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1
The men largely responsible for Spain's conquest of the New World were known as
coureurs de bois.
condottiere.
encomendieros.
los conquistadors.
2
The teachings of Martin Luther sparked the
Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Middle Ages
Industrial Revolution
3
Why is Leonardo da Vinci known as a “Renaissance Man?”
lived from 1452 to 1519 so he lived in the middle of the Renaissance period
This is the name that has been widely used for Leonardo’s self-portrait.
many interests symbolize the revival in learning with the Renaissance
was born near the town of Vinci in the Italian province of Renaissance.
4
How did The Crusades contribute to the Age of Exploration?
They created a desire to spread Christianity among the American natives.
The democratic spirit of the conquests of the Crusaders swept across Europe
sea routes used by the Crusaders which rounded South America
created a desire in Europe for new products and new trade routes to East
5
Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this sculpture?
Raphael
Botticelli
Michelangelo
da Vinci
6
According to the map, which country was Anglican?
England
Sweden
Spain
Scotland
7
Aztecs believed that __________ was needed in order to please the gods and keep their world in order.
monetary gifts
water baptism
human sacrifice
daily prayer
8
Who was the first explorer to round the Cape of Good Hope and sail directly from Europe to India?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Bartolomeu Dias
Vasco da Gama
9
Which pre-Columbian civilization was the earliest to exist?
Incan
Mayan
Toltec
Aztec
10
The Northern Renaissance is MOST associated with
literature
musical composition
sculpting
philosophy
11
Humanism is associated with the Renaissance because humanists
were located in Northern Europe.
believed that the Catholic Church was in dire need of massive reform.
recreated the old Roman Empire.
were inspired by the renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture.
12
What did Johann Gutenberg invent in the 15th century that led to the spread of ideas including the Reformation?
Steam engine
Paper
Astrolabe
Printing press
13
The voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492
led England to claim the vast territory surrounding Hudson Bay.
opened the way for Spain to colonize North and South America.
led the way for Portugal to build a vast trading empire in Asia.
showed Spain the way around South America and into the Pacific Ocean.
14
Which ruling family had the greatest impact on the Renaissance culture in Florence, Italy?
Alberti
Medici
Pazzi
Ferdinand
15
Which technological innovation had the MOST direct impact on European exploration in the 15th century?
steam engine
navigational compass
paper currency
printing press
16
Similar to the Greek civilization, Mayans were politically organized as
a democracy where every land owner had the right to vote.
a feudal system with landowners and peasants.
city-states with large urban areas.
one empire with an all-powerful king.
17
Which of these was a key idea of the Renaissance?
an interest in classical civilizations of Greece and Rome
emphasis on the next world rather than man's place in this one
the equality of all mankind
The suppression of artistic innovation
18
How did gunpowder from China give Europeans an edge during the era of seaborne exploration?
The introduction of gunpowder allowed Europeans to become equals to Asia
Guns and gunpowder made Europeans intimidating for any opponent.
explosives were used to power ships giving Europeans an advantage in travel
use in weapons made Europeans equal with those they sought to conquer
19
Which is the main reason why King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic church and started the Church of England?
His wife did not have a son and the Pope not allow him to end his marriage
argument with the Pope to move the center of the Catholic church to London
He protested the selling of indulgences.
He wanted to prove to the Pope that he was the most powerful man in Europe.
20
The Aztecs built a powerful and wealthy empire by
militarily conquering other tribes and making alliances.
destroying their Toltec and Mayan rivals.
using gold and silver to control Mesoamerican trade.
allying with the Spanish conquistadors.
21
The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of
diseases within Europe
ideas within Latin America
goods and diseases between Europe and the Americas
slaves between Africa and Asia
22
Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the Earth?
Bartolomeu Dias
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
23
What were
indulgences
?
certificates sold by the church that canceled a punishment for a sin
criticisms of the Catholic Church written by Henry VIII
special taxes that the rich paid
special privileges that were given to church leaders
24
John Calvin taught that humans could not change their fate through faith or good deeds. This philosophy became known as
Pilgrimage
Reformation
Indulgence
Predestination
25
The Mayans contributed to astronomy, biology, and the mathematical concept of
powers of ten
algebra
geometry
zero
26
Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
Spain became a predominately Protestant nation
the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened
Catholic Church leaders refused to make any changes in church practices
the Catholic Church accepted the dominance of the new religions
27
All of these were MAINLY designed for what purpose?
restore the power of the Catholic Church
retake the Holy Land from the Turks
end religious wars in Europe
to spread the influence of Christianity to European colonies in Africa
28
Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?
Raphael
Michelangelo
Botticelli
da Vinci
29
What group is being described here?
Zapotecs
Olmecs
Maya
Chavin
30
What accounted for the majority of deaths in Spanish America in the 16th century?
Military Conquest
Tribal Wars
Natural Disaster
Small Pox
