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Semester I: World History
Semester I: World History
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Cultural blending, or diffusion, means . . .
having a variety of cultures in one place
a way of life for a group of people
restricting certain cultural traits
have only one main culture in a place
2
With the "Grito de Delores," ________ sparked the Mexican Revolution.
Higuel Midalgo
Jose de San Martin
Miguel Hidalgo
Simon Bolivar
3
The French Revolution resulted in France becoming a republic!
Well, they ended up with an emperor, so this is FALSE
Yes, they killed their king and created a representative democracy, so TRUE
4
How did Denis Diderot contribute to the spread of the Enlightenment?
He categorized the world's knowledge in an encyclopedia
He translated ancient Greek and Roman works into English
He invented the printing press
He started the first library
5
Before the printing press, it would take about _______ for one person to copy the Bible by hand
6 months
1 year
2 years
1 month
6
In colonial Spain, a mestizo was someone who . . .
was a Spaniard born in the Americas
rejected Spanish rule
was of mixed European and native ancestry
supported Spanish rule
7
What was the main purpose of Spanish "missions"?
to keep Native Americans safe
to teach Native Americans new agricultural techniques
to teach Native Americans Christianity
to provide Native Americans with medical care
8
Island nation that gained independence from France after a slave revolt.
Brazil
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Bahamas
9
Why did the Spanish begin bringing enslaved Africans to their colonies?
the Africans were paid better in the Americas than back home
their first labor force, the natives, were dying in large numbers
they had long been at war with African kingdoms
to work on their encomiendas
10
People who funded Renaissance art and building projects were known as
seculars
aristocrats
patrons
humanists
11
In the 1760s, many Americans wanted independence from Britain because of . . .
King George III took away their rights
King George III tried to assassinate George Washington
The British lost the French and Indian War
King George III placed high taxes on them without their consent
12
Napoleon's kept Europe in a state of war for ______ years!
15
5
20
10
13
Johann Gutenberg's invention that helped increase literacy rates throughout Europe
the Encyclopedia
the Printing Press
the novel
the leather-bound textbook
14
Enlightened Despots were European monarchs who . . .
willingly gave up their throne and their power
embraced individual freedoms like religion and speech
expanded educational opportunities for their citizens
banned books and religions they didn't like
15
Social gatherings where people could freely discuss Enlightenment ideas, share opinions, and network.
taprooms
chambre
saloons
salons
16
Why did Portugal seek a water route to India?
The Silk Road was closed to European traders
The Portuguese had access to the most advanced ships in the world.
It was the fastest way to get to China
The Silk Road had become to dangerous and expensive
17
The German monk who triggered the Protestant Reformation with his 95 Theses
Martin Luther King
Malcolm X
Malcolm Brogdon
Martin Luther
18
Napoleon's empire came to an end with his failed attempt to conquer ____.
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Britain
19
The Congress of Vienna wanted to limit the power of _____.
Germany
Spain
Italy
France
20
Which answers apply to the term "conquistador"?
Spanish nobles
Catholic priests
Hernan Cortes
Spanish soldiers
21
The most important city in the Ottoman Empire; now called Istanbul
Mecca
Rome
Constantinople
Alexandria
22
Before taking power in France, Napoleon was a _____.
a soldier
merchant
relative of King Louis
farmer
23
The first successful English colony in the Americas was
Roanoke
Jamestown
Baltimore
St. Mary's
24
Who did Napoleon put in power after removing the monarchs from Spain and the Austrian Netherlands?
His brothers
Noone - He ruled these countries as their king
His many wives
His best friends
25
Napoleon's "lycees" are related to which term?
voting rights
the military
education
transportation
26
Which are facts related to the Ottoman Empire?
Their leader was called a "sultan"
They were Muslim
They used gunpowder
They heavily persecuted Jews and Christians
27
King Henry VIII of England broke away from the Catholic Church for which reason?
He disagreed with the Church's teachings on the Eucharist
He disagreed with the Church's use of indulgences
The Pope wouldn't allow him to have more than one wife.
The Pope wouldn't allow him to get a divorce from his wife
28
Italian explorer who traveled to China along the Silk Road, writing a popular book on his travels.
Vasco da Casa
Marco Polo
Vasco da Gama
Marco Rubio
29
The third estate made up _____ % of French society
78
68
98
88
30
Jamestown was only successful after the planting of which cash crop?
rice
tobacco
indigo
sugarcane
31
What happened on a Spanish encomienda?
The Spanish enslaved the native peoples and forced them to work
The native peoples enslaved the Spanish settlers and forced them to work
Native peoples and the Spanish willingly exchanged goods and services
The Spanish set up the first schools in the Americas
32
Which Asian spice was the most sought after in Europe in the 1400s?
cumin
paprika
pepper
salt
33
Heliocentrism taught that . . .
the Earth is flat
the Earth revolves around the Sun in 365.25 days
the Earth rotates on an axis in 24 hours
the Earth is the center of the universe
34
The birthplace of the Renaissance
Florence, Italy
Paris, France
London, England
Vienna, Austria
35
In French society, who made up the first estate?
the king and queen
Clergy
Nobles
the peasants
36
According to the Declaration of Independence, to which three freedoms are each person entitled?
life, liberty, and resisting oppression
life, liberty, and property
life, happiness, and speech
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
37
The hated, Austrian queen of France
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Marie-Thérèse Charlotte
Catherine the Great
38
During the American Revolution, we gained our independence from which country?
France
Mediocre Britain
Great Britain
Canada
39
Who is the founder of the world's second-largest religion, Islam?
Muhammad
Shah Abbas
Siddhartha Gautama
Mehmed I
40
Which are factors that cause culture to spread?
trade
isolation
war
migration
41
During the "Enlightenment," ideas about personal _____________ emerged.
liberty
hygiene
welfare
property
42
Columbus thought he reached India in 1492, but had actually landed in what is now . . .
the Bahamas
the United States
Brazil
China
43
Which device was used to execute those convicted of capital crimes during the Revolution?
firing squad
electric chair
guillotine
hanging
44
Which model of the cosmos was taught by the Nicolaus Copernicus?
Astrophysics
Geophobism
Heliocentrism
Geocentrism
45
The Constitution separated the powers of government among three branches. Identify those branches.
Legislative
Judicial
Parliament
Deliberative
Supreme
Executive
46
French peasants attacked and destroyed this prison, sparking the French Revolution
Versailles
Tower of London
Eiffel Tower
Bastille
47
During the Catholic Reformation, St. Ignatius founded which religious order?
Carmelites
Marianists
Jesuits
Dominicans
48
Which of the following is NOT true about the Aztec?
They were a primitive civilization with very little influence
They created an advanced, accurate calendar
They had complex social structures, like government and religion
They had a massive capital city called Tenochtitlan
49
Why did 90% of the Native American population die after the arrival of the Spanish in 1492?
warfare
enslavement
disease
both red and green
50
The term "Protestant" refers to . . .
Christians who belong to non-Catholic churches.
non-baptized Christians
People who do not believe in God
People who refuse to get the Sacraments
51
Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
The picture shows Benjamin Franklin, but I know it's Thomas Jefferson!
The picture shows Benjamin Franklin, so it must be Benjamin Franklin!
52
Gravity was discovered by Galileo
No, gravity was discovered by Isaac Newton, so this is a false statement
Yes, this is a true statement
53
Napoleon allowed for complete religious freedom in France.
Not true, he only allowed Catholicism to be practiced
Yes, even to the Jews!
Not quite . . . Jews were still persecuted
Not true, Napoleon banned all religious practices
54
The Renaissance is most known for being . . .
an explosion of creativity in art, writing, and thought.
an age of exploration and discovery
a rejection of monarchies as a system of government
a plague that wiped out half of Europe's population.
55
Perspective was an artistic technique that . . .
including accurate portrayals of light and shadow
All of the above
showed three dimensions on a flat surface
focused on Christian themes
