HST 276 Week 4 Week Four Knowledge Check

1.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of Japanese historical eras?

Ashikaga, Warring States, Tokugawa

Warring States, Ashikaga, Tokugawa

Tokugawa, Warring States, Ashikaga

Warring States, Tokugawa, Ashikaga

2.

By the mid-eighteenth century, which of the following major states came to dominate European politics until at least World War I?

Great Britain, France, Prussia, Russia

Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Austria

Russia, Spain, France, Austria

France, Austria, Germany, Italy

3.

The most appropriate keywords for describing the Islamic and Western experiences in the 1500-1800 period are

“stagnation” for the Islamic world, and “incrementalism” for the West.

“stagnation” for the Islamic world, and “revolution” for the West.

“culmination” for the Islamic world, and “revolution” for the West.

“culmination” for the Islamic world, and “incrementalism” for the West.

Concept: CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF EAST ASIA, EUROPE, AND ISLAM

Materials on the concept

• New Methods of Textile Production
• A Millennium of Chinese Rule: 111 B.C.E.–939 C.E.

4.

The Chinese influence on Japan, Korea, and Vietnam included all of the following except

the acceptance and dissemination of Buddhism.

the use of the Chinese alphabet and language.

application of Confucian principles to government.

the adoption of Chinese technology.

5.

In what ways did colonies contribute to the process of industrialization in Britain?

They furnished raw materials for manufacturers, but were too poor to buy British manufactured goods.

They bought British manufactured goods only.

They provided labor in offshore sweatshops.

They furnished raw materials for manufacturers, and provided a market for British manufactured goods.