Common Assessment

What was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do?

Why did Martin Luther protest indulgences?

What was the first full-size book printed on the printing press?

Who wrote The Prince, a guidebook, on how to be an effective ruler?

What did Vasco da Gama succeed in gaining for Portugal?

A person who produces work “in the vernacular” is one who

Where in the Americas did Christopher Columbus land first?

The first two political parties in England were the

The English Parliament passed a law called habeas corpus, which means?

The first Russian ruler to adopt the title czar, meaning “Caesar”, was

The founder of the religious order known as the Jesuits was

What was the main cause of fighting in France in the 1500's?

Who was the most famous playwright in England?

Predestination was one of the main doctrines of

Which of the following did the Glorious Revolution being to England’s throne?

The period of European history known as the Renaissance roughly covers the time from

The followers of John Knox became known as

What was reformed during the Reformation?

The questioning of Catholic doctrine in Germany was led by

By the end of the 1600’s, what had England’s system of government become?

The Peace of Augsburg ended a war between supporters of which two groups?

Who conquered the Aztec empire?

Who discovered the Cape of Good Hope?

The Spanish Armada of 1588 was defeated by ships from

Which continent is NOT involved in triangular trade?

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

What is NOT an advantage to using Africans for slavery?

What concept was the belief in “divine right” used to support?

Which European country was the leader in developing &applying 15th century sailing innovations?

Under Maria Theresa, Austria’s greatest enemy was

The printing press was invented by

Peter the Great’s main reason for visiting the West was to

The technique known as perspective is most useful in the creation of

Louis XIV built his magnificent palace at:

What was the main reason for Henry VIII’s split with the Roman Catholic Church?