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1
What was one result of the
Spanish colonization of the Americas
?
The spread of democracy throughout the continent
The creation of a democratic republic
The establishment of a communist government
The growth of mercantilism and the extraction of wealth from colonies
2
Who initiated the
Protestant Reformation
by posting the
95 Theses
?
Henry VIII
Pope Leo X
Martin Luther
John Calvin
3
What idea did John Locke promote that inspired revolutionary movements?
Monarchy is the best form of government
The government should protect people's natural rights
People should give up their freedom for the good of society
All men are born into positions of power
4
Which scientific discovery did
Galileo Galilei
use to support the
heliocentric theory
?
The discovery of laws of motion
The identification of the cell
The invention of the telescope
The observation of Saturn’s rings
5
What was the
result
of
Martin Luther's
actions during the
Reformation
?
The Catholic Church split into Protestant and Catholic branches
Europe became a unified Catholic continent
Lutheranism was made the official European religion
Catholicism became the official religion in Europe
6
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the idea of separation of powers in government?
Montesquieu
Voltaire
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
7
What was the Declaration of Independence based on?
The Enlightenment principle of natural rights
The idea that the king should have total control
The need for economic reform in Europe
The principles of absolute monarchy
8
The
Scientific Method
involves which of the following steps?
Hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion
Only observation and documentation
Observation, writing theories, and peer review
Testing, ignoring errors, and peer review
9
Which artist is best known for painting the
Mona Lisa
and
The Last Supper
?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Donatello
Raphael
10
What was a key motive for
European explorers
during the Age of Exploration?
Seeking wealth through trade and resources
Establishing monarchical power
Finding new farming techniques
Spreading religion and converting indigenous peoples
11
How did Enlightenment ideas contribute to the American Revolution?
They encouraged citizens to stay loyal to the British monarchy
They promoted the idea of a government based on natural rights and equality
They rejected democracy in favor of monarchy
They focused on building a strong military
12
What was a major factor in the growth of trade between Europe and the Americas in the 16th century?
The expansion of the Ottoman Empire
The discovery of new trade routes
The spread of Christianity
The development of the Silk Road
13
Which of the following is considered a
key idea
of
Renaissance humanism
?
Emphasis on the individual and human achievement
The rejection of science and reason
The belief in absolute monarchy
Focus on spiritual salvation and church authority
14
The
Renaissance
is a period in history known for the rebirth of interest in
art
,
science
, and
classical knowledge
from:
India and Persia
Egypt and China
Aztec and Inca
Rome and Greece
15
Which of the following was a
key criticism
in Martin Luther’s
95 Theses
?
The spread of Protestantism
The sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
The practice of absolute monarchy
The power of monarchy in European kingdoms
16
Which Renaissance artist painted the
Sistine Chapel
ceiling?
Leonardo da Vinci
Donatello
Michelangelo
Raphael
17
Which of the following was an impact of the
Columbian Exchange
on Europe?
Growth of global trade networks
Decline of indigenous cultures
Decrease in European population
Increase in the spread of diseases
18
Who is known as the father of modern science for his work in
physics
and
mathematics
during the
Scientific Revolution
?
Isaac Newton
Nicolaus Copernicus
Albert Einstein
Galileo Galilei
19
What was the
heliocentric
theory proposed by
Nicolaus Copernicus
?
The Earth and Sun rotate in opposite directions
The Earth is the center of the universe
The planets orbit the Earth
The Sun is the center of the universe
