History Quiz: Black Death and Empires
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What was the main belief of Martin Luther regarding salvation?

  • Faith in Jesus is key to salvation. (correct)
  • Good deeds are essential for salvation.
  • Human free will is necessary for salvation.
  • Salvation is achieved through sacraments.
  • John Calvin emphasized the importance of free will in achieving salvation.

    False

    Who was the founder of the Society of Jesus?

    Ignatius of Loyola

    The economic theory that suggests minimal government intervention is known as _____-faire.

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

    Which factor could lead to prices rising in a capitalist economy?

    <p>Decreased supply while demand increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following historical figures with their contributions or ideologies.

    <p>Martin Luther = 95 Theses and the foundation of Lutheranism John Calvin = Predestination and Calvinism Adam Smith = The Wealth of Nations Napoleon Bonaparte = Crowned himself Emperor of France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French Revolution was primarily caused by social inequality among the estates.

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

    Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote _____, arguing that capitalism would eventually lead to communism.

    <p>Das Kapital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre?

    <p>Catholics killed approximately 10,000 Huguenots in Paris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign?

    <p>To conquer and expand French territory across Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one impact of the Black Death on the social structure of Europe?

    <p>Decrease in the workforce led to peasants gaining social mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ming Dynasty originated from a revolt against the Yuan Dynasty.

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

    Who was the first leader of an independent Russia?

    <p>Ivan the Terrible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The system that allowed different religious groups to govern themselves within the Ottoman Empire was called the _____ System.

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

    Match the following empires with their characteristics:

    <p>Mughal Empire = Muslim but allows non-Muslims in nobility Ottoman Empire = Implemented the Millet System Qing Dynasty = Manchu invited Han Chinese to help govern Russian Empire = Ivan the Terrible as first independent leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one primary good that the Mughal Empire exported?

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

    Privateers operated independently without any government affiliation.

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

    What was the Middle Passage?

    <p>The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic to the Americas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Historically, the Black Death was associated with a mortality rate of around _____ of Europe's population.

    <p>one third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following pirates with their descriptions:

    <p>Ching Shih = Female pirate leader of the Red Flag Fleet Blackbeard = British privateer turned notorious pirate Black Caesar = Western African chief who joined piracy after escaping slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Black Death

    • Bubonic plague in the mid-1300s, severely impacted Europe.
    • Killed about half the population.
    • Landowners lost money.
    • Peasants gained social mobility.
    • Jews were blamed.

    Empires

    • Chinese Dynasties:
      • Yuan (Mongols, Kublai Khan): Tolerant towards religion, eventually fell due to revolts.
      • Ming: Stable and successful, followed by the Manchu Chinese revolt. Nobles hid in the Forbidden Palace and a volcano's ash impacted climate. War ensued with Japan.
    • Mughal Empire (India):
      • Muslim-led, allowed non-Muslims (notably Hindus) in nobility. Major traders in cotton, weapons, and ships.
    • Ottoman Empire:
      • Controlled much of the Mediterranean (excluding Italy, France, and Spain).
      • Diverse population (Arabs, Armenians, Kurds).
      • Followed the Millet System, allowing different religious groups to govern themselves.
      • Muslims were in power.

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    Test your knowledge on the impact of the Black Death and the rise and fall of major empires like the Chinese Dynasties, Mughal Empire, and Ottoman Empire. Explore the social changes in Europe and the unique governance of diverse populations within these empires.

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