The magnetic compass, triangular sails, astrolabe & improved cartography best supports which statement?

innovations led to an increase in global trade

Which of the following, produced by slave labor, were significant trade items?

cash crops such as sugar and tobacco

Montesquieu promoted which of the following ideas?

separating the branches of government

Which of the following contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

the abundance of natural resources in Britain

Why did Martin Luther start the Protestant Reformation?

disagreed with the sale of indulgences

How did Renaissance art reflect the influence of humanism?

A focus on human potential rather than on religion alone

What was significant about Vasco da Gama's voyage?

expanded Portuguese trade in the Indian Ocean Basin

American Revolution, French Revolution, and Haitian Revolution were influenced by

Enlightenment idea of natural rights

How are the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment similar?

challenged traditional ideas and institutions

What is the significance of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789?

the first act of violence in the revolution

Which of the following best describes the factories during the Industrial Revolution?

unsafe working conditions for workers

The practice of human sacrifice in the Aztec Empire developed as a result of which of the following?

their belief in multiple gods that they believed must be appeased

In the late 1400’s and early 1500’s, what was the primary motivation for European exploration?

to find new trade routes to Asia

What did the Tennis Court Oath establish?

National Assembly wouldn't dissolve until they created a constitution

Why were Catholic officials opposed to the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?

questioning old ideas would undermine its influence

What was the driving motivation behind European interests in global trade with other regions of the world?

People wanted goods and products they couldn’t grow or produce

Which was NOT an effect the plague had on European society?

Low mortality rates in Northern Italy

Which is a characteristic of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

used violent methods to eliminate “enemies of the revolution”

Which was a major effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?

a decline in the power of the Catholic Church

What event in England made absolute monarchs in other European countries nervous about their own rule?

the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I

What does the word Renaissance refer to?

revival of art, writing, and thought in W. Europe

How did the colonial power maintain a favorable balance of trade?

export more goods than were imported

What does the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights & Petition of Right have in common?

all limited the power of the monarch

What is the significance of Toussaint L’Ouverture’s revolt in Haiti?

only successful slave rebellion in history

What was the role of colonies in mercantilism? Colonies ________

existed as markets and sources of raw materials

What idea was supported by the Scientific Revolution?

knowledge is based on experimentation and observation

The spread of the Industrial Revolution brought many changes to the world. What was one of these changes?

the expansion of the factory system

How did Renaissance philosophers influence the Protestant Reformation?

encouraged a questioning attitude

What was the most major cause for the decrease in the native American population?

diseases introduced by the Europeans

Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?

Government should follow a laissez-faire policy.

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1
Which ruler was known for his religious pilgrimage when he threw gold to passersby?
Mansa Musa
Mehmed II
Zheng He
Suleiman the Magnificent
2
The magnetic compass, triangular sails, astrolabe & improved cartography best supports which statement?
English gov't supported exploration more than the Portuguese gov't
connections established by Islamic merchants increased trade
W. African population decreased greatly by the Triangular Trade
innovations led to an increase in global trade
3
Which of the following, produced by slave labor, were significant trade items?
grains such as wheat and barley
animal products such as wool and beef
tropical fruits such as bananas and oranges
cash crops such as sugar and tobacco
4
Montesquieu promoted which of the following ideas?
limiting natural laws
granting freedom of speech
separating the branches of government
reinstating absolute monarchies
5
Which of the following contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
decrease in landowner’s income due to the Enclosure Movement
technological advances in the United States
the abundance of natural resources in Britain
an abundance of food and advances in medicine
6
Why did Martin Luther start the Protestant Reformation?
believed the kings should have more
disagreed with the sale of indulgences
thought the church lacked structure
blamed the church for not curing people who had the plague
7
How did Renaissance art reflect the influence of humanism?
belief in the supremacy of the state over individual rights
rejection of culture of ancient civilizations
emphasis on social control and political power
A focus on human potential rather than on religion alone
8
Which Enlightenment thinker would have supported absolutism as the best method of government?
Voltaire
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
9
What was significant about Vasco da Gama's voyage?
opened up trade routes between the Old and New Worlds
expanded Portuguese trade in the Indian Ocean Basin
established trade with the Americas
circumnavigated the globe
10
Which theory was supported by absolute monarchs?
natural rights of man
egalitarianism
divine right theory
laws of gravity
11
American Revolution, French Revolution, and Haitian Revolution were influenced by
Enlightenment idea of natural rights
increased religion in government
theory of divine right
limited participation of people in government
12
How are the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment similar?
led to the Protestant Reformation
rejected Renaissance individualism
strengthened traditional institutions
challenged traditional ideas and institutions
13
What is the significance of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789?
the first meeting of the Estates General
the first act of violence in the revolution
the clergy and nobles attacked the peasants
the execution of King Louis XVI
14
Pre-revolutionary governments did which of the following?
fail to meet needs of people
refuse to modernize their armed forces
be concerned about human rights
separate government from religion
15
Between 1450 - 1750, the Silk Roads linked which of the following?
China (East Asia) and Europe
Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
North Africa and the Mediterranean
the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
16
During both the Mughal and Ottoman empires, merchants helped to spread
Islam
Confucianism
Christianity
Buddhism
17
Which of the following best describes the factories during the Industrial Revolution?
sanitary with long working hours
clean with excellent working conditions
unsafe working conditions for workers
employed with only men in the factories
18
The practice of human sacrifice in the Aztec Empire developed as a result of which of the following?
their construction of chinampas
their support of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church
their implementation of Islamic traditions
their belief in multiple gods that they believed must be appeased
19
In the late 1400’s and early 1500’s, what was the primary motivation for European exploration?
to find new sources of tin and wool
to improve navigation skills
to establish foreign colonies
to find new trade routes to Asia
20
What did the Tennis Court Oath establish?
no one would be Louis XVI doubles partner
the 3rd Estate would accept the tax burden
National Assembly wouldn't dissolve until they created a constitution
France would no longer support the Catholic Church
21
During the 15th-19th centuries, what type of trade went from Africa to the Americas?
the Middle Passage slave trade
Columbian Exchange
increasing monopoly of British trade
growth of the mercantilist system
22
Why were Catholic officials opposed to the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?
observations of the natural world would cause social revolution
questioning old ideas would undermine its influence
new ideas would lead to more imperialism
experimentation would spread the ideas of Protestantism
23
What was the driving motivation behind European interests in global trade with other regions of the world?
Europeans could only trade with regions close to the Mediterranean
Religious motives pushing conversion to Christianity
People wanted goods and products they couldn’t grow or produce
European nations wanted to gain political power
24
Which was NOT an effect the plague had on European society?
High mortality rates led to labor shortages
Increasing social mobility
People began to question institutions of authority
Low mortality rates in Northern Italy
25
Which Enlightenment idea did Voltaire promote?
fair justice system
freedom of speech
separation of power
reinstating absolute monarchies
26
Which is a characteristic of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
limited the power of absolute leaders
illustrated the power of public opinion
used violent methods to eliminate “enemies of the revolution”
established stability and economic growth
27
Which was a major effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
a decrease in educational opportunities
a decline in the power of the Catholic Church
the domination of German states by the Catholic Church
tolerance of non-Christian religions
28
What event in England made absolute monarchs in other European countries nervous about their own rule?
the restoration of Charles II
the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I
English defeat by the Spanish Armada
the Glorious Revolution
29
Which industry did the Industrial Revolution first begin in?
coal mining
Textile
fishing
iron working
30
What does the word Renaissance refer to?
artform that focuses on death due to the Black Plague
revival of art, writing, and thought in W. Europe
A series of wars between competing Italian city-states
migration of Italians to the “New World”
31
How did the colonial power maintain a favorable balance of trade?
import more goods than were exported
decrease the raw materials imported from the colony
decrease the number of colonial holdings in its possession
export more goods than were imported
32
What does the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights & Petition of Right have in common?
all limited the power of the monarch
all supported divine right theory
all promoted religious freedom
all provided universal suffrage
33
What is the significance of Toussaint L’Ouverture’s revolt in Haiti?
led to independence for mulattoes only
outlawed slavery in all of the Americas
only successful slave rebellion in history
reestablished the power of the French nobility
34
Who was the Sun King?
Maria Theresa, a Austria-Hungary monarch
Peter the Great, a Russian monarch
Louis XIV, a French monarch
Phillip II, a Spanish monarch
35
Which of the following is an idea of the Enlightenment?
limited government
absolutism
imperialism
divine right monarchies
36
What was the role of colonies in mercantilism? Colonies ________
established as a means to increase imports in the mother country
existed as markets and sources of raw materials
were an economic burden for the colonial power
were models for independence movements
37
How did the Columbian Exchange impact Western Europe?
the introduction of new livestock
the introduction of new foods
the growth of plantations
the spread of diseases
38
What idea was supported by the Scientific Revolution?
the teachings of the Catholic Church should be supreme
knowledge is based on experimentation and observation
intellect is based on the experiences of past civilizations
reason is best supported by emotions and feelings
39
The spread of the Industrial Revolution brought many changes to the world. What was one of these changes?
the expansion of the factory system
the end of trade unions
the rise of a larger farming population
the decline of corporations
40
Why was the 3rd Estate upset with the 1st & 2nd Estates?
implementation of socialism
the desire for democracy
who the king should be
the unfair taxation system
41
How did Renaissance philosophers influence the Protestant Reformation?
supported democratic forms of government
encouraged a questioning attitude
denied the existence of God
stressed the importance of life after death
42
What was the most major cause for the decrease in the native American population?
wars between various native groups
diseases introduced by the Europeans
crop failures and famine
native migration to other areas
43
Which Enlightenment idea does the slogan, “No Taxation Without Representation” most likely refer to?
consent of the governed
freedom of speech
separation of powers
religious tolerance
44
How did the social hierarchies in France and in Haiti impact their subsequent revolutions?
led to discontent and unrest
lower classes did not support Enlightenment ideals
rejected elite giving suffrage to lower classes
defended the institution of slavery
45
Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?
Revolution is the only solution to economic problems.
All nations would benefit from an agricultural economy.
Five-year plans are necessary in order to industrialize.
Government should follow a laissez-faire policy.

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