AP World 16.4

What impact did the international exchange have on the Americas and Polynesia by 1400?

Both regions were not affected by the international exchange and maintained their separateness.

What key political issues did the Aztec empire face after 1400?

Increasing difficulties due to exploitation of subject peoples leading to resentment.

What was a significant issue within the Inca empire's political structure?

Ongoing tension between central leadership and local initiative complicated effective control.

What was the key theme of Polynesian culture from the 7th century to 1400?

Expansion, spurts of migration, and conquest beyond initial islands.

How did Hawaiians adapt their land use to support sustainable living?

By incorporating coastal fisheries, mid-mountain vegetable crops, and highland hunting.

Describe the societal organization of Hawaii.

Hawaii was organized into regional kingdoms with a caste system; priests and nobles held higher status.

What was a major achievement of the Maori in New Zealand?

They developed elaborate art and a significant population despite isolation.

What primary challenges did Polynesian cultures face after 1400?

Vulnerability to disease and cultural disintegration upon encountering European explorers.

What role did technology play in the shifts in world history around 1400?

It provided new opportunities for copying Asian developments, especially in gunnery and ship design.

How did the political landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa change around 1400?

Regional kingdoms fluctuated in power; the empire of Mali fell, while the Songhay kingdom rose.