MWH Module 1 Intro Bellwork

What was the primary goal of mercantilism?

• To promote free trade among nations particularly those in Africa and Asia.

• To increase a nation's wealth by controlling trade and accumulating gold and silver.

• To establish international alliances among the nations of the world establishing the United Nations.

• To spread democracy among communist nations and overthrow authoritarian leaders.

Match the following Mayan achievements with their descriptions:

• Used hieroglyphics to record history

• Mathematics

• Built step pyramids like Chichen Itza

• Writing System

• Developed a system that included zero

• Calendar

• Created a solar tracking system

• Architecture

The transfer of power in the Ottoman Empire was often facilitated by the ​ (a)   system, which emphasized centralized control and administrative efficiency.

• bureaucratic
• Devshirme
• hereditary
• decentralized

Put these events in Francisco Pizarro’s conquest of the Inca Empire in order:

• Spanish forces enter Cajamarca.

• Atahualpa is executed.

• Pizarro captures Atahualpa. 

• Pizarro establishes Lima.

How did Aztec accounts describe the arrival of the Spanish?

• As an opportunity for trade and alliance

• As a chance to expand their empire

• As a minor and unimportant event

• As the return of their god Quetzalcoatl

Categorize the following into "Sources of Wealth" or "Expenses" in a mercantilist economy:

Groups:

(a) Sources of Wealth

,

(b) Expenses

• Gold

• Military Spending

• Shipbuilding

• Colonies

• Silver

What is Mansa Musa best known for?

• Building the Great Wall of Mali

• Leading the Songhai Empire

• His wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca

• Introducing Christianity to West Africa

Drag and drop the following events to create a timeline of Hernando de Soto’s exploration:

• Discovers the Mississippi River

• Explores the southeastern United States

• Dies near the Mississippi River

• Serves as a captain under Francisco Pizarro

Which factor contributed most to the military strength of the Ottoman Empire?

• Their use of gunpowder and cannons

• Their alliances with European powers

• The abundance of natural resources in their territory

• The elimination of taxes on soldiers

Match the following elements with their role in the Aztec Empire's expansion:

• Sacrificed to gods to justify expansion

• Religion

• Neighboring states provide goods & labor

• Tribute System

• Used to instill fear and gain territory

• Military Conquests