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1
Which of the following states BEST characterizes Elizabeth's I's religious policy
a continuation of ALL policies of Edward VI
a continuation of policies of Mary I
a policy of moderation and compromise
a new wave of persecution for Irish Catholics in Ireland
2
Galileo's ideas of motion included
the spring reaction model
the law of force times the distance
objects fall at different speeds depending on their size
the principle of inertia
3
Following the Thirty Years War, What country became dominant in Europe
Italy
France
Germany
Spain
4
The Scientific Revolution challenged Christianity because?
it proved that God did not exist
it undermined the literal interpretation of the bible
it proved that Jesus was NOT divine
it undermined the divine authority of the Pope
5
Which of the following resulted from British mercantilist policies?
British colonists no longer purchase domestic goods
the abolition of British tariffs and import taxes
a reduction of exports to the Continent
a serious decline of Dutch shipping and commerce
6
Rebellions that swept through Europe at the time of the Thirty Years' War indirectly
resulted in a tremendous decline of wealth in Spain
resulted in a huge increase of trade in the Mediterranean
resulted in the end of serfdom in Eastern Europe
resulted in an increase of power for European monarchies
7
Machiavelli's
The Prince
was significant because?
was one of the reality based treatises on political behavior
all these choices are correct...
it was based on primarily (hands on) observation
it was written with the goal of unifying Italy
8
Limited toleration to Calvinists in France was extended by the?
Peace of Augsburg
Treaty of Tordesillas
Edict of Nantes.
Peace of Westphalia
9
The Spanish term "Reconquista" refers to which of the following?
the long sought trade agreement with Portugal
The beginning of Habsburg rule in Spain
The defeat of Islamic States on the Iberian Peninsula
the sailing of the Armada against England
10
The Thirty Years' War became primarily a political conflict during the?
Danish Phase
Italian Phase
Swedish-French phrase
Swedish Phase
11
The Corvee was?
was the annual tax increase levied against nobles in France
was a tool for plowing soil
was a special annual tax exemption granted to French nobles.
was involuntary forced labor imposed on French peasants.
12
The Peace of Westphalia?
Ensured Protestant Domination all over Central Europe
Strengthened the Holy Roman Empire
Weakened the Holy Roman Empire
Gave Sweden new territories along the Baltic Coast
13
Newton's mathematical discoveries included?
atomic physics
Calculus the mathematical means of finding rates of change
geometry
algebra
14
Which of the following is TRUE of the Dutch Revolt?
all of these choices are correct.
the war was both a political and religious struggle
the Dutch flooded their own lands to hamper the Spanish
the nobleman, William of Orange, led the revolt
15
The guiding force behind Cardinal Richelieu's domestic policies was?
reform of church
sovereignty to the people
a belief in decentralization
subordination of groups and institutions to the monarchy.
16
From the European perspective, the principle outcome of the Seven Years' War was the
Continuing Anglo-French Rivalry
Subsequent struggle between Prussia and Austria for hegemony
end of Sweden as a great power
Recognition of Dutch Independence
17
All of the following are true of 18c British mercantilism EXCEPT?
items to be shipped from Britain first to its colonies
goods to be ONLY shipped on American and British ships
encouragement of local manufacturing in her colonies
encouragement of staple-crop production in America
18
Peter the Great's "Europeanization" of Russia consisted primarily of?
importing Western technocrats and technology to his country
Requiring men to shave their beards and look like Englishmen
Establishing a senate to debate progressive legislation
Creation of the Soviet Union
19
All of the following were accomplishments of the Tudor monarchy EXCEPT?
Abolishing the Privy Council
putting an end to dynastic instability
creation of a new level of peerage as a fund raising tool
transforming England into a Protestant nation
20
Which of the following was NOT a foreign policy initiative of Philip II of Spain?
An attempt to return to Lutheran areas to Catholic Fold
An attempt to influence the succession of the French Throne
An attempt to clear the Mediterranean of Muslim navies
An attempt to invade England
21
Philip II strengthened the Spanish Inquisition in the Netherlands because?
He wanted to inquire suspected witches from the Netherlands
He wanted to find and punish Dutch Protestants
He wanted to assist the Prince of Orange, William the Silent
He wanted to expel Jews living in the Netherlands
22
Sir Francis Bacon's contribution to philosophy, Novum Organum, was based upon?
developing Scholasticism
expanding rationalism
the Socratic Method
glorifying inductive reasoning
23
The religious climate of France Prior to the French Wars of Religion was best characterized by
A population split between Protestants and Catholics
A nobility that was nearly 50% Huguenots
A poorly organized Huguenot Opposition to Catholics
ALL these choices are correct
24
The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
successfully led to the collapse of French Protestantism
resulted in an English effort to assist the Catholics.
Decimated the ranks of Protestant Leadership
was followed by an English effort to assist the Huguenots
25
Machiavelli would most likely support a politician who would?
manipulate people and use any means to gain power
govern with the help of the church
govern his actions by moral considerations
take actions to weaken government and let the people govern
26
The Malleus Maleficarum was
Was written by John Calvin
gave details on how to gain a confession from a heretic
for years was considered the standard handbook on witches
give details on how to gain a confession from a heretic
27
The English political philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, held that?
The power of a ruler was absolute
Parliament ruled by divine right
Mankind is inherently good and requires no formal government
ONLY in England that constitutional monarchy is possible
28
Spinoza differed with all other philosophers of his day about the?
Copernican view of the universe.
rational elements of Christianity.
divinity of the material universe.
dangers to European civilization of the Jewish faith.
29
The Ptolemaic conception of the universe was also known as?
the heliocentric concept
God's master plan
the geocentric theory
the expanding universe
30
A most significant result of the Seven Years' War was the?
loss of the French Empire in America.
end of religious warfare in Europe
the partition of Poland between Russian and Austria
a peace treaty between France and Austria
31
The Newtonian, scientific model of the universe is?
holistic and providential.
mechanistic and predicable.
irrational and holistic.
organic and poetic.
32
The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements?
colonies are of little importance to the mother country
government should seek to direct economy to maximize exports
tariff barriers should avoided as much as possible
it is vital that a country import more than it exports.
33
The Scientific revolution?
proved that women were mentally inferior to men
proved that women were physically inferior to men
proved that men were mentally inferior to women
challenged the idea that women were inferior to men
34
The single greatest cause of warfare between 1550 and 1650 was
growing tensions between kings and nobles
religious rivalries
international disputes over territory
economic competition
35
A significant feature of English society in the 16c and 17c was the?
increasing importance of monasticism.
resurgence of Roman Catholicism.
economic decline of the business classes.
growing wealth of the country middle-class businessmen.
36
Ferdinand and Isabella consolidated royal power in Spain by?
appropriating a portion of church income
eliminating power and privileges of the great nobles
creating single political and governmental systems for Spain
have the papacy make major ecclesiastical appointments
37
The mission of the Spanish Armada in 1588 was to?
form a Naval Alliance with France
support the rebellion in the Netherlands
replace Queen Elizabeth with a Catholic monarch
Acquire territory in the Baltic Area
38
Louis supported all of the following EXCEPT?
The theory of divine right of kings
The Building of the Palace of Versailles
Art and culture
Cooperation with the Estates-General
39
Descartes' idea was that the world consists of two fundamental entities or substances that were
water and air
deduction and induction
real and unreal
the physical and the spiritual
40
The economic policy of
laissez-faire
?
people are allowed to pursue their own economic interests
government control over taxation and trade
focuses on shape economic growth
capitals endeavors greater wealth for a system
41
The Church's view of witchcraft was that?
was heresy and must be punished by god's judgement
there was no such thing as witchcraft
Women were primary users of witchcraft
They must be put to death, no question
42
The Holy Roman Emperor was a weak title because?
it was selected by the papcy
the Austrian Habsburgs controlled the throne
France was behind the power of throne
it was an elected monarchy
43
In
De humani corporis fabrica
, Andrea Vesalius?
discussed chemical treatments for disease
wrote a classical text on alchemy and magic
devised a model of the universe
created a modern anatomy text
44
The 16c religious wars that had plagued France were largely ended with the?
massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day.
Edict of Nantes.
Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis.
accession to the throne of Louis XI.
45
Elizabeth I's major goal in foreign policy was to?
start rebellions against the Scots
Go to war with France and recapture lands lost by England
avoid open warfare and keep England strong and at peace.
create a democratic republic in England
46
In general, which of the following MOST accurately reflects the state of Europe in 1648?
The Holy Roman Empire emerged as a Lutheran superpower
Catholics were triumphant everywhere in Europe
Protestants were the majority in central Europe
Northwest Europe was Protestant while the south was Catholic
47
Medieval science was primarily based on?
Christian theology and the writings of classical authors
Close observation of nature
decrees emanating from the Papacy
pure superstitions
48
What was the purpose of the English Navigation Acts?
To secure a trade treaty with the French over the slaves
to halt the Triangle Trade between Britain and the New World
to provide for the discovery of new routes to Asia
Had colonial goods to be shipped to England in English ships
49
Tycho Brahe
Did most of his work in Italy
recorded astronomical data from the observatory in Denmark
Was a major supporter of Copernicus's theory
Condemned by the Catholic and Burned at the Stake