One way in which Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses and Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy are similar is that both

challenge the authority of the Catholic Church

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.

One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was

the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas

The Byzantine Empire made its most important contribution to later civilizations by

preserving much of the Greco-Roman heritage

Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?

Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses.

One result of the Protestant Reformation was

a decline in religious unity in western Europe

A key feature of European Renaissance culture was

an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism& individualism

Why is the Enlightenment considered a turning point in world history?

Europeans changed their thinking about the role of gov't.

Which statement about the Scientific Revolution in Europe is accurate?

Scientists questioned traditional beliefs aboutthe universe.

As the Middle Ages ended, the rise of a middle class in western Europe can be attributed to the

increase in trade that resulted from the Crusades

A key feature of European Renaissance culture was

an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized.

Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?

The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.

A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to

reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church

Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on

the importance of the individual

One way in which Martin Luther’s 95 Theses & Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar is both

challenge the authority of the Catholic Church

Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?

observation and experimentation

Which advancement in technology revolutionized the way ideas were spread throughout western Europe in the 15th century?

improvements to the printing press

One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states

dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in

development of towns and cities

Which is most associated w/ these aspects of the Ren: 1. Classical ideas revived 2. Improvements in the printing press

Galileo Galilei published information about a heliocentric universe.

What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great?

They westernized and were more open to trade

Which of the following was something that occurred due to spirit of inquiry of the Renaissance?

Galileo published information about a heliocentric universe.

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1
In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press was that the
development of new ideas was discouraged
monarchies were restored to absolute power
literacy rate increased
feudal system declined
2
Which revolution led to the concept of banking, the creation of guilds, and the development of capitalism in Europe?
Agricultural
Neolithic
Commercial
Scientific
3
One way in which Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses and Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy are similar is that both
emphasize the importance of the Bible
challenge the authority of the Catholic Church
caused the Thirty Years War
helped to unify Christendom
4
A main goal of the monarchs of Europe during the Age of Absolutism was to
centralize political power
improve the quality of life for the peasant class
establish legislative bodies
expand the role of the Catholic Church
5
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.
A person's life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.
God selects those to be saved.
6
One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was
a decline in literacy
the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas
the unification of the Holy Roman Empire
a decrease in the number of universities
7
The Byzantine Empire made its most important contribution to later civilizations by
establishing trade routes to the Americas
encouraging the spread of Buddhism
preserving much of the Greco-Roman heritage
recognizing the Pope as the head of the Byzantine Church
8
1. Constantinople -> Istanbul 2. Suleiman 3. protected religious minorities. All aspects of the
Songhai
Romans
Mongols
Ottomans
9
Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases.
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses.
Religious unity declines throughout Europe.
The Catholic Counter-Reformation begins.
10
One result of the Protestant Reformation was
fewer challenges to Church authority
a decline in religious unity in western Europe
the disbanding of the Jesuit order
a weakening of the Inquisition
11
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
a way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
the Pope and his knights to maintain political stability
a shift in production from domestic system to factory system
an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism& individualism
12
Why is the Enlightenment considered a turning point in world history?
Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
Europeans changed their thinking about the role of gov't.
The factory system was used to mass-produce goods.
The Columbian exchange occurred.
13
Which statement about the Scientific Revolution in Europe is accurate?
The Bible was used to justify new scientific findings.
New ideas supported the geocentric theory of Ptolemy.
The existence of natural laws was rejected.
Scientists questioned traditional beliefs aboutthe universe.
14
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
practice polytheism
strive for nirvana
follow a code of behavior
believe in reincarnation
15
Which of the following would have most likely disagreed with the sale of indulgences?
Johann Tetzel
King Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Pope Leo X
16
A-Medieval Europe B-Italian Renaissance C-Golden Age of Greece D-Enlightenment. What is the correct chronological order?
C-A-B-D
A-B-C-D
D-A-B-C
C-D-B-A
17
As the Middle Ages ended, the rise of a middle class in western Europe can be attributed to the
self-sufficiency of the manor system
economic policies of the Roman Empire
strength of Christianity in medieval Europe
increase in trade that resulted from the Crusades
18
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism
a way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
a reliance on the Pope and his knights to maintain political stability
a shift in production from the domestic system to the factory system
19
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Most literature was written in Arabic.
Secular achievements were emphasized.
Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected.
Suffrage was granted to men and women.
20
Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?
Improved sanitation systems eliminated the threat of the plague.
The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.
Advances in medicine halted the spread of the plague.
Trade between Europe and Asia stopped just before the plague began.
21
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke both agreed that a government should be based on the
religious values of the people
consent of the governed
separation of powers
equal distribution of wealth
22
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
compromise with European Protestants
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
encourage new ideas in science and philosophy throughout Europe
23
Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on
the importance of the individual
self-sufficiency
political theories
the affairs of the church
24
Which following term means that the king gets his power from God?
divine right
sovereignty
filial piety
constitutional monarchy
25
Which following term is the belief that God has already decided who will be saved?
predestination
indulgence
heresy
annulment
26
One way in which Martin Luther’s 95 Theses & Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar is both
challenge the authority of the Catholic Church
caused the Thirty Years War
helped to unify Christendom
emphasize the importance of the Bible
27
Which individual is credited with developing the scientific theory of the heliocentric model of the universe?
Charles Darwin
Rene Descartes
Galileo Galilei
Nicolaus Copernicus
28
Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?
social stability and economic self-sufficiency
observation and experimentation
technology and military expansion
scarcity and interdependence
29
Which two major commodities were traded on the trans-Saharan routes by West African kingdoms?
silk and cotton
scents and spices
gold and salt
timber and iron
30
Which advancement in technology revolutionized the way ideas were spread throughout western Europe in the 15th century?
improvements to the printing press
creation of the telescope
introduction of the telegraph
development of the astrolabe
31
One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states
dominated key Mediterranean trade routes
defeated the Spanish Armada
were unaffected by the Commercial Revolution
were unified as a nation under the Pope
32
Constantinople was a thriving city because of its location on a major trade route between
China and India
Asia and Eastern Europe
Arabia and Southeast Asia
Spain and the Americas
33
In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in
decreased economic rivalry between kings
increased political power for the clergy
development of towns and cities
lower living standards for industrial workers
34
Louis’ construction of Versailles & Peter’s building of the city of St. Petersburg are examples
of colonial architectural influences
of efforts to isolate and protect the ruler
of monuments to personal rule
of shrines to religious beliefs
35
Which is most associated w/ these aspects of the Ren: 1. Classical ideas revived 2. Improvements in the printing press
Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope.
Emperors used the Twelve Tables to bring about Pax Romana.
Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities.
Galileo Galilei published information about a heliocentric universe.
36
What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great?
They became more Catholic through Jesuit missionaries
They westernized and were more open to trade
They lost territory and became more isolated
They became more industrialized and predestined
37
Which of the following was something that occurred due to spirit of inquiry of the Renaissance?
Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope.
Emperors used the Twelve Tables to bring about Pax Romana.
Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities.
Galileo published information about a heliocentric universe.
38
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the
decline in religious unity
reduction in religious wars
increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
increased power of the Catholic pope

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