World History semester 2.5 Review

Front

Which type of political and social order is shown in the image?

Back

feudalism

Front

Why were many samurai unhappy with their social standing under the Tokugawa shoguns?

Back

because they could not grow independently wealthy

Front

Describe the impact of the Qing and Ming Dynasty policies on the social structure of China.

Back

The Manchu were the minority, but had the highest social standing. Made Chinese cut hair in queues.

Front

Who was in the highest social class during the Ming dynasty in China? Options: a merchant, an artisan, a scholar, a farmer

Back

a scholar because they took civil service exam to determine rank

Front

What does the shaded portion of the map represent?

Back

Qing Dynasty China

Front

What was the benefit to the Ming dynasty of building the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal?

Back

in order to improve trade and defense

Front

What enabled the economy of the Mughal Empire to flourish under the reign of Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor?

Back

an improved system of taxation

Front

What caused the weakening of the Mughal Empire in the early eighteenth century?

Back

a civil war between Hindus and Muslims

Front

Which of the following is BEST supported by the information in the map?

Back

By 1520, the Ottomans controlled parts of Arabia, North Africa, and Eastern Europe.

Front

What was a significant architectural contribution of the Mughal Empire?

Back

the Taj Mahal