Which of the following accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?

the belief that a nation's wealth is measured in gold+silver

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

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?

they helped to increase the power of the monarchs

What was at the center of Luther's teachings?

all Christians have equal access to God

What was the significance of Bartholomeu Dias' accomplishment?

sailing around south tip of Africa, he opened up India trade

What influenced scientists to begin exploring?

the Renaissance spirit of inquiry

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

established their wealth through trade.

One cause of migration in Africa was

the desertification of the Sahara.

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

they contradicted traditional medieval European beliefs

The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about

choosing Muhammad’s successor

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 if the following statements is not true of Christianity?

People who practice this religion believe in Nirvana

What was the Jewish Diaspora?

scattering of the Jewish people

What was the result of the Catholic Reformation?

Church defended its teachings but reformed corrupt practices

Why did the Native American population decline so rapidly in the Caribbean?

they had no immunity to the diseases carried by Europeans

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

Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Judaism?

Muhammad was the founder of this religion

Which is known as the Great Schism?

the split between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism

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1
Which is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
pray five times daily
make a pilgrimage to Mecca
give alms to the poor
read the Quran daily
2
Which of the following accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?
it discouraged the establishment of overseas colonies
it encouraged trade by abolishing laws regulating trade
the belief that a nation's wealth is measured in gold+silver
it downplayed the role of government in economic growth
3
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
The glorification of human beings is sinful
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
4
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
5
Which best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a decade of colonial unrest
a period of political chaos
a poverty-stricken era
a time of prosperity
6
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 caused Europe's economy to collapse
they promoted religious tolerance in Europe
7
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all
believe Jesus was the son of God.
follow the teachings of the Quran.
worship only one God.
believe in many divine gods.
8
Followers of which religion make a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
9
The Nubian capital of Meroë became successful because of which of the following resources?
timber and iron
salt and camels
enslaved people and gold
silk and beads
10
What is a Muslim place of worship?
mosque
cathedral
synagogue
shrine
11
What is a journey for religious purposes called?
exodus
voyage
pilgrimage
expedition
12
What was at the center of Luther's teachings?
salvation depended on faith and good works
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
13
Monotheism means
judgement day
pray five times a day
belief in many gods
belief in one God
14
All of the following are divisions of Christianity except which answer?
Sunni
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Greek Orthodox
15
What is one major characteristic that all three religions have in common?
all of the above
that Jesus was the son of God
belief in one God
the Five Pillars of Islam
16
Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?
when the month of Ramadan would fall
who should rule the caliphate
how much charity was required
how many times to pray each day
17
What was the significance of Bartholomeu Dias' accomplishment?
sailing to India he was able to seize control of spice trade
sailing around the world he showed possibility to reach Asia
sailing to Africa he helped Portuguese establish trade
sailing around south tip of Africa, he opened up India trade
18
Which of the following is NOT part of the Christian holy text?
New Testament
Holy Bible
Quran
Old Testament
19
What influenced scientists to begin exploring?
the humanist reliance on ancient classical learning
the Renaissance spirit of inquiry
The Catholic teaching of the Earth at center of universe
the Reformation idea of biblical inspiration
20
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are similar is that they
established their wealth through trade.
adopted Christianity as their major religion.
opened trade routes to the Americas.
improved their military strength with the use of gunpowder.
21
Who led an expedition that circumnavigated the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa
22
Which African kingdom was an important center of trade with India?
Axum
Cairo
Carthage
Timbuktu
23
One cause of migration in Africa was
the sudden loss of farming skills.
the desertification of the Sahara.
a sudden drop in temperature.
the numerous cataracts.
24
Which of the following cities is not a sacred city for Muslims?
Medina
Mecca
Jerusalem
Cairo
25
17th-century scholars Galileo +Descartes faced challenges to their scientific theories because
they were not supported by scientific investigations
they contradicted traditional medieval European beliefs
they relied only on teachings from non-Christian cultures
their ideas were based only on the writings of the Bible
26
During the Bantu migration, West African farmers and herders moved to
the Middle East.
southern Africa.
the Mediterranean coast.
the Sahara.
27
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about
practicing the Five Pillars
designating Mecca as a holy city
the role of women in Islam
choosing Muhammad’s successor
28
Europeans wanted new trade routes so that they could
avoid exposure to the Black Death
reach their American colonies faster
travel along the Silk Road
gain direct access to Asia
29
What word means the belief in many gods and goddesses?
pantheism
catechism
monotheism
polytheism
30
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
31
What is the religion of Muslims?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
32
The system of rule in which land was given in exchange for loyalty and service is called
oligarchy
democracy
canon law
feudalism
33
How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe?
scientists now used common sense to guide their theories
scientists now based theories on writings of ancient Greeks
scientists relied on religious teachings to prove theories
scientists now based theories on observation+experimentation
34
Which if the following statements is not true of Christianity?
People who practice this religion believe in Nirvana
Easter is an important religious holiday
the Holy Book of this religion is the Bible
This religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus
35
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
scattering of the Jewish people
escape from Egypt
population increase
a religious celebration
36
Martin Luther's criticism of the Roman Catholic Church focused on the
sale of indulgences
translation of the Bible into German
doctrine of predestination
selection of a new pope
37
What was the result of the Catholic Reformation?
ushered in new era of cooperation with Catholics+Protestants
majority of Europeans remained Protestant
Church defended its teachings but reformed corrupt practices
Church agreed with Protestants
38
The Renaissance marked a renewed interest in
Muslim civilization
Greco-Roman civilization
African civilization
East Asian civilization
39
Why did the Native American population decline so rapidly in the Caribbean?
they had no immunity to the diseases carried by Europeans
Spanish explorers transported them to South America
Native Americans left the islands after the Spanish invaded
the Spanish killed them with guns and cannons
40
Which country or region is considered to be mostly Muslim?
Israel
United States
Middle East
Western Europe
41
Who began a vast global exchange that included people, plants, and animals?
Samuel de Champlain
Christopher Columbus
Hernán Cortés
Bartolomé de las Casas
42
Which of the religions below is the oldest?
Judaism
they are all the same
Islam
Christianity
43
Which statement about Sahara is most associated with West African civilizations of Ghana+Mali?
Irrigation systems made it possible to farm in the Sahara.
Oases in the Sahara served at their capital cities.
The Sahara prevented the spread of Islam to the region.
Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.
44
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Judaism?
Muhammad was the founder of this religion
Yom Kippur is a sacred holiday
religious services take place in a synagogue
Sabbath is at sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday
45
What is the sacred (holy) book of Islam?
Vedas
Bible
Quran
Torah
46
What is the name for the Jewish holy book (first 5 books of the Bible in Hebrew)?
Quran
Torah
Tripitaka/Tipitaka
Five Commandments
47
The wealth and power of Mali’s ruler, Mansa Musa, were significant because they contributed to
the spread of Christianity.
the spread of traditional African religions.
the rise of Arab nationalism.
the spread of Islam.
48
Which are the main two sects (branches) of Islam?
Shia
Tibetan
Sunni
Reformed
49
Which is known as the Great Schism?
the division between Franciscans and Benedictines
the split between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism
the division between peasants and nobility
division between supporters and opponents of papal supremacy
50
People south of the Sahara traded their gold for
food.
copper.
salt.
slaves.
51
What is the religion of the Jewish people?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
52
Why did Las Casas condemn the encomienda system in the Spanish colonies?
it forced Spanish officials to be closely monitored
Spanish explorers transported them to South America
it did not allow Spanish colonists to export raw materials
it created brutal conditions for Native Americans
53
The printing revolution of the late 1400s resulted in
the beginning of compulsory education
increased competition with China
the spread of literacy
decreased funding for the arts

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