St. Petersburg ________.

exemplified Russia’s new orientation to the West

A major characteristic of humanism was:

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievemnt

What was the Peace of Augsburg?

Religion of each German state would be decided by its ruler

What does the word missionary mean?

Person who travels and teaches religion.

What is an Indulgence?

Paying $ for forgiveness of sins

Johannes Gutenberg...

invented the printing press and movable type.

The English Bill of Rights of 1689 established habeas corpus. What is habeas corpus?

a person has to be charged with a crime to be imprisoned

The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements

Government should direct the economy to maximize exports

Fought for education of women, wrote books informing women on how to act

The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it

ended religious unity in Western Europe

10. How does Habeas Corpus protect the American people?

You are protected from being left in jail without a trial

What is Divine Right?

The King receives his authority from God

Name two quotes by Machiavelli.

“The end justifies the means”, “Better to be feared than loved”

Why was 1400-1600 called the 'Re-birth' (Renaissance)?

Re-discovery of ideas after the dark ages, and creation of new inventions

How did the Black Death affect Europe's population and economy?

The workforce decreased, causing economic problems and higher pay.

A single company with all the control.

Which is an accurate definition of the Columbian Exchange?

The exchange of new plants, animals, & diseases between hemispheres.

Why did Martin Luther create the 95 Theses?

The Church was selling indulgences

favorable balance of trade

to export more than is imported

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1
St. Petersburg ________.
was built on the Gulf of Sweden
was built so Russia had a warm water port
was not inhabited until Russia defeated Sweden
exemplified Russia’s new orientation to the West
2
Prince Henry the Navigator
traveled around the world
was king of England
discovered the Bahamas
started a school of navigation
3
Protestantism and Catholicism are both Christian
True
False
4
A major characteristic of humanism was:
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievemnt
reject civilization & culture - blazing your own trail
emphasis on social control and obedience
a belief in total supremacy of the individual
5
What was the Peace of Augsburg?
Religion of each German state would be decided by its ruler
Parliament of German princes
Luther's belief that only faith can save a soul
A decree from the pope
6
Machiavelli
Tupac
King
Art
Politics
7
Which of these monarchs was connected with the Glorious Revolution?
George III
Charles II
Charles I
Mary and William
8
The Glorious Revolution...
brought about the English Bill of Rights.
was the bloodless overthrow of King James II.
brought about the reign of William and Mary.
All of these
9
Which king built the Palace of Versailles?
Louis XIV
None of these
Louis XIII
Louis XVI
10
Which German invention made Martin Luther's Reformation possible?
The Printing Press
Modern Medicine
The Compass
The Telescope
11
A family that was a huge patron of Italian Renaissance artists
Pope
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Medici
12
Why was Martin Luther excommunicated from the Church?
Having children
Selling indulgences
Divorce
the 95 Theses
13
Henry VIII had four wives?
False
True
14
What does the word missionary mean?
A space explorer.
A wildlife protector.
A slave.
Person who travels and teaches religion.
15
The Medici's were ___________ from Florence.
Bankers
Rappers
Artists
Merchants
16
Historians consider the Renaissance to be the greatest period in _?_ achievement in European history:
economic
literary
artistic
military
17
What is an Indulgence?
Doing good works.
Praying your way into heaven.
Having faith.
Paying $ for forgiveness of sins
18
What was the Italian Renaissance?
The Italian Revolution
A time in Italy where people explored morality
Another name for the Medieval Times
Rebirth of arts and science
19
Where did Martin Luther's reformation begin?
In France.
In England.
In Switzerland.
In Germany.
20
The Hundred Years War lasted Hundred Years
False
True
21
Which period of European history directly followed the Medieval Era?
Renaissance
Classical Age
Prehistory
The Scientific Revolution
22
Machiavelli wrote:
Democratic Systems and Their Governments
The Second Treatise of Government
The Republic
The Prince
23
For much of European history, ___________ ruled European countries.
democracy
monarchies
priests
prime ministers
24
Henry the Navigator _____________
collected books and charts of the ocean
helped start European exploration and trade
a Portuguese prince
all of the above
25
Johannes Gutenberg...
was a monk who rebelled against the Catholic Church in 1453.
was a great Renaissance artist.
invented the printing press and movable type.
None of these
26
Thomas Moore wrote ____.
Marco Polo's Biography
Gentleman's Handbook
The Courtley Love
Utopia
27
The English Bill of Rights of 1689 established habeas corpus. What is habeas corpus?
a person can remain silent when questioned
a person can be tried by a jury of his/her peers
a person must have a lawyer when charged with a crime
a person has to be charged with a crime to be imprisoned
28
The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements
Government should direct the economy to maximize exports
Trade should be restricted as little as possible
A country should import more than it exports
colonies are of little importance to the mother country
29
Christine de Pizan
language is imperfect and that we should strive to improve it
Truth is elusive, so reasoning is a natural part of rhetoric
Defended women's right to use language
Fought for education of women, wrote books informing women on how to act
30
The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it
forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants
ended religious unity in Western Europe
allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
standardized all religious writings
31
10. How does Habeas Corpus protect the American people?
You are protected from cruel and unusual punishments
You are protected from unreasonable search
You are protected from being left in jail without a trial
You are protected from Double Jeopardy
32
What is Divine Right?
The King receives his authority from God
The King receives his authority from the people
The King receives his authority from his wife
The King receives his authority from Mrs. Dean
33
The Black Death did not have much of an effect on the society and economy of Medieval Europe.
False
True
34
Name two quotes by Machiavelli.
“The end justifies the means”
Eat sleep live repeat
Better to die then forgive
“Better to be feared than loved”
35
Which city is the Palace of Versailles nearest to?
Rome
Paris
London
Venice
36
Why was 1400-1600 called the 'Re-birth' (Renaissance)?
Re-discovery of ideas after the dark ages, and creation of new inventions
Religious people thought many people had been reborn at this time
Populations grew as public health increased
New music was created
37
Which empire did Cortés conquer in Mexico?
the Inca
the Maya
the Aztec
None of the above
38
Which period in European history took place between ancient and modern history?
The Middle Ages
The Enlightenment
The Reformation
The Renaissance
39
How did the Black Death affect Europe's population and economy?
The workforce decreased, causing economic problems and higher pay.
Religious leaders gained more power.
There was less persecution of minorities.
Medical technology advanced to bring a cure for the plague.
40
What is a monopoly?
A really fun board game.
A group of companies with no control.
A single company with no control.
A single company with all the control.
41
The Vatican City ______
Smallest country 0.17 Sq miles with 800 people
all the answers
is where the Pope reigns & rules
Was created in 1929 to replace the Papal States
42
What country's army did 13-year-old Joan of Arc lead?
England
France
Portugal
Spain
43
St Petersburg can be described as
the city of lights
the "Window to the East"
the "Window to the West"
power stopping at the gate
44
Joan of Arc...
was captured and turned over to their English allies.
was handed over to the Inquisition on charges of witchcraft.
was condemned as a heretic and burned at the stake.
all of these.
45
Which is an accurate definition of the Columbian Exchange?
The agreement between Columbus & Spain to explore a route to India.
The tribute relations that existed between Indian Ocean trading nations.
The deal made between Portugal and Spain to divide world in half.
The exchange of new plants, animals, & diseases between hemispheres.
46
Henry VIII divorced Catherine of Aragon for this reason.
She failed to have any children.
She was a little nutty and Henry needed space.
She did not produce a daughter
She did not produce a son.
47
Why did Martin Luther create the 95 Theses?
The priests were stealing money from the Church
The Church was not helping the poor
The Church was selling indulgences
The king asked him to
48
Which German friar started the Protestant Reformation?
George Washington
Martin Luther
Alexander The Great
Freedman Royal
49
How are the Black Death and economy related?
People could pay less for goods
People paid money for a cure
Trade ships spread the plague
People used paper money as it was cleaner
50
favorable balance of trade
having more gold than your enemies
to export more than is imported
to import more than is exported
refers to European trade with China
51
_________ spread the Black Death.
Chickens and Gnats
Fleas and Rats
Mongoloid Cats
Cows and Bats
52
Martin Luther's reformation was for ____________ reasons
Economic
Religious
Personal
Political
53
Erasmus
“Father of Humanism” - known for his sonnets
Renaissance artist – most known sculpture of David
Renaissance writer and Dutch humanist - The Praise of Folly
Greek mathematician
54
Which King of England split from the Catholic Church and formed the Church of England?
Richard the Lionhearted
George III
William the Conqueror
Henry VIII
55
The Period of European history known as the Renaissance roughly covers the time from...?
2100 to 3000
1100 to 1400
1200 to 1500
1300 to 1600
56
Protestantism and Catholicism are the same
True
False
57
What was the Catholic Counter-Reformation?
The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation
Made Martin Luther an outlaw in the Holy Roman Empire
Luther's belief that only faith can save a soul
Defined Catholic policy during the Reformation
58
Joan of Arc
King of England known for establishing “common law”
Founder of Confucianism
Peasant,led French to victoryover England during100YearsWar
Queen of Spain who funded the Columbus voyage
59
The Treaty of Treaty of Tordesillas...
Drew a line through the Atlantic and America's to divide up control
Impacted which language is spoke east and west of the diving line
Was between Spain, Protugal, and the Pope
All of the above
60
Why were Hernan Cortes and his men lucky?
They weren't
The Aztecs thought he was a God
He found an amazing hiding place.
The Aztecs liked them
61
_________ spread the Black Death.
Cows and Bats
Fleas and Rats
Mongoloid Cats
Chickens and Gnats

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