Francis Bacon, Galileo, and Isaac Newton promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on

experimentation and observation

During the Scientific Rev one similarity in the work of many scientists and was that they

examined natural laws governing the universe

A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations

rivaled the accomplishments of Middle Eastern cultures

One result of the European conquest of Latin America was that in Latin America

Spanish became the major spoken language

Westernization in Russia came about largely through the

efforts of Peter the Great and his successors

One reason European monarchs sought an all-water route to Asia was that

fall of the Byzantine cut off Europe from trade with Asia

Spain’s colonial policy of mercantilism affected the development of Latin American nations by

the production of raw material and cash crops

Peter and Catherine the Great changed Russia by

introducing western ideas and customs

Which statement best describes the effects of the works of Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei

The scientific method was used to solve problems.

In Latin America during Spanish colonialism, the deaths of the native people led to the

importation of slaves from Africa

Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?

advances in learning and technology made voyages possible

In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems

Which best illustrates the contradictory actions of the Catholic Church in Latin America?

disliked mistreatment of N A, but supported the encomienda

In 1492 was 25 million; the population in 1608 was 1.7 million. What caused this

diseases introduced by the Spanish

According to the theory of mercantilism,

colonies are acquired as markets and sources of raw material

Both the Chinese Mandate of Heaven and the Japanese belief in the Emperor are similar to

divine right theory of the French monarchy

Which statement best describes a result of the scarcity of native Indian labor in Latin America

large numbers of African slaves were imported

The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), concerning Latin America, allowed Portugal and Spain

divide South America into European-controlled segments

Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?

European influence spread to the Western hemisphere

Which factor best accounts for the existence of cash-crop production as a form of agriculture?

demand of world markets for such crops

In colonial Latin America, the main purpose of the encomienda system was to

provide a steady labor supply for early colonists

The term “Latin America” most accurately refers to the

areas of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States

The printing press, the astrolabe, were technological advances that contributed to the

exploration and overseas expansion of the colonial

Which geographic factor has most strongly influenced Russia’s foreign policies?

limited access to warm-water ports

Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution

expansion of European influence overseas

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

stimulating European demand for goods from the East

Which is the policy of mercantilism followed by Spanish colonial rulers in Latin America?

the colonies were required to provide raw materials to Spain

During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables

had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World

One reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca rapidly is that

the Spanish had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did

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1
Francis Bacon, Galileo, and Isaac Newton promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on
experimentation and observation
the teachings of the Catholic Church
the experiences of past civilizations
emotions and feelings
2
During the Scientific Rev one similarity in the work of many scientists and was that they
favored a absolute monarchy as a way of improving conditions
relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers
examined natural laws governing the universe
received support from the Catholic Church
3
A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations
welcomed the new technology brought by European explorers
produced few cultural achievements
rivaled the accomplishments of Middle Eastern cultures
lived at peace with their neighbors
4
One result of the European conquest of Latin America was that in Latin America
Spanish became the major spoken language
the Aztec religion spread
Native American cultures flourished
many parliamentary democracies were established
5
Westernization in Russia came about largely through the
efforts of Peter the Great and his successors
desire of the United States to seek new markets
invasion of Russia by Sweden
acceptance of the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church
6
One reason European monarchs sought an all-water route to Asia was that
Asia represented a place to sell manufactured goods
Muslims had gained control of the Mother Land
fall of the Byzantine cut off Europe from trade with Asia
They needed a place to send their excess population
7
Spain’s colonial policy of mercantilism affected the development of Latin American nations by
isolationism as a response to international political issues
free and rapid trade with Asia and Africa
respect for the rights of indigenous people
the production of raw material and cash crops
8
Peter and Catherine the Great changed Russia by
preventing wars with neighboring nations
becoming constitutional monarchs
introducing western ideas and customs
abolishing all social class distinctions
9
The person of the King is sacred, Which person would most agree with this statement?
Louis XIV
John Locke
Karl Marx
Elizabeth II
10
Which statement best describes the effects of the works of Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei
Funding education was increased by the English government.
The scientific method was used to solve problems.
Interest in Greek and Roman drama was renewed.
acceptance of traditional authority was strengthened
11
Which type of government is shown in the cartoon?
a democracy
a socialist republic
a communist dictatorship
an absolute monarchy
12
Charles I stormed the English Parliament. Peter the Great expanded serfdom. What theory
mercantilism
scientific theory
natural rights
absolutism
13
In Latin America during Spanish colonialism, the deaths of the native people led to the
importation of slaves from Africa
a decline in Spanish immigration to the Americas
the removal of most Spanish troops from the Americas
improved health care in the colonies
14
Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?
Europeans broughtitems from one continent to another
European nations competed for land and power
European diseases had an adverse effect on the natives
advances in learning and technology made voyages possible
15
In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they
used military weapons superior to those of Europeans
showed little evidence of urbanization
lacked a strong central government
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
16
Which best illustrates the contradictory actions of the Catholic Church in Latin America?
the Jesuits destroyed the temples of the Native Americans,
endorsed the Treaty , but outlawed further exploration
the Church moved many Native Americas
disliked mistreatment of N A, but supported the encomienda
17
“God hath power to destroy,the like power have kings” Which idea is described by this passage?
constitutional monarchy
Social Darwinism
enlightened despotism
theory of divine right
18
In 1492 was 25 million; the population in 1608 was 1.7 million. What caused this
diseases introduced by the Spanish
crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa
wars between various native groups
19
According to the theory of mercantilism,
colonies are acquired as markets and sources of raw material
granted independence as soon as possible
considered an economic burden for the colonial power
encouraged to develop their own industries
20
The economic policy of mercantilism first developed during the
Green Revolution
Age of Exploration
Cold War
Enlightenment
21
Both the Chinese Mandate of Heaven and the Japanese belief in the Emperor are similar to
divine right theory of the French monarchy
the“master race” theory of Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich
natural rights theory of the Age of Reason
Marxist theory of a workers’ revolution
22
Which statement best describes a result of the scarcity of native Indian labor in Latin America
many people from Spain and Portugal immigrated to the region
large numbers of African slaves were imported
Native American Indians from the British colonies went south
unskilled laborers were imported from Asia
23
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), concerning Latin America, allowed Portugal and Spain
declared that in these areas monarchs rule by divine right
suppressed revolts by native peoples against imperialists
provided for self-government by the native peoples
divide South America into European-controlled segments
24
1) Which system developed as a result of the Commercial Revolution
manorialism
bartering
market economy
communism
25
Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?
Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia
independence movements developed in Asia and Africa
military dictatorships were established in Europe
European influence spread to the Western hemisphere
26
Which factor best accounts for the existence of cash-crop production as a form of agriculture?
demand of world markets for such crops
peasant ownership of most farmlands
inadequate supply of water and other natural resources
lack of modern agricultural technology
27
The Commercial Revolution in Western Europe led directly to the
development of a socialist economy
weakening of the power of the middle class
expansion of world trade
establishment of the Guild System
28
In colonial Latin America, the main purpose of the encomienda system was to
build and maintain forts to repel foreign invaders
provide a steady labor supply for early colonists
prevent slavery in Spain’s New World colonies
insure that the Indians were humanely treated
29
The term “Latin America” most accurately refers to the
continents of North and South America
countries that belong to the Organization of American States
countries that have close economic ties with Spain
areas of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States
30
The printing press, the astrolabe, were technological advances that contributed to the
exploration and overseas expansion of the colonial
empires unification of Germany and Italy in the late 1800’s
spread of Islam in the 700’s and 800’s
growth of industry in Latin America during the late 1900’s
31
Which geographic factor has most strongly influenced Russia’s foreign policies?
extensive mountain ranges
vast desert regions
limited access to warm-water ports
lack of natural resources
32
The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely a result of
building of the Panama Canal
Atlantic slave trade
success of Communist Revolutions
American Revolution
33
Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution
decline in population growth in Europe
expansion of European influence overseas
shift of power from Western Europe to Eastern Europe
spread of feudalism throughout Western Europe
34
1) The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by
increasing the power of the feudal lords
stimulating European demand for goods from the East
forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population
forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople
35
The person of the King is sacred—Bishop Jacques Bossuet,This statement describes
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Age of Absolutism
36
Which is the policy of mercantilism followed by Spanish colonial rulers in Latin America?
Spain had trade between its colonies & the English colonies
the colonies were forced to support themselves
the colonies were required to provide raw materials to Spain
N. America colonies were told to give raw materials to Spain
37
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
were too expensive to import from China
were believed to be poisonous
had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World
were forbidden by the Catholic Church for religious reasons
38
One reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca rapidly is that
these empires had no standing armies
the Spanish greatly outnumbered the Aztecs and Incas
the Spanish had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did
the Aztecs and Incas joined together to fight the Spanish
39
1) A major result of the Age of Exploration was
the fall of European national monarchies
a long period of peace for the nations of Western Europe
the end of regional isolation
extensive migration of people to Europe and Asia

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