia a modern power c. A quest to raise tax revenue to build up the French military d. Peter's resolve to bring democracy to the Russian people
c. A quest to raise tax revenue to build up the French military
Which of the following best describes the relationship that the Chinese and Aztec empires had with their respective peripheral states during the fifteenth century C.E.? a. Both empires used military force to severely limit the sovereignty of their peripheral states to their core states. b. Both empires welcomed the diffusion of cultural traditions from their peripheral territories. c. Both empires established tributary relationships with their peripheral states. d. Both empires actively sought to assimilate the citizens of their peripheral states into their respective core cultures.
c. Both empires established tributary relationships with their peripheral states.
How does the history of this period influence the modern Middle East? a. Ongoing Turkish dominance of the region b. The control of trade routes by Iran c. Continuing tension between Sunni and Shia d. Deep traditions of religious tolerance
c. Continuing tension between Sunni and Shia
Which of the following describes a major cause of the expansion of the Ottoman Empire in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries? a. The Ottoman Empire successfully pursued mercantilist economic policies. b. Ottoman citizens unified by their recent conversion to Islam were strongly motivated to conquer. c. Exploitation of artillery and small arms gave the Ottomans advantages over many of their political rivals. d. The decentralized federalism of the Ottoman Empire encouraged competition and technological innovation.
c. Exploitation of artillery and small arms gave the Ottomans advantages over many of their political rivals.
What remarkable quality of Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great does the passage show? a. His advanced scholarship in matters of faith b. His hostility to foreign ideas c. His deep curiosity and open attitude about religion d. His preference for Christianity over other faiths
c. His deep curiosity and open attitude about religion
Which of the following contributed the most to the Ottoman Empire's successful expansion in Europe and the Middle East in the period from 1450 to 1600? a. The Ottomans* use of revenues from transoceanic trade to build a powerful army b. The Ottomans' use of nomadic tribes as cavalry troops. c. The Ottomans adoption of the latest gunpowder and artillery technology d. The Ottomans' exploitation of Muslim desire to avenge the crusades
c. The Ottomans adoption of the latest gunpowder and artillery technology
Between 1450 and 1750, empires such as the Ottoman and Chinese shared which of the following? a. Dependence on agriculture as the main basis for the economy b. An elite fighting force made up primarily of slaves c. The use of a large bureaucracy to support the government d. Continual military campaigns against European armies
c. The use of a large bureaucracy to support the government
Which of the following was an important continuity from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing dynasty in the seventeenth century? a. The ongoing assimilation of Manchu cultural traditions by the imperial elite b. Maintenance of the Silk Roads to promote cultural exchanges with the Middle East c. The use of the examination system and other Confucian bureaucratic practices d. Financial support for maritime expeditions similar to those led by Zheng He
c. The use of the examination system and other Confucian bureaucratic practices
The two passages best illustrate which of the following continuities in world history? a. While some states sought to impose religious uniformity on their populations, others embraced religious syneretism. b. While some states used religion to legitimize their power, others used military or bureaucratic means. c. While some states were willing to tolerate diversity within their territories, others suppressed diversity. d. While some states allowed for numerous official religions, others recognized only one official religion.
c. While some states were willing to tolerate diversity within their territories, others suppressed diversity.
What other action did Peter undertake to change Russia? a. Making peace with Sweden and the Ottomans b. Constructing St. Petersburg as his "window on the West" c.Strengthening the Orthodox Church to preserve Russian culture d. Dismantling the Russian navy to strengthen his land forces
c.Strengthening the Orthodox Church to preserve Russian culture
What geographic challenge did Russia face during this period? a. Its vast size limited access to natural resources b. Russia's border with China and the Mongols led to war c. Cold weather led to many deaths from plague d. Distance from more advanced countries left Russia isolated
d. Distance from more advanced countries left Russia isolated
Which of the following likely facilitated discussions like the one in the passage? a. India's distance from Europe's wars of religion b. Akbar's break from his own Muslim faith c. Akbar's rejection of native Indian traditions in favor of foreign beliefs d. India's location near the center of major land and sea trade routes
d. India's location near the center of major land and sea trade routes
Which of the following provides historical context for the above image? a. It commemorated the expansion of the Ottoman Empire into the Iberian Peninsula b. The rise of Twelver Shiism and its impact on world history c. It shows the influence of women behind the scenes in Islamic Empires d. Leaders like Suleiman sponsored architecture that displayed power and wealth.
d. Leaders like Suleiman sponsored architecture that displayed power and wealth.
Luther's statement reflects his belief that a. Salvation is by faith, so the intercession of the Church is unnecessary b. The Pope holds the ultimate authority in faith and doctrine c. Salvation requires faith in sacraments performed by a Catholic priest d. Only through reading/understanding the Bible could a person expect salvation
d. Only through reading/understanding the Bible could a person expect salvation
The activities of Inez de Leyria's father as described in the passage best support which of the following conclusions about the period 1450-1750 C.E.? The intensification of commercial and diplomatic activity across Eurasia was accompanied by increased missionary activity. b. The arrival of Nestorian Christians along the Silk Roads introduced European missionaries to China. c. Russian expansion in Asia encouraged Christian missionary activity in China. d. The intensification of regional patterns of trade in the Indian Ocean spurred Chinese merchants to convert to Christianity.
d. The intensification of regional patterns of trade in the Indian Ocean spurred Chinese merchants to convert to Christianity.
Cnich of the fo lentine Factors contributed most to Manchu expandion in Asia during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries? a. The development of large trading companies b. The adoption of Buddbist beliefs c. The military alliances with western European states d. The use of cannons and gunpowder
d. The use of cannons and gunpowder
What evidence in the second passage supports Totman's argument that Tokugawa Japan was not really a "closed" society? a. The shogunate permitted the Dutch limited trade via Nagasaki b. South and Southeast Asia had important trade links with Japan c. Europeans were the most important part of Japan's foreign "world" d. Trade with China and Korea was never banned
d. Trade with China and Korea was never banned
A historian interpreting the views expressed in the passage would likely explain that those views were most strongly influenced by Protestant desires to a. promote religious war against fellow Christians b. encourage the creation of a united German state free of papal influence c. demonstrate that an individual's destiny was predetermined by God d. reform Christian society by adhering more closely to Biblical teachings
d. reform Christian society by adhering more closely to Biblical teachings
Which of the following is an appropriate interpretation of the above excerpt? a. China continued to value filial piety and family relationships above other concerns. b. The Qing Dynasty differed from its predecessors in that it did not rely as much on Confuciani c. China began to value education, implementing its first "Civil Service Exam" System. d. China highly valued its warrior and merchant classes, who enjoyed the most prominent rank
a. China continued to value filial piety and family relationships above other concerns.
Which of the following was a method, rulers in Eurasia used to legitimize and consolidate their power during the period 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E.? a. Developing professional militaries b. Promoting free trade c. Adopting the religious practices of minority groups d. Enacting reforms to decrease economic and social inequalities
a. Developing professional militaries
Which of the following would be an example of Emperor Kangxi and Qianlong's commitment to S4 above? a. Beginning the process of industrializing China through a "putting out system" similar to that of Europe. b. Philosophical and intellectual leadership with achievements like dictionaries and preservation projects. c. Conquests that included pirting down revolts, gaining Taiwan, and securing borders with d. Russia Increased public works projects that included flood control and irrigation projects across China
a. Beginning the process of industrializing China through a "putting out system" similar to that of Europe.
