What idea was supported by the Scientific Revolution?

knowledge is based on experimentation and observation

The spread of the Industrial Revolution brought many changes to the world. What was one of these changes?

the expansion of the factory system

What was significant about Vasco da Gama's voyage?

expanded Portuguese trade in the Indian Ocean Basin

What was the role of colonies in mercantilism? Colonies ________

existed as markets and sources of raw materials

How did the colonial power maintain a favorable balance of trade?

export more goods than were imported

What event in England made absolute monarchs in other European countries nervous about their own rule?

the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I

What was the most major cause for the decrease in the native American population?

diseases introduced by the Europeans

What did the Tennis Court Oath establish?

National Assembly wouldn't dissolve until they created a constitution

Which of the following contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

the abundance of natural resources in Britain

The practice of human sacrifice in the Aztec Empire developed as a result of which of the following?

their belief in multiple gods that they believed must be appeased

Which is a characteristic of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

used violent methods to eliminate “enemies of the revolution”

Why were Catholic officials opposed to the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?

questioning old ideas would undermine its influence

Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?

Government should follow a laissez-faire policy.

What does the word Renaissance refer to?

revival of art, writing, and thought in W. Europe

Which was a major effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?

a decline in the power of the Catholic Church

What was the driving motivation behind European interests in global trade with other regions of the world?

People wanted goods and products they couldn’t grow or produce

American Revolution, French Revolution, and Haitian Revolution were influenced by

Enlightenment idea of natural rights

In the late 1400’s and early 1500’s, what was the primary motivation for European exploration?

to find new trade routes to Asia

Which was NOT an effect the plague had on European society?

Low mortality rates in Northern Italy

How are the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment similar?

challenged traditional ideas and institutions

Which of the following best describes the factories during the Industrial Revolution?

unsafe working conditions for workers

What is the significance of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789?

the first act of violence in the revolution

The magnetic compass, triangular sails, astrolabe & improved cartography best supports which statement?

innovations led to an increase in global trade

Montesquieu promoted which of the following ideas?

separating the branches of government

Why did Martin Luther start the Protestant Reformation?

disagreed with the sale of indulgences

Which of the following, produced by slave labor, were significant trade items?

cash crops such as sugar and tobacco

How did Renaissance art reflect the influence of humanism?

A focus on human potential rather than on religion alone

What does the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights & Petition of Right have in common?

all limited the power of the monarch

What is the significance of Toussaint L’Ouverture’s revolt in Haiti?

only successful slave rebellion in history

How did Renaissance philosophers influence the Protestant Reformation?

encouraged a questioning attitude

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1
What idea was supported by the Scientific Revolution?
knowledge is based on experimentation and observation
reason is best supported by emotions and feelings
the teachings of the Catholic Church should be supreme
intellect is based on the experiences of past civilizations
2
How did the social hierarchies in France and in Haiti impact their subsequent revolutions?
lower classes did not support Enlightenment ideals
led to discontent and unrest
defended the institution of slavery
rejected elite giving suffrage to lower classes
3
The spread of the Industrial Revolution brought many changes to the world. What was one of these changes?
the expansion of the factory system
the rise of a larger farming population
the decline of corporations
the end of trade unions
4
Which Enlightenment idea does the slogan, “No Taxation Without Representation” most likely refer to?
separation of powers
freedom of speech
religious tolerance
consent of the governed
5
What was significant about Vasco da Gama's voyage?
circumnavigated the globe
opened up trade routes between the Old and New Worlds
expanded Portuguese trade in the Indian Ocean Basin
established trade with the Americas
6
What was the role of colonies in mercantilism? Colonies ________
existed as markets and sources of raw materials
were models for independence movements
established as a means to increase imports in the mother country
were an economic burden for the colonial power
7
How did the colonial power maintain a favorable balance of trade?
export more goods than were imported
import more goods than were exported
decrease the number of colonial holdings in its possession
decrease the raw materials imported from the colony
8
Who was the Sun King?
Maria Theresa, a Austria-Hungary monarch
Louis XIV, a French monarch
Phillip II, a Spanish monarch
Peter the Great, a Russian monarch
9
What event in England made absolute monarchs in other European countries nervous about their own rule?
English defeat by the Spanish Armada
the Glorious Revolution
the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I
the restoration of Charles II
10
What was the most major cause for the decrease in the native American population?
native migration to other areas
diseases introduced by the Europeans
wars between various native groups
crop failures and famine
11
What did the Tennis Court Oath establish?
National Assembly wouldn't dissolve until they created a constitution
the 3rd Estate would accept the tax burden
no one would be Louis XVI doubles partner
France would no longer support the Catholic Church
12
Which of the following contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
an abundance of food and advances in medicine
the abundance of natural resources in Britain
decrease in landowner’s income due to the Enclosure Movement
technological advances in the United States
13
The practice of human sacrifice in the Aztec Empire developed as a result of which of the following?
their construction of chinampas
their support of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church
their implementation of Islamic traditions
their belief in multiple gods that they believed must be appeased
14
Which is a characteristic of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
illustrated the power of public opinion
used violent methods to eliminate “enemies of the revolution”
limited the power of absolute leaders
established stability and economic growth
15
Why were Catholic officials opposed to the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?
questioning old ideas would undermine its influence
observations of the natural world would cause social revolution
experimentation would spread the ideas of Protestantism
new ideas would lead to more imperialism
16
Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?
All nations would benefit from an agricultural economy.
Five-year plans are necessary in order to industrialize.
Government should follow a laissez-faire policy.
Revolution is the only solution to economic problems.
17
Which of the following is an idea of the Enlightenment?
divine right monarchies
limited government
imperialism
absolutism
18
What does the word Renaissance refer to?
revival of art, writing, and thought in W. Europe
migration of Italians to the “New World”
A series of wars between competing Italian city-states
artform that focuses on death due to the Black Plague
19
Which was a major effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
a decrease in educational opportunities
a decline in the power of the Catholic Church
tolerance of non-Christian religions
the domination of German states by the Catholic Church
20
Which theory was supported by absolute monarchs?
egalitarianism
laws of gravity
natural rights of man
divine right theory
21
During the 15th-19th centuries, what type of trade went from Africa to the Americas?
the Middle Passage slave trade
Columbian Exchange
growth of the mercantilist system
increasing monopoly of British trade
22
Between 1450 - 1750, the Silk Roads linked which of the following?
North Africa and the Mediterranean
China (East Asia) and Europe
the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
23
Which ruler was known for his religious pilgrimage when he threw gold to passersby?
Suleiman the Magnificent
Mehmed II
Zheng He
Mansa Musa
24
What was the driving motivation behind European interests in global trade with other regions of the world?
European nations wanted to gain political power
People wanted goods and products they couldn’t grow or produce
Religious motives pushing conversion to Christianity
Europeans could only trade with regions close to the Mediterranean
25
Which Enlightenment thinker would have supported absolutism as the best method of government?
Voltaire
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
26
American Revolution, French Revolution, and Haitian Revolution were influenced by
increased religion in government
theory of divine right
limited participation of people in government
Enlightenment idea of natural rights
27
In the late 1400’s and early 1500’s, what was the primary motivation for European exploration?
to establish foreign colonies
to find new sources of tin and wool
to find new trade routes to Asia
to improve navigation skills
28
Which was NOT an effect the plague had on European society?
High mortality rates led to labor shortages
Increasing social mobility
People began to question institutions of authority
Low mortality rates in Northern Italy
29
How are the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment similar?
strengthened traditional institutions
led to the Protestant Reformation
challenged traditional ideas and institutions
rejected Renaissance individualism
30
Which of the following best describes the factories during the Industrial Revolution?
unsafe working conditions for workers
clean with excellent working conditions
employed with only men in the factories
sanitary with long working hours
31
What is the significance of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789?
the first meeting of the Estates General
the execution of King Louis XVI
the clergy and nobles attacked the peasants
the first act of violence in the revolution
32
The magnetic compass, triangular sails, astrolabe & improved cartography best supports which statement?
connections established by Islamic merchants increased trade
innovations led to an increase in global trade
W. African population decreased greatly by the Triangular Trade
English gov't supported exploration more than the Portuguese gov't
33
Montesquieu promoted which of the following ideas?
granting freedom of speech
reinstating absolute monarchies
separating the branches of government
limiting natural laws
34
Why did Martin Luther start the Protestant Reformation?
blamed the church for not curing people who had the plague
thought the church lacked structure
believed the kings should have more
disagreed with the sale of indulgences
35
Which of the following, produced by slave labor, were significant trade items?
grains such as wheat and barley
animal products such as wool and beef
tropical fruits such as bananas and oranges
cash crops such as sugar and tobacco
36
Which Enlightenment idea did Voltaire promote?
fair justice system
freedom of speech
reinstating absolute monarchies
separation of power
37
Which industry did the Industrial Revolution first begin in?
coal mining
fishing
iron working
Textile
38
Pre-revolutionary governments did which of the following?
refuse to modernize their armed forces
fail to meet needs of people
separate government from religion
be concerned about human rights
39
How did Renaissance art reflect the influence of humanism?
emphasis on social control and political power
rejection of culture of ancient civilizations
belief in the supremacy of the state over individual rights
A focus on human potential rather than on religion alone
40
Why was the 3rd Estate upset with the 1st & 2nd Estates?
the unfair taxation system
the desire for democracy
implementation of socialism
who the king should be
41
During both the Mughal and Ottoman empires, merchants helped to spread
Christianity
Buddhism
Confucianism
Islam
42
What does the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights & Petition of Right have in common?
all limited the power of the monarch
all provided universal suffrage
all promoted religious freedom
all supported divine right theory
43
What is the significance of Toussaint L’Ouverture’s revolt in Haiti?
led to independence for mulattoes only
outlawed slavery in all of the Americas
reestablished the power of the French nobility
only successful slave rebellion in history
44
How did Renaissance philosophers influence the Protestant Reformation?
stressed the importance of life after death
denied the existence of God
supported democratic forms of government
encouraged a questioning attitude
45
How did the Columbian Exchange impact Western Europe?
the introduction of new foods
the introduction of new livestock
the growth of plantations
the spread of diseases

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