What were the Gunpowder Empires characterized by?

• Their reliance on agriculture

• Their use of firearms to conquer and control territories

• Their peaceful expansion policies

• Their avoidance of military force

Which of the following empires is not considered a Gunpowder Empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Roman Empire

What was a significant impact of the Gutenberg Printing Press?

• It decreased literacy rates in Europe

• It increased the cost of books

• It led to increased literacy rates in Europe

• It was less efficient than hand-copying texts

By what year was the Gutenberg Printing Press in commercial use?

• 1454

• 1500

• 1600

• 1400

Who was the first Tsar of Russia from 1547-1584?

• Peter the Great

• Nicholas II

• Ivan IV

• Alexander I

What was Ivan IV also known as?

• Ivan the Great

• Ivan the Formidable

• Ivan the Terrible

• Ivan the Wise

What did Ivan IV rely on to expand Russian territory and take back control from Mongolians?

• Diplomacy

• Gunpowder

• Cavalry

• Naval power

Which dynasty ruled China from 1368-1644?

• Qing Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What demonstrated the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty?

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Building Forbidden City and Zheng He voyages

• Invention of gunpowder

• Introduction of paper money

What was required to be paid in hard currency due to counterfeiting during the Ming Dynasty?

• Taxes

• Tributes

• Fines

• Rents