World History 2 Benchmark #1

Erasmus was a famous Renaissance writer/ intellectual that contributed greatly to ____________.

Powerless Emperor, Isolation, & Location: East Asia. Name this nation?

The Silk Road connected what 2 regions of the world?

Who was safe from execution in the Reign of Terror?

This painting is called the "School of Athens" and was created by which renaissance artist?

Textiles & Numerals: Inventions from?

Who conquered the Aztecs?

Who is thought to be the greatest military leader of France?

From what country did most Latin American nations gain their independence?

Who wrote Leviathan & argued for an absolute central power?

New Money/Banking Systems, Mercantilism, Competition for Markets/Colonies. Name the Revolution?

Who wrote "Don Quixote"?

Influenced by the American Revolution, Storming Bastille, Guillotine. Name that time period?

What nation is highlighted on the map?

What 2 religions were practiced in Southeast Asia in 1500?

Haiti gained its independence from _____________?

Where was Judaism & Christianity concentrated in 1500 A.D.?

What 2 Empires existed in Europe in the year 1500 A.D.?

Who changed the context of the 30 years war from a religious conflict to a political war?

What is characterized by centralization of power & rule by divine right?

Silk, Paper, Porcelain: Inventions from?

What was formed to spread Catholic Doctrine by Ignatius of Loyola?

Who proposed "separation of powers" as a means to keep power balanced?

What religion comes to dominate Latin America?

Columbus, Cortez, Pizarro, & Magellan: Sailed for?

Russia, Tsar, St. Petersburg. Who is described here?

Who wrote Hamlet & Julius Caesar?

Who did Prince Henry help to become a dominant power in the European Exploration Period?

Which religion was practiced in China in 1500?

Padre Miguel Hidalgo played a major role in what nation's struggle for independence?

The 30 Years War was a result of conflict between what 2 groups?

What did ships transport on the middle passage?

What did the Ottomans rename Constantinople when they captured the city in 1453?

Salt & Gold trade dominated which trade route?

Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, & Harvey are all associated with what?

Which of the following nations resisted the Protestant Reformation and remained Catholic?

Which religion is dominant in India and believes in the Caste System?

What is the graphic called?

What religion is highlighted in green on the map in the year 1500?

Who had Versailles constructed as a symbol of his power and wealth?

What was suppose to get someone out of punishment for sins but was sold as a ticket to heaven?

Who ruled England as a puritan military dictator after the execution of Charles I?

What Empire is shown on the map?

What Empire is shown on the map?

Which countries attempted to control foreign influence by isolation?

What European nation is highlighted on the map?

What Empire is shown on the map?

Who discovered the laws of planetary motion?

What Empire is associated with this structure?

Voltaire was famous for his contributions in what field?