POP QUIZ 11.1.5.21

Based on your knowledge, what events could most likely explain the decrease in Middle Eastern urban centers from 1200 - 1400?

• A spike in oil prices following OPEC boycotts of oil exportation to western cities.

• The continued decline of educational centers and intellectualism in that area following the dark ages.

• Attacks by Mongolian troops which resulted in the loss of important city centers and later the spread of deadly diseases.

• Multiple losses to crusaders as growing amounts of land was subsequently taken with each war.

Which technology most likely contributed to the growth of urban cities in Europe from 1200 to 1600?

• The printing press which helped the spread and resurgence of classical Greek and Roman ideas

• Gunpowder weapons utilized by Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors in Asia/ the Americas

• Paper money gained by the sell of Catholic Indulgences spurring more to attend church

• Ming Treasure ships focused on the acquisition of intellectual items over commerce.

What event mentioned in Chapter 5 of your textbook would most explain the change in American urban centers from 1400 to 1600?

• The exchange of new foods and domesticated animals brought from Europe and Asia.

• The creation of new colonial settlements and plantations following European discovery.

• The spread of Afro-Eurasian diseases on to the unexpecting tribes of Mesoamerica

• The discovery of Gold by Spanish explorers said to be prominent in Central and South America

The claims made by the author most likely supports what conclusion?

• The Scholarly Gentry would not be prepared for physical confrontations by invading forces.

• The Chinese were correct in their decision to avoid physical competition over mental challenges.

• Both the Ming and Song experienced similar successes in commerce (trade) and economics.

• The Song and Ming Dynasties often failed to properly organize their governments with worthy candidates.

Based on the passage, what activity would these "civilized" Chinese likely have an advantage doing?

• Completing the eight-legged essays of the Imperial Civil Service Examination.

• Rebuilding key sections of the Great Wall to prevent future invasions.

• Farming rice or creating goods which could be sold on the market places.

• Learning to fight and grapple with physically stronger opponents.

What "books" mentioned in the passage would the Scholarly gentry most likely study?

• The Analects of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism.

• The Art of War by Shun Zhu.

• Buddhism's religious texts on the four truths

• Martin Luther's 95 Theses

Which of these statements accurately describes the socio-political status of China in Marco Polo's time?

• China is under the influence of European commercial interests.

• China was experiencing a series of civil wars led by regional warlords.

• China was under the control of Kublai Khan following Mongol conquest.

• China was grappling with democratic ideas following decades of communistic rule.

What c. 1200-1450 claim about the Mongols could be supported by this excerpt?

• Despite attempts, the Mongols could never imitate the success of the Song's earlier trade networks.

• Trade, especially on the Silk Road diminished as new walls and barriers were built to keep foreigners out.

• Under Mongol rule, trade flourished as the Trade Networks were supported by their protection.

• Trade was suspended under the Mongol rule as they tried to learn the secret of Silk production.

Which answer best describes a social difference between the Song Chinese Dynasty and the Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty?

• The Song offered women more opportunities in education, trade, and government.

• Under Mongol rule, women experienced greater rights and freedoms.

• The Song were more accommodating to various faiths.

• The Yuan/ Mongol nation forced women to take on only gender specific traditional roles.

Which of the following characteristics of the Mughal Empire is supported by this image?

• Its desire to promote cultural tolerance among its populations.

• Their aggressive tactics to rule through force and intimidation.

• Repeated attempts to squash Sunni/Shia competition.

• Forceful attempts to convert adherents of other religions to Islam.