AP World History - Period 3 Chapter 16 - The World In 1450- Changing
Balance Of World Power Exam Study Guide
Which civilization invented the compass? When? What were multiple uses for it? How
and where did it spread? - ANSWER The Chinese invented the compass during the Tang
Dynasty. It could be used for feng shui or navigation. The invention of the compass was
spread by Chinese expeditions, or those by other Asians or Arabs. The compass reached
Scandinavia by 1330.
Characterize the global changes that were occurring in 1400. What developments led to
these changes? Which area of the world would rise to dominance? Why? - ANSWER Arab
power declined and the fall of the Mongols left only disruption. Cross-regional contact
(Afro-Eurasian trade) had growing importance. New groups like the Ottoman Turks rose
to power, but Europe would be the most dominant. Europe (specifically Italy, Spain, and
Portugal) would emerge due to their focus on exploration and outreach.
Describe the condition of the Middle East. - ANSWER The Middle Eastern Byzantine
Empire had fallen to the Ottoman Turks after a brief interlude of Mongol rule. The
caliphate's power had declined.
What were the social, cultural, and political consequences of the fall of the Byzantine
Empire in the Middle East? - ANSWER Islam muted philosophy, and while Islamic science
continued, its role was diminished. Arab landlords took power from the peasants, and
Arab merchants lost ground to their European counterparts. However, although their
decline caused brief confusion, the Ottoman Turks quickly replaced the broken political
systems and reinvigorated the area.
Balance Of World Power Exam Study Guide
Which civilization invented the compass? When? What were multiple uses for it? How
and where did it spread? - ANSWER The Chinese invented the compass during the Tang
Dynasty. It could be used for feng shui or navigation. The invention of the compass was
spread by Chinese expeditions, or those by other Asians or Arabs. The compass reached
Scandinavia by 1330.
Characterize the global changes that were occurring in 1400. What developments led to
these changes? Which area of the world would rise to dominance? Why? - ANSWER Arab
power declined and the fall of the Mongols left only disruption. Cross-regional contact
(Afro-Eurasian trade) had growing importance. New groups like the Ottoman Turks rose
to power, but Europe would be the most dominant. Europe (specifically Italy, Spain, and
Portugal) would emerge due to their focus on exploration and outreach.
Describe the condition of the Middle East. - ANSWER The Middle Eastern Byzantine
Empire had fallen to the Ottoman Turks after a brief interlude of Mongol rule. The
caliphate's power had declined.
What were the social, cultural, and political consequences of the fall of the Byzantine
Empire in the Middle East? - ANSWER Islam muted philosophy, and while Islamic science
continued, its role was diminished. Arab landlords took power from the peasants, and
Arab merchants lost ground to their European counterparts. However, although their
decline caused brief confusion, the Ottoman Turks quickly replaced the broken political
systems and reinvigorated the area.
