Which reform did the members of the National Assembly adopt?

declaring all men to have the same social status

How did the Constitution of 1791 change the French monarchy?

The power of the king was limited by a set of laws

Why were the Holy Alliance and the Concert of Europe formed?

to combat democratic movements that may erupt into revolution

How did the Columbian Exchange affect the lives of Europeans?

New sources of food improved their diet & caused a population increase

How was the Jamestown settlement different from the Plymouth & Massachusetts Bay colonies?

Jamestown settlers emigrated for economic reasons, other religious reasons

Why did Peter the Great continue warfare with Sweden for 21 years?

Peter wanted land along the Baltic coast to build a port for trade

How did Peter the Great propose to modernize Russia?

by adopting many of the customs of western Europeans

Why was feudalism slow to end in central Europe?

Central European governments passed laws tying peasants to their estates

How was Spain able to defeat a more numerous French army during the Peninsular War?

The Spanish fought a guerilla campaign that slowly tore down the French

Which statement describes the Middle Passage?

the seg. of triangular trade route that brought enslaved Africans to Americ

Which of the following was a result of ending the encomienda system?

the reliance on African slave labor

How did France develop a strong economy during the reign of Louis XIV?

by promoting economic policies such as providing tax credits to companies

How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?

They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects

How did China change following the voyages of Zheng He?

China closed its borders, fearing barbarian invasions from the north

What effect did Louis XVI's treatment of National Assembly delegates have on the people of Paris?

The responded by arming themselves against the kings soldiers

What did Klemens von Metternich hope to achieve at the Congress of Vienna?

to return Europe to the political state of affairs that existed before

How did Akbar create an effective government for the Mughal Empire?

He promoted Muslims & Hindus based on their ability, not religion

What caused many Jews in Spain to resettle in eastern and southern Europe?

They were trying to flee from the Inquisition

How did Tokugawa Ieyasu pacify Japan after years of internal divisions & warfare?

He forced the daimyo and their families to live at the capital city

How are the Congress of Vienna and the United Nations similar?

Both tried to keep Europe safe from a major war

Which statement describes Louis XIV's reign?

He built large palaces in order to portray the image of supreme ruler

How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?

Humanists questioned everything in order to form their own opinions

Why did the women of Paris demand that the royal family return to Paris with them?

They felt that the distance from the capital allowed Louis to ignore needs

Which statement describes the condition of the Islamic world during the 18th century?

Europeans colonized territories previously controlled by Muslims

How did Napoleon Bonaparte become France's sole ruler?

He seized control in a military takeover of the government

Which of the following events that occurred during the 1780s affected the poor living in France's cities?

A series of bad harvests caused the price of bread to increase significantl

Why did Maximilien Robespierre encourage the Reign of Terror throughout France?

He believed that the Revolution had many enemies who needed to be eliminate

Why did Napoleon decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803?

He abandoned his dream of a New World empire after a successful revolt

How did most monarchs in England & France participate in the northern Renaissance?

by sponsoring writers & artists

How did paintings by Rembrandt & Vermeer reflect 17th century Dutch society?

their subjects were merchants & officials, showing the middle class

Why was Johann Gutenberg's movable type so important to the Renaissance?

It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster & less expensive

Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?

It allowed for the development of printing & easier spread of ideas.

How was the Netherlands more democratic than most 17th century European nations?

The provincial governors were elected rather than appointed by the gover

How did the English Parliament try to limit Charles I's power?

Parliament refused to grant the king money unless he met certain terms

Why was James II replaced by his daughter Mary during the Glorious Revolution?

James fathered a son, & Parliament didn't want a Catholic monarchy

What was the main result of the Council of Trent?

The Catholic church became more unified

How did King Frederick William I gain the support of the Prussian nobility?

He awarded the Junkers officer ranks in the army

Which of the following motivated 15th century European monarchs to find a sea route to Asia?

to eliminate the high cost of trading with Italian merchants

Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use vernacular?

It made their writing more accessible to readers

Why did King Henry VIII call the Reformation Parliament in 1529?

He wanted Parliament to end the pope's power in England

What was it about the Reformation that led to the Enlightenment?

People questioned beliefs & authority during the Reformation

Which religious settlement was reached with the Peace of Augsburg?

The ruler of a German state would decide religion of his subjects

How did Native American relationships with the French and with the English differ?

English viewed them as enemies, French had good trading relationships

Why was Portugal the first western European nation to travel to India by sea?

The royal family invested large sums of money in naval exploration

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1
Which reform did the members of the National Assembly adopt?
declaring all men to have the same social status
requiring all young men to serve in the military
taking away privileges of the Third Estate
outlawing slavery throughout the French Empire
2
How did the Constitution of 1791 change the French monarchy?
The power of the king was limited by a set of laws
It gave legislative power to the king
It replaced the Bourbons with the Hapsburgs
The Bourbons were forced to renounce their claim to the throne
3
Why were the Holy Alliance and the Concert of Europe formed?
to retake European lands from the Ottoman Empire
to restore monarchs who had been deposed
to combat democratic movements that may erupt into revolution
to contain the spread of Protestant idea throughout Europe
4
How did the Columbian Exchange affect the lives of Europeans?
Domesticated animals from South America helped plow fields
Weeds from North America destroyed wheat harvests & caused famine
New sources of food improved their diet & caused a population increase
diseases from tropical areas led to epidemics & decreased population
5
How was the Jamestown settlement different from the Plymouth & Massachusetts Bay colonies?
Jamestown settlers emigrated for economic reasons, other religious reasons
Jamestown settlers assisted by Native Americans, others under attack
Jamestown settlers married w/ children, Pilgrims & Puritans young men
Jamestown settlers were missionaries, other isolated from outside world
6
Why did Peter the Great continue warfare with Sweden for 21 years?
Peter wanted land along the Baltic coast to build a port for trade
Russia was bound by military alliance with Austria to fight Protestants
Russia was interested in annexing lands west of Russia that had iron & coal
Peter wanted land along the Baltic coast to protect Russia from invasions
7
How did Peter the Great propose to modernize Russia?
by forcing Russians to convert to Protestantism
by teaching German in schools & making it an official language
by adopting many of the customs of western Europeans
by freeing the serfs & diminishing the power of the landholding boyars
8
Why was feudalism slow to end in central Europe?
Central European industries became concentrated in their capitals
Central European governments passed laws tying peasants to their estates
Central European monarchs limited the power of the nobles
Central European peasants migrated to small towns instead of rural areas
9
How was Spain able to defeat a more numerous French army during the Peninsular War?
The Spanish allied with the Italians, forcing a war on two fronts
The Prussians sent troops to Spain to help defeat the French
The Dutch navy supplied Spain with military equipment
The Spanish fought a guerilla campaign that slowly tore down the French
10
Where did Christopher Columbus expect to land?
in the islands of the Mediterranean
on the eastern coast of South America
on the southern coast of Africa
in the islands of East Asia
11
Why did Martin Luther have an issue with Johann Tetzel?
He started the Reformation movement
He wrote the 95 theses
He sold indulgences
He wanted to rebuild St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome
12
Which statement describes the Middle Passage?
the attempts of the French explorers to find a sea route to East Asia
the seg. of triangular trade route that brought enslaved Africans to Americ
the segment of triangular trade route that transported sugar to New England
The discovery of the Pacific Ocean through the Panamanian isthmus
13
Which of the following was a result of ending the encomienda system?
The creation of the mestizo culture
the reliance on African slave labor
the rebellion of the Pueblo
the return of many native religions
14
How did France develop a strong economy during the reign of Louis XIV?
by encouraging immigration of skilled workers such as the Huguenots
by promoting economic policies such as providing tax credits to companies
by invading neighboring nations & confiscating their wealth
by imposing high taxes on the peasant populations & the nobility
15
How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?
They incorporated religious themes into vague natural scenes
They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects
They emphasized technical aspect to highlight scientific achievement
They created a magical mood by depicting religious figures hovering
16
How did China change following the voyages of Zheng He?
China expanded by conquering its neighbors
China invited many foreign countries to establish trading outposts
China opened its borders to foreign settlement
China closed its borders, fearing barbarian invasions from the north
17
What effect did Louis XVI's treatment of National Assembly delegates have on the people of Paris?
They supported the king and condemned leaders of the Third Estate
They formed their own assembly to pick their own leaders
The responded by arming themselves against the kings soldiers
They called for the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antionette
18
What did Klemens von Metternich hope to achieve at the Congress of Vienna?
to weaken Great Britain so that it would be unable to wage war
to politically isolate Austria so the country was unable to influence Germa
to return Europe to the political state of affairs that existed before
to reduce the power of the Pope so that the Italian states may unite
19
How did Akbar create an effective government for the Mughal Empire?
He allowed Muslim & Hindu women to become officials
He promoted Muslims & Hindus based on their ability, not religion
He appointed officials who demonstrated their loyalty to him
He elevated members of his family to positions of power
20
What caused many Jews in Spain to resettle in eastern and southern Europe?
They were hoping to stop the Reformation movement
They were trying to flee from the Inquisition
They were searching for the Promised Land
They were following the teachings of Martin Luther
21
How did Tokugawa Ieyasu pacify Japan after years of internal divisions & warfare?
He hired Chinese soldiers to keep the peace throughout the country
He defeated his enemies at the decisive Battle of Edo
He ruthlessly eliminated all rivals in his government
He forced the daimyo and their families to live at the capital city
22
How are the Congress of Vienna and the United Nations similar?
Both tried to keep Europe safe from a major war
Both lacked the participation of major powers
Both created the conditions for future conflict
Both were created during major European wars
23
Which statement describes Louis XIV's reign?
He sought to expand the empire into land once controlled by Ottomans
He built a powerful navy that controlled the Atlantic Ocean
He allied himself with powerful bishops to solidify his position
He built large palaces in order to portray the image of supreme ruler
24
How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?
Humanists relied on political leaders to provide guidance on faith
Humanists looked for answers by interpreting religious texts
Humanists incorporated ideas from different countries to find answers
Humanists questioned everything in order to form their own opinions
25
Why did the women of Paris demand that the royal family return to Paris with them?
They felt that the distance from the capital allowed Louis to ignore needs
The expected Marie Antionette to distribute bread among the poor
They wanted to establish a representative government
They demanded Marie Antoinette answer charges of treason against the state
26
Which statement describes the condition of the Islamic world during the 18th century?
Sunni and Shi'a nations agreed to end their bitter feud
Europeans colonized territories previously controlled by Muslims
Muslims were driven from Turkey & India by rebelling Armenians
New Muslim empires grew as the Mughal & Ottoman empire declined
27
Who were the Huguenots?
Jews living in France
Catholics living in France
Calvinists living in France
Muslims living in France
28
How did Napoleon Bonaparte become France's sole ruler?
He was elected by members of the National Convention
He seized control in a military takeover of the government
He was restored as a member of the royal family
He was elected by the citizens of Paris
29
Which of the following events that occurred during the 1780s affected the poor living in France's cities?
Revolutionaries published pamphlets calling for the execution of the king
A series of bad harvests caused the price of bread to increase significantl
Politicians who were elected wanted to raise taxes
A series of cholera epidemics caused by contaminated water killed thousands
30
Why did Maximilien Robespierre encourage the Reign of Terror throughout France?
He believed that the Revolution had many enemies who needed to be eliminate
Young men refused to be drafted in the army to fight foreign wars
He wanted to protect church property that was being destroyed by peasants
Women rebelled throughout the country, demanding equal rights
31
Why did Napoleon decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803?
He needed money to retake New World possessions lost in the war
He feared that the British would blockade the territory with their navy
He reasoned that attacks by Native Americans made it unprofitable
He abandoned his dream of a New World empire after a successful revolt
32
How did most monarchs in England & France participate in the northern Renaissance?
by sponsoring writers & artists
by establishing law schools
by creating their own art
by funding humanist universities
33
How did paintings by Rembrandt & Vermeer reflect 17th century Dutch society?
Their subjects were often soldiers expressing the military strength
their subjects were merchants & officials, showing the middle class
their subjects were peasant farmers & miners showing hard work
Their subjects were often monarchs displaying power of absolute rulers
34
Why was Johann Gutenberg's movable type so important to the Renaissance?
It made printing profitable, allowing writers to make more money
It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster & less expensive
It made wealthy merchants sponsor copyists by making books luxury items
It helped monarchs correspond with other rulers about humanist ideas
35
Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?
It allowed for the development of printing & easier spread of ideas.
It allowed for more criticism to be given to religious & political official
It allowed laws to be written down & distributed to citizens.
It cause more efficient record-keeping by bankers & merchants
36
How was the Netherlands more democratic than most 17th century European nations?
The provincial governors were elected rather than appointed by the gover
The monarch was elected by the people instead of by succession
The head of the republic could be removed from office by the royal family
The right to vote was extended to women who were at least 18 years old
37
How did the English Parliament try to limit Charles I's power?
It threatened to replace him with a member of Parliament
Parliament threatened to take away his land unless he signed constitution
Parliament refused to grant the king money unless he met certain terms
It refused to recognize his son as a future king if he dissolved Parliament
38
Why was James II replaced by his daughter Mary during the Glorious Revolution?
James bankrupted the country by involving England in wars
James had broken laws by appointing Protestant to gov positions
James was a Protestant king, they wanted a Catholic monarch
James fathered a son, & Parliament didn't want a Catholic monarchy
39
What was the main result of the Council of Trent?
The Catholic Church prohibited education at parish schools
The Catholic church became more unified
The Catholic Church gave women more authority
The Catholic Church eliminated nation-states
40
How did King Frederick William I gain the support of the Prussian nobility?
He allowed the Junkers to control the Prussian government
He invited the Junkers to live in the Prussian capital
He gave the Junkers large estates throughout the country
He awarded the Junkers officer ranks in the army
41
Which of the following motivated 15th century European monarchs to find a sea route to Asia?
the desire to adopt new religions and traditions
to eliminate the high cost of trading with Italian merchants
The desire to learn their native languages
to create new markets for European wool and textiles
42
Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use vernacular?
It encouraged readers to learn new languages
It made the church view their writing as a threat
It encouraged local leaders to read more books
It made their writing more accessible to readers
43
Why did King Henry VIII call the Reformation Parliament in 1529?
He wanted Parliament to conduct his wedding ceremony to Anne Boleyn
He wanted Parliament to end the pope's power in England
He wanted Parliament to make Catholicism the state religion of England
He wanted Parliament to finalize his divorce to Catherine of Aragon
44
What was it about the Reformation that led to the Enlightenment?
Social classes became less defined during the Reformation
Muslims attracted more followers during the Reformation
The Catholic Church became more powerful during the Reformation
People questioned beliefs & authority during the Reformation
45
Which subjects did Peter the Great consider vital to modernizing the country & therefore were part of education reform?
ballet and opera
history and languages
engineering and architecture
navigation and science
46
Which religious settlement was reached with the Peace of Augsburg?
the people of a German state could vote to decide the religion
All countries north of France would remain Protestant
All countries of former Roman Empire would remain Catholic
The ruler of a German state would decide religion of his subjects
47
How did Native American relationships with the French and with the English differ?
French forced them off their lands, English respected their hunting grounds
French considered them inferior, English intermarried with them
English viewed them as enemies, French had good trading relationships
English wanted to convert them, French sent few missionaries
48
Why was Portugal the first western European nation to travel to India by sea?
Portuguese captains hired Muslim sailors who were familiar with east Africa
They discovered maps of Africa after they conquered Ceuta
The royal family invested large sums of money in naval exploration
They invented the triangular sail

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