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What was true of the Maya & Aztec, but not the Incas?
system of writing
network of roads
system of polytheism
system of farming
2
Common between Japanese and Eurpean feudal systems
both had small number of peasants
both had large middle class
both had strong governments
both had behavior code for warriors
3
Which family ruled Florence for many generations and were supporters of the Renaissance?
The Medicis
The Albertis
The Borgias
The Orsinis
4
Expansion of Hanseatic League, rise of Italian city-states, & growth of trade fairs all influenced the
maintenance of military outposts in West Africa
development of Pax Romana
spread of Islamic beliefs
growth of commercial activity in Europe
5
How did the early banking systems lead to a modern economy?
incentives to save money
way to change currency
loans for new businesses
loans for personal use
6
How did the printing press change literacy during the Renaissance?
Books were printed at a much lower cost when written in vernacular
Books were in Latin
Books were printed without the Catholic Church involved
Books had fewer mistakes than handwritten books
7
How did individualism in the Renaissance lead to the Scientific Revolution?
people questioned authority and seek their own answers
people tried to reconcile reason with faith
people funded their own research
people established universities
8
Which statement
BEST
describes how the Council of Trent responded to the criticisms of the Protestant Reformation?
It encouraged Catholics to continue to buy indulgences as forgiveness
It encouraged Catholics to work with Protestants
It restated the Catholic positions on religious matters
It revised the Catholic sacraments to be closer to what was desired
9
11th-14th century towns led to a modern economy how?
Royal Power replaced merchant power
Cash system replaced barter system
indentured labor replaced slave labor
capitalist market replaced protectionist
10
How were everyday people affected by the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
there was a rise in indentured labor
there was a decline in the number of elected officials
there was a decline in the rule of law
there was a rise in religious tolerance
11
What was the major cause of European exploration?
desire for a direct access to the Asian spice trade
search for a better climate
desire to improve their standard of living
government oppression at home
12
How the the printing press encourage literacy?
books were printed without direct involment of the church
books were printed in Latin
books were printed at a lower cost in the language of the people
books were printed with fewer errors
13
How did the introduciton of Small Pox impact the Spanish colonies in the Americas?
Spanish immigrants were hired to work in the colonies
rebellions threatened to disrupt the colonies
high death rate of natives led to importation of enslaved Africans
wages for natives were increased
14
In what way did the Roman Empire differ from Western European feudalism?
Roman Empire had a centralized government
You could move up in class in the Roman Empire
Roman Empire was democratic
The Roman Empire was secular
15
Why was Venice a powerful city-state?
development of new farming techniques
the fall of the Holy Roman Empire
development of large trade networks
The Avignon papacy promoted them
16
Why did the Renaissance begin in the Italian city-states?
their access to the goods from the Americas
their military success against the Turks
their dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
their location on the Mediterranean Sea
17
What is a characteristic of the Renaissance in Western Europe?
mass movement of people from urban to rural areas
shift from spiritual to humanistic focus
rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean
fighting for control of the Holy Land
18
This religious idea was held by both the Incas and hte Mayans
pilgrimage
human sacrifice
reincarnation
annual fasting
19
What was the contribution of the Council of Trent?
reaffirmed the ideas that were challenged by the Protestants
encouraged the experimentation on religious theory
encouraged the purchase of indulgences
made sacraments more desireable to Protestants
20
What is true of the feudal society in Japan
The emperor was the most powerful person
The samurai controlled the daimyo
The shogun was the true ruler
The artisans had a high status
21
Why is Leonardo da Vinci referred to as a "Renassance Man".
he was a genius
he was an artistic genius
his genius spanned many subjects and showed his quest for knowledge
he was a scientific genius
22
During European feudal period, this is asscoiated with subsitence agriculture & economic self-sufficiency.
introduction of wheeled vehicles
enclosure movement
growth of commerce
manor system
23
The birth of the Scientific Revolution during the Renaissance is due to an empahasis on what?
humanism
warfare
religion
conservatism
24
Why were the Society of Jesus created during the Catholic Reformation?
slow the spread of Protestantism
defined Catholic doctrine for the clergy
lead the Crusades to the Holy Land
establish practices for Catholic services
25
What change occurred as a result of the scientific revolution?
people stopped using religion for moral guidance
scholars began using classical speeches & essays
schools stopped using religious text
researchers developed theories and experimented to test them
26
How did the theories of the Scientific Revolution challenge previous thinking?
Reason and the study of nature became the focus
Astronomy ideas of church were proven correct
Catholic Church changed its research methods
Reason replaced experimentation
27
Difference between the Japanese and Western European feudal systems
Japanese merchants had lower social status
Japanese estates were held by religious institutions
Japanese women were held in high esteem
Japanese peasants were forced to work
28
How did the Aztec and Mayan culture differ?
Aztecs had one king while Mayans had city-states with many kings
Aztecs had a class system while the Mayans were egalitarian
Aztecs depended on trade while Mayans were dependent on farming
Aztec were polytheistic, while Mayan were monotheistic
29
What are the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?
religious authorities are responsible for understanding and exlaining
people should use reason and experiments to come to conclusions
supersition and magic are important
scientific ideas should mirror common thought
30
What is true of the interaction of Hernan Cortes and the Aztecs?
Cortes never reached the Aztec capital
Cortes died as a result of armed conflict between the two groups
Cortes forced the Aztecs to convert to Christianity
Cortes was imprisioned by the Aztecs
31
Who led the first expedition to circumnavigate (sail around) the world?
Prince Henry the Navigator
Ferdinand Megellan
Christopher Columbus
Osei Tutu
32
What led to a rise of the city-states in Italy?
decreased power of the Italian armies
spread of Enlightenment ideas
increased power of Italian merchants
reaction to the Reformation
33
What was the role of "Chosen Women" in the Incan culture?
studied religion and served the rain god
assigned jobs
arranged marriages
studied religion and served the sun god
34
What were slaves in the Aztec society permitted to do?
own land and buy their freedom
cast votes on government issues
be elected to the ruling council
fight in battle and win their freedom
35
How are the "Five Relationships", "Code of Chivalry", and "Bushido" similar?
rules of behavior
provide transfer of goods and services
promote social mobility
key economic principles
