During the Renaissance, what was the role of patrons?

They gave money in support of the arts and its artists.

A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that

Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation

What is a possible explanation of why China abandoned overseas exploration in 1425?

Confucian scholars wanted to protect China's traditions

The social order of feudalism was...

Monarch, Lords/Nobles, Knights/Vassals, Peasants/Serfs

What led to an increase in Old world population after the Columbian exchange?

New foods and increase access to wider variety

During the Song dynasty, the Chinese economy expanded because

new farming methods created a surplus of food

Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?

Italy had wealthy bankers who supported trade

The first leg of the triangular trade route

brought European goods to Africa

What was Marco Polo's lasting impact?

Increased demand for Chinese goods in Europe

Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?

Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca.

A piece land, where serfs and peasants work and farm

Who was Johannes Gutenberg?

The inventor of Gutenberg bible and printing press

The first leader and creator of the Mongol empire

What is true about the economic system of capitalism?

It encourages private ownership of most businesses.

Why do we know so little about the Indus River Valley?

The writing has not been deciphered

Why did the Shia and the Sunni split ?

A fight over Muhammad’s religious successors identity

Constantine's Edict of Milan did what?

granted religious tolerance to Christians.

What makes India a subcontinent?

Himalayan mtns divide it from Asia.

When Muslims conquered a new land, they often

imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.

Who was Martin Luther?

An important figure of the Reformation., A German priest and professor of Theology.

How did Martin Luther react when peasant rebelled?

He denounced the peasants, and the rebellion was suppressed.

What was an effect of the Hundred Years’ War?

English rulers turned to new trading ventures overseas.

Why did Europeans need to import labor from Africa into the Americas?

90% of native populations had been decimated by disease

Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?

There were large increases in wages and prices throughout Europe.

How do tariffs help Mercantile policies?

protects local industry by making other goods more expensive, increasing the price of foreign goods to protect local producers

The claim of papal supremacy held that

the pope had authority over all kings and emperors.

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1
During the Renaissance, what was the role of patrons?
They were unsupportive of the secular movement.
They were the artists and made art without the help of Leonardo.
They gave money in support of the arts and its artists.
They were supportive of the banking system in Milan.
2
A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that
Hindus believe in reincarnation, or a cycle of rebirth.
Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation
Buddhists believe only the highest caste can reach nirvana
Hindus reject priests, formal rituals, and the caste system.
3
What animal imported from Asia helped increase trade in northern Africa?
Alpacas
Camels
Llamas
Pandas
4
Where is Indus River Valley located?
Pakistan and southwest India
Pakistan and northwest India
Turkey
Egypt
5
What is a possible explanation of why China abandoned overseas exploration in 1425?
China could not develop advanced naval technology
Confucian scholars wanted to protect China's traditions
Voyages of Zheng He failed to impress local rulers.
The Chinese feared the power of the Spanish Navy
6
Who were the raiders from the Asian Steppe who settled in modern day Hungary?
The Huns
Hungols
Vikings
Magyars
7
The social order of feudalism was...
Pope, King, Knights, Lords, Peasants, Vassals
Monarch, Lords/Nobles, Knights/Vassals, Peasants/Serfs
Monarch, Pope, Knights/Nobles, Vassals/Lords, Peasants/Serfs
Monarch, Knights/Vassals, Lords, Peasants, Nobles/Serfs
8
After its capture by Mehmet II, the name of the city of Constantinople was changed to...?
Austria-Hungary
Istanbul
Russia
Alexandria
9
What led to an increase in Old world population after the Columbian exchange?
Guns are exported to increase military power
Europe began to eat more protein
African's ate more balanced diets
New foods and increase access to wider variety
10
What political and social system provided stability after the "dark" ages?
Illuminatie
Feudalism
Enlightenment
Capitalism
11
Israelites believe in an afterlife.
False
True
12
Who was an Absolute Ruler from France?
Phillip II
Louis XIV
Benoit Vaspucci
Catherine the Great
13
During the Song dynasty, the Chinese economy expanded because
new farming methods created a surplus of food
new fishing methods created a surplus of food
China took riches from newly conquered lands
Song warriors destroyed the Mongol threat
14
What are the sacred books of Hinduism?
The Bible.
The Vedas and Upanishads.
The Quran.
The Torah.
15
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
Italy had conquered much of Europe
Italians only spoke Latin so they translated easily
Italy had wealthy bankers who supported trade
It actually started in Asia and traveled to Italy on the silk road
16
The first leg of the triangular trade route
brought African slaves to the Americas
brought European goods to Africa
brought colonial goods to West Indies
brought colonial goods to Europe
17
What was Marco Polo's lasting impact?
Increased demand for Chinese goods in Europe
Italy would kick off the Age of Exploration by building a huge Armada
China would began exploring neighboring kingdoms
Genghis Khan didn't want to invade Europe anymore
18
Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?
The Quran may be read by Muslims in any language
Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Sins should be washed away through baptism.
A priest should mediate between the people and God
19
What is a Manor?
A piece land, where serfs and peasants work and farm
A boat
A large Kingdom
A large piece of land owned by the serfs
20
Who was Johannes Gutenberg?
The inventor of the wheel and bible
The inventor of the printing press and wheel
The inventor of Gutenberg bible and printing press
none of the above
21
Who is Genghis Khan?
the king of the opposing team for the Mongol empire
The most powerful warrior in the Mongol Empire
one of the children of the ruler of the Mongol empire
The first leader and creator of the Mongol empire
22
The holy text of Judaism
Vedas
Koran
Torah
Bible
23
What new crops made it possible for the population to grow in China?
indigo
potatoes
corn
rice
24
What is true about the economic system of capitalism?
It encourages private ownership of most businesses.
It measures a nation's real wealth in gold and silver
It encourages bank owernship of most businesses.
It encourages tariffs, or taxes on imported goods.
25
In the practice of religion, the 10 Commandments are to Judaism as the 8 fold Path is to
Shinto
Islam
Daoism
Buddhism
26
What was the most important result of the Bantu Migrations?
Spread of recipies
Spread of disease
Spread of Language
Spread of Religion
27
How do we know about Bantu people migration?
Primary accounts
new farming techniques
root languages
Historical texts
28
Why do we know so little about the Indus River Valley?
Archaeologists are not interested in India
The writing has not been deciphered
There was little organization
There are few artifacts left
29
Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam
Celebrate Yom Kippur
Make a hajj to Mecca
Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
Fast during the holy month of Ramadan
30
Which Christian Empire did the Vikings defeat?
Charlemagne's
Spanish
Constantine's
Pope Francis
31
Why did the Shia and the Sunni split ?
How the Quran should be interpreted
Arguments over Muslim expansion
A fight over Muhammad’s religious successors identity
Concerns over dietary laws of Muslims
32
European traders would get slaves from ___________ who had captured them in Africa
Portugese
British
Africans
Dutch
33
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Money and the Catholic Church
Location of the Byzantine Empire
Trade and the Catholic Church
Trade and Money
34
What is one way nomadic cultures differed from civilizations?
no government
did not raise animals
no jewelry
no cities
35
Constantine's Edict of Milan did what?
moved the capital of the empire to Vienna.
granted religious tolerance to Christians.
divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western.
brought back the republic to help end political violence.
36
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Zoroaster
Kong Fuzi
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
37
Because of its geographical location, Korea has been strongly influenced by the culture and traditions of
China
Japan
Myanmar
Vietnam
38
What makes India a subcontinent?
Triangular trade networks with African Kingdoms.
Himalayan mtns divide it from Asia.
Surrounded by oceans on all sides.
The unique culture and religion that develops there.
39
When Muslims conquered a new land, they often
imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.
adopted beliefs of the conquered people.
looted and burned conquered cities.
forced the conquered people to convert to Islam.
40
Who was Martin Luther?
A King of Spain
An important figure of the Reformation.
A German priest and professor of Theology.
A popular early Renaissance artist.
41
How did Martin Luther react when peasant rebelled?
He announced he would not take sides in the conflict
He took the side of the peasants against the nobility.
He denounced the peasants, and the rebellion was suppressed.
He urged a compromise between the peasants and nobility.
42
What was an effect of the Hundred Years’ War?
English rulers turned to new trading ventures overseas.
Knights became more powerful than Kings
Trade and manufacturing declined throughout Europe
The war helped the feudal system continue.
43
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
Zoroaster
None
44
What is the main feature that defines a civilization?
Religion
Government
Farming
Cities
45
Why did Europeans need to import labor from Africa into the Americas?
Native Americans refused to work for European farmers
Africans had better work ethic and worked harder than Native Americans
African labor was in short supply
90% of native populations had been decimated by disease
46
The age of great change marked by renewed interest in classical learning and the arts is called the
Renaissance
Enlightenment
Reformation
Medieval age
47
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
Doctors trying to stop the epidemic made rapid advances in medicine.
There were large increases in wages and prices throughout Europe.
Peasants migrated into large cities seeking medical care.
People developed greater religious tolerance as they united in prayer.
48
What is the system for organizing government so there is clear hierarchy with different jobs and functions?
Aristocracy
Bureaucracy
Royalty
Oligarchy
49
How do tariffs help Mercantile policies?
increase foreign competition
protects local industry by making other goods more expensive
increasing the price of foreign goods to protect local producers
decreases the price of foreign goods to protect local producers
50
Who founded Judaism?
Zoroaster
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
51
The claim of papal supremacy held that
the pope had authority over all religions on Earth
the pope was the head of the Western Christian Church.
the pope had authority over all kings and emperors.
the pope was the chief authority over the Papal States.
52
Pax Romana???
A Time of Cruelty
A Time of Kindness
A Time of War
A Time of Peace

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