Unit 3 Test: Land Based Empires

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Which best explains how the Mandate of Heaven affected Dynasties?

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It establishes that a dynasty has divine approval as long as it governs justly and effectively, but if it fails to do so, it loses the Mandate and justifies its overthrow.

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Zheng He’s contributions during the Ming Dynasty are best seen as a revitalization (revival) of:

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China’s tribute system by returning with wealth and exotic animals.

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What was the last region conquered by the Qing Dynasty?

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Xinjiang

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Why did Han Chinese men have to adopt the ‘queue’ hairstyle?

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To symbolize loyalty to the Qing Dynasty and demonstrate submission to Manchu rule.

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In the Ottoman Millet System, minority religious groups were:

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Allowed to govern themselves, maintain their religious practices, and handle their own legal matters while remaining subjects of the Ottoman Empire.

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Janissaries are an example of a fundamental change within the Ottoman Empire in that:

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Significant political and economic power was now held by individuals who had been from minority groups.

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Which of the following best describes the core principles of Humanism during the Renaissance? A. A focus on religious dogma and divine revelation. B. The belief in the supremacy of monarchies and absolute rulers C. An emphasis on the value of individual experience, classical knowledge, and the potential of human achievement D. A rejection of classical Greek and Roman culture in favor of medieval scholasticism

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An emphasis on the value of individual experience, classical knowledge, and the potential of human achievement

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Which of the following was a significant change in art during the Renaissance compared to art from the Middle Ages? Options: Artists focused solely on religious themes, with little interest in human or natural subjects. Artists began using perspective to create a more realistic representation of space and depth. Art was exclusively created for the Church and was only produced by anonymous craftsmen. Artists rejected the use of light and shadow in favor of flat, two-dimensional forms.

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Artists began using perspective to create a more realistic representation of space and depth.

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How did the printing press spread literacy in Europe during the Renaissance?

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It allowed for the mass production of books and pamphlets, making written material more affordable and accessible to a wider range of people, thereby promoting literacy.

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Galileo’s claim that the Earth revolves around the Sun challenged the Catholic Church’s teachings in that it:

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Promoted the idea that scientific knowledge should be based on empirical evidence and observation, which contradicted the Church’s reliance on religious doctrine.