Sept 12

Question 1

What was the de facto power center in Japan from 1192 to 1897?

Answer 1

The Shogunate

The Shogunate was a hereditary military dictatorship that displaced the imperial family.

Question 2

When did the Ming dynasty come to power?

Answer 2

1368

The Ming dynasty lasted nearly three hundred years and was notable for its bureaucratic statecraft and cultural achievements.

Question 3

What major technological development occurred in the 15th century that impacted established powers?

Answer 3

Advanced printing technology

Particularly movable type, which was improved by Johannes Gutenberg around the 1440s.

Question 4

What was a significant outcome of the introduction of the printing press?

Answer 4

Rapid publication and dissemination of texts

This allowed biblical scriptures to be accessible in vernacular languages, not just Latin.

Question 5

What period is known as the European Renaissance?

Answer 5

Fourteenth to seventeenth centuries
(1300s -1600s)
## Footnote

The Renaissance was characterized by an outpouring of artistic and literary work influenced by ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

Question 6

What was the significance of the ocean-going transport advancements during the Renaissance?

Answer 6

Promised major boost in power to states

These advancements allowed access to new lands and resources.

Question 7

Who led seven voyages from China in the early 15th century?

Answer 7

Admiral Zheng He

These voyages were diplomatic and trade missions authorized by the Ming emperor.

Question 8

What technological innovation allowed Europeans to improve their sailing capabilities?

Answer 8

Innovative new sails

These sails enabled ships to tack against the wind.

Question 9

What was the astrolabe used for during the Islamic Golden Age?

Answer 9

Navigational purposes

The astrolabe functioned similarly to today’s GPS.

Question 10

What empire prevented Europe from accessing the East during its height?

Answer 10

Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire existed from 1299 to 1922.

Question 11

What were two major effects of the shift to oceanic exploration?

Answer 11

1. Shifted economic, political, and cultural power to the West
2. Initiated one of the most destructive times in history

Over the next three hundred years, Europe began to surpass its Asian rivals.