22 Questions
What was a major factor leading to the end of feudalism?
Serfs who survived the plague demanded payment for their work
What was a common characteristic of medieval knights and Japanese samurai?
They were both warriors with a strong code of honor
Which group held the most power in feudal society?
monarchs, lords, vassals
What was the largest part of the population in feudal society?
peasants
What was a result of European demand for silk and porcelain during the Ming Dynasty?
China grew rich exchanging its goods for silver
What do the voyages of Zheng He indicate about the Ming Dynasty?
It had trade access across the Indian Ocean
What was a major achievement of the Ming Dynasty?
Construction of the Forbidden City as the political center of China
What was a major factor leading to the isolation of the Ming Dynasty?
The dynasty's focus on internal development and isolation from global trade
What was Christopher Columbus' role in the newly discovered islands and continent?
Governor and Leader
In which present-day country was the Inca Empire located?
Peru
Where was the Aztec civilization located?
Central Mexico
What physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire?
Sahara Desert
Who was the leader appointed by the Spanish Crown to discover and conquer islands and continents in the ocean?
Christopher Columbus
What was the motivation behind Christopher Columbus' voyage?
To discover and conquer new lands for the Spanish Crown
What is the definition of treason?
to be disloyal to the government
What influenced the Ming Dynasty's decision to adopt a policy of isolation?
The failed invasion of Japan under Kublai Khan
What export from China became popular in Europe during the Ming Dynasty?
Silk
Which two rivers provided fresh water to the Chinese people?
Yangzi River and Yellow River
What type of government was established by the Shang Dynasty?
Monarchy
Why did Christopher Columbus sail west on his first expedition?
to find a shorter route to the Indies
Where did Columbus think he had landed when he arrived in the Americas?
The East Indies
What was the main reason for the success of Ancient China?
Strong government
Study Notes
The Black Death and Feudalism
- The Black Death led to the end of feudalism because serfs who survived the plague demanded payment for their work, eventually leading to the decline of the feudal system.
Medieval Knights and Samurai
- Medieval knights and Japanese samurai shared similarities in their warrior codes of honor, such as chivalry and bushido.
- Both were trained in martial arts and were skilled in horseback riding and sword fighting.
Feudal Society
- The three classes that held the most power in feudal society were monarchs, lords, and vassals.
- Peasants made up the largest part of the population in feudal society.
The Ming Dynasty
- The Ming Dynasty saw an increase in global trade, with China growing rich from exchanging its goods, such as silk and porcelain, for silver.
- Achievements during the Ming Dynasty include the development of the Forbidden City, the construction of the Great Wall, and the voyages of Zheng He.
- Zheng He's voyages indicate that the Ming Dynasty had trade access across the Indian Ocean.
Hong Wu and Treason
- Hong Wu was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty and was known for his cruelty, executing people for treason.
- Treason refers to being disloyal to the government.
Isolation Policy
- The Ming Dynasty's decision to adopt a policy of isolation was influenced by the failed invasion of Japan under Kublai Khan.
Exports and Rivers
- Porcelain was a popular export from China to Europe during the Ming Dynasty.
- The Yangzi River and Yellow River provided fresh water to the Chinese people.
Ancient China
- Ancient China's success was due to factors such as strong government, plentiful crops, and the Silk Road.
Government
- The Shang Dynasty established a monarchical government.
Christopher Columbus
- Christopher Columbus sailed west on his first expedition to find a shorter route to the Indies.
- When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he thought he had landed in Asia.
- The terms of agreement for Columbus' voyage included him being the leader and governor of the islands and continents he discovered.
Impact of the Age of Exploration
- European nations were impacted by the Age of Exploration through the exchange of goods and ideas, while Native Americans were impacted by the loss of population and culture due to diseases brought by Europeans.
The Inca and Aztec Empires
- The Inca Empire was located in present-day Peru.
- The Aztec civilization was located in central Mexico.
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