How did Henry VIII's request to the pope for a divorce affect religious reform?

It led to the establishment of Anglicanism in England

What was the MAIN reason that the "House of Wisdom" was established in Baghdad during Islam's Golden Age?

to encourage intellectual growth in the fields of math and science

Which statement best describes Martin Luther's belief about salvation?

Only faith is needed for salvation

How are voyages of Columbus and Magellan different?

Both crossed Atlantic, but Magellan circumnavigated earth

What effect did the slave trade have on Kongo?

The trade was emptying his country of people

Which statement is one of the core beliefs of Sunni Muslims?

Sunni Muslims believe Abu Bakr was the rightful successor of Muhmmad

Which statement best describes the reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China?

Built to discourage attacks by nomadic Mongols

How was the rise of a Constitutional monarchy different in England than in France?

Glorious Revolution was bloodless while French Revolution was violent

Why did England develop a constitutional monarchy while France developed an absolute monarchy?

Tradition in England of limiting king's power was very old

Which statement describes the contribution made by Machiavelli during the Renaissance?

he developed a new political philosophy

How would such a map help lead to the Age of Exploration?

Explorers thought that Asia was closer to Europe than it actually is

What was the impact of the trans-Atlantic trade on West Africa?

West African population declined or remained stagnant until 1900

Which statement describes the relationship between the pope and medieval European kings?

The pope had the power to depose kings

How were Ghana and Mali alike prior to the development of major kingdoms?

They both developed a commercial center for trade

Why was the Act of Supremacy so important for Henry VIII?

Created the Church of England and made Henry VIII its leader

What effect did 'Ali being raised to the position of caliph have on Muslim society?

The Muslim community became further divided

Which difference between Japanese and European codes of conduct is MOST accurate?

Europe feudalism emphasized religion; Japan feudalism emphasized leadership

Which describes the relationship between lords and their vassals in European feudalism?

Feudal lords provided vassals with protection for military service

How were "dhimmis" treated under Muslim rule?

Dhimmis were protected from persecution & not required to convert to Islam

What was a consequence of the Great Schism of 1378?

It created dissatisfaction w/ the church that led to Protestant Reform

What would have prevented a palace like Versailles being built in England?

English monarch were responsible for maintaining their own residences

Why was the fall of Constantinople considered a major threat to Western Europe?

Lack of rear line meant Ottomans could spread through Europe quickly

What long-term effect effect did the Black Death have on Europe's economy?

Increased wealth as more resources were freed up for the survivors

Why did King Henry VIII establish the Church of England?

The Vatican refused to grant him a divorce from his 1st wife

Why did Islam split into Sunni and Shi'a divisions in late 600s?

conflict over successor to Muhammad

What BEST explains why Frances's Louis XIV was an absolute monarch and England's William III was a limited monarch?

Louis reduced power of nobles, whereas British parliament had more power

Which characteristic was shared by both Japanese and European feudal societies?

Both societies had a unique code of behavior for their warrior classes

Which is a similarity between Japanese and European feudalism?

The dependence on specialized warriors to maintain order

Which statement BEST describes the advantage of using African slave labor in the West Indies?

Many Africans had built up immunity to European diseases

Why was Luther's German translation of Bible seen as a threat to the Roman Catholic Church?

Translating Bible into vernacular reduced the power of priests

How did European feudalism lead to the development of the concept of private property?

Creation of estates out of public land turned into land ownership

What was the significance of the Magna Carta to the rise of modern democracy?

It laid the foundation for constitutional government

Why did Protestantism allow for growth of a constitutional monarchy, while Catholicism inhibited it?

Protestants believed in equality among the congregation

Which ancient trade route depended upon caravans of camels & hired guides to ensure safe passage across the desert?

the West African gold-salt trade

How did external forces lead to the development of feudalism in Western Europe?

Euros need protection of feudal lords from Viking, Magyar, & Muslim invader

Which contribution did the Byzantines make to preserve Greek and Roman culture?

Maintained works of classical literature after the fall of Rome

Hot did the trans-Atlantic slave trade contribute to development of England's N. American colonies?

Fueled the growth of the shipping industry

Which impact resulted from Justinian's Plague in the 6th century?

Decline of the Byzantine Empire

What was the Hundred Years War?

A series of conflicts b/w England & France that lasted more than 100 years

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1
How did Henry VIII's request to the pope for a divorce affect religious reform?
It led to the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland
It led to the first religious order for women
It led to the establishment of Anglicanism in England
It led to the common practice of adult baptism
2
What was the MAIN reason that the "House of Wisdom" was established in Baghdad during Islam's Golden Age?
to translate Arabic documents into Greek and Latin
to encourage intellectual growth in the fields of math and science
to create an alternative legal code than Islamic law
to align scientific method to Islamic law
3
Which Asian civilization built this barrier against invasion by the tribes of Central Asia?
Mongol
China
Mauryan
Gupta
4
Which statement best describes Martin Luther's belief about salvation?
Only certain people are predestined for salvation
Only faith is needed for salvation
Good works can help people achieve salvation
The pope is never wrong in his decisions about salvation
5
Which ancient Chinese contribution was so important that it led to the development of a major trade route?
gunpowder
paper-making
silk-making
stirrup
6
How are voyages of Columbus and Magellan different?
Both crossed Atlantic, but Magellan circumnavigated earth
Both wanted to Christianize natives, but Columbus wanted gold
Both crossed Atlantic, but Magellan reached India at later date
Both in search of gold, but Magellan explored Asia
7
What effect did the slave trade have on Kongo?
The trade was opening Kongo to new ideas
The trade was emptying his country of people
The trade was arming people who were planning rebellion against him
The trade was providing Africans with better quality goods
8
Which statement is one of the core beliefs of Sunni Muslims?
Sunni Muslims believe that the leader of the religion is the Imam
Sunni Muslims believe that depictions of the Prophet are holy
Sunni Muslims believe their leader should be direct descendant of Muhammad
Sunni Muslims believe Abu Bakr was the rightful successor of Muhmmad
9
Which statement best describes the reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China?
Built to discourage attacks by nomadic Mongols
Built to discourage trade with neighboring people
Built to discourage attacks by Japanese ships
Built to discourage peasants fleeing from high taxes
10
What did Muslims call the structure of leadership after Muhammad's death?
Abbasid
theocracy
caliphate
Hadith
11
How was the rise of a Constitutional monarchy different in England than in France?
English citizen had no impact, but French citizens did
Glorious Revolution was bloodless while French Revolution was violent
French monarchy held some power, but English monarch dissolved
Other nations supported French Revolution but not Glorious Revolution
12
Why did England develop a constitutional monarchy while France developed an absolute monarchy?
Many claims to English throne made it impossible to choose king
The unification of English army made the king's power obsolete
Religious clerics in England were united in support of king
Tradition in England of limiting king's power was very old
13
The famous hajj of the 14th century resulting in inflation affecting economies along the route involved
Genghis Khan?Central Asia
Mansa Musa/Sub-Saharan Africa
Sundiata/Sub-Saharan Africa
Ibn Khaldun/ Central Asia
14
Which statement describes the contribution made by Machiavelli during the Renaissance?
he developed a new political philosophy
He developed a new type of literature
he developed the concept of humanism
he developed new painting techniques
15
How would such a map help lead to the Age of Exploration?
Explorers thought they could reach China by sailing east toward India
Explorers thought that Asia was closer to Europe than it actually is
Explorers thought that the world was flat
Explorers thought that they could discover new continents
16
What was the impact of the trans-Atlantic trade on West Africa?
People from West Africa resettled in Nigeria after slave trade abolished
Exports from West Africa were limited to slaves for centuries
West African kingdoms were independent or ruled by European nations
West African population declined or remained stagnant until 1900
17
Which statement describes the relationship between the pope and medieval European kings?
The pope and the king were equal partners in medieval power
Kings had the power to excommunicate the pope
Kings and popes were separate and had no political connections
The pope had the power to depose kings
18
How were Ghana and Mali alike prior to the development of major kingdoms?
They both created a judicial court for criminals
They both developed a commercial center for trade
They both implemented a system of patrilineal inheritance
They both established a technique for fabricating textiles
19
Why was the Act of Supremacy so important for Henry VIII?
Created the Church of England and made Henry VIII its leader
Allowed Henry VIII to become King of England and marry Anne Boleyn
Gave Henry VIII the right to prohibit all non-Christian religions in Englan
Allowed Henry VIII to merge the Church of England w/ Roman Catholic Church
20
What effect did 'Ali being raised to the position of caliph have on Muslim society?
The Muslim community became more unified
The Muslim community became further divided
Muhammad's grandsons became successor caliphs
Muhammad's cousin became a successful prophet
21
Which difference between Japanese and European codes of conduct is MOST accurate?
Europe feudalism required loyalty; Japan feudalism reuired self-interest
Europe feudalism emphasized religion; Japan feudalism emphasized leadership
Japan feudalism promoted government; Europe feudalism promoted leaders
Japan feudalism demanded sacrifice; Europe feudalism demanded commitment
22
Which describes the relationship between lords and their vassals in European feudalism?
Feudal lords provided vassals with protection for military service
Feudal lords provided vassals with title in exchange for rent
Feudal lords provided vassals with pay for military service
Feudal lords provided vassals with land in exchange for rent
23
How were "dhimmis" treated under Muslim rule?
Dhimmis who didn't comply w/ Muslim law persecuted & required to convert
Dhimmis were exiled from Muslim territories
Dhimmis took a leading role in governing Muslim teritories
Dhimmis were protected from persecution & not required to convert to Islam
24
What was a consequence of the Great Schism of 1378?
It created dissatisfaction w/ the church that led to Protestant Reform
It led to a power vacuum that increased the power of the pope
It created turmoil in Europe that led to a rapid decline in trade
It led to social upheaval that increased the power of peasants
25
What would have prevented a palace like Versailles being built in England?
English monarch had spending limits placed on them by Parliament
English monarchs were expected to live in less elaborate palaces
English monarchs had architecture style limits placed on them by Parliament
English monarch were responsible for maintaining their own residences
26
Why was the fall of Constantinople considered a major threat to Western Europe?
The majority of troops from Western Europe died at Constantinople
The loss of Constantinople meant the death of Eastern Orthodox Church
The loss of a See could threaten Rome's position as center of the Church
Lack of rear line meant Ottomans could spread through Europe quickly
27
What long-term effect effect did the Black Death have on Europe's economy?
Increased wealth as people focused on domestic production not foreign trade
Decreased agricultural profits as Europeans could no longer work
Decreased trade profits as Central Asia outperformed Europe
Increased wealth as more resources were freed up for the survivors
28
Why did King Henry VIII establish the Church of England?
The act gave credence to the Protestant Reformation
He wanted to become the supreme spiritual leader on earth
He was unhappy with corruption rampant in the Roman Church
The Vatican refused to grant him a divorce from his 1st wife
29
Which action could Louis XIV take that William III of England could not take?
He could rule his colonies
He could give government positions to loyal supporters
He could lead the army into war
He could make laws
30
Which explorer's voyage was sponsored by Portugal to discover a southern sea route to India?
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Ferdinand Magellan
31
Why did Islam split into Sunni and Shi'a divisions in late 600s?
conflict over interpretation of Qu'ran
conflict over successor to Muhammad
conflict over use of icons in mosques
conflict over Arabic conqeust of Persian lands
32
Which position in European feudalism was similar to that of medieval Japanese peasants?
vassals
slaves
yeomen
serfs
33
What BEST explains why Frances's Louis XIV was an absolute monarch and England's William III was a limited monarch?
Louis reduced power of nobles, whereas British parliament had more power
Louis encouraged wars, whereas British territories were peaceful
Louis built Versailles, whereas British royalty was less gamorous
Louis expanded France territories, whereas British territories were static
34
Which religious reform is associated with John Calvin?
the rejection of ceremonie
the reliance on faith
the acceptance of divorce
the concept of predestination
35
Which characteristic was shared by both Japanese and European feudal societies?
Both societies had strong central governments ruled by powerful rulers
Both societies had a unique code of behavior for their warrior classes
Both societies had a flourishing middle class that engaged in trade
Both societies were able to thrive with small peasant populations
36
Which is a similarity between Japanese and European feudalism?
The dependence on specialized warriors to maintain order
The dependence on nobility to maintain social order
The dependence on merchants to maintain market economies
The dependence on nobility to ensure a fail legal system
37
Which statement BEST describes the advantage of using African slave labor in the West Indies?
Many Africans were trained warriors who could defend islands from attack
Many Africans owed debts to European merchants
Many Africans had built up immunity to European diseases
Many Africans were skilled craftsmen who could produce goods for export
38
Why was Luther's German translation of Bible seen as a threat to the Roman Catholic Church?
Translating Bible into vernacular reduced the power of priests
Translating Bible into vernacular made people think they should have power
Translating Bible into vernacular made it difficult to train missionaries
Translating Bible into vernacular made religious wars more likely
39
How did European feudalism lead to the development of the concept of private property?
Lack of taxation caused the accumulation of wealth
Absence of laws allowed entrepreneurs to build businesses
Creation of estates out of public land turned into land ownership
End of slave labor led to wider definition of nartural rights
40
What was the significance of the Magna Carta to the rise of modern democracy?
It laid the foundation for human rights
It laid the foundation for constitutional government
It laid the foundation for religious toleration
It laid the foundation for tax registration
41
Why did Protestantism allow for growth of a constitutional monarchy, while Catholicism inhibited it?
Protestant priests were members of Parliament
Protestants believed in equality among the congregation
Catholics believe in faith in the people
Catholic cardinals supported the power of the people
42
Which ancient trade route depended upon caravans of camels & hired guides to ensure safe passage across the desert?
the East Indies spice-cloth trade
the Egyptian gold-papyrus trade
the West African gold-salt trade
the Greek wine-textile trade
43
How did external forces lead to the development of feudalism in Western Europe?
European communities suffered under feudalism imposed by the Vikings
Euros need protection of feudal lords from Viking, Magyar, & Muslim invader
Europeans learned feudalism from Muslim merchants along Silk Road
European politicians read books on feudalism by Arab/Japanese scholars
44
In the US Constitution no one is above the law--this concept is rooted in
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
45
Which contribution did the Byzantines make to preserve Greek and Roman culture?
Reproduced classical sculpture after the fall of Rome
Rebuilt many structures destroyed in the fall of Rome
Maintained works of classical literature after the fall of Rome
Created a new legal system to replace laws lost in fall of Rome
46
Hot did the trans-Atlantic slave trade contribute to development of England's N. American colonies?
Encouraged the growth of numerous major cities
Filled the labor shortage in manufacturing
Made small-scale farming more profitable
Fueled the growth of the shipping industry
47
Which impact resulted from Justinian's Plague in the 6th century?
Attacks by Mongol invaders
Widespread death in Europe
Closure of the Silk Road
Decline of the Byzantine Empire
48
Which two aspects of the development of sub-Saharan African kingdoms are best exemplified by the rise of Timbuktu?
farming and politics
shipping and religion
mining and finance
learning and trade
49
Which contribution to human civilization was made by ancient Chinese society?
the art of making paper
the art of weaving cloth
the art of making candles
the art of weaving baskets
50
What was the Hundred Years War?
A series of conflicts b/w England & France that lasted more than 100 years
A series of conflicts b/w England & Spain that lasted more than 100 years
A series of conflicts b/w Russia & that lasted more than 100 years
A series of conflicts b/w Germany & Spain that lasted more than 100 years

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