How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?

they helped to increase the power of the monarchs

Which factor did not help bring about the Scientific Revolution?

peoples faith in the teachings of the Church

What influenced scientists to begin exploring?

the Renaissance spirit of inquiry

One cause of migration in Africa was

the desertification of the Sahara.

One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are similar is that they

established their wealth through trade.

What was at the center of Luther's teachings?

all Christians have equal access to God

Why did Las Casas condemn the encomienda system in the Spanish colonies?

it created brutal conditions for Native Americans

How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe?

scientists now based theories on observation+experimentation

Which is known as the Great Schism?

the split between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism

The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about

choosing Muhammad’s successor

What was the result of the Catholic Reformation?

Church defended its teachings but reformed corrupt practices

Which statement about Sahara is most associated with West African civilizations of Ghana+Mali?

Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Judaism?

Muhammad was the founder of this religion

Why did the Native American population decline so rapidly in the Caribbean?

they had no immunity to the diseases carried by Europeans

17th-century scholars Galileo +Descartes faced challenges to their scientific theories because

they contradicted traditional medieval European beliefs

Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

Which if the following statements is not true of Christianity?

People who practice this religion believe in Nirvana

What was the significance of Bartholomeu Dias' accomplishment?

sailing around south tip of Africa, he opened up India trade

What was the Jewish Diaspora?

scattering of the Jewish people

Which of the following accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?

the belief that a nation's wealth is measured in gold+silver

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1
How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?
they caused Europe's economy to collapse
they helped to increase the power of the monarchs
they promoted religious tolerance in Europe
they caused Europe to isolate itself from rest of the world
2
Europeans wanted new trade routes so that they could
avoid exposure to the Black Death
gain direct access to Asia
reach their American colonies faster
travel along the Silk Road
3
Which factor did not help bring about the Scientific Revolution?
translations of classical texts exposed people to new ideas
discoveries showed that accepted ideas could be wrong
people questioned traditional learning
peoples faith in the teachings of the Church
4
What influenced scientists to begin exploring?
The Catholic teaching of the Earth at center of universe
the Renaissance spirit of inquiry
the humanist reliance on ancient classical learning
the Reformation idea of biblical inspiration
5
Which of the religions below is the oldest?
Judaism
Christianity
they are all the same
Islam
6
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all
worship only one God.
follow the teachings of the Quran.
believe Jesus was the son of God.
believe in many divine gods.
7
One cause of migration in Africa was
a sudden drop in temperature.
the numerous cataracts.
the sudden loss of farming skills.
the desertification of the Sahara.
8
During the Bantu migration, West African farmers and herders moved to
southern Africa.
the Middle East.
the Mediterranean coast.
the Sahara.
9
The Renaissance marked a renewed interest in
Greco-Roman civilization
East Asian civilization
Muslim civilization
African civilization
10
The exchange of enslaved Africans for guns in Africa + for molasses in the Americas was part of
the triangular trade
the price revolution
mercantilism
the da Gama exchange
11
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are similar is that they
adopted Christianity as their major religion.
opened trade routes to the Americas.
established their wealth through trade.
improved their military strength with the use of gunpowder.
12
What is the religion of the Jewish people?
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
13
Which are the main two sects (branches) of Islam?
Sunni
Reformed
Shia
Tibetan
14
Which best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a time of prosperity
a poverty-stricken era
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
15
What was at the center of Luther's teachings?
the Bible+Church authorities were sources of religious truth
the Church gave its leaders special powers to lead
all Christians have equal access to God
salvation depended on faith and good works
16
Martin Luther's criticism of the Roman Catholic Church focused on the
selection of a new pope
translation of the Bible into German
doctrine of predestination
sale of indulgences
17
The Nubian capital of Meroë became successful because of which of the following resources?
enslaved people and gold
timber and iron
silk and beads
salt and camels
18
Why did Las Casas condemn the encomienda system in the Spanish colonies?
it created brutal conditions for Native Americans
Spanish explorers transported them to South America
it did not allow Spanish colonists to export raw materials
it forced Spanish officials to be closely monitored
19
What is a Muslim place of worship?
mosque
synagogue
shrine
cathedral
20
How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe?
scientists now based theories on writings of ancient Greeks
scientists relied on religious teachings to prove theories
scientists now based theories on observation+experimentation
scientists now used common sense to guide their theories
21
Which African kingdom was an important center of trade with India?
Cairo
Axum
Timbuktu
Carthage
22
Who led an expedition that circumnavigated the world?
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa
Ferdinand Magellan
23
What is the name for the Jewish holy book (first 5 books of the Bible in Hebrew)?
Torah
Five Commandments
Quran
Tripitaka/Tipitaka
24
Which is known as the Great Schism?
division between supporters and opponents of papal supremacy
the division between Franciscans and Benedictines
the split between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism
the division between peasants and nobility
25
What is the sacred (holy) book of Islam?
Quran
Torah
Vedas
Bible
26
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about
practicing the Five Pillars
choosing Muhammad’s successor
designating Mecca as a holy city
the role of women in Islam
27
People south of the Sahara traded their gold for
food.
copper.
salt.
slaves.
28
What was the result of the Catholic Reformation?
majority of Europeans remained Protestant
Church agreed with Protestants
Church defended its teachings but reformed corrupt practices
ushered in new era of cooperation with Catholics+Protestants
29
Which of the following is NOT part of the Christian holy text?
Holy Bible
Quran
Old Testament
New Testament
30
What is one major characteristic that all three religions have in common?
belief in one God
all of the above
the Five Pillars of Islam
that Jesus was the son of God
31
Which statement about Sahara is most associated with West African civilizations of Ghana+Mali?
Irrigation systems made it possible to farm in the Sahara.
Oases in the Sahara served at their capital cities.
The Sahara prevented the spread of Islam to the region.
Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.
32
Monotheism means
judgement day
pray five times a day
belief in one God
belief in many gods
33
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Judaism?
Sabbath is at sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday
religious services take place in a synagogue
Yom Kippur is a sacred holiday
Muhammad was the founder of this religion
34
The printing revolution of the late 1400s resulted in
decreased funding for the arts
the spread of literacy
the beginning of compulsory education
increased competition with China
35
Which country or region is considered to be mostly Muslim?
Western Europe
Israel
Middle East
United States
36
Why did the Native American population decline so rapidly in the Caribbean?
Native Americans left the islands after the Spanish invaded
they had no immunity to the diseases carried by Europeans
Spanish explorers transported them to South America
the Spanish killed them with guns and cannons
37
What is a journey for religious purposes called?
pilgrimage
voyage
expedition
exodus
38
Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?
how many times to pray each day
when the month of Ramadan would fall
who should rule the caliphate
how much charity was required
39
The wealth and power of Mali’s ruler, Mansa Musa, were significant because they contributed to
the spread of Christianity.
the rise of Arab nationalism.
the spread of Islam.
the spread of traditional African religions.
40
17th-century scholars Galileo +Descartes faced challenges to their scientific theories because
their ideas were based only on the writings of the Bible
they were not supported by scientific investigations
they relied only on teachings from non-Christian cultures
they contradicted traditional medieval European beliefs
41
The system of rule in which land was given in exchange for loyalty and service is called
feudalism
oligarchy
democracy
canon law
42
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
The glorification of human beings is sinful
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
43
Which if the following statements is not true of Christianity?
People who practice this religion believe in Nirvana
This religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus
Easter is an important religious holiday
the Holy Book of this religion is the Bible
44
What was the significance of Bartholomeu Dias' accomplishment?
sailing to Africa he helped Portuguese establish trade
sailing to India he was able to seize control of spice trade
sailing around south tip of Africa, he opened up India trade
sailing around the world he showed possibility to reach Asia
45
Which of the following cities is not a sacred city for Muslims?
Cairo
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
46
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
scattering of the Jewish people
a religious celebration
escape from Egypt
population increase
47
Followers of which religion make a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
48
Which of the following accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?
it downplayed the role of government in economic growth
it discouraged the establishment of overseas colonies
the belief that a nation's wealth is measured in gold+silver
it encouraged trade by abolishing laws regulating trade
49
What word means the belief in many gods and goddesses?
polytheism
pantheism
catechism
monotheism
50
Which is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
pray five times daily
make a pilgrimage to Mecca
give alms to the poor
read the Quran daily
51
Who began a vast global exchange that included people, plants, and animals?
Bartolomé de las Casas
Christopher Columbus
Hernán Cortés
Samuel de Champlain
52
All of the following are divisions of Christianity except which answer?
Sunni
Roman Catholic
Protestant
Greek Orthodox
53
What is the religion of Muslims?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism

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