HIST 201 Farnsworth Final quiz

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28 questions

About 17 minutes. Every answer comes with the right one.

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Which of the following philosophical traditions, founded by Kong Fuzi, emphasized social harmony through properly ordered relationships and filial piety?
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Confucianism
Legalism, in contrast to Confucianism, argued that social order could only be maintained through:
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Strict laws, harsh punishments, and strong authority
Confucianism taught that humans are inherently selfish and require strict laws to maintain order.
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False
The ___ Dynasty adopted Legalism as its ruling ideology, enabling the first unification of China through absolute state control.
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Qin
Daoism, traditionally attributed to Laozi, emphasizes living in harmony with:
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The natural order of the universe (the Dao)
Mencius believed that human nature was fundamentally:
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Good, with innate moral tendencies
The Sui Dynasty's greatest achievement was the Grand Canal, which connected the agricultural south to the political north of China.
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True
The ___ were nomadic peoples from Central Asia who, under Genghis Khan, conquered the largest contiguous land empire in world history.
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Mongols
Xunzi, while a Confucian philosopher, laid groundwork for Legalism by teaching that human nature is:
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Fundamentally bad or selfish
The Examination System in Imperial China was primarily designed to:
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Select government officials based on merit and knowledge of Confucian classics
The 'filioque' clause, which states the Holy Spirit proceeds 'from the Father and the Son,' was a point of contention that contributed to the Great Schism.
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True
The creation of the ___ alphabet in the 15th century under King Sejong made literacy more accessible to common people in Korea.
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Hangul
Which dynasty ended the Warring States Period and unified China under Legalist principles, standardizing weights, measures, and currency?
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Qin Dynasty
Mahayana Buddhism, which spread north into China, is characterized by:
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The bodhisattva ideal and accessibility to laypeople
The Investiture Controversy was a conflict between the Pope and the Byzantine Emperor over the appointment of bishops.
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False
The practice of ___ binding, involving tightly binding young girls' feet, became a significant mark of elite status and beauty in Neo-Confucian China.
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foot
The Great Schism of 1054 marked the formal separation between:
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Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy
According to Islamic tradition, Muhammad received revelations from the angel Gabriel, forming the basis of:
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The Quran
The Black Death significantly weakened the system of serfdom in Europe due to massive labor shortages.
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True
The dispute over succession after Muhammad's death led to the split between Sunni and Shia Islam, with Sunnis believing leadership should pass to:
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Abu Bakr, Muhammad's close companion
Justinian's reign in the Byzantine Empire is notable for:
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The codification of Roman law (Corpus Juris Civilis) and reconquest of territories
The Battle of Manzikert in 1071 was a decisive victory for the Seljuk Turks against which empire?
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The Byzantine Empire
Sufism is the mystical tradition within Islam that emphasizes:
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A direct, personal connection with God
The Magna Carta, issued in 1215, was a document that:
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Significantly limited royal power and guaranteed legal rights
Explain the core tenets of Confucianism and how they aimed to achieve social harmony.
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Confucianism, founded by Confucius, posits that humans are inherently ethical and that social harmony is achieved through properly ordered relationships. Key virtues include ren (humaneness), li (ritual propriety), and filial piety (respect for elders and family). These principles create a stable social hierarchy where mutual obligations and respect govern interactions between ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, elder and younger, and friend and friend.
Describe the significance of the Byzantine Empire's capital, Constantinople.
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Constantinople, founded by Emperor Constantine, served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and was a major center of political, religious, and commercial life. Its strategic location on the Bosporus and formidable defenses made it the largest, richest, and most fortified city in medieval Christendom for centuries, acting as a bulwark against invasions and a hub for trade and culture.
What was the primary cause of the Investiture Controversy, and what was its eventual resolution?
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The Investiture Controversy was a power struggle in the 11th and 12th centuries over who had the right to appoint bishops and abbots: the Pope or secular rulers (like the Holy Roman Emperor). These church officials controlled significant land and wealth, making their appointment a critical point of contention. The conflict was eventually resolved with the Concordat of Worms in 1122, which established a compromise where bishops were elected by church officials but had to receive their temporal lands and authority from the secular ruler.
Discuss the impact of Marco Polo's 'The Travels' on medieval Europe.
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Marco Polo's 'The Travels' had a profound impact on medieval Europe by introducing Europeans to the vast wealth, sophisticated cities, advanced technologies (like paper money and coal usage), and complex administrative systems of Yuan China and other parts of Asia. His account broadened European understanding of the world, stimulated curiosity about the East, and influenced later explorers and merchants, effectively challenging the perception of Europe as the center of civilization.