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How did the theories of the Scientific Revolution challenge previous thinking?
Astronomy ideas of church were proven correct
Catholic Church changed its research methods
Reason and the study of nature became the focus
Reason replaced experimentation
2
What were slaves in the Aztec society permitted to do?
fight in battle and win their freedom
be elected to the ruling council
own land and buy their freedom
cast votes on government issues
3
What is true of the interaction of Hernan Cortes and the Aztecs?
Cortes was imprisioned by the Aztecs
Cortes died as a result of armed conflict between the two groups
Cortes forced the Aztecs to convert to Christianity
Cortes never reached the Aztec capital
4
Why did the Renaissance begin in the Italian city-states?
their dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
their military success against the Turks
their location on the Mediterranean Sea
their access to the goods from the Americas
5
Common between Japanese and Eurpean feudal systems
both had behavior code for warriors
both had strong governments
both had small number of peasants
both had large middle class
6
Expansion of Hanseatic League, rise of Italian city-states, & growth of trade fairs all influenced the
development of Pax Romana
spread of Islamic beliefs
maintenance of military outposts in West Africa
growth of commercial activity in Europe
7
Which family ruled Florence for many generations and were supporters of the Renaissance?
The Medicis
The Borgias
The Orsinis
The Albertis
8
In what way did the Roman Empire differ from Western European feudalism?
You could move up in class in the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was secular
Roman Empire was democratic
Roman Empire had a centralized government
9
The birth of the Scientific Revolution during the Renaissance is due to an empahasis on what?
religion
conservatism
humanism
warfare
10
What are the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?
people should use reason and experiments to come to conclusions
supersition and magic are important
religious authorities are responsible for understanding and exlaining
scientific ideas should mirror common thought
11
Who led the first expedition to circumnavigate (sail around) the world?
Osei Tutu
Prince Henry the Navigator
Ferdinand Megellan
Christopher Columbus
12
How did the early banking systems lead to a modern economy?
loans for personal use
incentives to save money
loans for new businesses
way to change currency
13
This religious idea was held by both the Incas and hte Mayans
annual fasting
pilgrimage
human sacrifice
reincarnation
14
Why was Venice a powerful city-state?
the fall of the Holy Roman Empire
development of large trade networks
The Avignon papacy promoted them
development of new farming techniques
15
Why were the Society of Jesus created during the Catholic Reformation?
establish practices for Catholic services
slow the spread of Protestantism
lead the Crusades to the Holy Land
defined Catholic doctrine for the clergy
16
How were everyday people affected by the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
there was a rise in religious tolerance
there was a decline in the rule of law
there was a rise in indentured labor
there was a decline in the number of elected officials
17
Difference between the Japanese and Western European feudal systems
Japanese women were held in high esteem
Japanese peasants were forced to work
Japanese estates were held by religious institutions
Japanese merchants had lower social status
18
What was the role of "Chosen Women" in the Incan culture?
assigned jobs
studied religion and served the rain god
arranged marriages
studied religion and served the sun god
19
Which statement
BEST
describes how the Council of Trent responded to the criticisms of the Protestant Reformation?
It encouraged Catholics to continue to buy indulgences as forgiveness
It restated the Catholic positions on religious matters
It encouraged Catholics to work with Protestants
It revised the Catholic sacraments to be closer to what was desired
20
Why is Leonardo da Vinci referred to as a "Renassance Man".
he was a genius
he was an artistic genius
he was a scientific genius
his genius spanned many subjects and showed his quest for knowledge
21
What is a characteristic of the Renaissance in Western Europe?
rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean
fighting for control of the Holy Land
mass movement of people from urban to rural areas
shift from spiritual to humanistic focus
22
How did the introduciton of Small Pox impact the Spanish colonies in the Americas?
rebellions threatened to disrupt the colonies
wages for natives were increased
high death rate of natives led to importation of enslaved Africans
Spanish immigrants were hired to work in the colonies
23
What is true of the feudal society in Japan
The samurai controlled the daimyo
The shogun was the true ruler
The artisans had a high status
The emperor was the most powerful person
24
What change occurred as a result of the scientific revolution?
people stopped using religion for moral guidance
scholars began using classical speeches & essays
researchers developed theories and experimented to test them
schools stopped using religious text
25
How the the printing press encourage literacy?
books were printed at a lower cost in the language of the people
books were printed in Latin
books were printed without direct involment of the church
books were printed with fewer errors
26
During European feudal period, this is asscoiated with subsitence agriculture & economic self-sufficiency.
introduction of wheeled vehicles
growth of commerce
enclosure movement
manor system
27
How did the Aztec and Mayan culture differ?
Aztec were polytheistic, while Mayan were monotheistic
Aztecs had one king while Mayans had city-states with many kings
Aztecs depended on trade while Mayans were dependent on farming
Aztecs had a class system while the Mayans were egalitarian
28
11th-14th century towns led to a modern economy how?
indentured labor replaced slave labor
Royal Power replaced merchant power
capitalist market replaced protectionist
Cash system replaced barter system
29
How did individualism in the Renaissance lead to the Scientific Revolution?
people tried to reconcile reason with faith
people questioned authority and seek their own answers
people established universities
people funded their own research
30
What was the major cause of European exploration?
desire to improve their standard of living
government oppression at home
desire for a direct access to the Asian spice trade
search for a better climate
31
What led to a rise of the city-states in Italy?
spread of Enlightenment ideas
increased power of Italian merchants
reaction to the Reformation
decreased power of the Italian armies
32
How did the printing press change literacy during the Renaissance?
Books were printed without the Catholic Church involved
Books were printed at a much lower cost when written in vernacular
Books had fewer mistakes than handwritten books
Books were in Latin
33
What was true of the Maya & Aztec, but not the Incas?
system of writing
system of polytheism
network of roads
system of farming
34
How are the "Five Relationships", "Code of Chivalry", and "Bushido" similar?
key economic principles
provide transfer of goods and services
promote social mobility
rules of behavior
35
What was the contribution of the Council of Trent?
reaffirmed the ideas that were challenged by the Protestants
encouraged the purchase of indulgences
made sacraments more desireable to Protestants
encouraged the experimentation on religious theory
