Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for ___

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

Native American population of Mexico in 1492 was 25 million, in 1608 it was 1.7 million. What caused this decrease

diseases introduced by the Spanish

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Martin Luther?

English reformer whose work led to the creation of the Church of England

What role did slavery play in the mercantilism system?

slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops

All of the following are TRUE about the Black Death EXCEPT

caused greater mortality among the affected populations than anything else

Which of the following is one of the reasons why so many slaves were brought to be used on plantations in the Americas?

There were not enough people to work on the plantations in the Americas

Which of the following was a result of the printing press?

the writing of books in the vernacular (native language)

What is the best reason why early settlements were near waterways?

they were critical for the economy which was based on trade

The mercantilism that arose in the 16th century Europe ___

sparked further rivalries among European nations

What major impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church

it challenged Catholic traditions, forcing people to reassess the religion

The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo de Vinci. Why is it used to describe him?

he had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents

The High Renaissance in Italy is associated with which 3 artists?

Leonardo de Vinci, Raphael, and Michaelangelo

The final decrees of Council of Trent

reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestants

What was Niccolo Machiavelli's main argument in the work "The Prince"?

a ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power

Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

division between religious sects

Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?

He wished to control the church but leave doctrine similar to its original

According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on ___

a large supply of gold, silver, and exporting goods

Luther believed that ____

salvation could be achieved through faith alone

A major result of the Age of Exploration was ___

the end of regional isolation and beginning of European global domination

Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

creativity in the arts was encouraged

Which is NOT an example of secularism?

attending an Easter church service

In Western Europe, a major effect of the Reformation was a

decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church

Martin Luther's list of 95 Theses was largely written for which reason?

protested use of Catholic indulgences as means of controlling salvation

The publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses

attacked abuses in the sale of indulgences, such as Protestant Reformation

In Europe, a major characteristic of Humanism was ___

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

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1
Christopher Columbus explored in the name of which country?
Portugal
Spain
Mexico
America
2
Calling for a large supply of gold & silver & exporting more good than importing, __ was the set of principles in 1600's
commercial capitalism
mercantilism
consumerism
speculation
3
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
Conformity
Humanism
Mysticism
Obediance
4
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for ___
religious revolts against the Catholic Church
reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
crusades to spread Catholicism
greater papal authority
5
All of the following are associated with the Renaissance EXCEPT ___
interest in classical models
Gothic architecture
interest in Greek and Roman styles
greater interest in nature and things of this world
6
Native American population of Mexico in 1492 was 25 million, in 1608 it was 1.7 million. What caused this decrease
emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Asia
Wars between native groups
diseases introduced by the Spanish
crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
7
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Martin Luther?
monk and professor of theology in Wittenberg, Germany
experienced spiritual crisis that consumed him with fear that he had sinned
wrote 95 Theses which expressed concerns over the sale of indulgences
English reformer whose work led to the creation of the Church of England
8
What role did slavery play in the mercantilism system?
slave labor made it possible for industrialization to take place in Europe
slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops
European countries spent all of their wealth on slaves and lost their power
Europeans found that slave labor was quite efficient and not profitable
9
All of the following are TRUE about the Black Death EXCEPT
caused greater mortality among the affected populations than anything else
likely began in Asia and traveled via the Silk Road
produced a range of religious, economic, and social disturbances
worsened the chronic malnutrition in Europe due to reduced harvests
10
Which of the following is one of the reasons why so many slaves were brought to be used on plantations in the Americas?
There were not any jobs in Africa for slaves to preform
Slaves were the only people capable of working on plantations
Slaves were the most dedicated workers on the plantations
There were not enough people to work on the plantations in the Americas
11
Which of the following was a result of the printing press?
the writing of books in the vernacular (native language)
the spreading of newly written words of the Magna Carta
an abandonment of movable type technology
an increase in the use of Latin
12
What is the best reason why early settlements were near waterways?
were an important component of colonial spiritual life
only method of travel
only source of water for the settlers
they were critical for the economy which was based on trade
13
The mercantilism that arose in the 16th century Europe ___
did not affect empires and populations outside Europe
slowed European colonial pursuits
encouraged importation of foreign goods
sparked further rivalries among European nations
14
During the Renaissance, there was a rebirth of interest in the classical cultures of ____
Greece and Turkey
Greece and Rome
Spain and England
Morocco and Spain
15
What major impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church
it closed the door for the development of further religious reformations
it provided an avenue for the Catholic Church to grow more powerful
it challenged Catholic traditions, forcing people to reassess the religion
it reinforced England's relationship with the Catholic Church
16
The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo de Vinci. Why is it used to describe him?
he was the first person born in the Renaissance
he started a university and trained many famous artists
he had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents
he was an outspoken critic of the new ideas developed during this time
17
The High Renaissance in Italy is associated with which 3 artists?
Leonardo de Vinci, Raphael, and Michaelangelo
Leonardo de Vinci, Jan van Eyck, and Albrecht Durer
Masaccio, Donatello, Filippo Brunelleschi
Raphael, Donatello, and Medici
18
Which geographic region in colonial North America was best known for its cold climate, manufacturing and ___ population
Southern colonies
New England colonies
Back-country
Mid-Atlantic colonies
19
The Catholic Church was very flashy, used bright colors, and had a lot of relics
False
True
20
Calvinism is NOT a form of Protestantism
True
False
21
The final decrees of Council of Trent
said that Christians should emulate Christ in their actions
reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestants
empowered the Jesuits to find heretics including anyone who was Protestant
was meaningless because its practices were never put into place
22
Which of the following was the most important new technology to contribute to the Protestant Reformation?
trains
spinning jenny
steam engine
printing press
23
The frescoes painted by ___ have long been regarded as the first masterpieces of early Renaissance Art.
Leonardo
Raphael
Donatello
Michelangelo
24
The main purpose of indulgences/papal pardons was ___
reduce time in purgatory
to save the Popes
to donate to the poor
to use the money to purchase bibles
25
What was Niccolo Machiavelli's main argument in the work "The Prince"?
a ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power
a ruler should follow all the teachings of the Catholic Church
a ruler should make his subjects happy so they don't overthrow him
a ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness
26
Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?
division between religious sects
increased power of the Catholic Church
the dominance of the Anglican Church
a complete restructuring of the Catholic Church hierarchy
27
Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?
Henry had been deeply influenced by Lutheran theology
Henry's aggressive foreign policy in Italy led to his excommunication
He wished to control the church but leave doctrine similar to its original
Thomas More had convinced him of the political advantages of such a break
28
The first English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia was established for which reason?
Political freedom
Economic reasons
New land
Religious freedom
29
According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on ___
a healthy flow of coffee coming into the nation
a large supply of gold, silver, and exporting goods
finding and maintaining a supply of cheap labor, preferably slaves
conquering new territories & expanding the nation's intellectual resources
30
Luther believed that ____
the Pope was the sole religious authority
good deeds were necessary for salvation
the Bible had been mistranslated by the Greek Christians
salvation could be achieved through faith alone
31
What was the name of the church that Henry VIII established from breaking the Catholic Church?
Church of England
Angel Church
Protestant Church
Church of Henry
32
Which empire was one of the first to explore new lands during the Age of Exploration
China
England
Portugal
France
33
A major result of the Age of Exploration was ___
the end of regional isolation and beginning of European global domination
a long period of peace and prosperity for the nations of Western Europe
extensive migration from the Western Hemisphere to Europe and Asia
a fall of European national monarchies and end of power for Catholic Church
34
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
the political system looked similar to that of the Roman Empire
humanism decreased in social importance
creativity in the arts was encouraged
social structure became very rigid
35
Which is NOT an example of secularism?
attending an Easter church service
opening up a new business
getting a new puppy
going shopping
36
Which geographical region in colonial North America was best known for its focus on agriculture?
Southern
Middle
Mid-Atlantic
New England
37
In Western Europe, a major effect of the Reformation was a
decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church
renewed denomination of the Catholic Church over the German states
38
Millions of slaves were brought from Africa to North and South America for labor. Which of the following was a job?
Worked for colonial armies
Worked as indentured servants
Worked as merchants
Worked on plantations
39
Martin Luther's list of 95 Theses was largely written for which reason?
he aimed to consolidate the power of religion and state into single states
protested use of Catholic indulgences as means of controlling salvation
attempted to undermine the power of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope
he sought to organize the Germanic states into one United State politically
40
What are the three motivating g's of exploration?
gallop, gators gerrymandering
god, gold, glory
guts, glory, gore
grain, grass, guts
41
The Age of Exploration started as an attempt to ___
find silks/spices
colonize other lands
break away from their oppresive leaders
find new trade routes
42
The publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses
attacked abuses in the sale of indulgences, such as Protestant Reformation
became a central text for Anglicanism
was immediately seen as a threat by local businesses
was largely ignored until decades after his death
43
Christopher Columbus believed that the earth was flat.
False
True
44
In Europe, a major characteristic of Humanism was ___
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
45
During the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
devotion to religion
superiority of medieval thought
value of the individual
inferiority of the Renaissance
46
The main purpose of indulgences were to ___
rebel against the Pope
reduce time in purgatory
profit the Catholic Church
make you a better person

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