Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?

to extend royal authority throughout France

How did the Atlantic slave trade benefit the economy of Britain’s New England colonies?

NE shipbuilders earned profits by providing ships for the triangular trade.

How did Spain benefit from the Treaty of Tordesillas and Line of Demarcation?

Spain won rights over half of the non-European world.

One result of the Protestant Reformation was

a long period of conflict between Protestant and Catholic countries.

How did the printing press impact the Reformation?

allowed ideas of religious reformers to spread quickly among many people.

Which factors aided the Spanish conquest of the Incas?

European weapons and Indian allies

Which of the following was one of the ways Christianity spread across Europe?

Traveling friars lived and preached among the common people.

What was one reason for Spain’s decline in power?

The defeat of the Spanish Armada weakened Philip II.

King Henry VIII hoped that by breaking with the Catholic Church he would

end papal authority in England.

The ghetto in Venice was an example of how

restrictions on the Jewish community increased.

Why did the Dutch and the English form an alliance against France?

to maintain a balance of power in Europe

Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?

to justify their authority to rule

What were the two main rivalries after 1750?

England and France; Austria and Prussia

According to Israelite belief, what was God’s covenant with Abraham?

God promised to maintain a special relationship with the Israelites.

Why did the Mycenaeans come to power in the mainland and Crete?

They invaded and conquered the lands.

Which of the following was a provision of the Petition of Right?

The king could not levy taxes without Parliament’s permission.

Which could MOST likely have led to low life expectancy for peasants?

They worked hard and had poor diets, so were vulnerable to disease.

Its power is split between a monarch and a parliament.

to win the support of the boyars

Why did Charles V have difficulty governing his empire?

Hapsburg lands were spread out over too wide an area.

Why did Cortés want to conquer the Aztecs?

He wanted Aztec land and riches.

How did Balboa’s search for a direct route to Asia differ from Magellan’s voyage?

Balboa crossed Panama; Magellan sailed around the world.

What other cultures influenced Minoan civilization?

the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations

Which of the following was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution?

England became a limited monarchy.

Which was a major cause of European exploration?

a desire for direct access to spices

Which statement best describes Spanish colonial society?

Social rank was based on wealth and education.

What was the role of knights and nobles in the feudal system?

As vassals, they swore loyalty and provided military service.

What is the main feature of a constitutional government?

Its power is defined and limited by law.

One result of the Protestant Reformation was

a long period of conflict between Protestant and Catholic countries.

What role did Jewish people fill for popes and kings?

They served as advisors and physicians.

How did Philip II influence the art of Spain's golden age?

He provided financial support to artists.

Which statement BEST describes an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

The use of perspective allowed more accurate representations.

What was one result of Puritan rule in England?

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1
What was the land promised to the Israelites?
Canaan
Canada
Egypt
Iraq
2
Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?
to extend royal authority throughout France
to advise him on foreign policy
to impose mercantilist policies on French colonies
to check the power of the middle class
3
How did the Atlantic slave trade benefit the economy of Britain’s New England colonies?
New Englanders became wealthy by leading the anti-slavery movement.
NE shipbuilders earned profits by providing ships for the triangular trade.
New Englanders employed many slaves on their small farms.
Plantation owners were able to grow more crops.
4
The Tudors were the royal family of this nation
England
Germany
France
Russia
5
How did Spain benefit from the Treaty of Tordesillas and Line of Demarcation?
Spain no longer had close ties to the Catholic Church.
Spain won rights over half of the non-European world.
Spain gained territory in Europe.
Portugal had to surrender its African forts.
6
One result of the Protestant Reformation was
Protestant dominance of southern Europe.
a long period of conflict between Protestant and Catholic countries.
the end of papal authority throughout Europe.
the weakening of the Inquisition.
7
How did the printing press impact the Reformation?
It increased the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
It allowed Luther to write the 95 Theses.
allowed ideas of religious reformers to spread quickly among many people.
It encouraged the use of Latin as the common language.
8
Which factors aided the Spanish conquest of the Incas?
Peruvian geography and continuing famine
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Inca poverty and disunity
European weapons and Indian allies
9
What theme did Machiavelli address in his book The Prince?
developing multiple talents
becoming ideal men and women
gaining and maintaining power
creating a just and peaceful society
10
Which is an example of Peter the Great’s legacy?
He expanded Russian territory.
He established Russia’s first warm-water port.
He put an end to all serfdom.
He created a more democratic monarchy.
11
Which of the following was one of the ways Christianity spread across Europe?
Secular rulers excommunicated those who would not convert to Christianity.
Parish priests established schools to attract new converts.
The pope ordered interdicts, which established new monasteries.
Traveling friars lived and preached among the common people.
12
What was one reason for Spain’s decline in power?
Supplies of gold and silver from the Americas dwindled.
The defeat of the Spanish Armada weakened Philip II.
Spain lost its American colonies.
The fight against Protestantism led to costly wars.
13
Spartans referred to their slaves as
Serf
Persians
Helot
Helenitties
14
What type of geographic land feature is Greece?
Archipelago
Dry Lake
Peninsula
Bay
15
King Henry VIII hoped that by breaking with the Catholic Church he would
free Church worship from Catholic rituals.
stop the spread of Protestantism.
bring the teachings of Calvin to England.
end papal authority in England.
16
The ghetto in Venice was an example of how
restrictions on the Jewish community increased.
Christians were willing to have Jews live among them.
there was greater tolerance for Jewish populations.
efforts to convert Jews to Christianity increased.
17
Ignatius of Loyola was responsible with the founding of this group
Inquisition
Lutherans
Jesuits
Calvinist
18
Why did the Dutch and the English form an alliance against France?
to enforce the union of France and Spain
to maintain a balance of power in Europe
to defend the Huguenots from persecution
to overthrow Louis XIV
19
Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?
to seize the lands of feudal nobles
to ensure the good of the people
to satisfy the demands of religious leaders
to justify their authority to rule
20
What was a major impact of the work of Johannes Gutenberg?
an increase in literacy
the spread of Renaissance ideas from Italy to northern Europe
increased trade with Muslim lands
the discovery of realistic painting techniques
21
What were the two main rivalries after 1750?
England and Prussia; France and Austria
England and Russia; France and Austria
England and France; Austria and Prussia
England and Austria; France and Prussia
22
According to Israelite belief, what was God’s covenant with Abraham?
God asked the Israelites to have many children.
God promised to maintain a special relationship with the Israelites.
God asked the them to eat more fish
God asked the Israelites to build a beautiful temple to honor him.
23
Why did the Mycenaeans come to power in the mainland and Crete?
They invaded and conquered the lands.
They had the most advanced culture.
They inherited power from Minoans.
Their markets were the most prosperous.
24
Which of the following was a provision of the Petition of Right?
Catholics and dissenters had the right to practice their religion freely.
The king could not marry without Parliament’s permission.
Parliament had the right to appoint the king’s successors.
The king could not levy taxes without Parliament’s permission.
25
Which could MOST likely have led to low life expectancy for peasants?
They received no or inadequate medical treatment for their illnesses.
They could be at risk of injury or death during attacks by rival lords.
They could be hurt while away from the manor on the lord’s service.
They worked hard and had poor diets, so were vulnerable to disease.
26
Which of the following was a chief characteristic of Britain’s constitutional government in the 1700s?
elimination of the monarchy
suppression of religious dissent
a cabinet system
voting rights for all citizens
27
Martin Luther believed that salvation was achieved through
good works.
the authority of priests.
the sacraments.
faith
28
Its power is split between a monarch and a parliament.
to follow the example of Western Europe
to punish people who opposed him
to win the support of the boyars
to help pay for his reforms
29
What was one result of the English Civil War
The Long Parliament began.
Parliament was disbanded.
Cromwell organized the New Model Army.
Charles I was executed.
30
Why did Charles V have difficulty governing his empire?
Nobles were unwilling to give up their feudal privileges.
Hapsburg lands were spread out over too wide an area.
Constant warfare had exhausted Spain's money supply.
Ottoman forces threatened to invade Spain.
31
What was one way that Henry IV reunited France?
by becoming Catholic
by joining the Huguenots
by becoming Protestant
by expelling the Huguenots
32
Why did Cortés want to conquer the Aztecs?
He needed more soldiers for his army.
The Aztecs had attacked Spanish merchants.
He wanted to bring enslaved Aztecs to Spain.
He wanted Aztec land and riches.
33
How did Balboa’s search for a direct route to Asia differ from Magellan’s voyage?
Balboa crossed Panama; Magellan sailed around the world.
Balboa found the Spice Islands; Magellan was shipwrecked.
Balboa reached the Caribbean; Magellan first saw the Pacific.
Balboa found Cuba; Magellan sought a “northwest passage.”
34
What other cultures influenced Minoan civilization?
the French and British civilizations
the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations
the Phoenician and Babylonian civilizations
the Roman and the Mongol civilizations
35
Which of the following was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution?
English kings lost all their power.
Parliament accepted the divine right of kings.
England became a limited monarchy.
The theaters were reopened in England.
36
This individual is given credit for bringing power back to the French Monarchy under Louis XIII?
Philip II
Richelieu
Henry IV
Jean Colbert
37
Which was a major cause of European exploration?
a desire for direct access to spices
the need to limit the growth of Arab empires
a desire for better fishing grounds
the need to reduce Europe’s population
38
Which statement best describes Spanish colonial society?
Poor Spanish immigrants were the lowest class.
Social rank was based on a person’s ethnic background.
Except for Native Americans, all people were equal.
Social rank was based on wealth and education.
39
This mythological king killed his father and married his mother?
Homer
Solon
Oedipus
Themistocles
40
What was the role of knights and nobles in the feudal system?
Chivalry served them as a way to attain positions of power.
They were mainly involved in manor duties and competing in tournaments.
As vassals, they swore loyalty and provided military service.
They managed estates on behalf of the peasants.
41
What is the main feature of a constitutional government?
Its power is defined and limited by law.
Its power is split between a monarch and a parliament.
Its power is split between a monarch and a parliament.
Its people are represented in a parliament.
42
What made the Israelites unique as an ancient civilization?
They were fierce warriors and objected to herding goats and sheep.
They had no homeland
They believed their history and faith were interconnected.
They believed in only one God.
43
One result of the Protestant Reformation was
the weakening of the Inquisition.
Protestant dominance of southern Europe.
the end of papal authority throughout Europe.
a long period of conflict between Protestant and Catholic countries.
44
What role did Jewish people fill for popes and kings?
They made important handicrafts for export.
They spread Judaism among the nobility.
They owned land and provided military service.
They served as advisors and physicians.
45
How did Philip II influence the art of Spain's golden age?
He was skilled at drawing and painting.
He gave work only to Spanish-born artists.
He provided financial support to artists.
He ruled that all art depict religious subjects.
46
Which statement BEST describes an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?
Art became more stylized to appeal to wealthy patron families.
The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically.
The use of perspective allowed more accurate representations.
Art moved away from realism and toward mystery.
47
A group of greek soldiers formed a
phalanx
jury
aristocracy
acropolis
48
Treaty of Utrecht ensured that Louis XIV would not absorb this nation?
England
Spain
Netherlands
Holy Roman Empire
49
What was one result of Puritan rule in England?
More people learned to read and write.
The poor gained a greater voice in Parliament.
All religions except Puritanism were banned.
Cromwell was eventually overthrown.
50
What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?
She wanted to be popular with her subjects.
She needed to raise funds.
She rejected the notion of divine right.
She wanted Parliament to approve her royal marriage.
51
The Athenians won this major battle?
Battle of Red Cliffs
Battle of Cannae
Battle of the Bugle
Battle of Marathon

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