AP European Mid-term review

Question 1

Changes in government and economics create changes in attitude towards

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various races, political groups, ethnic minorities

Question 2

The group of citizens in the Middle Ages that had new economic, political and social influence:

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trade guilds

Question 3

The Scientific Revolution overturned the ideas of

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Aristotle

Question 4

Liberal Arts studies includes which of the following?

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Classical literature, Mathematics, Scientific reason

Question 5

Predestination was a part of whose theory?

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Calvin

Question 6

18th Century skeptics doubted Christianity which affected society in what way?

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Culture was secularized

Question 7

The Agricultural Revolution was most effective in

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England, Netherlands

Question 8

Rousseau wrote that "the law is the expression of the general will" in

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Social Contract

Question 9

Queen Elizabeth's 39 Articles included which of the following

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Observance of Anglican holidays, Mandatory use of the Book of Common Prayer, Necessity of baptism for salvation

Question 10

The Junkers served the Prussian monarchy mostly

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in the military

Question 11

Which of the following was true of Britain in the 18th Century?

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There was a large navy, Their was religious tolerance

Question 12

The trade of finished products and raw materials between Europe and the New World was

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Colombian Exchange

Question 13

The conflict between Protestants and Catholics affected the monarchies by

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Creating disunity within the nation that weakened it, Causing conflict with other nations

Question 14

The main difference between the Northern and Italian Humanists was

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Both used Classical sources, but Northern included Christian

Question 15

The main goals of the Enlightenment included

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Impact of theory on the economy and government, Study of science and math, Advancement of human kind

Question 16

The Black Death caused

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religious persecution of Jews, loss of population, decline in nobles' power

Question 17

"Religion supplies the pretext and gold the motive" referred to the

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Age of Exploration, Crusades

Question 18

During the Old Regime, the pillars of government included

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Church, nobility

Question 19

The Black Death caused which of the following?

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Religious persecution of minorities, Shift in power from large landholders, Major decrease in population

Question 20

Art and literature reflect the trends of which of the following?

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Social classes, Religion, Education

Question 21

In what ways did the Catholic church impact monarchies?

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Provided natural alliances between nations of the same faith, Helped monarchs to gain more control over citizens, Provided social services for the people

Question 22

The largest part of population in 18th C cities was

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shopkeepers, artisans and workers

Question 23

Improvements in food supply, diet, disease and famine came directly from

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sanitation and healthcare

Question 24

Mercantilists believed a nation's wealth was judged by

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acquisition of bullion

Question 25

In Spanish colonies, those born in Spain were called

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Peninsulares

Question 26

An important consequence of the Glorious Revolution of Britain was

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limits were put on the Monarchy's power

Question 27

What document said that temporal authorities were subject to the Church?

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Unam Sanctum

Question 28

The key document of Early Modern Europe that most influenced the power of the Church was

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Peace of Westphalia

Question 29

England became a Constitutional Monarchy in part because

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The Civil War of Parliament and King left the monarchy weak, The Magna Carta established an agreement to share power, The economy was strong and vital and depended on cooperation

Question 30

Humanism influenced the Renaissance by

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Studying the ancient Greeks and Romans, Explaining the importance of new ways of thinking, Highlighting the importance of humanity as part of creation

Question 31

Who changes religious thoughts and institution most effectively?

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Political decisions and documents enforced by monarchs

Question 32

Which of the following applies to the Renaissance?

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Advancement in culture and science, A spirit of questions previously accepted authority

Question 33

Martin Luther criticized the church for

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using indulgence to raise funds

Question 34

The Enlightenment promoted new social roles of

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women, religious minorities

Question 35

One key result of the Glorious Revolution was

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limit put on the English monarchs

Question 36

Mercantilists supported

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Colonies, New industry

Question 37

The Pope's decree to divide exploration of the New World between the Spanish and Portugese was

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Treaty of Tordesillas

Question 38

Why was France such a strong Absolute Monarchy?

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The leadership of Louis XIV created an effective bureaucracy, A large army was needed to fight wars, The Church united the people and strengthened the throne

Question 39

Descartes and Bacon both contributed to the Scientific Revolution by

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Writing theories of Scientific Methods of research

Question 40

Adam Smith and the French "physiocrats" agreed that

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the government's role in economics is to protect property

Question 41

The geography of European nations is key to the development of

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trade, alliances, military, agriculture

Question 42

The Enlightenment was characterized by

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deist questioning of the Church, legal reform based on popular sovereignty theory, monarchies instituting religious tolerance

Question 43

Wollstonecraft stated that men were only superior in bodily strength during the

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Enlightenment

Question 44

The advancement of women described in the Declaration of Rights of Women was written by

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Olympe de Gouges

Question 45

In the 17th and 18th C, the highest population of Jews was in _______ Europe

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Eastern

Question 46

The shift in society from hierarchy to social classes was due to redistribution of

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wealth

Question 47

Renaissance sculpture uses which of the following techniques

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Use of new materials, Ancient Greek style, Biblical theme

Question 48

The goals of the Renaissance included

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Increase in trade and a growing economy, Study the sciences and mathematics, Create new ideas and forms of expression

Question 49

The newest powers in Eastern Europe by the 18th Century included

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Russia, Austria, Prussia

Question 50

Those that most supported the Agricultural Revolution were

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Large landowners

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