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Ibn Battuta was able to travel extensively across Asia and Africa in the early 14th century because: (4 things) |
he was welcomed as an Islamic judge in many Muslim kingdoms, new maritime technology made long-distance travel more common, he was able to tale advantage of extensive trade routes, and the Mongol kingdoms provided safe passage for merchants and travelers. e. all of the above. |
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Which was NOT a well-traveled trade route in the 13th and 14th centuries? |
from Portugal down the west coast of Africa. |
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The primary significance of Marco Polo's travels is the fact that: |
his adventures inspired European readers to seek profit and and adventure abroad. |
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Which was NOT a serious diplomatic mission of the 13th century? |
The Sultan of India proposed an alliance with the Byzantine Empire against the Mongols. |
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Efforts to forge an alliance between the Mongols and the powers of Europe ended when: |
the Mongols converted to Islam. |
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On his visit to Mali, Ibn Battuta espressed disapproval at: |
the immodesty of African Muslim women. |
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Some of the most significant impacts of sugarcane production on the global economics was: (4 things) |
widespread deterioration in diet and nutrition, the increased demand for slave labor, increased demand for tea and coffee, and increased demand for other luxury goods, such as porcelain. |
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The first military use of gunpowder was mainly for: |
bombs lobbed by catapults into cities under siege. |
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The bubonic plague started in: (location) |
Southwest China |
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One region relatively unaffected by the plague was: |
India |
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Mongol rule in China was ended in a rebellion led by: |
a destitute orphan. |
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Under Hongwu, the Ming dynasty was established as: |
a highly centralized, autocratic state.
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Chinese economic recovery in the Ming Dynasty was aided by: (4 things) |
Increased agricultural productivity, Increased production of porcelain, silk, and other luxury goods, The involvement of Chinese merchants in foreign trade, and Restoration of irrigation systems. |
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True/False: Sufi Islam advocated a more rigid and dogmatic interpretation of true religious devotion than traditionally orthodox interpretations of Islam. |
False |
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400 years before Columbus's discovery of the New World, Norsemen had colonized Greenland but had to abandon the colony because of: |
a long period of colder weather. |
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The Yaun Dynasty was dominated by which foreign culture? |
Mongol |
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In the 15th century, the nation-states of Western Europe were strengthened by: |
direct taxes and standing armies. |
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In Spain, the process of state building and political centralization was accelerated by: |
The marriage of Fernando of Aragon and Isabel of Castile. |
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The European Renaissance is characterized by: (4 things) |
A revival of classical learning, Domed cathedrals, Naturalistic painting and sculpture, and Translations of the New Testament. |
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A Renaissance humanist is one who: |
seeks to reconcile Christian contemplation with public responsibilities. |
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Which was the primary goal of Zheng He's expeditions? |
To impress foreign people with the power and might of the Ming Dynasty. |
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Chinese naval expeditions were abruptly ended in 1433 because: |
The expeditions were considered too expensive and a policy of agricultural development was pursued instead. |
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Portugal led Europe in maritime exploration for all of the following reasons: (4 things) |
They had long years of experience fishing in the Atlantic, They took and early lead in the African slave trade, Prince Henry hoped to convert the peoples of Africa to Christianity, and They discovered and colonized a number of Atlantic islands early in the 14th century. |
