AP World Unit 3 Land Based Empires Shumate Day 1

Front

This Japanese political office ruled as effective dictator of Japan through military might:

Back

Shogun

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Shogun' because this title refers to the military leaders who effectively ruled Japan as dictators, wielding power over the samurai and the emperor, especially during the feudal period.

Front

Name this German monk credited with beginning the protestant schism/reformation

Back

Martin Luther

Answer explanation

Martin Luther was a German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation by posting his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, challenging the practices of the Catholic Church and leading to significant religious changes in Europe.

Front

If you were a citizen of the Safavid Empire which modern day country would you likely inhabit?

Back

Iran

Answer explanation

The Safavid Empire was primarily located in what is now modern-day Iran. Therefore, if you were a citizen of the Safavid Empire, you would likely inhabit Iran.

Front

What Russian city replaced Moscow as capital following Tsar Peter's reforms?

Back

St. Petersburg

Answer explanation

St. Petersburg was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 and served as the capital of Russia, replacing Moscow. This change was part of Peter's efforts to modernize and westernize Russia.

Front

The concept of Divine Right of Kings is most closely associated with which of these European monarchs? King Henry VIII, King Charles II, King Charles V, King Louis XIV

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King Louis XIV

Answer explanation

The Divine Right of Kings is most closely associated with King Louis XIV, who famously declared "L'état, c'est moi" (I am the state), embodying the belief that monarchs derive their authority directly from God.

Front

If you were a citizen of the Safavid Empire which modern day country would you likely inhabit?

Back

Iran

Answer explanation

The Safavid Empire was primarily located in what is now modern-day Iran. Therefore, if you were a citizen of the Safavid Empire, you would likely inhabit Iran.

Front

Ottomans capture Constantinople (Renamed Istanbul)

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1453

Answer explanation

The Ottomans captured Constantinople in 1453, marking a significant event in history as it led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of Ottoman power. The other dates listed are incorrect.

Front

Which world history process was most responsible for the eighteenth-century cityscape of St. Petersburg, Russia? Options: Isolation, World Climate Changes, Democratization

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Westernization

Answer explanation

The cityscape of St. Petersburg was primarily shaped by Westernization, as Peter the Great aimed to modernize Russia by adopting European architectural styles and urban planning, reflecting a significant shift towards Western influences.

Front

Which of the following contributed most to the emergence of Russia as an expanding Eurasian power in the period between 1450 and 1750?
Options:
Its absorption of traditions and technology from the Byzantine Empire and western Europe,
The eradication of Islam from Central Asia,
The use of its strong navy to acquire colonial holdings worldwide,
The fall of the kingdoms of Poland and Prussia

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Its absorption of traditions and technology from the Byzantine Empire and western Europe

Answer explanation

Russia's emergence as a Eurasian power was significantly influenced by its absorption of Byzantine and Western European traditions and technologies, which enhanced its governance, military, and cultural development.

Front

Which of the following most directly led to the collapse of the Byzantine Empire in the fifteenth century?
The expansion of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates,
The expansion of the Ottoman Empire,
The expansion of Crusading activities in the Mediterranean region,
The expansion of the Mongol Empire

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The expansion of the Ottoman Empire

Answer explanation

The expansion of the Ottoman Empire directly led to the collapse of the Byzantine Empire, culminating in the fall of Constantinople in 1453, which marked the end of Byzantine rule.