Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe?

Cloth and spices brought back led to a interest in trade.

What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

The code of chivalry in Europe and the code of Bushido in Japan are similar because...

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

Early civilizations in the Americas were similar to the Romans, in that they

built roads and promoted scientific advancement

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that

Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar in that they both

emphasized the value of human reasoning.

Confucius teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

A major difference between early Judaism and early Christianity was that....

Christians spread their religion. Jews did not.

What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to

support demands for constitutional government.

Hunter and gathering societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

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1
Judaism is the first religion to practice this
holy pilgrimages
sacrifices
monotheism
ancestor worship
2
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
art increased emphasis on religious themes
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
increased interest in nationalistic movements
more focus on science rather than religion
3
When the mother holds more power.
agnatic
matriarchal
communal
patriarchal
4
What region do Christians, Muslims, Jews all have in common as the area from which they began?
Middle East
West Africa
Southeast Asia
Northern Europe
5
Which development allowed early peoples to live in one spot and not move around?
creation of government
having an advanced written language
advances in agriculture
monotheistic religions
6
How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe?
The Crusades limited access to goods from China and India.
A decline in the production of food crops.
Gold and silver brought back caused the economy to decline.
Cloth and spices brought back led to a interest in trade.
7
What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?
economic collapse in Europe
introduction of new food crops to Europe
decrease in European population
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
8
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in what?
establishment of parliamentary democracy
fall of the Ottoman Empire
the Protestant Reformation
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
9
The code of chivalry in Europe and the code of Bushido in Japan are similar because...
both supported revolutionary ideas.
they benefitted all the social classes.
both guided the behavior of a warrior class.
they both help the ruler control his people.
10
Which factor best explains China’s ability to influence the cultural of Japan?
climate
mountains
location
rivers
11
The effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests led to what?
a period of extreme punishment
nothing to important
the Olympic games
the spread of Greek culture
12
Mesopotamian, Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian civilizations all have what in common?
They had monotheistic religions.
They started in river valleys.
They were involved in the gold and salt trade.
They suffered repeated invasions.
13
Roman emperors created a sense of unity throughout the empire
by denying citizenship to conquered people
by allowing other emperors to complete with Rome.
by outlawing non-Roman religions.
by respecting local costumes.
14
Who brought Islam was first brought to Western and Eastern Africa whom?
artists from Egypt
warriors from Spain
traders from Arabia
missionaries from Persia
15
Early civilizations in the Americas were similar to the Romans, in that they
had a democratic government and written system of law.
built roads and promoted scientific advancement
developed written language and monotheistic religion.
had a uniform system of money and many trade routes.
16
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
granted independence as soon as possible.
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
17
Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that
the Aztecs and Incas did not practice polytheistic religions
the Aztecs and Incas did not build large temples.
Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.
the Aztecs and Incas did not think priests were important.
18
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the...
Theory of Mercantilism.
balance of trade.
Society of Friends.
triangular trade route.
19
Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?
The people in these areas were isolated from foreigners.
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims there.
20
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar in that they both
had the support of the Roman Catholic Church.
contributed to the end of feudalism.
emphasized the value of human reasoning.
placed great value on traditional beliefs.
21
Confucius teachings focused on what?
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
Defeat foreign enemy's.
Form a democratic government.
22
A major difference between early Judaism and early Christianity was that....
Christians spread their religion. Jews did not.
Rome hated Christianity, but loved Judaism.
both believe in Jesus
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
23
The Old Testament is an important religious text for who?
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Buddhism, Shintoism, Christianity
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
24
What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
There was a major population decline due to the plague.
They had virtually no road system
They cared too much about farming
Trade with China was falling apart
25
John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to
justify the divine right of kings.
encourage people to live without government.
restore religious influence within government.
support demands for constitutional government.
26
Hunter and gathering societies
Have complex economic systems.
Are closely linked to their natural environment.
Like to live in urban areas.
Developed manufacturing
27
What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?
greater participation in government.
greater wealth for peasants.
more landownership for nobles.
higher rates of literacy in Europe.
28
What did Buddhism reject?
many of the Hindu Gods
the idea of re-birth
karma
meditation
29
Which of the following is significant contribution of the Mongols?
legal systems
diffusion
architecture
Hinduism
30
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
the many cycles of rebirth
their are many gods and goddess in existance
the stuggle between good and evil
your past actions control you destiny

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