New Unit Two

Which of the following would fall under the "E" category in a PERSIA chart?

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  the philosophy of Confucianism

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  the purpose of the Great Wall of China

• Zheng He's search for new trade partners

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  the unification of China under Ming rule

What effect did the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 CE have on Asia, Africa, and Europe?

• Ottoman control of Byzantine territory meant all non-Muslims were strictly forbidden from using the old trade routes.

• Ottoman control of Byzantine territory meant that the Americas were completely cut off from access to Chinese goods.

• Ottoman control of Byzantine territory meant old trade routes were no longer economically profitable, encouraging other civilizations to seek new trading networks.

Which of the following was a system of slavery used in Africa prior to 1453 CE?

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  chattel slavery

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  birthright slavery

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  elder slavery

In China, what was the concept of the Mandate of Heaven used to justify?

• the takeover of foreign peoples

• the existence of social classes

• the emperor's control over the government

Which of the following accurately describes a way Europeans responded to the Black Plague?

• Many Europeans fled cities and towns, hoping to avoid catching the Black Plague, as half of Europe's population died.

• Many Europeans traveled to the Americas, trying to escape the Black Plague.

• Many Europeans studied medicine, hoping to cure the Black Plague.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the connection between trade networks and the spread of the Black Plague?

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  Trade networks slowed the spread of the Black Plague by transmitting useful knowledge of how to stop the plague from jumping from rats to humans.

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  Trade networks slowed the spread of the Black Plague by cutting off certain populations from interacting with the global marketplace.

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  Trade networks intensified the spread of the Black Plague by connecting distant populations who otherwise might not have interacted.

What is the main difference between Confucianism and Daoism?

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  Confucianism promotes freedom, while Daoism promotes obedience.

• Confucianism emphasizes hierarchy, while Daoism emphasizes harmony.

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  Confucianism is based on honor, while Daoism is based on punishments.

What does Islam teach about Muhammad?

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  He was the heir of Abraham and thus an authority in interpreting God’s word.

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  He was the son of God who died and was resurrected to defeat death.

• He was the last prophet in a line of prophets that included Abraham and Jesus.

Sunni and Shi’a Islam split because they disagreed on which issue?

• whether icons should be allowed in worship

• whether women could hold leadership roles

• who should be the leader of Islam

How did the Ottoman Empire’s millet system affect its social structure?

• It set rules for family life that placed men as the household leaders.

• It allowed minority groups some control over their own governments and education.

• It defined social classes in which a person’s role was determined at birth.