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What was a significant impact of pastoral peoples compared to hunter/gatherers or agricultural village societies?
What was a significant impact of pastoral peoples compared to hunter/gatherers or agricultural village societies?
What was the primary outcome of Timur/Tamerlane's military conquests?
What was the primary outcome of Timur/Tamerlane's military conquests?
What was one of the results of conflicts among Timur's successors?
What was one of the results of conflicts among Timur's successors?
How did the Fulbe pastoral society interact with agricultural communities?
How did the Fulbe pastoral society interact with agricultural communities?
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What was Emperor Yongle known for during the Ming Dynasty?
What was Emperor Yongle known for during the Ming Dynasty?
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What was the result of the Mongol rule on the population of Ming Dynasty China?
What was the result of the Mongol rule on the population of Ming Dynasty China?
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What characterizes the socio-political identity of people in the 15th century civilizations?
What characterizes the socio-political identity of people in the 15th century civilizations?
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What led to the rise of religiously based uprisings in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries?
What led to the rise of religiously based uprisings in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries?
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the pastoral Fulbe and agricultural communities?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the pastoral Fulbe and agricultural communities?
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What happened to the homelands of pastoral people from Central Asia after Timur's conquests?
What happened to the homelands of pastoral people from Central Asia after Timur's conquests?
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What is a characteristic feature of the hunting/gathering societies in Australia during the 15th century?
What is a characteristic feature of the hunting/gathering societies in Australia during the 15th century?
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How did the environment in North America's NW coast differ from that of Australian hunting/gathering societies?
How did the environment in North America's NW coast differ from that of Australian hunting/gathering societies?
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Which of the following best describes the political structure of the Igbo society in the 15th century?
Which of the following best describes the political structure of the Igbo society in the 15th century?
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What factor contributed to the development of the Iroquois confederation?
What factor contributed to the development of the Iroquois confederation?
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What type of economic activity became the primary focus for Iroquois women in the 15th century?
What type of economic activity became the primary focus for Iroquois women in the 15th century?
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Which of the following was a significant change in the Igbo society's structure during the 15th century?
Which of the following was a significant change in the Igbo society's structure during the 15th century?
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What was the primary way Australians manipulated their environment?
What was the primary way Australians manipulated their environment?
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What was a key feature of the Iroquois Great Law of Peace?
What was a key feature of the Iroquois Great Law of Peace?
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What characterized the trade practices of the Igbo society?
What characterized the trade practices of the Igbo society?
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How did rising agricultural activity affect the Iroquois society?
How did rising agricultural activity affect the Iroquois society?
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What was the primary purpose of China's maritime expeditions under Emperor Yongle?
What was the primary purpose of China's maritime expeditions under Emperor Yongle?
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Which statement best describes the political structure of Western Europe compared to China during this period?
Which statement best describes the political structure of Western Europe compared to China during this period?
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What was a major reason why maritime voyages by China were abruptly ended after 1433?
What was a major reason why maritime voyages by China were abruptly ended after 1433?
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Which empire imposed a Shia version of Islam as the official religion and created a unique identity for Persian culture?
Which empire imposed a Shia version of Islam as the official religion and created a unique identity for Persian culture?
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What characterized the governance approach of the Inca compared to the Aztecs regarding conquered peoples?
What characterized the governance approach of the Inca compared to the Aztecs regarding conquered peoples?
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Which of the following statements captures the difference between Chinese maritime expeditions and European ones?
Which of the following statements captures the difference between Chinese maritime expeditions and European ones?
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What was a key cultural impact of the Ottoman Empire's conquest of Constantinople in 1453?
What was a key cultural impact of the Ottoman Empire's conquest of Constantinople in 1453?
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What economic role did the Songhai Empire play in West Africa?
What economic role did the Songhai Empire play in West Africa?
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Which unique practice did both the Aztecs and Incas share in their societies?
Which unique practice did both the Aztecs and Incas share in their societies?
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How did the European Renaissance reflect a departure from the practices of the earlier Medieval period?
How did the European Renaissance reflect a departure from the practices of the earlier Medieval period?
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Study Notes
Fifteenth-Century Societies and Cultures
- Diverse Human Communities: Hunter-gatherers, agricultural villages, chiefdoms/small states, pastoral communities, and civilizations/empires existed simultaneously.
Paleolithic Persistence
- Australia and North America: Some areas retained hunting/gathering societies (Paleolithic people).
- Australia: 250 groups practiced hunting/gathering; adapted European technology (canoes, hooks) but didn't adopt agriculture. Practiced fire-stick farming for environmental manipulation. Advanced in other areas like art and trade.
- NW Coast of North America: Different hunting/gathering society with permanent settlements, economic specialization, ranked societies, and extensive food storage; distinct from Australian groups.
- Environmental Impact: Both groups' territories shrank as agriculture spread.
Agricultural Village Societies
- Igbo and Iroquois: Agricultural societies avoiding large empires/civilizations. Organized in kinship-based, village communities.
- Igbo: East of Niger River; stateless society using title societies, extensive trade networks, resisted kingship. Mixed matrilineal/patrilineal descent. Affected by transatlantic slave trade.
- Iroquois: Central New York State; recently adopted full agriculture. Population growth led to warfare. Developed the Great Law of Peace, an alliance among five tribes, emphasizing limited government, equality, and freedom. Notable role for women in society. Both groups were later affected by larger empires.
Pastoral Peoples
- Impact: Pastoral peoples significantly impacted civilizations.
- Central Asia: Timur (Tamerlane) led devastating military campaigns in Russia, Persia, and India; descendants held territory between Persia and Afghanistan. Later absorbed by larger empires.
- West Africa (Fulbe): Largest pastoral society in West Africa; migrated eastward, often living among and paying taxes to agricultural peoples. Later adopted Islam and led jihads.
Civilizations of China and Europe
- Ming Dynasty China: Recovered from Mongol rule, establishing a centralized government, civil service exams, and a strong economy under Yongle.
- Maritime Voyages: Massive voyages led by Zheng He (1405) sought to establish the Chinese tribute system. Voyages ended abruptly, potentially due to official disapproval and a belief in China's self-sufficiency.
- Europe: Fragmentation of states; engaged in conflict (Hundred Years' War) and state-building efforts to tax citizens and create effective administration and armies. The Russian state emerged.
- European Renaissance: Cultural revival focused on classical Greco-Roman tradition, celebrating art, literature, and individual qualities, influenced by urban growth and commercial activities.
European Maritime Voyaging
- Differences from China: European voyages focused on acquiring wealth and spreading Christianity, with a more fragmented political structure driving voyages.
Civilizations of the Islamic World
- Four Major States: Ottoman, Safavid, Songhay, Mughal. Cultural influence and political transformation.
- Ottoman Empire: Formed from Turkic groups. Expansion to Middle East, North Africa, and the Black Sea region.
- Safavid Empire: Formed from a Sufi religious order. Imposed Shia Islam, creating religious division.
- Songhai Empire (Africa): Large trans-Saharan trade empire, centralized around taxing trade, with a complex cultural blending of Islam and local traditions.
- Mughal Empire (India): Controlled much of the Indian peninsula; inclusive policies accommodated local Hindu populations.
- Southeast Asia: Oceanic Southeast Asia adapted elements from Indian Hindu & Buddhist traditions, trading networks were controlled by Muslims.
Civilizations of the Americas
- Aztec Empire: Formed by the Mexica people, conquering most of Mesoamerica. Notable for human sacrifice, large capital (Tenochtitlan), and sophisticated agricultural system.
- Inca Empire: Located in the Andes Mountains, a vast empire characterized by a highly structured, bureaucratic system. Utilized resettlements and required conquered peoples to learn Quechua. Large state-run economy; significant cultural integration efforts. Both groups practiced gender parallelism/complementarity.
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Explore the diverse societies of the fifteenth-century, including hunter-gatherers, agricultural villages, and emerging civilizations. This quiz examines the persistence of Paleolithic cultures in Australia and North America and the distinct agricultural systems of the Igbo and Iroquois. Test your knowledge on how these societies adapted and interacted with their environments.
