How did the English and French seek a route to East Asia?

They sought a northwest passage across North America

The English political philosopher Thomas Hobbes held that

power of ruler was absolute and prevent civil war.

According to Machiavelli, government should be judged on whether it

provided order, security, and safety for the populace

Which of the following characterizes the role of Europe in the system of world trade prior to Columbus?

Europe was a minor trading power that produced few products

As a result of the Peace of Augsburg, the people of Germany

became Lutheran or Catholic, depending on the preference of prince

How did the Spanish respond to the trap set by Inca King Atahualpa?

Spanish ambushed and captured him, holding him ransom and executing him

What was the Star Chamber?

a court that dealt with noble threats to royal power in GB

The Reformation in England was primarily the result of what?

the dynastic and romantic concerns of Henry VIII.

In the early sixteenth century, anticlericalism focused primarily on which of the following issues?

The immorality of priests who were drunkards and neglected rule of celibacy

John Calvin rejected the idea of free will because he believed it would do what?

detract from the sovereignty of God.

Which of the following was one of the central components of the Italian Renaissance?

a glorification of individual genius

According to his agreement with the Spanish crown, what rewards would Columbus receive if he found a water route to Asia

He would be named viceroy over any territories he discovered & 1/10

What did Luther believe the church consisted of?

a spiritual priesthood of all believers

Louis XIV selected councilors from

the newly ennobled or upper middle class

Which of the following best characterizes the Renaissance idea of Virtù

The ability to shape the world around oneself according to one's will

What was Cortés's crucial advantage in conquest of Mexica Empire?

Cortéx was able to exploit internal dissention in empire

What impact did Luther's ideas about Roman exploitation of Germany?

it appealed to national sentiment of German princes

How did the Peace of Westphalia mark a turning point in European history?

Large-scale armed conflicts over religious faith came to an end.

How did famines affect the European population in 17th century?

Malnutrition made people susceptible to deadly diseases

In the seventeenth century, what did the Dutch East India company do?

took over much of the East Indies from Portugal

Which of the following best describes Luther's doctrine of salvation?

Salvation comes from faith alone as a free gift from God

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How did the English and French seek a route to East Asia?
They sought a northwest passage across North America
They sought to follow Portuguese around Africa but established trade posts
They sought to develop a new land route through Russia and Siberia
They sought to travel through the Artic Ocean
2
The English political philosopher Thomas Hobbes held that
kings ruled by divine right
constitutional monarchy was possible only in England.
mankind was inherently good and requires no formal government.
power of ruler was absolute and prevent civil war.
3
At the time of his death, Columbus believed the islands he found wer
off he coast of Asia
settled by a civilization of vast wealth and sophistication
isolated from any other land mass.
part of a new continent
4
According to Machiavelli, government should be judged on whether it
[protected the liberty of its citizens
was based on Christian morality
provided the necessary public services
provided order, security, and safety for the populace
5
Which of the following characterizes the role of Europe in the system of world trade prior to Columbus?
Europe provided banking and financial services that sustained world trade
Europe was major western node of the trading system that produced textiles
Europe was a minor trading power that produced few products
Europe served as the most important market for products
6
As a result of the Peace of Augsburg, the people of Germany
became Lutheran or Catholic, depending on the preference of prince
converted to Lutheranism.
remained Catholic
were able to practice the religion of their choice
7
How did the Spanish respond to the trap set by Inca King Atahualpa?
Spanish allowed themselves to be trapped and infected captors with smallpox
Spanish entered the trap but then surprised the Inca with cannons
Spanish withdrew from the region and cut off its supplies starving Incas
Spanish ambushed and captured him, holding him ransom and executing him
8
Who was the most prominent metal smith who helped develop moveable type?
Leonardo da Vinci
Desiderius Erasmus
Johann Gutenberg
Johann Fust
9
After losing access to slave trading from the Black Sea, the Genoese obtained which of the following as slaves?
Portuguese peasants
Black Africans
French Refugees
English prisoners
10
What was the Star Chamber?
a court that was English equivalent to Inquisition
A court that dealt with the finances of English government
a court that dealt with noble threats to royal power in GB
a court dominated by the great nobles of England
11
The Reformation in England was primarily the result of what?
efforts by Luther and his followers.
the dynastic and romantic concerns of Henry VIII.
the terrible conditions then existing in English churches.
the missionary activity of the Lollards
12
In the early sixteenth century, anticlericalism focused primarily on which of the following issues?
clerics who dispersed any collected revenues to their parishoners
the heresy of priests who preached messages contrary to church doctrine
priests who were literate
The immorality of priests who were drunkards and neglected rule of celibacy
13
John Calvin rejected the idea of free will because he believed it would do what?
undermine the need for the crucifixion of Christ.
eliminate the idea of divine right of kings
undermine the idea of human sinfulness.
detract from the sovereignty of God.
14
Which of the following was one of the central components of the Italian Renaissance?
a concern for the improvement of society in general
Christian humility
a glorification of individual genius
the attempt to use art to educate the urban masses
15
Which of the following was a consequence of Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
The end of Protestant power in France
a lengthy civil war
new efforts to bring civil order to France
an international peace conference
16
In early Renaissance Italy, art
did not depict living people
was seen as subversive by the church
was commissioned by nobles only
manifested corporate power
17
According to his agreement with the Spanish crown, what rewards would Columbus receive if he found a water route to Asia
He would be named governor of all lands and claim 1/10th
He would be given a noble title and one-half of the revenues of journey
He would be named viceroy over any territories he discovered & 1/10
He would be given the right to claim 1/10 of land and be free from taxes
18
What did Luther believe the church consisted of?
a spiritual priesthood of all believers
all those who supported his views
the elect
entire body of clergy
19
Louis XIV selected councilors from
the newly ennobled or upper middle class
university professors
senior clergy
military commanders
20
Which of the following best characterizes the Renaissance idea of Virtù
moral goodness as set out in the Christian Scriptures
The serenity achieved through contemplation and acceptance of hardships
the expression of perfection in the life lived in balance and simplicity
The ability to shape the world around oneself according to one's will
21
What was Cortés's crucial advantage in conquest of Mexica Empire?
Cortés had large well-trained Spanish army
The Mexica mistakenly believed Cortés was a god.
Cortéx was able to exploit internal dissention in empire
The Mexica were awed by Spanish technology.
22
What impact did Luther's ideas about Roman exploitation of Germany?
was met with dismay by ruling elite
led to administrative reform in the empire
found an audience only among peasantry
it appealed to national sentiment of German princes
23
How did the Peace of Westphalia mark a turning point in European history?
Central Europe emerged as an economic powerhouse.
Religious toleration was adopted throughout the H.R. Empire
Large-scale armed conflicts over religious faith came to an end.
German lands were finally unified under the German emperor
24
What educational book by Castiglione provided training for a young man in Renaissance time?
Utopia
Education of a Christian Prince
The Courtier
The Prince
25
The dissolution of the English monasteries
a call for peasants and nobles to unite against Turks
a call for nobles to crush the peasants
to undertake penance for the peasants sins.
to side with all the peasants
26
Who as the wealthy Florentine responsible for the vast patronage of Renaissance artists?
Cesare Borgia
Cosimo de Medici
Giovanni Sforza
Gerolama Orsini
27
How did famines affect the European population in 17th century?
The population continued to grow despite widespread malnurtrition
Populations remained relatively stable as little food was available
Large segments of the population immigrated to American colonies
Malnutrition made people susceptible to deadly diseases
28
In the seventeenth century, what did the Dutch East India company do?
established outpost in New York and other places in US
established bases in the Caribbean.
handled shipment of gold & silver from Americas to Spain.
took over much of the East Indies from Portugal
29
Which of the following was a major motivation for European exploration?
desire for material profit
desire to escape from the Black Death
fear of invasion from the Americas
Fear of invasion from China
30
Which of the following best describes Luther's doctrine of salvation?
Salvation comes from faith alone as a free gift from God
Salvation comes from faith and works demonstrates this
Salvation comes from performing Holy Sacraments
Salvation comes from God's predestined selection

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