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1
How did the Silk Road most affect the spread of Buddhism?
Chinese philosophers wrote Buddhist texts to sell in Antioch
Travelers carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China.
Danger on the route supported the Buddhist idea of suffering
Buddha encouraged people to seek enlightenment in the desert
2
On what assumption was the encomienda system based?
that living on Spanish plantations would convert Natives
that exposure to European culture would help Natives
that Europeans had the right to demand labor from Natives
the mestizos had more than rights than full natives.
3
Which group most strongly embraced the ideals and principles of the Enlightenment?
The bourgeoisie
The Clergy
The nobility
The peasant class
4
Which of the following religions did NOT originate in the Middle East?
Christianity
Islam
Confucianism
Judaism
5
Why did Europeans see Africans as a better a source of labor than Native Americans?
Africans were already Christians.
Africans had no experience in farming.
Africans were strangers in the Americas.
Africans had complete immunity to all disease.
6
What was one important effect resulting from the political changes made at Congress of Vienna?
France managed to retail control over the Netherlands
Monarchs in Austria, Russia & Prussia agree to share power
Nationalistic feelings grew in countries under foreign rule
Russia and Prussia joined forces to control France
7
What contributed to the decline of both the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?
natural disasters
incompetent leadership
religious rebellions
disruption in trade
8
How did Prince Henry of Portugal influence exploration?
He improved the astrolable and invented the compass.
He invented the caravel, a ship with triangular sails.
He founded a navigational school on the coast of Portugal.
He was the first to sail around the southern tip of Africa.
9
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek
Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to be a patron
It led to the development of public libraries
It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
10
How did the Crusades change the balance of power in Europe?
The church exercised control over monarchs.
None of the above
The feudal system grew stronger, while the church lost power
Kings gained power due to the weakining of feudalism
11
What was a major reason for the Reformation?
Merchants resented paying taxes to the Church in Rome
Church threatened to excommunicate the King of France
Martin Luther said he could interpret Bible
Pope insisted only speaking Latin
12
Which of the following did NOT aid the Spanish in conquering the Aztecs?
superior weapons
larger forces
native enemies
disease
13
How did Italy's location help it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Advances in Agriculture meant people had plenty of food
Italy had access to Roman Ruins and Manuscripts
Italy was protected from the rest of Europe by the Alps
The Plague had not reached the Southern Tip of Europe
14
What were some of the things Peter the Great did to Westernize Russia?
established the outdoor market and promoted the arts
introduced the potato, which became a staple
raised women's status and made nobles wear Western fashions
15
Which is an example of how major world religions impacted culture worldwide?
They did not have a major impact on world cultures.
They introduced strict social codes for humans to live by.
large communities of people were linked by the same beliefs.
16
The increased trade after the
Crusades
caused which of the following?
the rise of the merchant class
the domination of the Islamic Empire
the domination of the Catholic Church
the spread of Buddhism
17
What was one result of the loss of native lives to disease?
a severe shortage of labor in the colonies
the ruin of several tobacco and sugar cane plantations
a growing tolerance between the colonists and the natives
fewer battles between the colonists and natives over land
18
Which statement summarizes the impact of the economy in exchange on the Americas most accurately?
New crops/animals helped Native Americans but European diseases killed many
The Columbian Exchange improved life in every way for the Native Americans.
19
Why did Peter the Great Build the city of St. Petersburg?
He didn't like Moscow, so he decided to build a new city.
He wanted to build a city like European cities he visited.
He wanted a seaport to make it easier to travel to the West.
He wanted a city named after himself to be remembered.
20
Where did Christianity originate and eventually spread?
Middle East; Americas, Australia, Europe
Middle East; Central Asia, North Africa, Indonesia
India; Americas, East Asia, Australia
Europe; Americas, Australia, Africa
21
How was Africa affected by the Atlantic slave trade?
Kings were able to stop rebellions with the use of guns
All African cultures prospered from the trade
many cultures lost their fittest members & families were torn apart
daily life was safer because of the capture of criminals.
22
Why were creoles able to help push for change and independence in Latin America?
They were the least oppressed.
They were well educated
They adopted Enlightenment ideas.
All of these
23
Which group imposed the Reign of Terror?
the king's Swiss guard
The Committee of Public Safety
The National Assembly
The Second Coalition
24
Which of the following was influenced by Enlightenment Ideas?
American colonists
All of these
literate middle class
thinkers and artists
25
How did Islam spread into the African continent?
Trade
Missionaries
Conquest
All are correct
26
So many people died from the "Black Death" that they could not be buried properly.
True
False
27
Which of the following did Napoleon NOT accomplish?
expanded free speech
stabilized the economy
uniform set of laws
equal opportunity public education
28
In the Ottoman Empire, what led to the cultural blending?
pursuit of religious converts, conquest, and migration
migration, trade, and conquest
29
Which of the following was a result of the Jewish Diaspora?
Rabbis were unable to record any of the Jewish teachings.
Jews were dispersed across the Middle East.
Rome became the new Jewish homeland.
Much of the Jewish tradition was lost.
30
What were Europeans' main motives for making voyages of exploration?
to break the Portuguese monopoly on trade
to gain extra land for a growing population
to grow wealthy and spread Christianity
to test their new technology
31
What was the main goal of the participants in the Congress of Vienna?
to create constitutional monarchies in Europe
to stop nations not in Europe from interfering in Europe
to restore royal families to the thrones of Europe
to establish security and stability for nations of Europe
32
What king became France's most powerful ruler and boasted "I am the State"?
Louis XIV
Henry IV
Henry II
Louis IX
33
How did the Crusades change life in Europe?
Kings lost power.
The population of towns fell.
Persecution of Jews grew worse.
Trade was interrupted.
34
What change did the Sikhs undergo during the course of the Mughal Empire?
Because of persecution, they rejected Muslim faith
They transformed from a nonviolent to a militant group
They gained the support of the Mughal government
They moved their nonviolent society out of the empire
35
Why was the caravel an important development in navigation?
It was able to sail in shallow waters.
It was able to withstand storms at sea.
It was able to carry large numbers of crew members.
It was able to sail against the wind.
36
Who was safe from the guillotine during the Reign of Terror?
nobility
NOBODY
Jacobins
Maximilien Robespierre
37
What was the devshirme system designed to do?
make the tax system fairer and more efficient
do away with all possible rivals to the throne
turn Christian boys into Muslim soldiers
divide the political power equally between religions
38
What political purpose did the splendid palace at Versailles serve?
To aid the artists of the time by displaying their work
To reflect the religious faith of Louis XIV
To reflect Louis XIV's ideas of westernization
To show the power of Louis XIV and make other rulers envious
39
During the spread of Islam, trade was encouraged because...
Muhammed was a merchant, and being one was considered devout.
It encouraged connections to the Americas.
It made people who were Christian merchants look better.
It gained money for the government.
40
How did slavery in African and Muslim societies differ from slavery in the Americas?
Slavery in the Americas was based on race and was hereditary
Slaves in African & Muslim societies could not rise socially
African and Muslim societies could not escape their slavery
Slavery in Africa & Muslim societies was based on race
41
What was Napoleon able to accomplish during peacetime?
He developed a system of laws
all of the above
He established a fairer tax code
He set up public schools
42
During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, which of the following groups suffered the greatest loss of power?
the monarchy
the serfs
the Russian Orthodox church
the boyars
43
What did the Ottomans achieve when they attacked Constantinople?
better position for attacking Hungary
control of Greece
control of the Bosporus
control of Hungary
44
What did Suleyman the Lawgiver and Akbar have in common?
Architecture, the arts, and literature flourished
Both appointed Hindus to high government positions.
Both killed their sons to eliminate competition.
Specially trained foreign slaves formed their armies
45
What was Peter the Great the first Russian ruler to make an effort to do?
westernize Russia
add territory to the Russian state
reduce the power of the nobles
organize a secret police force
46
The Bubonic Plague spread along many trade routes.
False
True
47
Salons helped to spread
Enlightenment thinking.
new hairstyles all over France
traditional values
the geocentric theory.
48
Which of the following did the Enlightenment promote?
a belief in progress
a faith in science
a more secular outlook
all of the above
49
European monarchs became absolute rulers in response to which of the following?
increased size of courts and new government
the growth and increased power of nobilities
religious and territorial conflicts
heavy tax burdens
50
About what percentage of France's population belonged to the Third Estate?
97
54
1
32
51
What concept was the belief in "divine right" used to support?
separation of church and state
freedom of religion
waging war for religious purposes
absolute rule
52
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to
return the power of the emperors
provide the basis for democratic government
establish peace and harmony
promote individual artistic creativity
53
In the 1700s, which of the following showed the influence of Enlightenment ideas?
a woman reading a novel
all answers are correct
a woman allowing her child to have a smallpox vaccination
a man attending a salon
54
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
chivalry and tournaments
art and learning
good health after the plague
Christian devotion
55
What characteristic is shared by both Christianity and Buddhism
purgatory
Dharma
5 Pillars
Belief in an afterlife
56
Who was at the top of the Social Hierarchy in Latin America?
Europeans
Creoles
Native Americans
Mestizos
57
Which document stated that "men are born and remain free and equal in rights"?
Declaration of Independence
Holy Alliance
Napoleonic Code
Declaration of the Rights of Man
58
Which European country was the leader in developing and applying 15th century sailing innovations?
The Netherlands
Italy
Portugal
Spain
59
What was one effect of the Columbian Exchange?
The population in Europe increased.
Agriculture in Europe became less diverse.
North America became a major exporter of horses.
60
How did religious communities benefit Muslims economically?
Muslim traders built large trade networks with other Muslims
Muslims were able to band together in times of persecution.
Muslims were able to share the Qur'an with large groups
Nations w/ a large Muslim community had more Muslim leaders
61
What sets Hinduism apart from other world religions?
It is the only polytheistic religion in classical India.
Hinduism is strictly ritualistic and ceremonial.
Hinduism is typically intolerant of other religions.
There is no central founder/ central holy figures
62
Who declared himself the head of the English Church?
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
The Pope
John Calvin
63
What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?
It made clear the limits of royal power
It restored power to the monarch
It established the group of ministers known as the cabinet
It allowed for the bloodless overthrow of King James II
64
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the 'Renaissance Man?'
He used perspective in all of his drawings and paintings.
He lived in Italy during the 1500's.
He was a painter, scuplter, inventor, and scientist.
He painted the Mona Lisa while holding scientific discussions.
65
Which goal was NOT a slogan of the Revolution?
Justice
Liberty
Equality
Fraternity (brotherhood)
66
What was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do?
increase the political power of the Huguenots
break the power of the French nobility
increase the political power of the French Catholics
bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France
67
During the 1500s, what similarity did China and Japan have?
They openly traded with all European countries.
A closed country policy
68
In what ways did the Columbian Exchange have an impact on Europe?
Europeans mostly benefited from new trade in the introduction of new crops.
Europeans were helped a little but mostly harm by the Columbian Exchange.
69
How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar?
Believe in many gods
Use the Bible
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
70
The philosophes used reason to address
All of the above
Abusive Rulers
British Taxes
Social Issues
71
Trading silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of.....
Ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
Self-sufficiency
desertification
72
In what way did the bourgeoisie differ from other members of the Third Estate?
They were poor.
They had more political power.
They were fond of expensive clothing.
They believed in Enlightenment ideals.
73
What prompted a wave of new businesses and trade practices in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries?
people pooling their wealth for a common purpose
European countries becoming able to sell more goods than they bought
new wealth from the Americas and the growth of overseas trade
the global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during colonization
74
The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of northern Africa resulted from
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
imperialism
self determination
75
By the end of the 1600s, what had England's system of government become?
a constitutional democracy
a military dictatorship
an absolute monarchy
a constitutional monarchy
