Tri 2 CTA Review Flashcards

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What is a primary source?

A

First-hand account of a topic from someone with a direct connection to it

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What is a secondary source?

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One step removed from primary sources, adds analysis or interpretation to a primary source, often uses primary source quotes

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3
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What happened when Timur’s tomb was opened in 1944?

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Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, leading to the deaths of millions during World War II

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Name the three Gunpowder Empires.

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Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire, Mughal Empire

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Which Gunpowder Empire eventually controlled land on three continents?

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The Ottoman Empire

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Which emperor of the Mughal Empire practiced religious and cultural tolerance?

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Akbar

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Which Mughal emperor expanded the empire but was also intolerant and cruel to all non-Muslims?

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Aurangzeb

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During which TWO dynasties did China have a “Golden Age” due to the many cultural and technological advancements?

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Tang and Song Dynasties

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True or False: Japan had a rigid social class structure.

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True

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Which temple, built during the Khmer Empire, was dedicated to Hindu gods?

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Angkor Wat

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Who was Zheng He?

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The leader of a series of seven successful voyages sailed for China

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I know the location of the following countries: China, Japan, India, Iran, South Korea, Cambodia, Turkey, and Egypt

A

If your answer is no…THEN GO LABEL THEM

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In which country is Mt. Fuji located?

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Japan

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What was one downside of Shah Jahan’s building of the Taj Mahal?

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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.

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Why was did Suleiman earn the nickname “the Magnificent?”

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He ruled for 46 years and is still considered to be one of the most successful rulers in Ottoman History.

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What is the name of the Christian church that was converted into an Islamic mosque following the Siege of Constantinople?

A

Hagia Sophia

17
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Who was Oda Nobunaga?

A

Attempted to unify feudal Japan but failed, used brutal force, committed seppuku

18
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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

19
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Who was Toyotomi Hideyoshi?

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Attempted to unify feudal Japan but failed, used political alliances to accomplish his goals

20
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Who was Tokugawa Ieyasu?

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Successfully unified feudal Japan using patience and strong alliances

21
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In which modern-day country would you find Samarkand, the capital of the Timurid Empire?

A

Uzbekistan

22
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How did the Black Plague impact the population in Constantinople in early 1400s?

A

The population declined dramatically, making the city more vulnerable to attack

23
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Where was the Safavid Empire located?

A

Between two other strong Gunpowder Empires, the Ottomans and the Mughals

24
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Who held the real power during Japan’s Tokugawa Shogunate?

A

The Shogun

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Why was the emperor considered to be a puppet during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
Because he was just a figurehead and had no real power
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Which country did Japan several ideas from during the Heian Period?
China
27
Define Bushido
the code of the samurai, means "way of the warrior"
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When was the Siege of Constantinople?
1453