Read textbook pp. 507-511, 516-521, & 536-541. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Tuesday 2/26. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 507-511) 2) Describe the ways in which the Ottomans gained, consolidated, and maintained power. 3) Why was conquering Constantinople an important goal for the Ottomans? How did Mehmed II achieve this goal? 4) Suleyman I is sometimes known as Suleyman the Magnificent. Does he deserve this name? Defend your argument using evidence from the text. (pp. 516-521) 5) Who were the Mughals? Explain how they came to power in India. 6) Write a paragraph (at least 6 sentences long) that explains why the reign of Akbar was considered a Golden Age. Include a topic sentence, and then at least one sentence about each of the following: conquests; government; cultural blending; arts and literature; and architecture. (pp. 536-541) 7) Describe the changes the Ming Dynasty made to Chinese government and economy after ending Mongol rule. 8) Who was Zheng He? Why did the Ming emperor send him on voyages? Why were these voyages stopped in 1433? 9) Describe two ways that the Manchu rulers of the Qing Dynasty continued the policies of the Ming. What changes were made? 10) Creative Response: Read p. 541. Imagine you are a woman during the Ming or Qing period. Write a poem, song, or rap that expresses how you feel about your role in Ming or Qing society.
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