Modern World History Test Review: Early Modern Islam and East Asia

Test Date:  Monday, October 14

Format:  15 multiple choice (3 pts. each):  45 points; one essay response (choice of two questions):  55 pts.

Chapter 16:

• Major aspects of the Ottoman Empire, including        
• Significant people—including Osman, Mehmet II, Selim I, and Suleyman I and their accomplishments
• Significant events, such as the conquest of Constantinople
• The major characteristics of Ottoman rule including political organization and policies
• The territories that the Ottomans ruled over and the diversity of their subjects
• Aspects of Ottoman society (treatment of women, minorities, etc.)
• Examples and characteristics of Ottoman art, culture, etc.

• Major aspects of the Safavid and Mughal Dynasties, including
• Significant people:  Shah Ismail; Babur; Akbar; Aurangzeb
• Major characteristics of Safavid and Mughal rule, including political organization and policies
• Territories governed by each Dynasty
• Social characteristics (treatment of women, minorities, etc.)
• Examples and characteristics of Safavid and Mughal art and culture

• You should be able to compare and contrast the major elements of all 3 early modern Islamic Empires

Chapter 17:

• Major aspects of the Ming and Qing Dynasties of China, including
• How each dynasty was established
• The significance of Kangxi and Qianlong
• Social aspects and daily life in China during this time
• Major changes that affect China during this time (population, economics, etc) and the reasons for and consequences of those changes
• The relationship between China and the rest of the world at this time

• Major aspects of Tokugawa Japan, including
• The establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate, including major people involved
• Tokugawa political organization—role of the Diamyo and changing nature of the Samurai
• The rise of cities and towns, and the changes (culture) that comes with them

• You should be able to compare and contrast the major elements of China with Japan (and Korea and Vietnam as well).