World History 1450-1750 Quiz

1. The photo shown above of the Suleimani Mosque in Istanbul best demonstrates the following historical processes.

European technological belief systems.

Syncretic belief systems.

Displays of magnificent architecture to legitimize state power.

None of the above.

A: Not related. B: No secondary religion or country to cause syncretism with.

Explanation

A: Not related. B: No secondary religion or country to cause syncretism with.

2. The transformation of trade and business that developed in the early modern period from small-scale trading to large-scale international trade.

Price Revolution

Commercial Revolution

Scientific Revolution

Both A and B.

None of the above.

A: Present day inflation.
C: WTF.

Explanation

A: Present day inflation.
C: WTF.

3. What do the encomienda and mit'a systems used in Spanish colonies and the labor system used on Brazilian sugarcane plantations have in common?

Both were coerced labor systems designed to enrich European colonizers.

Both made use of enslaved Africans as agricultural workers.

Both were labor systems that provided economic opportunities for immigrants.

Both A and C.

None of the above.

B: They used local natives, not African Americans. C: There were no "economic opportunities" for immigrants.

Explanation

B: They used local natives, not African Americans. C: There were no "economic opportunities" for immigrants.

4. What belief in the following statements emphasizes this statement: "Not sharing policy-making powers with the King, including the nobility."

Constitutionalism

Absolutism

Capitalism

Mercantilism

None of the above.

Part of the definition of absolutism.

Explanation

Part of the definition of absolutism.

5. Which of the following best describes European interactions with the Gunpowder Empires during the period 1450-1750?

The Gunpowder Empires were able to keep the European trading nations out of the Indian Ocean.

Arts, spices, and silk imported from the Gunpowder Empires were popular with Europeans.

The Gunpowder Empires were almost entirely undiscovered by the Europeans of the time period.

None of the above.

This was the main reason Europeans traded with Asia, and one of the main reasons for sea faring exploration.

Explanation

This was the main reason Europeans traded with Asia, and one of the main reasons for sea faring exploration.

6. Which statement best describes the treatment of Christian missionaries by both China and Japan between 1450 and 1750?

Both considered all Europeans to be "barbaric" and never allowed conversions to Christianity.

Both initially banned Christian conversions, but then became more tolerant, allowing their subjects to convert to Christianity.

Both admired Western European learning and allowed their subjects to convert during the entire period.

Both were initially tolerant, allowing their subjects to convert to Christianity, but later banned Christian worship.

Both C and D.

This is because Kangxi originally allowed Christianity until order was disrupted and successors were not as tolerant.

Explanation

This is because Kangxi originally allowed Christianity until order was disrupted and successors were not as tolerant.

7. What group was the greatest threat to Ivan the Terrible of Russia or Ivan IV?

The Bolsheviks

The Boyars

The Cossacks

The Polish

The Mongols

The Boyars were Russian Nobility, and nobility was a main threat to a dictator or monarch. Ivan the Terrible killed thousands of Boyars.

Explanation

The Boyars were Russian Nobility, and nobility was a main threat to a dictator or monarch. Ivan the Terrible killed thousands of Boyars.

8. Natural rights for man: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property. Who?

Hobbes

Voltaire

Montesquieue

Rousseau

None of the above.

It was John Locke.

Explanation

It was John Locke.

9. The main reason that Russia evolved into a nation-state while the Islamic Empires declined from 1450-1750 is because ONLY Russia:

Focused on becoming a maritime empire.

Had absolutist, charismatic leaders.

Modernized its army.

None of the above.

Russia strongly modernized its army, while Islamic empires throughout the time period did not.

Explanation

Russia strongly modernized its army, while Islamic empires throughout the time period did not.

10. How is the above painting of Louis XIV unique?

It began the use of perspective in painting spreading through the Renaissance.

It was one of the first oil-based paintings, which allows for greater detail and a mixing of colors

Both A and B.

It represents the King's power by showing his support for the arts.

None of the above.

This painting is intended to show Louis XIV as a supporter and follower of the arts, during his reign.

Explanation

This painting is intended to show Louis XIV as a supporter and follower of the arts, during his reign.

11. Which of the following is TRUE with regards to the topic of joint-stock companies?

Joint-stock companies were a major causation of mercantilism.

Elements of early capitalism can be found in these types of companies.

They were not useful in raising capital for rising chartered trading companies.

Both A and B.

None of the above.

Joint stock companies raised capital by pooling money of many investors to start chartered trading companies. Although joint-stock companies had goals leading towards mercantilism, they did not cause mercantilism.

Explanation

Joint stock companies raised capital by pooling money of many investors to start chartered trading companies. Although joint-stock companies had goals leading towards mercantilism, they did not cause mercantilism.

12. What was the main issue of the fighting between the Safavids and the Ottomans?

Sunni and Shi'ite split.

Territorial disputes.

Control over the Janissaries.

Both A and B.

Both B and C.

The Ottomans were Sunni Muslim and the Safavids were Shi'ite Muslims. These religious differences were the major contribution to the conflicts between both groups.

Explanation

The Ottomans were Sunni Muslim and the Safavids were Shi'ite Muslims. These religious differences were the major contribution to the conflicts between both groups.

13. In this period, from 1450-1750, which of the following choices best describes how the Indian Ocean trade network has changed over time?

Arabs replaced European traders in the Indian Ocean trade network after their invention of the lateen sail.

The Chinese became the dominant naval power of the Indian Ocean trade after invention of the junk.

East Africa declined in power in the Indian Ocean Trade Network.

Both A and B.

None of the above.

Europeans became the dominant naval force and replaced Arab, Chinese, and Indian traders in Indian Ocean trade activity.

Explanation

Europeans became the dominant naval force and replaced Arab, Chinese, and Indian traders in Indian Ocean trade activity.

14. All of the choices below displayed, European motivations to commence sea exploration from 1450-1750 except:

Monarchs wanted more sources of income.

The desire to spread Christianity.

British Imperialism

Both A and B.

None of the above.

Not in time period. British imperialism started in 1783.

Explanation

Not in time period. British imperialism started in 1783.

15. Which of the following was a major demographic effect of the slave trade on Africa?

Drastic loss of population.

The spread of European diseases.

An imbalance in gender ratio.

Both A and C.

The majority of slaves transported in men, causing a majority of women left to remain. On the contrary, new world foods, (ex. corn) boosted and stabilized population in Africa, and Africans were mostly immune to European diseases.

Explanation

The majority of slaves transported in men, causing a majority of women left to remain. On the contrary, new world foods, (ex. corn) boosted and stabilized population in Africa, and Africans were mostly immune to European diseases.

16. Source: Bertrandon 1455, Public Domain. What does the above painting depict?

The fleet of Venice from its first trade mission to the Levant.

The fall of Constantinople.

The defeat of the Spanish Armada

European ships entering Macao in China.

Fall of Constantinople was in 1453. Source: 1455.

Explanation

Fall of Constantinople was in 1453. Source: 1455.

17. Which of the following did NOT demonstrate the period of state consolidation and imperial expansion that occurred from 1450-1750 C.E.?

Empires expanded, however often had difficulty incorporating culturally, ethnically, and religiously diverse subjects, and administering widely spread territories.

None of the above.

A: Examples: Ming Dynasty, Muslim empires within time period.
B: England, Spain (Maritime Empires).
C: Monarchs of England, Spain, and France.

Explanation

A: Examples: Ming Dynasty, Muslim empires within time period.
B: England, Spain (Maritime Empires).
C: Monarchs of England, Spain, and France.

18. Which of the following descriptions comparing the Ottoman devshirme system with the Mughal zamindar system is accurate?

Both systems relied exclusively on officials who inherited their positions.

Both systems represented ways for central governments to recruit local and regional officials.

Both systems included recruitment for the military as well as for local government officials

Both B and C.

None of the above.

C: Zamindar did not include military.

Explanation

C: Zamindar did not include military.

19. Which of the following is not a reason for the decline in the Ottoman Empire in the Mid-17th century?

The empire had reached limits of expansion and was too large to be maintained.

The increased corruption among local government officers.

Janissaries increasing demands on Sultan.

Attacks from the Safavid Empire.

All of the Above.

The Ottoman Empire started declining due to internal issues, specifically management of money by the rulers. The Ottomans won their first battle against the Safavids, therefore not being threatened by them.

Explanation

The Ottoman Empire started declining due to internal issues, specifically management of money by the rulers. The Ottomans won their first battle against the Safavids, therefore not being threatened by them.

20. How did Spain govern their new territories in Mexico and other parts of South America?

The Incan Mi'ta system.

The encomienda system.

Viceroys setting up large bureaucracies.

Both A and B.

Both A and C.

The viceroys were the king's representatives in the New World, and held great power in these lands. Coercive labor was not used as a governance technique, but to extract various minerals and resources.

Explanation

The viceroys were the king's representatives in the New World, and held great power in these lands. Coercive labor was not used as a governance technique, but to extract various minerals and resources.