REVIEW #1 – 2ND Semester

What was the primary goal of the Ming Dynasty when it was established?

• To restore Han-Chinese culture and traditions

• To expand territory

• To establish trade relations with Europe

• To strengthen military power

Which of the following best describes the political situation in Japan during the late 15th century?

• Centralized power under the emperor

• A unified nation under one ruler

• Complete chaos with no leadership

• Decentralized power among daimyo

Why was the Forbidden City significant in Ming China?

• It was a military stronghold

• It served as a public marketplace

• It showcased imperial power and prestige

• It was the first university in China

Which statement best describes the power structure established by the Tokugawa Shogunate?

• The emperor held all political power

• The shogun was a puppet of the emperor

• The emperor remained in Kyoto while the shogun held true power

• The daimyo had more power than the shogun

Which of the following best describes the Age of Exploration?

• A period of isolation and stagnation in global trade

• An era defined by the decline of European power

• A phase focused solely on religious expansion

• A time of entrepreneurs and technological advances

What were the three main motivations for European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• Land, labor, and luxury

• Gold, glory, and God

• Trade, technology, and treaties

• Exploration, education, and equality

Which of the following was a consequence of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?

• Devastating disease outbreaks leading to population loss

• Population growth due to new trade opportunities

• Introduction of new crops like rice and cotton

• Establishment of new banking systems

What was the main belief of mercantilism?

• Free trade was essential for economic growth

• Colonies were unnecessary for wealth

• A nation's prosperity depended on having large supplies of gold and silver

• Agricultural products were more valuable than precious metals

What was the encomienda system?

• A fair-trade agreement

• A voluntary labor program

• A system of equal land distribution

• A Spanish right to use Native Americans as laborers

In the colonial social hierarchy, who were the Peninsulares?

• Indigenous leaders

• American-born Europeans

• European-born Spanish/Portuguese officials

• Individuals of mixed European and African descent