AP Review Sheet

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.