Which of the following was a result of the printing press?

the writing of books in the vernacular (native language)

In Europe, a major characteristic of Humanism was ___

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

Martin Luther's list of 95 Theses was largely written for which reason?

protested use of Catholic indulgences as means of controlling salvation

What role did slavery play in the mercantilism system?

slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops

What is the best reason why early settlements were near waterways?

they were critical for the economy which was based on trade

The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo de Vinci. Why is it used to describe him?

he had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents

What major impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church

it challenged Catholic traditions, forcing people to reassess the religion

Which is NOT an example of secularism?

attending an Easter church service

Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for ___

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

Native American population of Mexico in 1492 was 25 million, in 1608 it was 1.7 million. What caused this decrease

diseases introduced by the Spanish

According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on ___

a large supply of gold, silver, and exporting goods

Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

division between religious sects

Luther believed that ____

salvation could be achieved through faith alone

The final decrees of Council of Trent

reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestants

The publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses

attacked abuses in the sale of indulgences, such as Protestant Reformation

A major result of the Age of Exploration was ___

the end of regional isolation and beginning of European global domination

All of the following are TRUE about the Black Death EXCEPT

caused greater mortality among the affected populations than anything else

What was Niccolo Machiavelli's main argument in the work "The Prince"?

a ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power

Which of the following is one of the reasons why so many slaves were brought to be used on plantations in the Americas?

There were not enough people to work on the plantations in the Americas

Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

creativity in the arts was encouraged

The High Renaissance in Italy is associated with which 3 artists?

Leonardo de Vinci, Raphael, and Michaelangelo

In Western Europe, a major effect of the Reformation was a

decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Martin Luther?

English reformer whose work led to the creation of the Church of England

The mercantilism that arose in the 16th century Europe ___

sparked further rivalries among European nations

Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?

He wished to control the church but leave doctrine similar to its original

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1
Which of the following was a result of the printing press?
the spreading of newly written words of the Magna Carta
the writing of books in the vernacular (native language)
an increase in the use of Latin
an abandonment of movable type technology
2
In Europe, a major characteristic of Humanism was ___
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
3
Martin Luther's list of 95 Theses was largely written for which reason?
attempted to undermine the power of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope
he aimed to consolidate the power of religion and state into single states
protested use of Catholic indulgences as means of controlling salvation
he sought to organize the Germanic states into one United State politically
4
What role did slavery play in the mercantilism system?
slave labor made it possible for industrialization to take place in Europe
European countries spent all of their wealth on slaves and lost their power
Europeans found that slave labor was quite efficient and not profitable
slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops
5
What is the best reason why early settlements were near waterways?
only method of travel
only source of water for the settlers
were an important component of colonial spiritual life
they were critical for the economy which was based on trade
6
The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo de Vinci. Why is it used to describe him?
he had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents
he was an outspoken critic of the new ideas developed during this time
he started a university and trained many famous artists
he was the first person born in the Renaissance
7
What major impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church
it challenged Catholic traditions, forcing people to reassess the religion
it closed the door for the development of further religious reformations
it provided an avenue for the Catholic Church to grow more powerful
it reinforced England's relationship with the Catholic Church
8
Christopher Columbus explored in the name of which country?
America
Spain
Portugal
Mexico
9
The frescoes painted by ___ have long been regarded as the first masterpieces of early Renaissance Art.
Raphael
Leonardo
Michelangelo
Donatello
10
Which is NOT an example of secularism?
attending an Easter church service
getting a new puppy
opening up a new business
going shopping
11
Which empire was one of the first to explore new lands during the Age of Exploration
England
France
China
Portugal
12
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for ___
crusades to spread Catholicism
greater papal authority
reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
religious revolts against the Catholic Church
13
Which geographical region in colonial North America was best known for its focus on agriculture?
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
New England
Middle
14
Native American population of Mexico in 1492 was 25 million, in 1608 it was 1.7 million. What caused this decrease
Wars between native groups
crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
diseases introduced by the Spanish
emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Asia
15
Calvinism is NOT a form of Protestantism
False
True
16
Calling for a large supply of gold & silver & exporting more good than importing, __ was the set of principles in 1600's
speculation
mercantilism
consumerism
commercial capitalism
17
According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on ___
a large supply of gold, silver, and exporting goods
a healthy flow of coffee coming into the nation
finding and maintaining a supply of cheap labor, preferably slaves
conquering new territories & expanding the nation's intellectual resources
18
Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?
the dominance of the Anglican Church
increased power of the Catholic Church
division between religious sects
a complete restructuring of the Catholic Church hierarchy
19
Which geographic region in colonial North America was best known for its cold climate, manufacturing and ___ population
Southern colonies
Mid-Atlantic colonies
Back-country
New England colonies
20
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
Mysticism
Humanism
Conformity
Obediance
21
All of the following are associated with the Renaissance EXCEPT ___
interest in Greek and Roman styles
greater interest in nature and things of this world
interest in classical models
Gothic architecture
22
Luther believed that ____
the Bible had been mistranslated by the Greek Christians
salvation could be achieved through faith alone
the Pope was the sole religious authority
good deeds were necessary for salvation
23
The final decrees of Council of Trent
reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestants
said that Christians should emulate Christ in their actions
empowered the Jesuits to find heretics including anyone who was Protestant
was meaningless because its practices were never put into place
24
The publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses
was immediately seen as a threat by local businesses
attacked abuses in the sale of indulgences, such as Protestant Reformation
was largely ignored until decades after his death
became a central text for Anglicanism
25
The main purpose of indulgences/papal pardons was ___
to save the Popes
reduce time in purgatory
to donate to the poor
to use the money to purchase bibles
26
During the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
value of the individual
devotion to religion
inferiority of the Renaissance
superiority of medieval thought
27
A major result of the Age of Exploration was ___
a fall of European national monarchies and end of power for Catholic Church
a long period of peace and prosperity for the nations of Western Europe
the end of regional isolation and beginning of European global domination
extensive migration from the Western Hemisphere to Europe and Asia
28
All of the following are TRUE about the Black Death EXCEPT
caused greater mortality among the affected populations than anything else
worsened the chronic malnutrition in Europe due to reduced harvests
produced a range of religious, economic, and social disturbances
likely began in Asia and traveled via the Silk Road
29
What was Niccolo Machiavelli's main argument in the work "The Prince"?
a ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness
a ruler should make his subjects happy so they don't overthrow him
a ruler should follow all the teachings of the Catholic Church
a ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power
30
Which of the following is one of the reasons why so many slaves were brought to be used on plantations in the Americas?
Slaves were the only people capable of working on plantations
There were not any jobs in Africa for slaves to preform
There were not enough people to work on the plantations in the Americas
Slaves were the most dedicated workers on the plantations
31
What was the name of the church that Henry VIII established from breaking the Catholic Church?
Protestant Church
Church of Henry
Angel Church
Church of England
32
During the Renaissance, there was a rebirth of interest in the classical cultures of ____
Greece and Rome
Greece and Turkey
Spain and England
Morocco and Spain
33
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
creativity in the arts was encouraged
humanism decreased in social importance
social structure became very rigid
the political system looked similar to that of the Roman Empire
34
The High Renaissance in Italy is associated with which 3 artists?
Raphael, Donatello, and Medici
Masaccio, Donatello, Filippo Brunelleschi
Leonardo de Vinci, Jan van Eyck, and Albrecht Durer
Leonardo de Vinci, Raphael, and Michaelangelo
35
In Western Europe, a major effect of the Reformation was a
renewed denomination of the Catholic Church over the German states
greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church
decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
36
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Martin Luther?
monk and professor of theology in Wittenberg, Germany
English reformer whose work led to the creation of the Church of England
wrote 95 Theses which expressed concerns over the sale of indulgences
experienced spiritual crisis that consumed him with fear that he had sinned
37
The main purpose of indulgences were to ___
make you a better person
profit the Catholic Church
reduce time in purgatory
rebel against the Pope
38
The Age of Exploration started as an attempt to ___
find silks/spices
break away from their oppresive leaders
find new trade routes
colonize other lands
39
The first English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia was established for which reason?
Political freedom
Religious freedom
Economic reasons
New land
40
The Catholic Church was very flashy, used bright colors, and had a lot of relics
False
True
41
The mercantilism that arose in the 16th century Europe ___
encouraged importation of foreign goods
slowed European colonial pursuits
sparked further rivalries among European nations
did not affect empires and populations outside Europe
42
Millions of slaves were brought from Africa to North and South America for labor. Which of the following was a job?
Worked on plantations
Worked as merchants
Worked for colonial armies
Worked as indentured servants
43
Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?
Henry's aggressive foreign policy in Italy led to his excommunication
Henry had been deeply influenced by Lutheran theology
Thomas More had convinced him of the political advantages of such a break
He wished to control the church but leave doctrine similar to its original
44
Christopher Columbus believed that the earth was flat.
True
False
45
Which of the following was the most important new technology to contribute to the Protestant Reformation?
printing press
spinning jenny
trains
steam engine
46
What are the three motivating g's of exploration?
grain, grass, guts
gallop, gators gerrymandering
god, gold, glory
guts, glory, gore

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