AP World History - Unit 3 Quizs

How did the Qing Dynasty use art to legitimize their rule?

• By promoting Western artistic styles to attract foreign trade.

• By emphasizing Confucian values to appeal to Han Chinese subjects.

• By depicting military victories to showcase their power.

• By creating abstract art to represent their cultural diversity.

What caused the Protestant Reformation?

• Corruption in the Catholic Church (selling indulgences, simony)

• The invention of the printing press

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The establishment of the Anglican Church

What tax systems did land-based empires use to generate revenue?

• Zamindar system in the Mughal Empire

• Direct taxation in the Roman Empire

• Sales tax in the Inca Empire

• Income tax in the British Empire

How did rulers use monumental architecture to legitimize power?

• Inca—Sun Temple of Cuzco; France—Palace of Versailles (controlled nobility and showed royal power).

• Egypt—Pyramids of Giza; Rome—Colosseum (entertainment and public gatherings).

• Greece—Parthenon; China—Forbidden City (cultural heritage and historical significance).

• Maya—Temple of Kukulcan; India—Taj Mahal (religious devotion and artistic expression).

What was the root of the Ottoman-Safavid rivalry?

• The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims and the Safavids were Shi’a, deepening the Sunni-Shi’a split.

• The Ottomans sought to expand their territory into Safavid lands.

• The Safavids were allied with European powers against the Ottomans.

• The Ottomans and Safavids shared a common religious belief.

How did European monarchs legitimize their rule through religion?

• By claiming they were descendants of ancient gods.

• Through the Divine Right of Kings, claiming God had given them authority.

• By establishing a state religion that favored their rule.

• Through military conquests and alliances with the church.

How did the Safavids deepen the Sunni-Shi’a divide?

• Shah Ismail enforced Shi’a Islam, executed Sunnis, and rejected the first three Sunni caliphs.

• Shah Ismail promoted Sunni Islam and accepted the first three Shi’a imams.

• The Safavids established a peaceful coexistence between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.

• Shah Ismail encouraged the spread of Sufism among Sunni Muslims.

How did the Mughal Empire expand starting in the 16th century?

• Babur used gunpowder weapons to defeat the Delhi Sultanate.

• The Mughal Empire expanded through naval conquests in Southeast Asia.

• The Mughal Empire relied solely on trade agreements with European powers.

• Akbar focused on military alliances with neighboring kingdoms.

What was the Catholic Reformation?

• A reform within the Catholic Church (Council of Trent) to address corruption and reaffirm doctrine.

• A movement to separate from the Catholic Church and form new Protestant denominations.

• An initiative to promote the use of the Latin language in all church services.

• A campaign to increase the power of the Pope over European monarchs.

What was Sikhism and how did it develop?

• A monotheistic religion that emphasizes the worship of multiple deities.

• A syncretic religion combining elements of Islam and Hinduism—monotheism, reincarnation, and equality without caste or gender hierarchy.

• A philosophy that promotes the idea of reincarnation without any religious affiliation.

• A belief system that strictly adheres to the caste system and gender hierarchy.