TCAP Review (Part 1)

Front

Who was the ruler of the Ottoman Empire being described in the chart?

Back

Mehmet II "The Conqueror"

Answer explanation

The Ottoman Empire lasted approximately 600 years. It fell in 1922.

Front

What two cities in Africa became centers of culture, learning, and trade?

Back

Timbuktu and Djenne

Answer explanation

Sankore mosque and university in Timbuktu was established by Mansa Musa.

Front

What role was essential to passing down West African culture and history?

Back

Griots

Answer explanation

Front

He increased the fame of Mali and spread Islam on his pilgrimage to Mecca. He also worked to make Mali a center of learning and culture.

Back

Mansa Musa

Answer explanation

Mansa Musa is the richest person to ever live. His wealth today amounts to over 400 billion dollars.

Front

Which of the rivers in China is more Northern? Yellow , Yangtze

Back

Yellow

Answer explanation

Front

How did paper, porcelain, movable type, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass make it from China to Muslim and European lands?

Back

By the silk road

Front

Which of these is NOT an accomplishment of the Ming Dynasty? The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, Voyages of Zheng He, Gunpowder

Back

Answer explanation

Gunpowder was created during the Tang Dynasty.

Front

Why did the Ming Dynasty begin to practice isolationism?

Back

To limit outside influence from other countries.

Answer explanation

Ming Dynasty China stayed isolated until the Portuguese arrived in China in 1514 to trade by ship.

Front

Which of these did Japan NOT adopt from the Chinese?
Writing system and calligraphy styles,
Housing Styles,
Buddhism,
A legal code

Back

Civil Service Exams

Answer explanation

Japan's Taiho legal code and central government were modeled after China, but Japan DID not use civil service exams.

Front

How did the Heian aristocracy contribute to the creation of a Japanese national culture? Options: Through the writing of poetry and novels., Through fashion., Through the arts and architecture.

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

Heian aristocracy is known for a flourishing culture, and they were often described as "dwellers among the clouds."