Unit 6 Review

What Muslim empire became the largest empire of its time?

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Mughal

• Persian

Which Muslim empire blended Arab, Persian, and Indian influences to form a unique culture?

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Mughal

• Persian

What action by Ming emperors greatly improved the transport of agricultural goods in China?

• rebuilding of the Silk Road

• rebuilding of the Grand Canal

• rebuilding of the Great Wall

• rebuilding of Beijing Harbor

Which group overthrew the Ming Dynasty but left traditional systems in place to control the people of China?

• the Mongols

• the Persians

• the Portuguese

• the Manchu

Which sentence best describes a result of China's isolation from foreign contact?

• China's culture suffered a decline as other nations focused on the arts.

• The Chinese army was ill-trained and ill-equipped to keep down rebellions.

• China did not keep up with the technological advances that were sweeping Europe.

• China remained a predominantly agricultural society.

What role did the emperor play in the feudal system under the Tokugawa Shogunate?

• He was the head of the military

• He was a puppet of the Shogun

• He controlled how taxes were determined

• He ruled the daimyo

Why did the Tokugawa shogunate close Japan to foreign influence?

• The shogunate feared European powers might eventually try to control Japan

• The shogunate wanted to prevent merchants from exporting Japanese goods

• The shogunate feared that Japanese people would leave to seek wealth in other countries

• The shogunate wanted to keep European diseases out of the country

Why was the camel well-suited for desert travel?

• Camels are primarily used for their milk and meat in desert regions.
• Camels require large amounts of water daily to survive.
• Camels are known for their speed and agility in the desert.
• Camels can conserve water and tolerate extreme heat, making them ideal for desert travel.

How did Berber traders influence the spread of Islam in Africa?

• Berber traders opposed the spread of Islam in Africa.
• Berber traders primarily focused on agriculture rather than trade.
• Berber traders had no impact on cultural exchanges in Africa.
• Berber traders influenced the spread of Islam in Africa by facilitating trade and cultural exchange along the Sahara trade routes.

Which was the first great empire to rise in West Africa?

• Ashanti Empire
• Ghana Empire
• Songhai Empire
• Mali Empire