I will be giving this review sheet out in class on Wednesday and Thursday. But if you are feeling super motivated and want to start on it early here is a copy of the review sheet. I will give thesis statements later.
Bulliet Test Review Chapters 19 & 20
1.
List and explain the Ottoman’s interactions with
Europeans.
2.
Describe the significance of Janissaries.
3.
Who ruled the Ottoman empire and how did its
dynasty compare to other ruling families?
4.
Describe the decline of the Ottoman, Safavid,
and Mughal empires.
5.
What was unique about Safavid Islam? When did
the empire reach its greatest extent? What were the languages used and what was
the official language after the Battle of Chaldiran?
6.
Describe the economic systems of the Ottoman,
Safavid, and Mughal empires.
7.
Describe the role of women in each Islamic
Empire relating to gender and property rights.
8.
Describe the role of the military in each of the
Islamic empires. What were the strengths and weaknesses of each?
9.
Where was the Mughal Empire located? How did it
originate and who was the first leader?
10.
Describe the reign of Akbar. What reform efforts
did he make concerning the military, the government , religion, and social
improvements?
11.
What architectural masterpiece was built during
the Mughal Empire by Shah Jahan? Why was it built and how did it hurt the
economy?
12.
Who succeeded Shah Jahan and what problems were
prevalent during his reign?
13.
How did the Islamic empires view technological
advances and learning in Europe? How were commercial and cultural contacts
established with the West?
14.
What were the reasons for Islamic expansion into
East Africa and Southeast Asia and why was it more extensive than Christianity?
15.
Why were the Europeans interested in expansion
in Southeast Asia? What country fought a series of wars against Acheh and other
local kingdoms from their capital city of Batavia?
16.
Why were Europeans concerned about the large
populations of Asian kingdoms?
17.
What system was utilized in Japan prior to
political unification? Who took control over a series of civil wars in Japan?
18.
Describe Japan’s policy of isolation in the
seventeenth century.
19.
Describe the decline of Ming China. Who was
responsible for the overthrow of the government and whose assistance was
required?
20.
What products were the Europeans interested in
trading with China? What elements were they impressed with in Chinese society?
21.
Describe the political structure of the Qing
Empire.
22.
Describe Europe’s interactions with China during
the Qing Dynasty. (ESSAY)
23.
What were the effects of population growth in
China during the 1700s?
24.
Describe the reign of Peter the Great. Include
the following realms: military, political, economic, cultural
25.
Describe the expansion of Russia. What areas
were included and what were the reasons for the growth of Russia? Who was
vastly responsible for the expansionist movement?
26.
Describe the economy of Russia. What were their
strengths and weaknesses?
27.
Describe the population distribution and social
organization in Russia during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
