The main reason for the English Reformation was

Henry VIII's desire to gain power from the Pope and remarry.

Montesquieu's most lasting contribution to political thought was his

analysis of governmental system of checks and balances.

a system of government in which a ruler holds total power.

Thomas Hobbes claimed that any ungoverned society made human life

solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.

Louis XIV maintained complete authority as a monarch by

distracting nobles and royal princes with court life.

The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by

stimulating European demand for goods from the East.

The publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses

attacked the abuses of the church and started the Protestant Reformation

Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he

was a painter, sculptor, and inventor.

Adam Smith believed in "laissez-faire," by which he meant that

the state should not regulate the economy.

The word Renaissance refers to

the rebirth of interest in classical values and ideas

the selling of indulgences was wrong

The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494

established line of demarcation between Portugal and Spain.

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1
The Aztec rulers of Mexico fought against the forces of which Spanish warrior?
Pedro Alvares Cabral
Francisco Pizarro
Hernan Cortes
Bartolome de las Casas
2
The foundation for a constitutional monarchy in England was laid by the
Toleration Act of 1489
Oliver Cromwell's dictatorship.
the Rump Parliament.
the English Bill of Rights.
3
Calvin agreed with Luther on most important doctrines EXCEPT
who spoke better German
the leadership of the Church
predestination
the sale of indulgences
4
___ was a deist who valued religious toleration.
Locke
Montesquieu
Voltaire
Rousseau
5
The main reason for the English Reformation was
Luther's concern for selling of indulgences.
Henry VIII's desire to gain power from the Pope and remarry.
Clement's desire to annul his marriage.
Henry VIII's desire to reform the church.
6
Montesquieu's most lasting contribution to political thought was his
theory that the government should not interfere with religious matters.
identification of the natural laws that governed human society.
idea that punishments should be brutal but effective.
analysis of governmental system of checks and balances.
7
Which of the following estates made up the majority of the population during the Renaissance?
none of the above
third estate
first estate
second estate
8
Machiavelli encouraged rulers and would be rulers to believe that
the Church should be discredited
women were superior to men
humans were selfish
human nature was to be truthful
9
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
France
England
Spain
10
What is absolutism?
the belief that all citizens within a state must conform to one religion.
belief that baptism absolves all past and future sins.
a system of government in which a ruler holds total power.
the practice by monarchs of undergoing daily absolution to keep states free
11
Which nation was the first to establish trading posts in India?
Portugal
France
England
Holland
12
Thomas Hobbes claimed that any ungoverned society made human life
poor Catholic converts.
aristocrats, business owners, and rulers.
communal, rich, pleasant, civil and long.
solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.
13
Which two ancient cultures did the people living during the Renaissance try to emulate (act like or be like)?
Roman and Greek
Egyptian and Roman
None of the Above
Egyptian and Greek
14
The third estate was made up of all of the following EXCEPT
nobles
artisans
merchants
peasants
15
John Locke asserted that the people were justified in overthrowing the monarchy if the monarchy
was different religions than the people.
did not have any heirs to the throne.
refused to sign the Magna Carta.
violated the people's rights.
16
Which leader of the Reformation is known for setting up a safe place for religion in Switzerland?
John Calvin
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
John Knox
17
The Declaration of Independence illustrates which philosophical school of thought?
Enlightenment.
Absolutism.
Heliocentrism.
Realism.
18
Louis XIV maintained complete authority as a monarch by
executing the previous monarch's entire family.
raising an army to find conspirators against him.
bestowing lavish riches on any serf who supported his right to rule.
distracting nobles and royal princes with court life.
19
The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by
increasing the power of Feudal Lords.
forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople.
forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population.
stimulating European demand for goods from the East.
20
The publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses
attacked the abuses of the church and started the Protestant Reformation
became the central text for Anglicanism
was seen as a threat to local businesses
was largely ignored until decades later
21
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he
came from a wealthy family.
was a painter, sculptor, and inventor.
wrote grand romantic poetry.
was a politician.
22
Adam Smith believed in "laissez-faire," by which he meant that
the state should not regulate the economy.
the assets of the rich should be taken away.
the state should monitor the economy and impose regulations.
those who are able to work should help to support those who cannot.
23
European expansion was driven by all of the following EXCEPT
religious zeal
wealth and trade
fear of African empires
political ambition
24
_____ was the first Protestant faith.
Lutheranism
Calvinism
Humanism
Zorastrianism
25
The word Renaissance refers to
the gradual loss of the Roman Catholic Church
the rebirth of interest in classical values and ideas
a role wealthy merchants played in the destruction of art
the loss of half of Europe's population to the plague
26
____ believed that all people were born with a tabula rasa.
Montesquieu
Locke
Voltaire
Rousseau
27
____ went to his grave believing he had discovered a passage to the Indies
Amerigo Vespucci
Afonso de Albuquerque
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
28
Luther taught that
good works, not faith alone would bring salvation
the clergy should remain celibate
the sacraments promoted the gospel
the selling of indulgences was wrong
29
____ believed that people should be governed by its "general will."
Voltaire
Montesquieu
Locke
Rousseau
30
____ believed a government with a separation of powers was best.
Locke
Montesquieu
Voltaire
Rousseau
31
To Voltaire and many other philosophers, the universe was
like a clock.
unknowable at all.
a divine creation.
constructed like a flower.
32
John Locke argued that before society was organized
humans had no rights at all.
humans had natural rights.
humans were going to destroy each other without guiadance.
humans were ruthless and did not need protection.
33
What was the economic principles that dominated Europe in the sixteenth century?
speculation
mercantilism
commercial capitalism
consumerism
34
A "renaissance man" is
someone of many talents
someone who is loyal
someone with money
a rich Italian
35
In the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith gave all of the following roles to the government EXCEPT
protection.
public works.
religion.
defense.
36
The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494
established line of demarcation between Portugal and Spain.
made Portuguese the official language of the Americas.
ended the violence between Portugal.
put an end to the war between Portugal and Turkey.

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