How did the printing press impact the Renaissance, the Reformation, and Scientific Revolution?

It facilitated the spread of new ideas and knowledge

An Enlightened thinker that believed that all people are born good

What was the Treaty of Tordesillas and the Line of Demarcation?

A treaty dividing newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal

An Enlightened thinker who believed in Laissez-Faire economics

An Enlightened thinker who attacked injustices

What is the idea of Heliocentric?

The idea that the Sun is the center of the universe

What would a political liberal in the 19th century likely advocate for?

a written constitution and representative government

What is a characteristic of the Ming Dynasty?

Construction of the Forbidden City

A form of government where the ruler holds total and unchecked power

Which of the following is a "con" of Absolutism?

Issues with churches (religious turmoil)

How did the Scientific Revolution impact religious beliefs?

It challenged traditional religious views and promoted rational thought

Why was the Haitian Revolution significant?

First successful slave revolt leading to the creation of an indep. nation

... is a characteristic of Christianity.

Belief in the Holy Trinity, Emphasis on the Quran as the holy book

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Islam?

Use of the Bible as its holy book

What is an achievement of the Ming Dynasty?

Expansion of the Great Wall of China

What is the "Spanish Armada"?

A fleet of ships sent by Spain to invade England in 1588

What were two goals of the Congress of Vienna?

To restore balance of power in Europe and reinstate monarchies

An Enlightened thinker who believed in women's rights.

What is Laissez-Faire?

An economic policy of minimal government interference

What was the Columbian Exchange?

The transfer of plants, animals, & diseases between the Old and New Worlds

Enlightenment thoughts influenced Great Britain's colonists to...

Seek independence and create a new nation

What was the Renaissance?

A period of cultural, artistic, political, and economic rebirth in Europe

Why did Native Americans begin practicing Christianity after Exploration?

European missionaries forcibly converted them through various means

What are the characteristics of absolute rulers?

Hold total control and make decisions without checks and balances

what was the result of most European revolutions in 1848?

The restoration of conservative regimes and monarchies

How did the Rennaissance contribute to the Age of Exploration?

Advancements in navigation and shipbuilding

What were other causes of the American Revolution?

Increased taxation without representation

The Age of Ideologies was a time that plunged Europe into more than 30 years of turmoil due to conflicts between?

Conservative and liberal ideologies

How were Enlightenment thinkers influenced by the Scientific Revolution and the power of reason?

By valuing empirical evidence, observation, and rational thought

What was the Scientific Revolution?

A period of major advancements in scientific thought and experimentation

What American gov. documents are examples of how Enlightenment ideas influenced the creation of the new government?

Constitution, Declaration of Independence

Why were Islamic Empires known as "Gunpowder Empires"?

Their use of advanced gunpowder weaponry

How did trade impact China?

It contributed to economic growth and cultural exchange

What role do colonies play in Mercantilism?

They provide raw materials and markets for the mother country

How did Exploration impact the native people?

It caused significant disruption, disease, and displacement

What is Mercantilism?

Econ. policy aimed at getting wealth via trade balance & colonial expansion

Crops like sugarcane caused a...

Increase in demand for labor and expansion of the slave trade

How did Islam impact Western Africa?

It introduced Arabic literacy and education

What was the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?

The forced transportation of Africans to the Americas for labor

What was the Enlightenment?

A philosophical movement emphasizing reason

A philosopher known for his beliefs of natural rights

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1
How did the printing press impact the Renaissance, the Reformation, and Scientific Revolution?
It facilitated the spread of new ideas and knowledge
It resulted in the discovery of electricity
It led to the invention of the steam engine
It caused the fall of the Roman Empire
2
Who is Rousseau?
An Enlightened thinker who believed in Laissez Faire economics
A composer during the Enlightenment
An Enlightened thinker who believed in women's rights
An Enlightened thinker that believed that all people are born good
3
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas and the Line of Demarcation?
A pact to establish trade routes with Asia
An agreement to end the Hundred Years' War
A treaty dividing newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal
A document outlining the rights of indigenous peoples
4
The justification of power for the Kings of France rested on the idea known as?
Social Contract
Separation of Powers
Divine Right of Kings
Popular Sovereignty
5
What is an achievement of the Mughal Empire?
Establishment of feudalism in Europe
Founding of the Silk Road
Construction of the Taj Mahal
Discovery of the steam engine
6
Who is Adam Smith?
An Enlightened thinker that attacked injustices
An Enlightened thinker who believed in Laissez-Faire economics
A composer during the Enlightenment period
An Enlightened thinker who believed in separation of power
7
Who is Voltaire?
A modern artist known for their abstract paintings
An Enlightened thinker who attacked injustices
An Enlightened thinker known for their beliefs in natural rights
An inventor during the Industrial Revolution
8
What is the idea of Heliocentric?
The concept of the Earth being the center of the universe
The idea that the Sun is the center of the universe
The theory that the universe is static
The belief that the Earth is flat
9
What would a political liberal in the 19th century likely advocate for?
The restriction of scientific advancements
The preservation of monarchies and traditional institutions
a written constitution and representative government
The expansion of colonial territories
10
What is a characteristic of the Ming Dynasty?
Establishment of the Roman Empire
Construction of the Forbidden City
Leadership in the Industrial Revolution
Emphasis on nomadic lifestyle
11
What is Absolutism?
A philosophy advocating for individual freedoms and rights
Political system where power is shared among various branches of government
A form of government where the ruler holds total and unchecked power
A system promoting democratic elections and representation
12
Which of the following is a "con" of Absolutism?
Ensures quick decision-making
None of the above
Issues with churches (religious turmoil)
Encourages political opposition
13
How did the Scientific Revolution impact religious beliefs?
It led to the fall of the Roman Empire
It caused the Renaissance to begin
It challenged traditional religious views and promoted rational thought
It resulted in the discovery of America
14
Why was the Haitian Revolution significant?
It led to the expansion of European colonial empires
First successful slave revolt leading to the creation of an indep. nation
It promoted the rise of monarchies in Latin America
It resulted in the spread of feudalism in the Caribbean
15
What of the following is a factor that led to the downfall of Islamic Empires?
Expansion of trade routes
Political fragmentation
Discovery of America
Industrial revolution leadership
16
... is a characteristic of Christianity.
Belief in the Holy Trinity
Worship of multiple deities
Emphasis on the Quran as the holy book
Practice of reincarnation as a central tenet
17
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Islam?
Belief in one God
Use of the Bible as its holy book
Emphasis on charity and community
Five Pillars of Faith
18
Henry VIII became head of the...
Roman Catholic Church
Islamic Empire
Church of England
Qing Dynasty
19
What is an achievement of the Ming Dynasty?
Founding of the Silk Road
Expansion of the Great Wall of China
Invention of gunpowder
Discovery of the Americas
20
What is the "Spanish Armada"?
A fleet of ships sent by Spain to invade England in 1588
A cultural exchange program between Spain and France
A trade agreement between Spain and England
A treaty between Spain and Portugal
21
What were two goals of the Congress of Vienna?
To restore balance of power in Europe and reinstate monarchies
To expand colonial empires and increase territorial conquests
To promote the spread of democracy and establish new republics
To encourage economic isolation and dismantle trade networks
22
Who is Wolstencraft?
An Enlightened philosopher who believed in governmental order
An Enlightened thinker who believed in women's rights.
An Enlightened thinker who created the Encyclopedia
An Enlightened thinker who believed in the separation of powers
23
What is Laissez-Faire?
An economic policy of minimal government interference
A social movement advocating for equality
A religious doctrine promoting asceticism
A type of government intervention in the economy
24
What was the Columbian Exchange?
A trade agreement between European nations
A financial system established by Christopher Columbus
Exchange of cultural practices between European explorers & native peoples
The transfer of plants, animals, & diseases between the Old and New Worlds
25
Enlightenment thoughts influenced Great Britain's colonists to...
Support absolute monarchy
Reject scientific advancements
Embrace traditional customs
Seek independence and create a new nation
26
What was the Renaissance?
A period of cultural, artistic, political, and economic rebirth in Europe
A type of ancient Greek architecture.
A type of ancient Greek architecture.
A style of medieval music
27
Who supported Copernicus’s theory by building the first telescope to observe the stars?
Galileo Galilei
Sir Issac Newton
Martin Luther
Copernicus
28
Why did Native Americans begin practicing Christianity after Exploration?
They were seeking new religious experiences
They were already practicing Christianity before European contact
European missionaries forcibly converted them through various means
They wanted to establish trade relations with Europeans
29
Napoleon rose to power as...
A scientist
A military hero
A revolutionary leader
A religious figure
30
What are the characteristics of absolute rulers?
Hold total control and make decisions without checks and balances
They encourage free speech and political opposition
They rely on the consent of the governed to make decisions
They promote democratic principles and shared power
31
what was the result of most European revolutions in 1848?
The creation of new colonial empires
The widespread success of revolutionary movements
The restoration of conservative regimes and monarchies
The establishment of stable democracies
32
How did the Rennaissance contribute to the Age of Exploration?
Decline of European monarchies
Decrease in trade routes
Isolation of Europe
Advancements in navigation and shipbuilding
33
What were other causes of the American Revolution?
Desire for a stronger monarchy
Lack of interest in self-governance
Increased taxation without representation
Support for British colonial policies
34
The Age of Ideologies was a time that plunged Europe into more than 30 years of turmoil due to conflicts between?
Conservative and liberal ideologies
Feudal lords and peasants
Monarchies and colonial empires
Religious factions
35
How were Enlightenment thinkers influenced by the Scientific Revolution and the power of reason?
By promoting religious dogma
By emphasizing tradition and superstition
By valuing empirical evidence, observation, and rational thought
By rejecting scientific methods
36
What was the Scientific Revolution?
A period of major advancements in scientific thought and experimentation
The invention of the telephone
The construction of the Great Wall of China
The rise of the Roman Empire
37
What American gov. documents are examples of how Enlightenment ideas influenced the creation of the new government?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
38
Renaissance artists wanted to paint the natural world as _________ as possible.
mythologically
Realistically
wild
unrealistically
39
Why were Islamic Empires known as "Gunpowder Empires"?
Their use of advanced gunpowder weaponry
Their reliance on maritime trade
Their rejection of firearms
Their emphasis on agriculture
40
How did trade impact China?
It caused the decline of the Silk Road
It eliminated traditional Chinese industries
It isolated China from global markets
It contributed to economic growth and cultural exchange
41
What role do colonies play in Mercantilism?
They provide raw materials and markets for the mother country
They compete with the mother country for resources
They focus on developing their own industries
They serve as independent economic entities
42
A focus on what was here on earth rather than a spiritual or religious focus
Literature
Humanism
Biology
Astronomy
43
How did Exploration impact the native people?
It led to the establishment of democratic governments
It had no significant impact on native populations
It caused significant disruption, disease, and displacement
It resulted in cultural exchange and mutual respect
44
What is Mercantilism?
A philosophy advocating for minimal government intervention in the economy
A system promoting free trade and open markets
A method of bartering goods without using money
Econ. policy aimed at getting wealth via trade balance & colonial expansion
45
How are the American and French Revolutions similar?
driven by religious conflicts
resulted in the establishment of monarchies
initiated by foreign invasions
Challenged monarchies
46
Crops like sugarcane caused a...
Decline in agricultural productivity
Reduction in trade
Decrease in European interest
Increase in demand for labor and expansion of the slave trade
47
How did Islam impact Western Africa?
It discouraged cultural exchange
It introduced Arabic literacy and education
It replaced all traditional religions
It led to the decline of trade networks
48
What was the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?
A trade route for exchanging goods between Europe and Asia
An agreement between European nations to share resources
The forced transportation of Africans to the Americas for labor
A peaceful migration of African workers to the Americas
49
What is a characteristic of the Ottoman Empire?
Religious tolerance
Industrial revolution leadership
Matriarchal society
Isolationist policies
50
What was the Enlightenment?
A philosophical movement emphasizing reason
A cultural movement focusing on modern art
The era of industrialization
A religious revival
51
Who is John Locke?
An inventor during the Industrial Revolution
A famous composer from the Baroque period
A philosopher known for his beliefs of natural rights
A modern artist known for abstract paintings
52
Why did revolutions spread in Latin America?
The desire to expand European colonial empires
The need to establish new monarchies
The influence of Enlightenment ideas and the success of other revolutions
The discovery of new scientific principles
53
“When France sneezes, Europe catches a cold.” What does this say about the role of France in Europe?
France’s rev. actions discouraged other countries from rebelling/reforming
France’s revolutionary actions inspired other countries to rebel and reform
Europeans tried to avoid trading with France because of its weak economy
Europeans tried to avoid travelling to France because of widespread disease
54
Who discovered gravity?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michaelangelo
Benjamin Franklin
Sir Issac Newton
55
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Buddhism?
Pursuit of enlightenment
Belief in reincarnation
Worship of a single omnipotent deity
Practice of meditation
56
What is the difference between Absolute Monarchies and Constitutional Monarchies?
Promote democratic principles vs. do not
Rely on consent of the governed vs. do not
Total power vs. limited by laws and constitution
Elected rulers vs. hereditary rulers
57
How did the results of Latin American revolutions compare to indep., democracy, social & economic improvements goals?
The revolutions led to the re-establishment of colonial rule
Social & econ. improvements were spread, but indep. was not achieved
The discovery of new scientific principles
Indep. was achieved, but countries struggled with instability/inequality
58
What import from the Old World had the largest impact on Native Americans?
Pig
Horse
Cow
Sheep
59
What causes a revolution to start?
Inequality
Technological advancements
Scientific discoveries
Natural disasters
60
What motivated people to explore beyond Europe?
Fear of neighboring countries
Decline in agricultural productivity
Search for new trade routes and wealth (items like spices)
Desire for isolation
61
Who created the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michaelangelo
George Washington
Sir Issac Newton
62
What is an achievement of the Mongol Dynasty?
Construction of the Great Wall of China
Discovery of the Americas
Invention of the printing press
Creation of the largest contiguous land empire in history
63
What factor contributed to the French Revolution?
Discovery of new lands
Expansion of the French Empire
Large national debt
Advances in medical science
64
Which of the following is a "pro" of Absolutism?
There are no "pros"
Limits the power of the ruler
Encourages political opposition
Gave rights allowing more religious freedom to protestants
65
How did Enlightenment ideas cause the American Revolution?
By encouraging the belief in divine right of kings
By promoting the idea of absolute monarchy
Advocating for reason, individual rights, and government by consent
Supporting colonial rule
66
What caused the French Revolution?
The unification of Germany
The unification of Italy
Social class and financial crisis
The Industrial Revolution
67
What was the Seven Years War (or the French and Indian War)?
War between France and Native American tribes
Global conflict over North American territories
Conflict over religious differences
Civil war within the British Empire
68
The first English version of the Bible was called...
Habsburg Family Bible
Louis XIV's Bible
Queen of France, the Bible
King James Bible
69
What was one of the goals of the French revolutionaires?
Give people more religious freedom
To expand French territories
Find a new king
To maintain the feudal system
70
Who is Martin Luther?
An explorer who discovered America
A German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation
A famous Renaissance artist
An inventor of the printing press
71
What convinced Europeans to accept the "power of reason"?
The influence of monarchs and aristocrats
The spread of folklore and myths
The success of religious doctrines
The use of science to understand the physical world
72
What caused the revolutions in Europe between 1830 and 1848?
The establishment of new monarchies
Europeans were discontented with the conservative policies of the monarchs
The discovery of new continents
The rise of feudalism
73
What is an achievement of the Ottoman Empire?
Construction of the Great Pyramids
Discovery of America
Conquest of Constantinople
Establishment of democracy in Europe
74
What was an effect of the French Revolution?
The rise of feudalism
The decline of Enlightenment ideas
The expansion of the British Empire
Social order was changed
75
What would a conservative thinker, during the 1800s in France, agree with most?
The promotion of revolutionary ideas and democratic reforms
The expansion of colonial territories
The preservation of traditional institutions and monarchies
The advancement of scientific discoveries
76
What wiped out around 50% of Europe's population around the 1300s?
The Black Death
Bird Flu
Influenza
COVID-19
77
Who created the sculpture of David?
Michaelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Alexander Hamilton
Sir Issac Newton
78
What form of government was the Enlightenment associated with?
Theocracy
Feudalism
Democracy
Absolute monarchy
79
What is Nationalism?
Importance of shared national identity & the promotion of national interest
The advocacy for global governance
The desire to eliminate all borders between countries
The belief in the superiority of one's religion
80
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
A philosopher known for his beliefs of natural rights
A famous composer during the Enlightenment
An Enlightened thinker who believed om governmental order in society
An inventor during the Industrial Revolution
81
What is the idea of Geocentric?
The concept of multiple parallel universes
The belief that the Earth revolves around the Sun
The idea that the Earth is the center of the universe
The theory that the universe is expanding
82
Who became the French leader to bring stability to France?
Maximilien Robespierre
Charles de Gaulle
Louis XVI
Napoleon Bonaparte
83
What is a characteristic of the Mongol Dynasty?
Strong naval presence
Emphasis on stationary cities
Skilled horse-based warfare
Originated in South America
84
What are city-states?
Regions within a country governed by a central authority
Large countries with multiple cities
Small villages in rural areas
Independent cities that function as sovereign states
85
Pardons issued by the Pope that people could buy to reduce the soul's time in purgatory; were sold/had to be bought...
Geocentric
Nationalism
Indulgences
Heliocentric
86
Who came to the conclusion that the sun, not the earth, was near the center of the solar system?
Copernicus
Sir Issac Newton
Martin Luther
Galileo Galilei
87
How did Africans contribute to the cultural mix?
They had no significant impact on the cultural mix
They adopted European customs exclusively
They introduced new agricultural techniques, foods, music, and traditions
They isolated themselves from other cultures
88
How did the Renaissance impact people's beliefs?
It led to the Industrial Revolution
It encouraged a focus on humanism and individual potential
It caused the fall of the Byzantine Empire
It resulted in the discovery of penicillin.
89
What impact did Napoleon have on Europe and the rest of the world?
All are correct
sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA
Spread nationalist ideas
Abolished the Holy Roman Empire
90
What was NOT one way Enlightenment ideas spread across the world?
Mass publication
Scientific Journals
Salons
Printing press
91
Who is Montesquieu?
A modern artist known for abstract paintings
An inventor during the Industrial Revolution
An Enlightened thinker known for his belief in separation of power
An Enlightened thinker who believed in natural rights
92
What led to the Protestant Reformation?
The signing of the Magna Carta
The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus
Dissatisfaction with the Catholic Church's practices
The invention of the steam engine
93
What is a characteristic of the Mughal Empire?
Persian influence on art and architecture
Nomadic lifestyle
Naval dominance in the Atlantic Ocean
Complete religious uniformity
94
How did the Columbian Exchange impact Native Americans and Africans?
It led to the establishment of new empires in Europe
It resulted in the spread of European culture and technology
It had no significant impact on either group
Caused population decline in Native Americans & increased the slave trade
95
In what way did the Enlightenment challenge the long-term ideas about divine right and sovereignty?
Supporting hereditary rule
Promoting reason, individual rights, and people's sovereignty
Reinforcing divine right
Advocating absolute monarchy
96
Renaissance teachings emphasized the idea of...
Humanism
The Printing Press
Heliocentric
Geocentric

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