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1
What discrimination is based on a social construct centered on perceived physical differences?
Social Darwinism
racism
socialism
nah- none of those sound right
2
Why did the Protestant Reformation begin?
Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the doors of a church.
Luther invented the printing press.
Luther rapped on his 95 problems with the Catholic Church.
Luther became pope.
3
What were the main ideas of Martin Luther?
good works were required for salvation
Christians needed to be baptized again as adults
all people with faith were equal
men and women were naturally sinful
4
What theory believes business should be own by the government to benefit all citizens?
industrialization
urbanization
socialism
capitalism
5
As a result of the Protestant Reformation, all of the following developed
EXCEPT
which one?
Lutheranism
Calvinism
Catholicism
Anglicanism
6
What does vernacular mean?
balanced
happy
natural
local language
7
Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
India had a lot of natural resources and labor
it was chock full of diamonds, rubies and sapphires
nah...none of those sound right.
India loved British rule and culture
8
The legacy of the Congress of Vienna included all of the following
EXCEPT
that
France remained the strongest country in Europe
all monarchs returned to power
it created Concert of Europe
European powers became equal
9
What document stated that “men are born and remain free and equal in rights?"
Holy Alliance
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Napoleonic Code
Tennis Court Oath
10
How did Industrialization lead to Imperialism?
industrialized nations felt superior and powerful
countries had run out of natural resources
businesses needed new customers
All of these are right!
11
How did the Renaissance lead to the Reformation?
Martin Luther was a famous artist who spread his ideas.
They both began in Italy and spread north.
Peoples’ views became more secular and skeptical.
Patron’s used their wealth to spread Reformation ideas.
12
What does the word secular mean?
religious
happy
worldly
sinful
13
Which of the following is true about the Industrial Revolution?
workers often worked 14 hours a day, 6 days a week
factories protected the rights and safety of its workers
the work required highly skilled labor
children were not hired by factories for safety reasons
14
What is a long-term effect of colonization of the Congo?
strong democratic government
violence and exploitation
fair trade of its natural resources
economic stability
15
Who famously crowned himself emperor of France?
Jacques Rousseau
Napoleon Bonaparte
Maximilien Robespierre
Louis XVI
16
What were the three themes of the Renaissance?
art, literature and thought
humanism, idealism and secularism(worldly pleasures)
individualism, humanism and secularism (worldly pleasures)
idealism, personalism and worldly goods
17
What was the main reason Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church?
He wanted a male heir.
He didn't want to pay taxes.
His religious beliefs.
He didn't like Catherine of Aragon.
18
Thomas More changed the meaning of utopia to mean what?
ideal place
no place
first place
evil place
19
Due to studying classical texts, humanists changed their focus to what?
an understanding of early Christianity
human potential and achievements
Roman law and government
an understanding of ancient Greek values
20
The book that exposed the poor working conditions in Chicago meat processing factories was?
The Heart of Darkness.
None of these.
The Jungle.
Communist Manifesto.
21
What is a rapid growth of cities called?
socialism
urbanization
capitalism
industrialization
22
How did Japan modernize?
maintaining traditional industries.
adopting ideas and structures from other countries
remaining isolated.
colonizing neighboring lands
23
When did the Renaissance occur?
1200-1300
1100-1400
1400-1600
1500-1800
24
What did the U.S. issue in order to protect U.S. trading rights in China?
Treaty of Nanjing
Taiping Rebellion
Open Door Policy
Sphere of Influence
25
What was the period in the 1700s where intellectuals began to question Church and tradition?
the Enlightenment
the Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
the Protestant Reformation
26
Why were railroads so important in England?
It encouraged people to immigrate to other countries.
It displaced England’s agricultural and fishing industries.
It eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs.
It offered cheap transportation for materials and goods.
27
What was the Medici family famous for?
being writers
being supporters of the arts
being religious reformers
being artists
28
At the Berlin Conference, European nations discussed
how to improve relations with African countries.
which European nations get which African colonies.
why Germany has the largest colony in Africa.
how to support African economies.
29
Which of the following was
NOT
a cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
electing Indian officials to government
disrespecting religious beliefs
resentment of British rule
Indian's distrust of British officials
30
What could one purchase to be forgiven of sins?
indulgences
theses
penance
worldly pleasures
31
Which of the following is a positive effect from industrialization?
health problems
more goods
pollution
child labor
32
Why did England industrialize first?
Napoleon refused to allow any new ideas to spread to Europe.
It had all the factors of production.
It had raw materials available from its colonies.
The Middle Ages made Great Britain a leader of innovation.
33
What is a labor union?
a factor of production
group of workers who want better work conditions
a law about child labor
a textile machine from England
34
What was the main belief of Enlightenment thinker Mary Wollstonecraft?
women should have equal rights and education
torture should be outlawed
people are naturally evil and need a strong leader
the church should be the main source of political power
35
Why was Leonardo da Vinci a Renaissance man?
He painted the Mona Lisa.
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor and scientist.
He lived in Italy during the 1500s.
He used perspective in his paintings.
36
Foreign countries went to war with France during the French Revolution to do what?
help their own people start a revolution
protect the revolutionaries
restore democracy
stop the spread of revolutionary ideas
37
What was the purpose of the Catholic Reformation?
strengthen the Protestant faith
unify Catholic Church practices and improve education
end the alliance with the Holy Roman Empire
weaken the Catholic Church
38
What is one characteristic of a Renaissance painting?
They have the most important figures be very large.
They are only found in churches.
They use perspective and proportions to create depth.
The contain disproportionate figures with little emotion.
39
The Renaissance was a rebirth of
art and learning.
good health after the plague.
Christian devotion.
chivalry and tournaments.
40
What were the main ideas of the Enlightenment's philosophes?
authoritarian rule
all Church laws
multiple gods
progress and liberty
41
Which estate made of 98% of France's pre-Revolution population?
Fourth Estate
First Estate
Third Estate
Second Estate
42
The Renaissance drew inspiration from which civilizations?
Persia and Greece.
Germany and France.
Greece and Rome.
Egypt and Rome.
43
What term is used to describe the seizure of one country by a more powerful country?
Imperialism
Racism
Nationalism
Industrialization
44
What was an effect of the printing press?
The inventor used his wealth to support artists.
It increased literacy, learning and the use of vernacular.
It led to the development of public libraries.
It led to a renewed study of Latin.
45
What did
NOT
cause the French Revolution?
the great ability of Louis XVI to rule
Enlightenment ideas
the privileges of the First and Second Estates
hunger
46
How was the tax system of France set up prior to the revolution?
the nobility paid taxes only on land
only the clergy paid taxes
only about 2% of the nobility paid taxes
the Third Estate paid the majority of the taxes
47
Which Enlightenment thinker wrote that all humans have the right to life, liberty and property?
Voltaire
Rousseau
Locke
Napoleon
48
Why was South Africa considered to be a valuable colony during the Age of Imperialism?
it was the only place to find diamonds
the Zulu group welcomed the Europeans to the area
was a convenient supply stop on the Europe-Asia trade route
there were no indigenous African groups settled in that area
49
Why was the guillotine the execution method of the French Revolution?
It was a slow death
It was cheap
It was democratic
It was bloody
50
Which of the results of the Industrial Revolution did not increase?
urbanization
life expectancy
size of middle class
work day
51
Which of the below is not one of the three of the factors of production?
Natural Resources
Labor
Capital
Laws
52
Who led the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution?
Napoleon
King Louis XVI
King Henry VIII
Maximilien Robespierre
53
What theory believes that business should be privately owned to make a profit?
capitalism
industrialization
socialism
urbanization
