ap world history: chapter 21 quiz Flashcards

chapter 21: Expanding Horizons of Cross-Cultural Interaction

8012777858	describe the roles of foreign merchants in trade cities. what was their affect on local peoples?	they formed their own neighborhoods, but could intermarry with local peoples	0
8012777859	other than Christianity, what did Marco Polo and Rabban Sauma have in common?	they were employed by the mongols	1
8012777860	what primary purpose did Ibn Battuta serve for his Islamic hosts?	he was a muslim authority who could interpret muslim law	2
8012777861	describe the importance of the compass. where did it come from?	China	3
8012777862	what earlier change made the plague such a potent destructive force?	global climate cooled and declined productivity	4
8012777863	describe the social and economic distributions caused by the plague	did NOT occur: structural changes in social classes	5
8012777864	what did the first Ming emperor do to reestablish Chinese rule?	he re-instituted Confucian systems of governance	6
8012777865	how did Europe recover quickly from the plague?	stronger nation states	7
8012781761	cultural recovery in Europe was largely based on a return to older traditions. what did the Europeans find appealing about classical philosophy?	its moral foundation of civic duty	8
8012785330	both the Chinese and the Europeans initiated maritime exploration. what were some similarities and differences between the two, if any?	one was primarily interested in prestige	9