How are the Renaissance & Reformation similar?

both questioned authority/tradition

The Sumerians, the Phoenicians, & the Mayas were similar is that all

developed extensive writing systems.

An advocate of mercantilism would most likely have agreed with the idea that government should

raise tariffs on imported goods.

A major result of the European Age of Exploration was

beginning of a period of European global domination.

One reason the Sp conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca empires rapidly is that

the Sp had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did.

In Latin Am during the early per of Sp colonialism, deaths of large #s of native people led to

the importation of slaves from Africa.

Italian city-states were able to dominate trade routes from Asia/Africa to Europe because

they were centrally located in the Med. Sea

During the Age of Absolutism (1600s and 1700s), European monarchies sought to

centralize political power in their nations.

Why did Peter the Great need to modernize Russia?

the Mongols kept Russia isolated from Western Europe

One similarity btw the of DRK & the of Mandate of Heaven is the idea that a leader's power

comes from a higher power than the ruler himself.

In the 17th/18th centuries, the theory of divine right was most often used to justify the

establishment of an absolute monarchy.

According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

An observation that could be made about the Ottoman empire in the 1400/1500s is that the empire

had a strategic location between Europe and Asia.

The Incas, the Romans, and the Mongols were similar in that all

extended control over neighboring peoples.

A lasting impact of pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin America was that these cultures

influenced art and architecture of later societies.

One major effect of the European slave trade on Africa was that the slave trade

hastened the decline of African societies.

An immediate result of the Protestant Reformation was the

end of religious unity in Europe

Westernization of Russia came about largely through the

efforts of Peter the Great and his successors.

How did Elizabeth I resolve the conflicts of the English Reformation?

Found the middle ground btw Protestant/Catholic practices

From the 1500s -- 1700s, Western European imperialism in Africa and Asia resulted mainly in the

establishment of Euro trading sea ports from Africa to Asia.

Lateen sails, round-hulled ships, and navigation compasses had the BIGGEST impact on

the beginning of European trade with Asia

What enabled the Sp to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?

the Sp had better weapons, the Sp brought disease

The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by

artistic and literary achievements

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1
How are the Renaissance & Reformation similar?
both were encouraged by the Islamic faith
both were limited to only Italy
both questioned authority/tradition
both were supported by the peasantry
2
The Sumerians, the Phoenicians, & the Mayas were similar is that all
developed extensive writing systems.
emphasized quality in education.
encouraged democratic participation in government.
established monotheistic religions.
3
An advocate of mercantilism would most likely have agreed with the idea that government should
abandon the policy of colonial expansion.
impose export duties on manufactured goods.
raise tariffs on imported goods.
encourage manufacturing in its colonies.
4
A major result of the European Age of Exploration was
a long per. of peace & prosperity for the nations of W Eur
extensive migration of people from the W Hemisp. to Africa
beginning of a period of European global domination.
the fall of Eur monarchies & the end of the power of the RCC
5
One reason the Sp conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca empires rapidly is that
the Aztecs and Incas joined together to fight the Spanish.
these empires had no standing armies.
the Spanish greatly outnumbered the Aztecs and Incas.
the Sp had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did.
6
In Latin Am during the early per of Sp colonialism, deaths of large #s of native people led to
a decline in Spanish immigration to the Americas.
the importation of slaves from Africa.
improved health care in the colonies.
the removal of most Spanish troops from the Americas.
7
Italian city-states were able to dominate trade routes from Asia/Africa to Europe because
located on the trade routes of the North Sea
situated north of the Alps
they were centrally located in the Med. Sea
unified by the Hanseatic League
8
During the Age of Absolutism (1600s and 1700s), European monarchies sought to
increase human rights for their citizens.
develop better relations with Muslim rulers.
encourage the growth of corporate farmers.
centralize political power in their nations.
9
Why did Peter the Great need to modernize Russia?
so he could reunited the RCC & EOC
the Mongols kept Russia isolated from Western Europe
to gain his people's favor
to end feudalism
10
One similarity btw the of DRK & the of Mandate of Heaven is the idea that a leader's power
comes from a higher power than the ruler himself.
is an inherited right that cannot be taken away.
can be challenged by his subjects.
should be limted.
11
What enabled Western Europe to begin to dominate the world by the 16th century?
The Age of Exploration
The Scientific Revolution
The Renaissance
The Reformation
12
In the 17th/18th centuries, the theory of divine right was most often used to justify the
involvement of the peasants in making political decisions.
introduction of free trade policies.
establishment of an absolute monarchy.
supreme power of the Catholic Church.
13
The Magna Carta (1215) & the Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of
universal suffrage.
a laissez-faire economy.
religious toleration.
a limited monarchy.
14
According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be
encouraged to develop their own industries.
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
granted independence as soon as possible.
15
An observation that could be made about the Ottoman empire in the 1400/1500s is that the empire
was totally landlocked.
had a strategic location between Europe and Asia.
originated in Hungary.
had control over most of Western Europe.
16
The Incas, the Romans, and the Mongols were similar in that all
established industrial economies.
adopted democratic political systems.
developed systems of writing.
extended control over neighboring peoples.
17
The Scientific Revolution was an off-shoot of the
Renaissance
Age of Exploration
Reformation
Commercial Revolution
18
A lasting impact of pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin America was that these cultures
developed a complex system of trade with Europe.
developed the first rep democracies in Latin America.
encouraged social mobility.
influenced art and architecture of later societies.
19
Who was the Sun King?
Louis XIV
Peter the Great
Alexander the Great
Napoleon
20
One major effect of the European slave trade on Africa was that the slave trade
strengthened the traditional African economic systems.
increased the number of trade routes across the Sahara.
hastened the decline of African societies.
led to rapid decrease in tribal warfare.
21
In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
value of the individual
devotion of religion
obedience to government officials
superiority of Medieval thought
22
An immediate result of the Protestant Reformation was the
increase in power of the RCC
destruction of the increasing power of monarchies
end of religious unity in Europe
translation of the Quran
23
Westernization of Russia came about largely through the
invasion of Russia by Sweden.
acceptance of the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
efforts of Peter the Great and his successors.
desire of the United States to seek new markets.
24
Who explored the Indian Ocean for China?
Zheng He
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
Genghis Khan
25
How did Elizabeth I resolve the conflicts of the English Reformation?
Found the middle ground btw Protestant/Catholic practices
Expelled Catholics from England
Conducted witch-hunts to destroy non-Christians in England
Restored England to the way it was before Henry VIII
26
From the 1500s -- 1700s, Western European imperialism in Africa and Asia resulted mainly in the
increase in trade between Asia and the Americas.
cooperation of European, African and Asian governments.
establishment of colonies in the interior.
establishment of Euro trading sea ports from Africa to Asia.
27
Lateen sails, round-hulled ships, and navigation compasses had the BIGGEST impact on
the end of the Aztec Empire
the beginning of New World colonization
the end of slavery
the beginning of European trade with Asia
28
Negative effects of _ caused deforestation, soil erosion, slavery, change &cultural extinction.
Mercantilism
the Atlantic Circuit
the Columbian Exchange
Triangular Trade
29
What enabled the Sp to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?
the Sp had better weapons
the Sp brought disease
the Am had no standing armies
the Sp outnumbered the Am.
30
The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by
artistic and literary achievements
social reform and political upheaval
religious revival
economic decline

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