Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in

changing the relationship between people and their govt

The ancient Athenians are credited with

establishing governments that had democratic elements

The true beginning of the French Revolution was

3rd Estate declaring itself Nat. Assembly

Someone from Athens visiting Sparta would most likely think...

"The govt here is so strict. People have little say in govt"

What is the significance of Toussaint L'Ouverture?

He led African slaves in Haiti to fight for their freedom

What was a major shortcoming of the Berlin Conference?

Africans were not present at the meeting

decreased the role of the clergy

John Locke believed that

rights should be protected by govt

John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support

society in which people chose the ruler

The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would

provide stability for the nation

Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece?

prosperity led to the creation of many works of art

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

appreciation for worth of individual achievement

Which statement best describes the Renaissance in Europe?

creativity in arts was encouraged

After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily b/c Europeans were

competing for raw materials and markets

The Renaissance & Reformation were similar in that both were

stimulated by a spirit of inquiry

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1
People centered in one place working for a certain # of hours per day for fixed pay is called
factory system
wage system
mechanization system
domestic system
2
Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in
supporting the divine right theory
promoting increased power for European monarchs
debating the role of the church in society
changing the relationship between people and their govt
3
The ancient Athenians are credited with
inventing and using the wheel
establishing governments that had democratic elements
eliminating slavery
inventing the printing press
4
Aristotle believed that
perfection was beyond humans
a simple life led to truth
there were no perfect truths
logical study led to truth
5
The true beginning of the French Revolution was
Louis XVI's dismissal of Estates General
1st and 2nd Estates refusal to accept taxes
rioting against rising food prices
3rd Estate declaring itself Nat. Assembly
6
Socrates believed that students should
learn to think for themselves
avoid politics
focus on memorization
follow the example of political leaders
7
At the end of the Crusades, who was successful in gaining the Holy Land?
Hebrews
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
8
Someone from Athens visiting Sparta would most likely think...
"Sparta is unique because they only believe in one god"
"Everything here is the same as at home"
"The society allows for so much freedom of expression"
"The govt here is so strict. People have little say in govt"
9
In the manorial system, peasants worked land in exchange for
rent
some of their crop
loyalty, such as military service
taxes on the crop
10
The most important purpose of early banks was
saving money
granting land
moneylending
collecting taxes
11
The ultimate goal of Hindus was to
to reach maya
become Brahmins
reach reincarnation
reach nirvana
12
What is the significance of Toussaint L'Ouverture?
He led African slaves in Haiti to fight for their freedom
First educated African slave in Haiti
Traveled to France to argue for Haitian independence
He was France's negotiator at the Berlin Conference
13
____________________ is a government where citizens take part
monarchy
empire
tyranny
democracy
14
___________________ is a form of government that conquers different territories
democracy
tyranny
empire
monarchy
15
Who is most likely to study oral history, archaeological evidence, and cultural history?
Economist
Political Scientist
Anthropologist
Philosopher
16
The proletariat were
the unionized workers
the owners of the means of production
the wealthy middle class
the workers
17
What was a major shortcoming of the Berlin Conference?
Britain was left out of negotiations
European powers did not listen to Africans present
European powers didn't know about oil in Mid. East
Africans were not present at the meeting
18
All of the following are Renaissance artists except?
Castiglione
Michelangelo
Giotto
Titian
19
Prehistory is
time before history
a period of the first humans
before writing was invented
before people were born
20
Monotheism is
belief in one god
belief in sun god
belief in no god
belief in many gods
21
Luther's teachings
increased the role of the clergy
encouraged the use of ceremony
decreased the role of the clergy
decreased the use of the bible
22
John Locke believed that
only times of crisis called for leadership
rights should be protected by govt
people gave up rights in return for social order
nature dictated people live w/out leader
23
John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support
society in which people chose the ruler
gov't ruled by a divine right monarchy
society ruled by the Catholic Church
return to feudalism in Europe
24
The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would
restore Louis XVI to power
adopt the ideas of the Reformation
end British control of France
provide stability for the nation
25
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was
rejection of concept of slaver
establishment of agricultural communes
belief that political power should be controlled by military
concept of govt by laws
26
Which of the following factors allowed Egypt to flourish along Nile River?
Nile's yearly floods
Heavy rainfall received by the region
Presence of other civilizations along the Nile
Availability of river transportation to southern Africa
27
Egyptians could move goods up the Nile because
strong winds
it had a weak current
it flowed from south to north
of man-made canals
28
After the meeting and the Tennis Court Oath, the 3rd Estate became known as
National Assembly
Congress of Vienna
Estates General
Renaissance
29
Luther's ideas spread quickly because of
support of protesting priests
missionary journeys through Europe
printing press
support of German princes
30
Plato believed in a government ruled by an aristocracy, or
a democracy of all citizens
an intellectual upper class
experienced political leaders
wealthy nobles
31
A culture is based on a set of beliefs, knowledge, and a(n)
ability to write
pattern of living
creation of art
type of food production
32
The regular clergy were
nuns
monks
parish priests
cardinals
33
____________________ is a government ruled by kings or queens
Monarchy
Empire
Aristocracy
Tyranny
34
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece?
prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
written constitutions led to democratic governments
political instability led to nation-states
strong military led to national unity
35
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
emphasis on social control and obedience to rulers
rejection of ancient civs and their cultures
belief in supremacy of state
appreciation for worth of individual achievement
36
In a limited constitutional monarchy, the monarch had
no power at all
to consult with Parliament
equal power with Parliament
the right to dismiss Parliament
37
In medieval times, most people were likely to have contact with
an archbishop
a bishop
a cardinal
a parish priest
38
Archaeologists learn about ancient people by studying
artifacts
skeletons
footprints
relics
39
Which statement best describes the Renaissance in Europe?
political structure was similar to Roman Empire
humanism decreased in importance
social structure became very rigid
creativity in arts was encouraged
40
The difference between the barter system and money economy is
coins
value
money
volume
41
The Code of Hammurabi was
a group of laws
rules for war
a form of writing
a peace treaty
42
The main style of architecture during the middle to later Middle Ages was
Romanesque
Gothic
Greek
Medieval
43
Hieroglyphics is
Persian writing
Cuneiform writing
Egyptian writing
Sumerian writing
44
The feudal system gave the most power to
the church
nobles
the king
vassals
45
What is it called when European nations conquered other lands, made them into colonies, etc.?
imperialism
isolationism
socialism
nationalism
46
Siddhartha Gautama became known as the
Buddha
Way of Life
Brahmin
Great Renunciator
47
Primogeniture is the custom of passing on land to the
oldest child
the spouse
oldest son
oldest living relative
48
Chivalry was
the oath of loyalty from vassals to lords
the oath of loyalty from peasants to lords
a contract that divided up land
code of behavior for knighs
49
The selling of slaves from Africa became known as
the Atlantic Passage
the Middle Passage
the Great Migration
triangular trade
50
After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily b/c Europeans were
interested in completing their geographic knowledge
competing for raw materials and markets
determined to spread Christianity to the Muslim world
needed land for growing populations
51
The Renaissance & Reformation were similar in that both were
encouraged by successes of French Revolution
supported by the working class
limited to Italy, France, Germany
stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
52
Julius Caesar's government
Decreased the power of the Senate
increased the role of the citizen
increased the power of the Senate
decreased the power of the emperor
53
Which of the following best describes the development of early civilizations?
Gov't and writing developed along w/ the need for them
Lacked structures necessary to function as a society
structures such as gov't writing were inspired by divine
The presence of artisans eliminated need for gov't/writing
54
What is a barter economy?
uses coins of different values
employs moneychangers
exchanges goods and services
uses bills of exchange
55
Napoleon's rule could best be described as
a limited monarchy
a dictatorship
a presidency
enlightened despotism
56
Egyptians believed that in the afterlife, people were
judged by their deeds on earth
judged by their wealth on Earth
slaves to the pharaohs
slaves to the gods
57
Which was a major result of the Reformation?
new Christian denominations emerged
religious teachings were no longer allowed in universities
Crusades were organized
power of the Pope was strengthened
58
Which regions were most affected by imperialism?
Latin America, Middle East, Europe
Australia, Asia, and Africa
Latin America, Africa, Middle East
Asia, Europe, and Africa
59
Zoroastrianism is
burying the dead with tools and food
mummification
the struggle between good and evil
the belief in afterlife
60
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for
reforms within Roman Catholic church
religious revolt against German Princes
Crusades to spread Christianity
greater papal authority

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