Unit 1 Practice Test Flashcards
All of the following statements regarding China from 1200-1450 are true EXCEPT
The success of the individual was more important than the success of the community
Pre Islamic Arabian society can BEST be described as
Nomadic
All of the following are reasons for Islamic conquering success EXCEPT
Equal treatment of all members of the empire after conquest
One way that Buddhism differed from Hinduism was
a belief in the equality of all followers
One similarity between Buddhism and Hinduism was
the belief of reincarnation
The Aztec use of Chinampas best demonstrates which of the following AP themes?
Interactions between humans and the environment
All of the following led to feudal government EXCEPT
a lack of trade across western Europe
One way the Incans differed from the Aztecs was
The Incans used the labor tax to benefit the citizens of the empire, not just the government
One of the most important roles of Christianity in western Europe was to
Provide a sense of hope and unity to the people
Sub-Saharan Africa, from 1200-1450, became more active in interregional trade as a result of:
Contact with Islamic missionaries and merchants promoting trade between North and West Africa
A key similarity between Islamic and Chinese systems of government was
Both systems used a form of meritocracy to recruit officials
What was similar about Japan and Europe during the Middle Ages?
They both had a feudal system
When Islam was introduced into western Africa, the general response of the African people was to:
Blend elements of Islam and Animism, creating a new syncretic religion
A historian studying this time period wanting to evaluate the extent to cross-cultural exchange would find which of the following sources useful?
an Islamic merchant’s records during his trips to various regions in the Indian Ocean
One key takeaway from Unit 1, the Global Tapestry is that
There was significant interaction among nations in the eastern hemisphere, leading to cultural diffusion
Which dynasty unified China during the period 960-1279?
Song
Under Song rule, the state structure was divided into how many departments?
6
Officials in the Chinese imperial bureaucracy were chosen in which of the following ways
bureaucrats had to pass the Civil Service Exam
Which is true of the various versions of Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhism was originally atheistic, but Mahayana allowed for the inclusion of many gods and deities.
Under Song rule, which of the following was the most significant and influential philosophical systems? This philosophy is one of the most important continuities in Chinese history.
Confucianism
What helped the samurai warriors defeat the army of Mongols when they tried to invade Japan?
A storm depleted their army before they reached Japan.
During the Song Dynasty, which of the following economic developments did NOT take place?
The Chinese became the first in world history to use coins as currency
Which of the following societies had the greatest influence on Japanese development during the time period?
China
Which religion was spread to China along trade routes from India? This religion grew in popularity in China over time.
Buddhism
What helped reunite Japan at the end of the middle ages?
Traders from Europe introduced guns to Japan.
What is Dar Al-Islam?
The greater Islamic Empire
Knights in Europe lived by a code of conduct called CHIVALRY. What was the code of conduct called for the samurai?
bushido