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1
In the late 1400s and 1500s, what was a major reason for European voyages of exploration?
desire to control Constantinople
introduction of enlightenment ideas
Rapid industrialization
need for alternate trade routes
2
Who circumnavigated the globe?
Henry Hudson
Ferdinand Magellan
Francis Drake
Vasco Da Gama
3
Which set of items originated from the New World?
onion, olive, turnip, citrus fruits, grape, banana, sugar cane, livestock
Squash, sweet potato, avocado, peppers, pumpkin, potato, corn
4
Who took power as a result of the Glorious Revolution, the bloodless overthrow of King James II?
Elizabeth I
Charles I
William and Mary
Henry VIII
5
The Enlightenment took influence from the:
Agricultural Revolution
American Revolution
Scientific Revolution
French Revolution
6
What is humanism?
movement concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters
movement for religious reform, leading to the founding of Christian churche
a movement in 19th century painting, in which artists reacted against reali
movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human ach
7
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas signed by Portugal and Spain?
to make the Pope feel important
To heighten the tension between Spain and Portugal
to ease tension between Spain and Portugal by drawing the line of demarcati
To divide the world in half
8
European monarchs became absolute rulers in response to which of the following?
the growth and increased power of nobilities and representative bodies
the increased size of courts and new government bureaucracies
heavy tax burdens that were levied to support trade and colonial growth
religious and territorial conflicts that caused warfare and revolts
9
This political thinker felt that people are reasonable beings. He supported self-government.
Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Voltaire
10
During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs sought to:
Increase human rights for their citizens
Develop better relations with Muslim rulers
Centralize political power in their nations
Encourage the growth of cooperative farms
11
It was 40 Protestant bishops who attended the Council of Trent
True
False
12
Which of the following did the Restoration "restore" to power in England?
Elizabeth I
the monarchy, as an institution
the king who had been overthrown in the civil war
the Catholics
13
What concept was the belief in "divine rights" used to support?
waging war for religious purposes
separation of church and state
absolute rule
freedom of religion
14
Which conquistador fought the Inca's in Peru, took the Inca emperor Atahualpa captive, and held him for ransom?
Juan Ponce de Leon
Hernan Cortes
Francisco Pizarro
Vasco Nune de Balboa
15
The chart of the Columbian Exhange shows the
Effects of the Middle Passage on America
Interaction of cultures between the Western and Eastern hemispheres
the effects of triangular trade
Introductions of South American products to North America
16
How did Akbar demonstrate tolerance in the Mughal Empire?
Abolished the tax on Hindus
All of the above
Governed through a bureaucracy of officials
permitted people to practice their faiths - religious freedom
17
Johann Gutenburg invented the printing press.
True
False
18
Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine rights of kings?
a capitalist econimic system is necessary for democracy
God has chosen all government rulers
the power of the government is derived from the governed(the people)
independence is built by military might
19
What was Utopia about?
A world filled with greed, corruption, and war
A world without greed, corruption, and war
20
Which of the following is NOT a change in art that resulted from the Renaissance?
drew on techniques and styles of classical Greek and Rome
Paintings and sculptures portrayed individuals and nature in more realistic
people began to question political structures and how life should be lived
Artists created works that were secular as well as religious
21
In Greek, the word utopia means _______.
perfect
no place
money
world
22
What conclusion did the Catholic Church come to at the Council of Trent?
The church's interpretation of the Bible was final
All of the above
You must have faith AND good works in order to be saved
The practice of indulgences was okay, but the selling/promoting of them
23
Which of these Renaissance artists is correctly paired with his famous work?
Michelangelo - Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci - Mona Lisa
Rafael - Sculpture of David
Rafael - Sistine Chapel
24
Under which ruler did the Mughal Empire weaken?
Akbar
Mehmed II
Aurangzeb
Timur the Lame
25
What major barrier hindered effective centralized government in Japan?
the introduction of firearms
lack of a political leaders
the Great Wall
the power of the daiymo
26
What king became France's most powerful ruler and boasted "I am the state"?
Louis IX
Henry IV
Henry II
Louis XIV
27
The goal of the Enlightenment writers was to
Uphold the Divine Right Theory
Support the European monarchs
Limit the government from interfering with the rights of the people
Increase support for European military conquests
28
During the 1500's, what was China's official trade policy?
Trade was not allowed in any capacity
Only the government was allowed to trade with foreign countries
Trade was allowed only with a few foreign countries
Open trade for anyone with any countries
29
What was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do?
increase the political power of the French Catholics
increase the political power of the Huguenots
bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France
break the power of the French nobility
30
"I may not agree with a word you have to say but I will right to my death for your right to say it". This quote illustra
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Speech
31
Which was was sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the weakening of Spain ?
the Thirty Years' War
the War of the Spanish Succession
the War of the Austrian Succession
the Seven Years' War
32
Da Gama, Prince Henry, and Dias all came from _____________.
Portugal
Japan
Italy
Spain
33
Which absolute monarch emphasized military power in Prussia?
Frederick the Great
Peter the Great
Catherine the Great
Louis XIV
34
What political purpose did the splendid palace at Versailles serve?
to reflect Louis XIV's ideas of westernization and his desire to modernize
to reflect the religious faith of Louis XIV and give the appearance of stre
to show the power of Louis XIV and arouse the envy of the other monarchs
to aid the artists of the time by displaying their works
35
Which country can best argue that it was basically born out of rationalist thought in the Enlightenment era?
United States
England
France
Spain
36
What is the definition of secular?
a movement in 19th century painting, in which artists reacted against reali
intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused
movement concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters
movement for religious reform, leading to the founding of Christian churche
37
What invention had the greatest influence on the spread of ideas in the Northern Renaissance?
the compass
printing press
the rudder
gunpowder
38
A conquistador is a colonist who was born in Latin America to Spanish parents.
True
False
39
Select the one that was NOT a European motive for voyages of exploration?
granduer
Glory
Gold
Gold
40
Why was Tokugawa Ieyasu upset by the success of Christian missionaries?
Because he did not practice Christianity
He did not think they would be successful
Because they looked down upon Japanese beliefs and got involved in politics
He wanted everyone to practice Hinduism
41
Which conquistador conquered the Aztec empire?
Francisco Pizzaro
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Juan Ponce de Leon
Hernan Cortes
42
What is a mestizo?
a person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business
a military dictator of a Latin American country
a person of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry
a person of mixed European and African ancestry
43
Who was the most famous writer of the Elizabethan Age?
William Shakespeare
Thomas Paine
Voltaire
Sir Thomas More
44
Suleyman the Lawgiver created a law code to handle both civil and criminal actions, simplified and limited taxes.
False
True
45
In the 1400's, what was the most important trade good from the East?
gold
silk
spices
gun powder
46
Who was excommunicated from the Catholic Church for saying that the Sun was at the center of the universe?
Ptolemy
Galileo
Copernicus
Luther
47
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Enlightenment:
Inspired democratic revolutions around the world.
Stimulation of religious tolerance
Applied reason to the human world
Monarchies were given longer terms
48
Who wrote Utopia?
Joe Momma
Thomas Paine
William Shakespeare
Sir Thomas More
49
Who overthrew the Mongols and established the Ming Dynasty?
Hongwu
Kangxi
Zheng He
Yonglo
50
Who was a major believer in predestination?
Martin Luther
John Knox
Louis XIV
John Calvin
