Why was the English Bill of Rights so important?

limited the power of the monarchy

The ability to acquire food on a regular basis meant that humans:

Could give up nomadic ways of life and begin to live in settled communities

In Plato's republic, who should lead the ideal Polis?

A highly trained philosopher/king

Which of the following is NOT part of the Triangular Trade system?

Slaves were sent to Europe to create manufactured goods

According to Plato, a good life can only be achieved if a person:

Lives in a just and rational state

Potatoes becoming a staple crop across the globe as a result of the Columbian Exchange is a good example of what

diffusion as a process of globalization

The term Divine Right is best described as

belief that a ruler’s authority comes from God

Which of the following options would be contributions from China?

Gunpowder, compass, paper, printing

How did the corruption of the Catholic Church affect people of the Renaissance?

Individuals began to question the Pope’s authority

How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the growth of democratic ideas?

It encouraged people to challenge the views of traditional authorities

How did Marco Polo influence European exploration?

Stories of the wealth in China motivated them to seek trade routes to Asia

Ancient Rome had two consuls who had to agree to pass any law and served one year terms. This explains how Romans:

Limited the power of its leaders

Which of the following is true about the caste system?

A person is born into a group and cannot change groups

What was the motivating factor for imperial expansion in Spain?

to find sources of precious metals in the Americas

Which statement best describes why roads were so important to Roman officials?

Roads allowed troops to move throughout the empire

Which of the following best describes the Renaissance?

1300s to 1500s that brought new beliefs, culture, and art to Europe

What determines a "good life" according to Aristotle?

A life of noble actions that benefit yourself and society

What impact did the Silk Road have on the Mongol Empire?

they became wealthy by controlling most of the trade between Asia & Europe

How were the works of Leonardo da Vinci an example of the significance of the Renaissance?

Perspective and dimension were emphasized in paintings

What impact did the Mongols have on the Silk Road?

Guarantee of safe passage on trade routes increased economic exchange

What is the main reason the economy proposed under the Tang dynasty?

The revival of the Silk Road increased foreign trade

According to Montesquieu, what powers should be separated in the government?

the executive, the judicial, and the legislative

Why was the Silk Road considered to be a step towards globalization?

Distant areas became dependent on one another for certain goods

Which of these is a direct result of the Columbian Exchange?

The introduction of smallpox to the Americas killed off most Natives

One similarity between the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights is that both documents

limited the power of the monarch

According to John Locke, what is the primary purpose of the government?

to protect natural rights of individuals

Which of these is most associated with the period of time known as the Pax Romana?

Conflict within the empire decreased

How did Martin Luther's beliefs differ from the Catholic Church?

Sinners may achieve salvation through faith alone

How did the Glorious Revolution change Great Britain?

Great Britain moved from an unlimited government to a limited government

Why did the Renaissance first develop in cities like Venice and Florence?

They were economic centers where people exchanged goods and ideas

What was one major effect of the printing press in Europe?

It helped facilitate the spread of religious ideas

Which of the following principles of our government was influenced by Rome?

the system of checks and balances

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1
Why was the English Bill of Rights so important?
limited the power of the monarchy
promoted religious toleration
it increased the power of the monarchy
gave the power to rule to the Commonwealth
2
According to Adam Smith, what does laissez-faire mean?
businesses cooperating with government agencies
control by the working class
regulation by citizen commissions
minimal governmental control
3
The ability to acquire food on a regular basis meant that humans:
Could use animals as pets
Could give up nomadic ways of life and begin to live in settled communities
Had less control over their environment
Could use fire to cook their food
4
In Plato's republic, who should lead the ideal Polis?
A merchant trained in philosophy
A specially trained warrior
A highly trained philosopher/king
A rich and powerful man with global connections
5
Both the Jewish Diaspora and the spread of Christianity brought Judeo-Christian traditions to what empire?
The Roman Empire
The Mali Empire
Ancient Japan
Ancient China
6
Which of the following is NOT part of the Triangular Trade system?
Finished products made in Europe were sold to buy more slaves
Slaves were moved from Africa to the Americas
Raw goods like sugar and metals were sent from the Americas to Europe
Slaves were sent to Europe to create manufactured goods
7
According to Plato, a good life can only be achieved if a person:
Strictly follows a vegetarian diet
Lives a moral and pious life
Is ruled by a kind and fair monarch
Lives in a just and rational state
8
Potatoes becoming a staple crop across the globe as a result of the Columbian Exchange is a good example of what
diffusion as a process of globalization
migration patterns of Native Americans
new technologies for the preservation of food
the impact of climate change on agriculture
9
The term Divine Right is best described as
revolution to gain political rights and freedoms
belief that a ruler’s authority comes from God
system in which a monarch has limited power
philosophy that encourages religious toleration
10
Which government body in Rome was made up of regular citizens, passed laws, and held trials?
Tribal Assembly
Assembly of the Centuries
Senate
Consulate
11
When did Christopher Columbus arrive in the Americas?
1492
1592
1367
1990
12
Which of the following options would be contributions from China?
Gunpowder, compass, paper, printing
Arabic numerals, the decimal system
Roman numerals, Justinian code, aqueducts
Hieroglyphics, great pyramids, papyrus
13
How did the corruption of the Catholic Church affect people of the Renaissance?
Individuals began to question the Pope’s authority
Monarchs began to lose control of land to the Church
Trade declined because of religious restrictions
Groups sought religious freedom in North America
14
How were the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus River Valley connected?
Trade
Education
Common money
Language
15
How did the Roman Empire influence the United States?
It prohibited slavery
It was a direct democracy
It allowed women to vote
It was a republic
16
How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the growth of democratic ideas?
It encouraged people to challenge the views of traditional authorities
Majority rule was the method used to decide which theories were true
It was based on the political ideas of thinkers from ancient Athens.
Scientists organized into parties to have their theories made into laws
17
How did Marco Polo influence European exploration?
Stories of the wealth in China motivated them to seek trade routes to Asia
His innovations in navigation allowed European ships to make distant trips
His religious ideas inspired Europeans to spread Christianity globally
His descriptions of the Americas convinced Europeans to settle there
18
What was Montesquieu's main contribution to western democracy?
separation of church and state
concept of unalienable rights
separation of powers
divine right of kings
19
Which of these ancient philosophers urged leaders in China to rule with virtue and good morals?
Plato
Zarathustra
Confucius
Bhudda
20
Giving to the poor, a journey to Mecca, and prayer 5 times a day are examples of what?
the Vedas
the five pillars of Islam
the 10 commandments
The eightfold path
21
Ancient Rome had two consuls who had to agree to pass any law and served one year terms. This explains how Romans:
Limited the power of its leaders
Created laws
Elected officials
Established rules for military campaigns
22
Which of the following is true about the caste system?
A person can change groups whenever they change jobs
A person can earn their way into another group by doing good deeds
A person chooses what group they want to belong to
A person is born into a group and cannot change groups
23
What was the motivating factor for imperial expansion in Spain?
to spread the Catholic faith in African nations
to control overland trade routes in the Middle East
to find sources of precious metals in the Americas
to compete with the overseas expansion of England
24
Which statement best describes why roads were so important to Roman officials?
Roads encouraged foreigners to migrate to cities
Roads allowed troops to move throughout the empire
Roads provided access to holy sites
Roads ensured work for poorer classes
25
Which of the following best describes the Renaissance?
movement from 1800 to 1850 that emphasized the imagination and feelings
1300s to 1500s that brought new beliefs, culture, and art to Europe
1500s and 1600s during which religious leaders broke away from the Catholic
Europe in the 1600s and 1700s that focused on the value of reason
26
What determines a "good life" according to Aristotle?
A life devoid of desire and material wealth
A life that is short and full of glorious deeds
A life of noble actions that benefit yourself and society
A life where one pursues riches and pleasure
27
What impact did the Silk Road have on the Mongol Empire?
they were isolated from other empires because of the distance of the road
lack of access to Europe hurt the Mongols economy
location of the trade route discouraged foreigners from entering Mongolia
they became wealthy by controlling most of the trade between Asia & Europe
28
How were the works of Leonardo da Vinci an example of the significance of the Renaissance?
Colors and brushstrokes become more simplistic
Perspective and dimension were emphasized in paintings
Subjects became more secular
Patrons became less influential
29
Which best explains the reason for the beginning of the exploration of the Americas?
lack of agricultural diversity
shortages of skilled labor
demands for economic resources
pressures from foreign invaders
30
People from wealthy families, highly educated, and skilled in the arts were examples of what
Enlightenment philosophers
Feudal lords
Renaissance men/women
Absolute monarchs
31
What impact did the Mongols have on the Silk Road?
Guarantee of safe passage on trade routes increased economic exchange
Subjects throughout the empire adopted the religion of the conquerors
Exploration of Pacific trade routes increased political influence
Subjects throughout the empire were recruited to invade Japan
32
What is the main reason the economy proposed under the Tang dynasty?
The revival of the Silk Road increased foreign trade
The spread of Buddhism increased religious devotion
The construction of the Great Wall increased military readiness
The influence of Confucius increased intellectual activities
33
What type of government did the city-state of Athens have?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Democracy
34
According to Montesquieu, what powers should be separated in the government?
the monarchy, the military, and the church
feudalism, mercantilism, and capitalism
the executive, the judicial, and the legislative
national, state, and local
35
Why was the Silk Road considered to be a step towards globalization?
Distant areas became dependent on one another for certain goods
People began to pay taxes on the sale of goods
Nations stopped making rules about imported goods
Governments agreed on one official currency to be used in many nations
36
Which of these is a direct result of the Columbian Exchange?
The introduction of gunpowder to Europe caused war fatalities to increase
The introduction of smallpox to the Americas killed off most Natives
The introduction of the potato to the Americas improved life for Natives
The introduction of the horse to Europe caused an increase in agriculture
37
One similarity between the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights is that both documents
guaranteed equal rights for all citizens
set up a two-party system
limited the power of the monarch
established the right to inherit the throne
38
According to John Locke, what is the primary purpose of the government?
to support an aristocratic class
to promote equality among citizens
to uphold complete religious toleration
to protect natural rights of individuals
39
Which of these is most associated with the period of time known as the Pax Romana?
The size of the empire decreased
Frontier areas were undefended
Conflict within the empire decreased
Port cities became less important
40
How did Martin Luther's beliefs differ from the Catholic Church?
Sinners may achieve salvation through faith alone
Baptism alone allows sinners to achieve grace
Only priests should be allowed to interpret scripture
Only by receiving communion may sinners be saved
41
How did the Glorious Revolution change Great Britain?
Great Britain moved from an unlimited government to a limited government
Great Britain placed an absolute monarch in power
Great Britain placed more restrictions on peasants
Great Britain moved from an absolute monarchy to a dictatorship
42
Why did the Renaissance first develop in cities like Venice and Florence?
They were governed by a united kingdom that spent money on the arts
They had universities where scholars studied and taught
They were economic centers where people exchanged goods and ideas
They had monasteries where ancient works were kept
43
What was one major effect of the printing press in Europe?
It helped Catholic leaders increase power
It helped popularize reforms in the Catholic Church
It helped introduce new leadership roles in the church
It helped facilitate the spread of religious ideas
44
This invention was used in China for signals and fireworks, and was later weaponized.
Paper
Gunpowder
Printing
Compass
45
Which of the following principles of our government was influenced by Rome?
the separation of church and state
the system of checks and balances
the election of a president
the protection of equal rights

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