EOC WORLD HISTORY REVIEW PART 1

The writings of the Enlightenment philosophes in Europe encouraged later political revolutions

The Portuguese wanted to find a water route to Asia in order to avoid ____ traders on land.

Criticized medieval scholars; considered the father of the scientific method.

Which African country was the first to gain independence from their imperial ruler in 1957?

Which two African nations successfully resisted European Imperialism?

One navigational tool which helped sailors find their latitude in relation to the stars was the

Henry VIII established the Church of England when the Pope refused to

King Louis the 14th. King James and King Charles I (Catholic) believed in___

What event OFFICIALLY started the Protestant Reformation?

The Revolution ended when this General took control, promising to restore the nation

Social and political system in France before the French Revolution?

True of False: The heliocentric theory, sun-centered universe, was proven by Copernicus.

In what time period did the Renaissance era occur?

The first explorer credited with sailing around the world was

Which of the following did NOT contribute to European success at colonizing Asia and Africa?

During the Reign of Terror who was safe from the guillotine?

What is the term used to describe a person who supports the arts?

True or False: The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy.

Why were citizens unhappy with the Catholic Church around 1500 AD?

Which invention greatly increased the speed at which crops could be harvested?

During the English Civil War, supporters of the king were called____

____ is a system in which the ruler holds supreme power.

What was Giovanni de Medici known as?

Father of modern chemistry; known for the law that explains characteristics of gases.

Who discovered that planets move in ellipses?

Wrote the "Wealth of Nations"; father of modern capitalistic economics; laissez-faire

Where the Industrial Revolution begin?

The final decrees of the Council of Trent reaffirmed traditional Catholic teaching

Which method did Gandhi encourage his followers to use to gain independence?

Which Renaissance artist sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

During the 1800s people moved from rural to urban areas mostly because of--

How did Montesquieu's ideas influence the founders of the United States?

Martin Luther took action because he strongly disagreed with what Catholic practice?

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for Imperialism?

Which independence leader became the symbol of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa?

During the English Civil War, the Parliament Army was led by____-

The Renaissance was a rebirth of all of the following areas EXCEPT:

The Medici family sponsored Renaissance art, and loaned money like bankers.

____passed 1215, gave more rights to nobles- limited kings power

Which one is not an example of a protestant church?

What led to the Sepoy Mutiny?

Which Enlightenment thinker had the most influence on the "Declaration of Independence?"

What was the MAJOR importance of the Suez Canal?

All of the following were causes of the French Revolution EXCEPT

Which one of these was one of Newton's ideas?

Which country was created for the Muslim population with the partition of India in 1947?

What led to the Boxer Rebellion in China?

Prince Henry of Portugal founded schools to promote

Vasco de Gama was the first Portuguese sailor to reach

The treaty between Spain and Portugal that was to keep exploration peaceful was the Treaty of

Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War were called________

Supported consent of the governed and natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?