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Principles of Economics, The Renaissance and Exploration
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Principles of Economics, The Renaissance and Portuguese/Chinese Exploration
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1
The word
renaissance
means which of the following?
Artistic Expression
Exploration
Human or Humanist
Rebirth or Revival
2
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Portugal began exploring?
To spread Christianity
To find new people to trade with
To make other rulers pay tribute
To gain knowledge about Africa
3
The idea that individuals could achieve anything through reflection and education is known as..
Humanism
Reflectionism
Nottheanswerism
Personism
4
Niccolo Machiavelli is best associated with which force of change?
Industrialism
Humanism
Communication
Nationalism
5
The Taino people dying within 100 yrs of Columbus' contact is an example of which principle?
8-Expanding markets = more business = more jobs.
10-Changing economies affect cultures in + out of a society.
9-Governments fight to protect and promote expanding markets
7-Market economies have few controls.
6
What "new" ideas were revived during the Renaissance?
Ideas from classical Greek and Roman Culture
Belief in mythical creatures
Ideas from Mongol rulers
Ideas from Muslim scholars
7
Principle 7: "Market economies have few controls" is best demonstrated by which example?
Goods were produced by guilds according to strict traditions
The African slave trade resulting from few economic controls
Businesses must adhere to strict rules for creating goods.
Distribution of resources is strictly controlled by the king
8
True or False: Traditional Economies promote economic growth.
True
False
9
Which example demonstrates Principle 8: Expanding markets = more business= more jobs?
Products are produced are based on peoples' economic wants.
Companies firing a lot of people to save money
The entire oil industry growing because of automobiles.
People moving to farms because there are no jobs in the city
10
True or False: Market economies promote free competition with little government involvement.
False
True
11
Leonardo da Vinci is known as a "renaissance man" because he....
Was talented in variety of different skills.
Invented the Batmobile
Was the first person to paint a portrait
Wrote many books about the renaissance time period.
12
The printing press was invented by which renaissance figure?
Johannes Gutenberg
Niccolo Machiavelli
Leonardo da Vinci
Artemisia Gentileschi
13
Niccolo Machiavelli is best known for his political book ____________________
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Monarch
The King
The Prince
14
Lorenzo de Medici impacted the force of change Industrialism by
Having many interests and talents.
Earning a living as Lord Farquaad's stunt double.
Speaking flawless Italian without moving his hands.
Loaning money to businesses for "gifts" as repayment.
15
Artemisia Gentileschi is a renaissance artist best known for her painted depictions of.....
Strong women
Religious heroes
Powerful Leaders
People with their preferred musical instruments
16
Johannes Gutenburg can best be associated with which force of change?
Communication
Nationalism
Humanism
Industrialism
17
Which is a reason China decided to explore?
To collect "tributes" from other rulers
To demonstrate their wealth and power
To disprove rumors about their former leader.
All of these.