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What was a significant outcome of Louis XIV's absolutism in France?

  • Decline in legislative powers of the monarchy
  • Complete government control over trade leading to Mercantilism (correct)
  • Increased independence for regional governments
  • Establishment of a constitutional monarchy

    • Which document marked a shift towards limited government power in England?

  • English Bill of Rights (correct)
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Treaty of Westphalia
  • Magna Carta (correct)

    • What major construction project did Emperor Yongle complete to symbolize power consolidation in the Ming Dynasty?

  • The Silk Road
  • The Forbidden City (correct)
  • The Grand Canal
  • The Great Wall

    • What tax system change occurred during the Ming Dynasty compared to the Mongol rule?

    <p>Shift from grain taxation to silver taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Black Death play in the context of governance during the period?

    <p>Led to a rise of mercantilism in France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action was taken by the Emperor Kangxi to gain power?

    <p>Open doors for western influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ming dynasty's foreign policy was characterized by which of the following?

    <p>Isolationism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the death of Kublai Khan?

    <p>A halt in Chinese maritime expeditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Haijin policy implemented during the Ming dynasty?

    <p>Restriction of maritime trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced the changing trade dynamics in Ming China?

    <p>Western influence and European powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ivan III known for in relation to the boyars?

    <p>He began centralizing power from the boyars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system did the Sudebnik establish regarding the nobility?

    <p>It limited their privileges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following leaders is known for transforming Russia into a European-style empire?

    <p>Peter the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred when serfs fled lands in St. Petersburg due to taxes?

    <p>A revolt by the Cossacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant characteristic of the Ming Dynasty in restoring China?

    <p>Restoration of Confucian tradition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic strategy did the Ottomans use to consolidate power through taxation?

    <p>Tax farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy did the Ming Dynasty implement that restricted trade?

    <p>Haijin (sea ban).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the jizya tax contribute to society within the Ottoman Empire?

    <p>It promoted religious tolerance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Mongol tax system differ from the Ming tax system?

    <p>Ming taxes were a combination of silver and grain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Portuguese trading post empire?

    <p>Tax collection on trade without conquering entire regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Triangular Trade?

    <p>To exchange weapons for labor and agricultural products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major outcome of the decline in economic systems during this period?

    <p>Revolts among Cossacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the objective of mercantilism as practiced by European nations?

    <p>To export more than import to accumulate precious metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key outcomes of the Age of Exploration for Spain and Portugal?

    <p>Establishment of a maritime trading network for economic gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor resulted in the rise of European rivalries during the era of maritime empires?

    <p>Control over valuable maritime trade routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the benefit of joint-stock companies formed during the Commercial Revolution?

    <p>Facilitation of pooled resources for exploration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason the Yongle Emperor's maritime voyages were halted after his death?

    <p>Concerns over foreign influence on Chinese culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Manchu consolidate their power after taking over the Ming government?

    <p>By adopting Confucian rituals and the Mandate of Heaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant societal change in Japan during the Tokugawa period?

    <p>The transition from feudalism to a centralized government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the motivation behind the imposition of the Haijin or sea ban in China?

    <p>To protect against foreign invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Orthodox Church play during the political fragmentation of Kievan Rus?

    <p>Became the bureaucratic center in Moscow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Emperor Kangxi's approach to Western influence during the Qing Dynasty?

    <p>He embraced Western trade and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a consequence of the Little Ice Age in China?

    <p>Food shortages and famine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Tokugawa Shogunate's approach to foreign relations?

    <p>Adopted a policy of isolation from foreign influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the Little Ice Age have on Ming China?

    <p>Decline of Ming rule due to peasant uprisings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of Aurangzeb's policies in the Mughal Empire?

    <p>Reinstatement of the Jizya tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following changes did Peter the Great implement in Russian religion?

    <p>Established a state-controlled church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a prominent effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas?

    <p>Spread of smallpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant result of the Slave Trade in terms of gender roles?

    <p>Shift in patriarchal structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Battle of Chaldiran is associated with conflicts that affected which religious group?

    <p>Shi'a Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Akbar's reforms in relation to religious tolerance?

    <p>He encouraged interfaith dialogue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major geographic event coincided with the Age of Exploration?

    <p>Decline of the Ming Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social structure did Peter the Great attempt to change in Russia?

    <p>The patriarchal structure of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Ming Dynasty experience as a result of environmental changes?

    <p>Societal unrest due to food shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on population demographics?

    <p>Demographic changes occurred due to new diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the factors leading to the decline of the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>Natural disasters and peasant revolts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tax was reintroduced by Aurangzeb in the Mughal Empire?

    <p>Jizya tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Slave Trade influence African gender roles?

    <p>Women were marginalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Period Info

    • Technological advancements led to increased sea-based trade, weakening land-based empires.
    • European power and prosperity expanded, while land-based nomadic power decreased.
    • European labor systems shifted, with an increased reliance on slave labor in the Americas.

    Cultural Developments and Interactions (Religion)

    • Neo-Confucianism emerged in China, incorporating elements of other beliefs.
    • Bhakti Movement in Hinduism and syncretic Buddhism-Confucianism interactions resulted in shifts in religious practices and beliefs within China.
    • Hinduism and Confucianism shared similarities in promoting social harmony through societal hierarchies.
    • Aztec and Inca civilizations practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals.
    • Islam split into Sunni and Shia factions, leading to varying interpretations and practices.
    • Christianity experienced a schism between Catholicism and Protestantism, which created various denominations.
    • The Renaissance challenged the authority of the Catholic Church by emphasizing individuality and humanism.
    • The printing press facilitated the spread of religious ideas and translations.

    Governance (Method of running the empire, structure of government)

    • Empires like the Ming, Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal used gunpowder technology for expansion.
    • These empires employed various methods to increase their influence, including military conquest, trade control, and political maneuvering.

    Environment (Disease)

    • The Little Ice Age affected agricultural production in Ming China.
    • Major changes occurred in population due to the Columbian Exchange as disease spread across continents.

    Cultural Changes

    • Forced assimilation of Christianity by Europeans differed from practices elsewhere.
    • Social changes: The creation of a Caste system in Latin America, which differed from North America's settler colonies.
    • Interactions with other cultures influenced belief systems, resulting in syncretism.

    Maritime Exploration

    • Europeans established trading posts, expanding their influence and control over trade routes.
    • Changes in maritime technology, like the development of the Fluyt ship, improved the efficiency of transoceanic trade.
    • Mercantilism and the formation of joint-stock companies greatly influenced the expansion of European trade.

    Social Interactions/Organization

    • The caste system emerged and became increasingly prominent in Latin America.
    • Religious and political factors shaped social structures within various Empires.

    Economic Systems

    • Empires employed various methods of taxation to fund their activities.
    • Trading post empires and the transatlantic slave trades also affected economic systems and impacted global trade.

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    Test your knowledge on the significant cultural developments and religious interactions that shaped history, including the emergence of Neo-Confucianism and the Bhakti Movement. Explore the impacts of technological advancements on trade and the dynamic between land and sea-based empires. This quiz covers various religions and their evolving practices during this transformative period.

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