Tri 2 CTA Review Flashcards
What is a primary source?
First-hand account of a topic from someone with a direct connection to it
What is a secondary source?
One step removed from primary sources, adds analysis or interpretation to a primary source, often uses primary source quotes
What happened when Timur’s tomb was opened in 1944?
Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, leading to the deaths of millions during World War II
Name the three Gunpowder Empires.
Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire, Mughal Empire
Which Gunpowder Empire eventually controlled land on three continents?
The Ottoman Empire
Which emperor of the Mughal Empire practiced religious and cultural tolerance?
Akbar
Which Mughal emperor expanded the empire but was also intolerant and cruel to all non-Muslims?
Aurangzeb
During which TWO dynasties did China have a “Golden Age” due to the many cultural and technological advancements?
Tang and Song Dynasties
True or False: Japan had a rigid social class structure.
True
Which temple, built during the Khmer Empire, was dedicated to Hindu gods?
Angkor Wat
Who was Zheng He?
The leader of a series of seven successful voyages sailed for China
I know the location of the following countries: China, Japan, India, Iran, South Korea, Cambodia, Turkey, and Egypt
If your answer is no…THEN GO LABEL THEM
In which country is Mt. Fuji located?
Japan
What was one downside of Shah Jahan’s building of the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal cost 32 million rupees (modern day $1 billion), which could have instead been used to help the poor and starving people of India.
Why was did Suleiman earn the nickname “the Magnificent?”
He ruled for 46 years and is still considered to be one of the most successful rulers in Ottoman History.
What is the name of the Christian church that was converted into an Islamic mosque following the Siege of Constantinople?
Hagia Sophia
Who was Oda Nobunaga?
Attempted to unify feudal Japan but failed, used brutal force, committed seppuku
Which Chinese emperor is being described:
Established the Ming Dynasty in 1348, established complex rituals and removed power from local officials to gain absolute control, made all positions hereditary to prevent social mobility
Hongwu
Who was Toyotomi Hideyoshi?
Attempted to unify feudal Japan but failed, used political alliances to accomplish his goals
Who was Tokugawa Ieyasu?
Successfully unified feudal Japan using patience and strong alliances
In which modern-day country would you find Samarkand, the capital of the Timurid Empire?
Uzbekistan
How did the Black Plague impact the population in Constantinople in early 1400s?
The population declined dramatically, making the city more vulnerable to attack
Where was the Safavid Empire located?
Between two other strong Gunpowder Empires, the Ottomans and the Mughals
Who held the real power during Japan’s Tokugawa Shogunate?
The Shogun
Why was the emperor considered to be a puppet during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
Because he was just a figurehead and had no real power
Which country did Japan several ideas from during the Heian Period?
China
Define Bushido
the code of the samurai, means “way of the warrior”
When was the Siege of Constantinople?
1453
