DA Study

How did the policies of the Ming and Qing dynasties affect Chinese society?

• They promoted religious tolerance and freedom of speech.

• They reinforced Confucianism & isolationism.

• They encouraged the spread of democracy and trade.

• They made China a global military power.

Compare the size and government of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.

• The Ottoman Empire was the smallest, with a highly decentralized government.

• The Safavid Empire expanded quickly but had a weak government.

• The Mughal, Ottoman, and Safavid Empires were large, with strong centralized governments led by powerful rulers.

• The Ottoman Empire was the only empire with a strong military presence.

What are some important cultural achievements of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires? How are they similar or different?

• All three empires created advanced weapons technologies.

• The Taj Mahal in the Mughal Empire, the Blue Mosque in the Ottoman Empire, and unique Safavid art and architecture are key cultural contributions.

• All three empires were known for their powerful navy fleets.

• The three empires did not make any significant cultural contributions.

What ideas did Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau have about government, and how did their ideas change society?

• They supported absolute monarchy as the best form of government.

• They promoted ideas of liberty, equality, individual rights, challenging traditional authority.

• They supported a return to feudalism and traditional monarchies.

• They rejected all forms of government, promoting anarchy.

What caused the revolutions in America, France, Haiti, and Latin America? What were the results of these revolutions?

• Economic prosperity and stable governments led to revolution.

• The revolutions were caused by widespread support for absolute monarchy.

• The revolutions were driven by demands for independence, social equality, and the overthrow of oppressive governments.

• These revolutions were caused by religious disagreements.

How did the English Bill of Rights (1689) limit the king’s power?

• It gave more power to Parliament and protected the rights of individuals.

• It gave more power to the king and reduced Parliament's influence.

• It completely eliminated the monarchy in England.

• It allowed for the establishment of an absolute monarchy.

How did Napoleon come to power in France, and what challenges did he face because of geography?

• Napoleon became king by marrying into the royal family.

• Napoleon gained power through a coup, became emperor, was defeated in Russia then exiled.

• Napoleon was elected by the French people and faced no geographic challenges.

• Napoleon’s rise was due to military support from Britain.

What was the Congress of Vienna, and how did it change Europe after Napoleon was defeated?

• It formed a new French empire to replace Napoleon’s government.

• It split Europe into small, independent nations with no central authority.

• It created a balance of power in Europe to prevent further wars.

• It gave control of Europe to the United States.

How did industrialization affect Britain, Germany, and Japan in different ways?

• All three countries remained agricultural and avoided industrial growth.

• Industrialization led to rapid urbanization and economic growth.

• Only Britain industrialized, while Germany and Japan remained primarily agricultural.

• Japan remained isolated and did not industrialize.

How was the unification of Germany under Bismarck similar or different from Japan’s modernization during the Meiji Restoration?

• Both processes involved centralizing power & modernizing their economies, but Germany used military force, while Japan relied on reforms.

• Germany used reforms, while Japan relied on military force.

• Both Germany and Japan resisted modernization and remained isolated.

• Japan focused on diplomacy, while Germany focused on trade.