What was at the center of Luther's teachings?

all Christians have equal access to God

Which factor did not help bring about the Scientific Revolution?

peoples faith in the teachings of the Church

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

scientists now based theories on observation+experimentation

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

Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.

What was the result of the Catholic Reformation?

Church defended its teachings but reformed corrupt practices

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

One cause of migration in Africa was

the desertification of the Sahara.

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

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

established their wealth through trade.

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

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

Which is known as the Great Schism?

the split between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism

How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?

they helped to increase the power of the monarchs

What influenced scientists to begin exploring?

the Renaissance spirit of inquiry

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

they contradicted traditional medieval European beliefs

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

it created brutal conditions for Native Americans

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

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