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Which empires were considered gunpowder empires during the time period mentioned in the text?
Which empires were considered gunpowder empires during the time period mentioned in the text?
What was a key feature of the new European monarchies that arose during this time period?
What was a key feature of the new European monarchies that arose during this time period?
Who expanded the Russian territory further east and took land from the Mongolian Khan?
Who expanded the Russian territory further east and took land from the Mongolian Khan?
Which dynasty restored and expanded the Great Wall of China in response to the Mongolian threat?
Which dynasty restored and expanded the Great Wall of China in response to the Mongolian threat?
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Who was the Mongol Turkic leader mentioned in the text?
Who was the Mongol Turkic leader mentioned in the text?
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Which empire was the largest and greatest of all the Islamic empires during this time?
Which empire was the largest and greatest of all the Islamic empires during this time?
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Who conquered Constantinople in 1453 and changed its name to Istanbul?
Who conquered Constantinople in 1453 and changed its name to Istanbul?
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Which empire did Suleiman the Great lead?
Which empire did Suleiman the Great lead?
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Who founded the Mughal Empire in the 1520s?
Who founded the Mughal Empire in the 1520s?
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Which form of Islam did Shah Ismail make the official religion of his empire?
Which form of Islam did Shah Ismail make the official religion of his empire?
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Which dynasty overthrew the Yuan Dynasty in the late 14th century to establish their rule in China?
Which dynasty overthrew the Yuan Dynasty in the late 14th century to establish their rule in China?
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Who was the leader of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan?
Who was the leader of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan?
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What was the name of the group of paid warriors who protected the land owned by the daimyo in Japan?
What was the name of the group of paid warriors who protected the land owned by the daimyo in Japan?
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What was the name of the official religion of the Mughal Empire under the rule of Akbar?
What was the name of the official religion of the Mughal Empire under the rule of Akbar?
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Which ruler commissioned the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife in India?
Which ruler commissioned the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife in India?
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Which European king believed in the Divine Right of Kings and considered himself to be the vice-regent of Jesus?
Which European king believed in the Divine Right of Kings and considered himself to be the vice-regent of Jesus?
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What was the name of the group of officials in France who executed the will of the king and collected taxes?
What was the name of the group of officials in France who executed the will of the king and collected taxes?
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Which Ottoman Sultan used the system of dev Shearman to consolidate power by enlisting slaves in the military and administration of the empire?
Which Ottoman Sultan used the system of dev Shearman to consolidate power by enlisting slaves in the military and administration of the empire?
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What was the name of the elite squad in the Ottoman army made up of enslaved boys trained for military service?
What was the name of the elite squad in the Ottoman army made up of enslaved boys trained for military service?
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Which East and Southeast Asian region is mentioned in the text as consolidating and legitimizing power during this time period?
Which East and Southeast Asian region is mentioned in the text as consolidating and legitimizing power during this time period?
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During the transition from feudalism to more powerful central governments in Europe, the Roman Catholic Church lost power primarily because
During the transition from feudalism to more powerful central governments in Europe, the Roman Catholic Church lost power primarily because
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The Roman Catholic Church's authority was questioned during this period mainly because
The Roman Catholic Church's authority was questioned during this period mainly because
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The Roman Catholic Church provided cultural continuity to the people of Europe during the feudal era primarily through its
The Roman Catholic Church provided cultural continuity to the people of Europe during the feudal era primarily through its
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Which two practices were considered main abuses of the Church during this period?
Which two practices were considered main abuses of the Church during this period?
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What did Martin Luther discover in Paul's letter to the Romans?
What did Martin Luther discover in Paul's letter to the Romans?
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What was the main conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire?
What was the main conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire?
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Which ruler of the Mughal Empire was known for his religious tolerance and granting land to Hindus and Muslims without discrimination?
Which ruler of the Mughal Empire was known for his religious tolerance and granting land to Hindus and Muslims without discrimination?
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Which religion emerged during Akbar's reign and was offered a seat at the table in the Mughal Empire?
Which religion emerged during Akbar's reign and was offered a seat at the table in the Mughal Empire?
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Which two religions were blended to form Sikhism?
Which two religions were blended to form Sikhism?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between Sunnis and Shi'a during the time period mentioned in the text?
Which statement best describes the relationship between Sunnis and Shi'a during the time period mentioned in the text?
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Which empire relied less on centralized power and instead ruled through a tribute system?
Which empire relied less on centralized power and instead ruled through a tribute system?
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How did the Ottoman Empire consolidate power in their bureaucracy?
How did the Ottoman Empire consolidate power in their bureaucracy?
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Which empire relied on a bureaucracy for collecting taxes from their subjects?
Which empire relied on a bureaucracy for collecting taxes from their subjects?
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Which empire used tribute lists to collect goods from their tribute states?
Which empire used tribute lists to collect goods from their tribute states?
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Which land-based empires relied on gunpowder-based weapons to secure power?
Which land-based empires relied on gunpowder-based weapons to secure power?
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Which religious conflict contributed to the growth of Christianity in Europe?
Which religious conflict contributed to the growth of Christianity in Europe?
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Which two rulers mentioned in the text used grand structures to assert their power and authority?
Which two rulers mentioned in the text used grand structures to assert their power and authority?
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What message did Shah Jahan and Louis XIV intend to convey through their grand structures?
What message did Shah Jahan and Louis XIV intend to convey through their grand structures?
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What was the purpose of building such grand structures according to the text?
What was the purpose of building such grand structures according to the text?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between the size of the palace and the power of the ruler?
Which statement best describes the relationship between the size of the palace and the power of the ruler?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'maritime' as used in the text?
Which of the following best describes the term 'maritime' as used in the text?
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Why did Europeans find it difficult to establish trade on their own terms in the Silk Road and Indian Ocean?
Why did Europeans find it difficult to establish trade on their own terms in the Silk Road and Indian Ocean?
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What was the main focus of Unit 4 in the AP World History curriculum?
What was the main focus of Unit 4 in the AP World History curriculum?
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Which technology enabled the growth of maritime empires?
Which technology enabled the growth of maritime empires?
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What was the consequence of students not knowing the meaning of 'maritime' during a national exam?
What was the consequence of students not knowing the meaning of 'maritime' during a national exam?
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Which technology allowed sailors to determine their latitude at sea?
Which technology allowed sailors to determine their latitude at sea?
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Which ship was specifically designed for trade and had large cargo bays?
Which ship was specifically designed for trade and had large cargo bays?
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Which technology allowed sailors to determine their direction at sea?
Which technology allowed sailors to determine their direction at sea?
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Which sail design allowed ships to catch wind from both sides and expand trade routes?
Which sail design allowed ships to catch wind from both sides and expand trade routes?
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Which ship was smaller, highly navigable along coastlines and rivers, and fast?
Which ship was smaller, highly navigable along coastlines and rivers, and fast?
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Which economic system dominated Europe during the time period mentioned in the text?
Which economic system dominated Europe during the time period mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following was NOT a reason why states sponsored the expansion of maritime exploration?
Which of the following was NOT a reason why states sponsored the expansion of maritime exploration?
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Which religion played a significant role in motivating Europeans to engage in maritime exploration?
Which religion played a significant role in motivating Europeans to engage in maritime exploration?
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Which nation established a trading-post empire and aimed to monopolize the spice trade?
Which nation established a trading-post empire and aimed to monopolize the spice trade?
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Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe by going west and then south around the tip of South America?
Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe by going west and then south around the tip of South America?
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Which explorer claimed all the land from Newfoundland down to Chesapeake Bay for England?
Which explorer claimed all the land from Newfoundland down to Chesapeake Bay for England?
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Which European country established the first permanent settlement in the Americas?
Which European country established the first permanent settlement in the Americas?
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Which European country claimed part of the land which is now Canada?
Which European country claimed part of the land which is now Canada?
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Which European country established permanent settlements in the Americas similar to the English?
Which European country established permanent settlements in the Americas similar to the English?
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Which European country sent Henry Hudson to seek a northwest passage to Asia?
Which European country sent Henry Hudson to seek a northwest passage to Asia?
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Which disease was responsible for the large-scale death that occurred in the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?
Which disease was responsible for the large-scale death that occurred in the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?
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What animal introduced by Europeans changed the lives of Native Americans in the plains regions?
What animal introduced by Europeans changed the lives of Native Americans in the plains regions?
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Which food item introduced by Mesoamericans led to an expanded diet and population growth in Europe?
Which food item introduced by Mesoamericans led to an expanded diet and population growth in Europe?
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Which group of people were responsible for the large-scale deforestation and soil depletion in the Americas?
Which group of people were responsible for the large-scale deforestation and soil depletion in the Americas?
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What impact did the European colonists have on water supplies in the Americas?
What impact did the European colonists have on water supplies in the Americas?
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What is the main reason for the depletion of the soil in the Americas?
What is the main reason for the depletion of the soil in the Americas?
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What is the main message of the text regarding the impact of European colonists on the environment in the Americas?
What is the main message of the text regarding the impact of European colonists on the environment in the Americas?
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Which of the following best describes the Columbian Exchange?
Which of the following best describes the Columbian Exchange?
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Which of the following best describes the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the natives of the Americas?
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the natives of the Americas?
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Which European explorer is associated with the beginning of the Columbian Exchange?
Which European explorer is associated with the beginning of the Columbian Exchange?
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