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

European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere

The Mongols played a significant role in Russia history by

Isolating Russia from Western Europe (early Renaissance)

During the renaissance, which development contributed most to the protestant reformation?

questioning of traditional authority

Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

humanism brought a decrease in power of the Rom. Cath. Chrch

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

large numbers of African slaves were imported

Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that

Islam had a major influence on Mali Empire

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

rivaled accomplishments of early middle eastern cultures

During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs sought to

centralize political power within their nations

Which of the following was a result of the Age of Exploration?

European culture spread to the Western Hemisphere

What factor characterized the transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era?

development of farming practices

A major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the

preservation of Greek and Roman learning and writings

Studies of ancient Athens and the Roman Republic show that they are similar because both

contributed to democratic values in western societies

A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the

concept of government by laws and democratic principles

A major effect of geography on Japan is that the

lack of resources forces them to obtain them from elsewhere

N.American population of Mexico was 25 million in 1492; the population in 1608 was 1.7 million

diseases introduced by the Spanish

Zheng He contributed to the prosperity of China under the Ming dynasty by

exploring parts of Asia and Africa

A subsistence farmer is best defined as a person who

grows food mainly to feed his own family

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1
In the Dynastic rule, Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior. This illustrates the idea of
cultural diffusion
imperialism
ethnocentrism
social mobility
2
As the black death spread, which region experienced the greatest loss of life?
urban areas
remote villages
mountainous villages
rural farms
3
which country is responsible for the extensive colonial use of the encomienda system?
England
Netherlands
France
Spain
4
Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?
Islamic culture spreads across Africa & Asia
European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere
military dictatorships were established throughout Europe
independence movements developed in Asia and Africa
5
The belief that the power to rule comes from God
theory of divine right
enlightened despotism
constitutional monarchy
social darwinism
6
The Mongols played a significant role in Russia history by
ending the reign of Catherine The Great
supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution
supporting the rule of Ivan The Terrible
Isolating Russia from Western Europe (early Renaissance)
7
During the renaissance, which development contributed most to the protestant reformation?
questioning of traditional authority
advances in math and science
attention to realism & detail
interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
8
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
a prohibition of the consumption of port
monotheism
the central authority of the Pope
reincarnation & the four noble truths
9
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
nationalistic movements among minorities
art began to reflect increased emphasis on religious ideas
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
humanism brought a decrease in power of the Rom. Cath. Chrch
10
Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?
Greek
Sumerian
Phoenician
Egyptian
11
Which statement best describes a result of the scarcity of native Indian labor in Latin America
large numbers of African slaves were imported
unskilled laborers were imported from Asia
many people from Spain & Portugal immigrated to the region
Native American Indians went south to work
12
Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
most African leaders were educated in the middle east
European culture was superior to other cultures
Islam had a major influence on Mali Empire
the crusades had a great infludence of western Africa
13
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to . . .
eat ice cream
follow the rules of Dharma
fast from sunrise to sunset
make a pilgrimage to Mecca
14
A study of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations
rivaled accomplishments of early middle eastern cultures
welcomed the new technology
produced few cultural achievements
lived at peace with their neighbors
15
During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs sought to
centralize political power within their nations
encourage the growth of collective farms
develop stronger relations with Islamic rulers
increase individual rights for their citizens
16
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to china
developed along rivers
used the ziggurat for their temples
used a hieroglyphic writing system
17
Which of the following was a result of the Age of Exploration?
Native American cultures thrived
European culture spread to the Western Hemisphere
Islamic faith spread throughout the Americas
Europe entered into a period of isolationism
18
What factor characterized the transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era?
invention of boats
development of farming practices
creation of the first set of laws
collapse of government
19
A major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the
foundation of Islam for western religions
creation of the first money-based economy
preservation of Greek and Roman learning and writings
influence of European governments
20
Studies of ancient Athens and the Roman Republic show that they are similar because both
promoted isolationism
developed absolute forms of government
focused on denying individual rights
contributed to democratic values in western societies
21
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
agricultural commune
concept of government by laws and democratic principles
idea that political power only be controlled by the military
rejection of the concept of slavery
22
A major effect of geography on Japan is that the
fertile plains have enabled Japan to keep food prices low
export of oil has helped Japan maintain a balance of trade
mountains have prevented invasions by foreign nations
lack of resources forces them to obtain them from elsewhere
23
N.American population of Mexico was 25 million in 1492; the population in 1608 was 1.7 million
emigration of Native Americans to Europe
because crop failures
diseases introduced by the Spanish
wars btwn. various Native groups
24
Zheng He contributed to the prosperity of China under the Ming dynasty by
defeating the Manchu invaders
exploring parts of Asia and Africa
constructing the Great Wall along northern frontiers
establishing colonies in Korea and Japan
25
A subsistence farmer is best defined as a person who
grows food mainly to feed his own family
uses large machinery to help with harvesting crops
grows a variety of crops for export
produces a single cash crop

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