World Studies Second Semester Review

Question 1

Which Eastern religion rejects the karma belief, but still breaks the cycle of reincarnation?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 2

Which of the following was most directly caused by the English Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

American Revolution

Question 3

Which of the following is a result of the Magna Carta?

Accepted Answer

Took power away from English Kings

Question 4

What is the only power the Catholic Church really has over the people of Europe?

Accepted Answer

Threat of excommunication

Question 5

Which religion Is NOT an Eastern religion?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 6

What was the primary cause of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Muslim occupation of Jerusalem

Question 7

What primary principle did most Enlightenment thinkers strive for?

Accepted Answer

Individual freedom

Question 8

What major invention came out of the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Printing Press

Question 9

Empiricism says all men are created equal. Which document is inspired by this concept?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 10

What two countries fought in the 100 Years War?

Accepted Answer

France, England

Question 11

What was the name of the Medieval social system based on mutual obligations?

Accepted Answer

Fuedalism

Question 12

What was the primary cause of the 100 Years War?

Accepted Answer

England claimed the French throne

Question 13

Which Renaissance artist was raised by the Medici family in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Michaelangelo

Question 14

What was the name of the family of famous Patrons who supported the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Medici's

Question 15

Why does the Palace of Versailles epitomize Absolutism?

Accepted Answer

Its Excess

Question 16

The idea that there should be multiple branches of government with separation of powers is?

Accepted Answer

Checks and Balances

Question 17

Which of the following religions is NOT a western religion?

Accepted Answer

Hindusim

Question 18

Voltaire was adamantly against what?

Accepted Answer

Censorship

Question 19

Worldly non religious things are called what?

Accepted Answer

Secular

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the 95 thesis?

Accepted Answer

Pope the the head of the hierarchy

Question 21

What development emerged following the 100 Years War?

Accepted Answer

Nationalism

Question 22

A Non-Catholic Christian is other wise known as what?

Accepted Answer

Protestant

Question 23

What two Renaissance writers influenced the Reformation?

Accepted Answer

Erasmus, More

Question 24

The economic policy calling for less imports and more exports is called what?

Accepted Answer

Mercantilism

Question 25

What American branch of government most compares to Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

Question 26

Which country headed toward more of a limited monarchy during the Age of Absolutism?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 27

What document guaranteed individual rights of the French?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Rights of Man

Question 28

The idea of free trade best suits the economic policy of what?

Accepted Answer

Capitolism

Question 29

What does the heliocentric theory focus on?

Accepted Answer

The Universe

Question 30

The trip Africans took to the New World is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Middle Passage

Question 31

This Battle stopped the Muslims from advancing further into Europe?

Accepted Answer

Tours

Question 32

Money from the New World enabled many nations to develop standing armies leading to what?

Accepted Answer

Absolute Monarchies

Question 33

Which time better most influenced the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Enlightenment

Question 34

A great supporter of the arts is a....?

Accepted Answer

Patron

Question 35

By being born, I agree to give up certain rights to the government for protection is what?

Accepted Answer

Social Contract

Question 36

What scientific Revolution concept inspired Enlightenment thinkers to reconsider politics?

Accepted Answer

Natures Laws

Question 37

What was Martin Luther's belief on salvation?

Accepted Answer

Salvation comes from faith

Question 38

The oldest Western religion?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 39

What was the obligation the lord offered to the king in a feudal society?

Accepted Answer

alliegence

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

End of the 100 Years War

World Studies Second Semester Review

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World Studies Second Semester Review

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