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World History II SOL Review
World History II SOL Review
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1
What characteristics many works of Renaissance literature?
an emphasis on religion
focus on people as individuals
use of Latin
suspenseful plots
2
Which of the following is a possible pull factor of migration?
desertification and drought
civil war
persecution of a minority group
free public education
3
Both Buddhism and Hinduism teach that peace is achieved when one is freed from
the desire for worldly things
the trappings of organized religion
the physical body
religious persecution
4
Secularism
disconnected the study of classics from religion
tied religion to all aspects of life
promoted the pursuit of artistic endeavors
encouraged people to become Protestants
5
One of Martin Luther's major beliefs during the Reformation was that
priests were needed to interpret the Bible
men and women are naturally sinful
people should choose their faiths
salvation required faith, not good works
6
What physical features of the New World attracted explorers and settlers from Europe?
its gold and silver
its plentiful supply of fur-bearing animals
its vasts forests and land for farming
all of the above
7
Which of the following was not a reason for the Age of Exploration?
Europeans wanted to find a new route to Asian markets.
Europeans were seeking riches such as gold and silver.
Europe no longer had enough room for its population.
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.
8
Which of the following countries was not a part of the British Empire?
India
United States
Canada
Haiti
9
With the establishment of Turkey, which empire came to an end?
Ottoman
French
Russian
Spanish
10
Which of the following works describes a model society?
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Utopia
The Praise of Folly
11
During the Cold War, which country was part of the Soviet Union?
Georgia
North Korea
Afghanistan
Mongolia
12
The Catholic Church authorized the use of the Inquisition in order to
decide on valid interpretations of the Bible
increase the fairness of its laws
educate people about its laws
discourage the spread of Protestantism
13
Once Bibles were printed in the vernacular, more people could
support the Church
form their own interpretations
study Latin writers
become priests and nuns
14
One result of the global economy is that
trade between the U.S. and other countries has decreased
prices on imported goods have risen steeply
American workers now compete with other countries.
environmental laws in other countries are becoming stricter
15
By 1500, which religion dominated Europe?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
16
Renaissance artists tended to produce works that
resembled medieval art
were realistic
had dull colors
were lacking in detail
17
The first European explorers of the New World were looking for
a direct sea route to Africa
a direct sea route to Asia
places to establish colonies
land for farming
18
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
He was angered over the sale of indulgences.
He wanted to separate himself from Church corruption.
He converted to Judaism.
The Church would not grant him an annulment.
19
Which country was the first to establish colonies in the Americas?
England
France
Spain
China
20
The use of perspective allowed artists to
create the appearance of three dimensions in their paintings
apply layers of paint to create color variations
show the muscles under skin in their sculptures
copyright their paintings, drawings, and sculptures
21
Where was the Taj Mahal built?
Spain
Russia
China
India
22
Under the leadership of Queen Elizabeth, the Church of England incorporated traditions from
Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy
Catholicism and Protestantism
Christianity and Humanism
the Northern Renaissance
23
What were Protestants called in France?
Lutherans
Calvinists
Huguenots
Anglicans
24
What trade route is shown in the map?
Iron Roads
Silk Roads
Persian Roads
African Route
25
Which of the following empires was built by controlling trade?
Aztec
Mughal
Inca
Songhai
26
What did John Calvin believe about the salvation of individuals?
people with strong faith would be saved
people needed to help others in order to achieve salvation
people earned salvation by praying regularly
people's salvation was decided before they were born