What did the priest Johann Tetzel do that prompted Luther to take action?

Tetzel sold indulgences, promising buyers an assured entry into heaven

What was an effect of the movement of foods like corn and potatoes from the WesternHemisphere to the Eastern Hemisphere?

Foods from the Americas contributed to population growth around the world.

According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?

to provide inexpensive resources and raw materials to parent countries

How were the Aztec and Inca empires impacted by Spanish conquistadors and Europeancolonization?

Conquistadors destroyed the empires, then Europeans built new settlements.

The control of most trade between Asia and Europe in the 1400s by Arab and Italian merchants caused

Europeans outside Italy to search for direct access to Asia.

The Council of Trent is important because it _____

began the process of change that became the Catholic Reformation.

How did the Atlantic slave trade contribute to the rise of some African states?

Some African states participated in slave trading to gain wealth and power

Why did Matteo Ricci make such a strong impression on the Chinese?

He offered them knowledge about Renaissance Europe

Why did Columbus reach the Caribbean islands rather than the East Indies?

underestimated the size of Earth, did not realize that the Americas existed

The colonies of New France expanded into a vast territory, but grew slowly due to

the difficulty of farming in the Canadian climate.

Which of the following is an example of a theocracy?

a government run by religious leaders

Petrarch’s work displayed typical Renaissance characteristics because he

valued education and classical learning.

Anabaptists believed that

infants were too young to be baptized.

Isaac Newtons contributions to science are referred to as the "Newtonian Revolution" because he

used physics, math & astronomy to explain planets movement

How did Qianlong justify his interactions with the West?

limited Western influences because he felt China was stronger without them.

Spain's seizing control of the Philippines caused the Tokugawa shoguns to

persecute Japanese Christians and ban European traders

The discoveries of astronomers like Copernicus and Galileo

established that the universe was sun-centered, or heliocentric.

Which of the following did Francis Bacon stress, which helped develop the scientific model?

Experimentation and observation

What belief was shared by all the important scientists of the Scientific Revolution?

that truth is only achievable through a process of inquiry and observation

Why did Portuguese exploration not venture far from Africa’s coasts?

They lacked accurate maps to help them explore the interior.

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

end papal authority in England.

How did the printing press impact the Reformation?

allowed the idea of religious reformers to spread quickly among many people

Britain, France, and the Netherlands resented the Treaty of Tordesillas because it

divided the Americas between Spain and Portugal.

The Pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact because

they wanted to set some guidelines for governing their colony.

Why was there such a high death rate during the Middle Passage?

Africans died of diseases and mistreatment.

Which statement describes a characteristic of the free enterprise system that expanded in Europe in the 1500s?

Most businesses were privately operated by risk-taking entrepreneurs.

Based on the text, which statement BEST describes William Shakespeare's genius as a writer?

he expressed universal themes in everyday settings

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 was the major reason European nations sponsored voyages of exploration starting in the 1400s?

to bypass trade routes controlled by Italian and Muslim merchants

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1
What did the priest Johann Tetzel do that prompted Luther to take action?
Tetzel sold indulgences, promising buyers an assured entry into heaven
Tetzel sold Bibles printed in Latin
Tetzel challenged Luther to defend his 95 Theses in public
Tetzel accused Luther of heresy
2
What was an effect of the movement of foods like corn and potatoes from the WesternHemisphere to the Eastern Hemisphere?
Foods from the Americas contributed to population growth around the world.
Foods from Europe did not grow well in the Old World and famine resulted.
Foods from Americas contributed to rise in food prices around the world.
Foods from the Americas never became widely grown in Africa.
3
According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?
to provide inexpensive resources and raw materials to parent countries
to reduce competition and tariffs
to export manufactured goods to parent countries
to import luxuries from parent countries at discounted prices
4
How were the Aztec and Inca empires impacted by Spanish conquistadors and Europeancolonization?
The Aztec and Inca empires shrank and survived only into the 1700s.
The Aztec and Inca banned both conquistadors and European settlers.
Conquistadors made peace with the empires, then Europeans set up colonies.
Conquistadors destroyed the empires, then Europeans built new settlements.
5
The control of most trade between Asia and Europe in the 1400s by Arab and Italian merchants caused
Renaissance curiosity to spark a major religious revival in Europe.
Europeans outside Italy to search for direct access to Asia.
disruption in trade of luxury goods brought overland to Europe.
Europeans outside Italy to seek direct access to North Africa.
6
Which of the following was a characteristic of Protestantism but not Roman Catholicism?
Bibles in the vernacular
exommunication
confession
lavish churches.
7
The Council of Trent is important because it _____
brokered a peace between Protestants and Catholics in Europe.
reinforced that people could still reach salvation through Protestantism.
began the process of change that became the Catholic Reformation.
established that the Bible was the only source of religious truth.
8
How did the Atlantic slave trade contribute to the rise of some African states?
Some African states participated in slave trading to gain wealth and power
Europeans brought African leaders to Europe to teach them industrialization
Europeans encouraged African empires to fight against each other
Some African groups moved inland to avoid the slave trade.
9
Why did Matteo Ricci make such a strong impression on the Chinese?
He did not share information about China with Europeans
He offered them knowledge about Renaissance Europe
He did not attempt to convert them to Christianity
He was a Renaissance scholar with limited interest in China
10
Why did Columbus reach the Caribbean islands rather than the East Indies?
He ran out of food and water and landed too soon
underestimated the size of Earth, did not realize that the Americas existed
did not know that he sailed far off course until he landed near Argentina
was unaware that Earth is a sphere, did not pursue his plan of sailing west
11
The colonies of New France expanded into a vast territory, but grew slowly due to
France’s focus on receiving revenues from imported goods and taxes.
the difficulty of moving through the dense wilderness along the east coast.
the difficulty of farming in the Canadian climate.
England’s obstruction of French trade routes along the Mississippi River.
12
Which of the following groups was at the top of the social hierarchy in colonial Spain?
mulattoes
mestizos
creoles
peninsulares
13
Which of Calvin’s beliefs set him apart from Catholics?
link between personal wealth and salvation
predestination
acceptance of religious rituals
papal infallibility
14
Which of the following is an example of a theocracy?
a government run by divine monarchs
a government run by religious leaders
a government run by elected representatives
a government run by citizens of all religions
15
Petrarch’s work displayed typical Renaissance characteristics because he
valued education and classical learning.
revived an interest in medieval scholarship.
used the technique of perspective.
studied poets and playwrights.
16
Anabaptists believed that
infants were too young to be baptized.
babies should be baptized immediately after birth.
infant baptism should be followed by an adult baptism.
baptism was a Catholic ritual that Protestants should reject.
17
Isaac Newtons contributions to science are referred to as the "Newtonian Revolution" because he
disproved Ptolemaic belief that the sun revolve around Earth
used physics, math & astronomy to explain planets movement
was responsible for advances in all the fields of science
developed the laws of geometry that are still used today.
18
How did Qianlong justify his interactions with the West?
learned from Western scholars because he felt that education was valuable.
negotiated with Western countries because he wanted to make China powerful.
limited Western influences because he felt China was stronger without them.
dealt with Western traders because he felt he owed his success to them.
19
Spain's seizing control of the Philippines caused the Tokugawa shoguns to
persecute Japanese Christians and ban European traders
Encourage diplomatic and trade activities with the Dutch
Dispatch an ambassador to Rome to learn about Christianity
Limit Buddhist practices and celebration of seasonal festivals
20
The discoveries of astronomers like Copernicus and Galileo
reinforced most of the traditional teachings of philosophers + the Church.
proved that ancient philosophers were correct about the universe working
were supported by most scientists of the time.
established that the universe was sun-centered, or heliocentric.
21
Which of the following did Francis Bacon stress, which helped develop the scientific model?
The physical world and the teachings of the Church
Experimentation and observation
Earth as the center of the universe
Human reasoning and understanding
22
What belief was shared by all the important scientists of the Scientific Revolution?
ancient philosophers were correct in their observations of laws of nature
that science and religion were always in conflict
that traditional methods of research were right, but need greater accuracy
that truth is only achievable through a process of inquiry and observation
23
Why did Portuguese exploration not venture far from Africa’s coasts?
They faced opposition from Spanish explorers farther inland
They lacked accurate maps to help them explore the interior.
They followed orders from the government to stay along the coasts.
They found plenty of gold and other resources along the coasts.
24
King Henry VIII hoped that by breaking with the Catholic Church he would
free Church worship from Catholic rituals.
end papal authority in England.
stop the spread of Protestantism.
bring the teachings of Calvin to England.
25
How did the printing press impact the Reformation?
It allowed Luther to write the 95 Theses.
It encouraged the use of Latin as the common language.
allowed the idea of religious reformers to spread quickly among many people
It increased the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
26
Britain, France, and the Netherlands resented the Treaty of Tordesillas because it
encouraged privateers to attack treasure ships.
gave Portugal exclusive trading rights in Asia.
divided the Americas between Spain and Portugal.
forced them to go to war with Spain.
27
The Pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact because
there were royal officials onboard who required a constitution.
they wanted to make sure all men and women had the right to vote.
they needed to establish their religious beliefs before landing.
they wanted to set some guidelines for governing their colony.
28
Why was there such a high death rate during the Middle Passage?
Africans were branded and separated from their families.
Africans died of diseases and mistreatment.
The captains of slave ships were poor navigators.
Many ships were sunk by pirates and privateers.
29
What theme did Machiavelli address in his book The Prince?
creating a just and peaceful society
gaining and maintaining power
. developing multiple talents
becoming ideal men and women
30
Which statement describes a characteristic of the free enterprise system that expanded in Europe in the 1500s?
Most businesses were freed from burdensome bank loans with interest.
Most businesses were privately operated by risk-taking entrepreneurs.
Most businesses had to follow rules established by churches and town guilds
Most businesses were owned and regulated by governments.
31
Based on the text, which statement BEST describes William Shakespeare's genius as a writer?
he rejected ideal societies of peace and harmony
he expressed universal themes in everyday settings
he explored radical ideas and institutions
he always pressed for social reforms
32
How did Balboa’s search for a direct route to Asia differ from Magellan’s voyage?
Balboa found the Spice Islands; Magellan was shipwrecked.
Balboa found Cuba; Magellan sought a “northwest passage.”
Balboa reached the Caribbean; Magellan first saw the Pacific.
Balboa crossed Panama; Magellan sailed around the world.
33
What was the major reason European nations sponsored voyages of exploration starting in the 1400s?
to bypass trade routes controlled by Italian and Muslim merchants
to gain control of the Atlantic slave trade
to create more accurate maps of the world
to conquer and colonize China and India

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