Which of the statements below is true of the 95 Theses?

95 Theses were complaints about Catholic Church and clergy.

William Shakespeare’s works are known for

a deep understanding of human nature.

The term “vernacular” is often used to describe

the ability to read and write in one's native language.

During the Age of Absolutism, monarchs did all of the following except...

Guaranteed their citizens natural rights

One of the main ideas of The Prince?

A prince should be able to trick men.

The ultimate goal of the early Portuguese explorers was to?

find a water route around Africa to India.

The Edict of Nantes was a remarkable document because...

people were no longer forced to follow monarch’s religion.

What caused the English Civil War?

Charles I’s decision to arrest Puritan leaders for treason

Mercantilists would advocate that a nation should do which of the following?

Sell more goods than it buys from foreign countries

Which of the following is NOT a reason why England was able to defeat the Spanish Armada?

The English ships far outnumbered those sailing for Spain.

How did Charles I approach his public execution?

addressed crowd with fortitude, holding true to convictions

Johannes Gutenberg’s invention has been described as revolutionary because

more books printed meant more people read

Which of the following is a reason for Restoration which occurred in England during the 1660s?

Oliver Cromwell’s strict rules regarding social life

King Philip II decided to invade England in order to...

stop the seadogs and return England to the Catholic Church.

What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

European diseases destroyed Native American populations.

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1
In contrast with church teachings, what emphasized individual accomplishment?
Humanism
Secularism
Theocracy
Deism
2
Which of the statements below is true of the 95 Theses?
Luther posted 95 Theses to separate from the Catholic Church
Luther intended on creating new denomination Lutheranism.
Luther intended the 95 Theses for a mass audience.
95 Theses were complaints about Catholic Church and clergy.
3
William Shakespeare’s works are known for
teaching ideal behavior
subtle symbolism
their complicated language that didn't appeal to uneducated.
a deep understanding of human nature.
4
The term “vernacular” is often used to describe
a type of torture used during the Middle Ages.
the class system present in Northern Italy.
a form of government during the Renaissance.
the ability to read and write in one's native language.
5
During the Age of Absolutism, monarchs did all of the following except...
Built strong militaries
Guaranteed their citizens natural rights
Persecuted political opposition
Promoted their power through art and architecture
6
Because of location, which European country was first to launch largescale exploration voyages?
Netherlands
England
Portugal
France
7
Who of the following explorers was first to lay eyes on the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Francisco Pizarro
8
One of the main ideas of The Prince?
A prince should try to please many people.
A prince should be honest and trustworthy.
A prince should focus on achieving praise.
A prince should be able to trick men.
9
The ultimate goal of the early Portuguese explorers was to?
spread Christianity.
find a water route around Africa to India.
discover new lands.
explore the coast of South America.
10
The Edict of Nantes was a remarkable document because...
it contained the signature of Cardinal Richelieu.
for the first time France was a Protestant nation.
sent in motion events that led to St Bartholomew Massacre.
people were no longer forced to follow monarch’s religion.
11
Which of the following monarchs is history’s best example of an absolute monarch?
Phillip II
Henry IV
Charles I
Louis XIV
12
What caused the English Civil War?
Parliament’s vote to bring back the monarchy
Elizabeth I’s death with no heir to the throne
Charles I’s decision to arrest Puritan leaders for treason
Division over the Act of Supremacy
13
The invention of the printing press
led to the spread of ideas.
gave common people access to learning.
made it easier to reproduce text quickly and efficiently.
all of the above
14
Humanism was inspired by interest in
Catholic doctrines.
Greek and Roman culture.
American discovery.
Buddhist philosophy.
15
A theory that God has known from the beginning of time who will be saved is known as
Calvinism
Predestination
The Council of Trent.
none above
16
The father of the Protestant Reformation was
John Calvin
Martin Luther
John Tetzel
King Henry VIII
17
Mercantilists would advocate that a nation should do which of the following?
Import more goods than it exports
Invest heavily in arts and education
Remove all barriers to free trade
Sell more goods than it buys from foreign countries
18
What theory states that Kings have powers like God?
Social Darwinism
Constitutional Monarchy
Enlightened despotism
Divine right
19
The ideal Renaissance man according to Castiglione’s Courtier included
A sporting nature.
a worldly education.
all of the above
proper treatment of women
20
Which of the following is NOT a reason why England was able to defeat the Spanish Armada?
English set fire to own ships and used as floating bombs.
Spanish soldiers/sailors were suffering from food poisoning
The English ships far outnumbered those sailing for Spain.
Bad storms hit the Spanish fleet prior to attack.
21
How did Charles I approach his public execution?
Fearful, begging for someone in the crowd to rescue him
Tried to strike a last minute deal with Parliament
addressed crowd with fortitude, holding true to convictions
escaped from prisonday of his execution and was never caught
22
Absolute monarchs argued that their power must not be challenged because...
they ruled by divine right.
the pope had crowned them.
they were democratically elected.
they were the most intelligent men in their nation.
23
The Sistine Chapel was painted by which of the following major Renaissance artists?
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Albrecht Durer
Raphael
24
In the above passage by Olaudah Equiano, he describes...
plantation life
an encomienda
a slave ship
indentured servitude
25
Crusaders were on a mission by the Pope to take back the Holy City of
Mecca
Jerusalem
Venice
Tibet
26
The secondary mission of the Crusaders was to stop the spread of which major religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
27
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention has been described as revolutionary because
more books printed meant more people read
with oil paints, Renaissance artists could paint more detail
craftspeople were unable to control the goods they produced.
led to early industrialization in parts of Central Europe.
28
Which of the following is a reason for Restoration which occurred in England during the 1660s?
The forces of Oliver Cromwell were defeated by Charles II
William and Mary were devout Catholics
Oliver Cromwell’s strict rules regarding social life
Parliament knew that it needed a King
29
The phrase “the end justifies the means” was made famous by
Bramante
Machiavelli
Erasmus
Martin Luther
30
King Philip II decided to invade England in order to...
satisfy his suspicions about spies based in England.
stop the seadogs and return England to the Catholic Church.
rob its treasury of gold and silver.
convert it to Anglicanism.
31
What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
European diseases destroyed Native American populations.
The triangular trade became less profitable.
exchange of nutritious food led to population increase.
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.
32
Italian City-State credited worldwide for starting the Renaissance
Naples
Genoa
Venice
Florence

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