Which statement BEST explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

Italian cities were trade centers in the late fourteenth century.

What impact did slavery have on the Roman Empire

Dependency on slave labor made the empire weaker

During the Renaissance, a strong belief in humanism emerged. "Humanism" means

the individual has importance and his achievements should be celebrated.

Gutenberg's creation of the printing press was MOST significant in 16th century because

scientists and theologians could more easily spread their knowledge

Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation

the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened

Which is an example of the absolutist power of BOTH Louis XIV of France and Tsar Peter the Great of Russia?

They demanded their closest advisors live in official estates.

In what way did the Renaissance affect the European exploration of North America?

wealth and curiosity the Renaissance made it the right time to explore.

What was the Counter Reformation

a reform movement within the Catholic Church

According to John Locke, if the government failed to protect natural rights, what did citizens have a right to do?

To overthrow the government and establish a new one

How did The Crusades contribute to the Age of Exploration?

They created a desire in Europe for new products and new trade routes.

Absolutist monarchs in Europe sought to do which of these?

centralize political power within their countries

Which of these was a key idea of the Renaissance?

an interest in classical civilizations of Greece and Rome

Which is the BEST example of cultural diffusion?

the invention of the wheel in Mesopotamia but it was later in Eurasia

The Enlightenment ideals of the French Revolution are BEST represented by the

Declaration of the Rights of Man

Why is Leonardo da Vinci known as a "Renaissance Man"

his many interests symbolize the revival in learning

Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism

Abraham is the father of the faith

What were indulgences

certificates sold by the church that reduced or canceled a punishment

Unlike painting from the medieval period, Renaissance artists

used light, shadow, and perspective to carefully recreate the human form

Although the diseases transferred by Columbian Exchange resulted in

the depop of the Americas, overall effect was an increased pop growth

After the Protestant Reformation

literacy rate began to rise throughout Europe

The philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shared what common belief?

average people were not qualified to rule themselves

John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Jean Jacques Rousseau all were

influences on the ideals that shaped American government

According to the concept of absolutism

government had absolute power and could not be disobeyed.

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1
Which statement BEST explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
The creation of a unified Italian monarchy meant resources were available
Italy was the victor in the Hundred Years War.
Northern Europe artists brought their artistic style
Italian cities were trade centers in the late fourteenth century.
2
What impact did slavery have on the Roman Empire
patricians were forced to become slaves
the senate outlawed all slavery in the Empire
Dependency on slave labor made the empire weaker
Slaves volunteered to fight in the army
3
During the Renaissance, a strong belief in humanism emerged. "Humanism" means
the teachings of the ancient Greeks had no place in Renaissance thought.
that the power of the state was more important than individual liberty.
the individual has importance and his achievements should be celebrated.
that obedience to God was not as important as obedience to the state.
4
What was the name of the book, published in the early 16th century.
Utopia
Don Quixote
The Prince
The Praise of Folly
5
Gutenberg's creation of the printing press was MOST significant in 16th century because
The Catholic Church was able to solidify its power across central Europe
Governments were forced to create copyright laws
books had tables of contents and numbered pages
scientists and theologians could more easily spread their knowledge
6
Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation
the Catholic Church accepted the dominance of the new Protestant religions
the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened
Spain became a predominately Protestant nation
Catholic Church leaders refused to make any changes in church practices
7
Which is an example of the absolutist power of BOTH Louis XIV of France and Tsar Peter the Great of Russia?
They invaded foreign countries to expand their empire.
They demanded their closest advisors live in official estates.
They expanded their empires further than any other ruler ever had.
They allowed peasant or coerced labor to exist within their kingdom.
8
In what way did the Renaissance affect the European exploration of North America?
wealth and curiosity the Renaissance made it the right time to explore.
European feudal lords wished to spread their influence to new lands.
rejection of religious thought made people want to leave Europe.
Artists' depiction of life in New World caused people to want to see them
9
According to the Quran (Koran), Muhammad
would replace Jesus as the embodiment of God on earth
wrote the best interpretation of God's intention for humanity.
was the true son of God
was the messenger of God
10
What was the Counter Reformation
a reform movement within the Lutheran Church
a reform movement that favored the sale of indulgences
a reform movement within the Catholic Church
a reform movement that began in Germany
11
Which ancient Greek philosopher was a pupil of Plato, tutored Alexander the Great
Socrates
Salon
Diogenes
Aristotle
12
Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
monotheism
reincarnation
belief in Jesus as the Son of God
belief in the New Testament
13
Who was denied participation in the Athenian direct democracy
public officials
landholding men
foreigners
citizens
14
What Hebrew leader was said to have been given the Ten Commandments, which became a foundation for modern law?
Abraham
David
Moses
Joshua
15
What was the first Protestant faith
Baptist
Lutheranism
Methodist
Puritain
16
According to John Locke, if the government failed to protect natural rights, what did citizens have a right to do?
To create a direct democracy and allow individuals to govern
To divide the government into three separate parts
To elect new government leaders to rule the country
To overthrow the government and establish a new one
17
How did The Crusades contribute to the Age of Exploration?
The spirit which accompanied the conquests of Crusaders went across Europe.
They created a desire in Europe for new products and new trade routes.
The sea routes used by the Crusaders which rounded South America
They created a desire to spread Christianity among the American natives.
18
King Henry VIII wrote a letter in opposition to Martin Luther’s Reformation movement. Pope Leo X bestowed on him
Cornerstone of the Church
Holder of the Truth
Defender of the Faith
Bearer of the Cross
19
Monotheism is the religious belief in
peace
tolerance
a single God
a single culture
20
Absolutist monarchs in Europe sought to do which of these?
increase political rights for commoners
centralize political power within their countries
encourage the rebellion of peasants and serfs
to prove their greatness by emancipating slaves
21
Which of these was a factor in Rome's transition from a Republic to an Empire
a refusal to build a navy
defeat in the Punic Wars
rivalries between classes
the invasion of Muslim armies
22
Which of these was a key idea of the Renaissance?
emphasis on the next world rather than man's place in this one
an interest in classical civilizations of Greece and Rome
the supression of artistic innovation
the equality of all mankind
23
Which is the BEST example of cultural diffusion?
the invention of the wheel in Mesopotamia but it was later in Eurasia
the advancement of architecture
the rejection of polytheistic religions in favor of monotheism
the development of cuneiform
24
The term "divine right" is MOST closely related to which of these types of government?
democracies
parliamentary democracies
dictatorships
absolute monarchies
25
The Enlightenment ideals of the French Revolution are BEST represented by the
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of the Rights of Man
U.S. Constitution
26
In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire because its teaching appealed to
long-distance traders
urban and cultural areas
the poor and oppressed peoples
Emperors and other politicians
27
Why is Leonardo da Vinci known as a "Renaissance Man"
his many interests symbolize the revival in learning
he lived from 1452 - 1519
This is the name that has been widely used
he was born near the town of Vinci
28
The silk road is MOST associated with
Eurasia
Africa
India
Europe
29
Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism
The Qu'ran is the main religious text
Jesus is held to be the Son of God
Abraham is the father of the faith
the Four Noble Truths guide followers
30
The Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract theory both arose from which movement
Realism
Humanism
Existentialism
Enlightenment
31
What were indulgences
special taxes that the rich paid
certificates sold by the church that reduced or canceled a punishment
special privileges taht were given to church leaders
criticisms of the Catholic Church writen by Henry VIII
32
Unlike painting from the medieval period, Renaissance artists
used light, shadow, and perspective to carefully recreate the human form
worked exclusively with granite
refused to accept payments from wealthy political or religious patrons
focused primarily on religious topics
33
Although the diseases transferred by Columbian Exchange resulted in
contraction of native populations in Asia, primary effect was a pop boom.
the depop of the Americas, overall effect was an increased pop growth
depopulation of the Americas, overall effect was less pop growth worldwide
increased pop growth in Africa, the long effect on global pop was stable.
34
Brahman, Shiva, Vishnu
New Age Religions
Major Hindu Gods
Major Indian Rulers
Buddhist beliefs
35
Which French king is sometimes called the Sun King
Edward VI
Louis XIV
Charles V
Philip V
36
After the Protestant Reformation
the Catholic Church began to allow its clergy to marry.
literacy rate began to rise throughout Europe
people across Europe embraced the ideas of religious tolerance
the order of the Jesuits were disbanded
37
The philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shared what common belief?
the military ruler should control the government
democracy is the best form of ruling the masses
all Greeks should use the Gods as models for their lives
average people were not qualified to rule themselves
38
The Greek philosopher Socrates is known for the Socratic Method of teaching, which relies heavily on
experimentation
question and answer
research
observation
39
John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Jean Jacques Rousseau all were
French Enlightenment philosophers
influences on the ideals that shaped American government
advocated American independence
proponents of a constitutional monarchy in France
40
According to the concept of absolutism
government had absolute power and could not be disobeyed.
people have the right to overthrow absolute monarchies.
there is no absolute authority in society.
people have absolute power in government.
41
Enlightenment thinkers of the 17th Century believed in applying reason to the natural world, while also supporting
military expansionism.
abolitionism
religious tolerance.
world peace.
42
Which continent was the birthplace of most of the world'ws major religions
Africa
Americas
Europe
Asia
43
Johannes Gurenberg contributed to the spread of information by improving
the telephone
the process of moveable type
the construction of merchant ships
the telegraph
44
1. life is full of suffering 2. the disire for posessions causes suffering 3. following the 8 fold path
Confucianism
Buddhism
Shintoism
Hinduism
45
Which invention most contributed to the spread of the Reformation
tempera paints
paper money
Spanish Galleons
Printing press

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