Asian Civilizations
During which Chinese dynasty was the Silk Road at its peak of activity?
Han Dynasty
Which Italian city-state was considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
Which instrument did Galileo improve and use to make astronomical observations?
Telescope
The term "Columbian Exchange" refers to:
The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between continents
In what war did colonial forces fight against the British in order to gain their independence?
Revolutionary War
The Tang Dynasty of China is best known for which cultural achievement?
Development of porcelain and poetry
The term "Renaissance" means:
Rebirth
What was the prevailing theory of the universe before the Scientific Revolution?
Earth was the center of the universe.
Which explorer led the first circumnavigation of the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
The stamp act placed extra taxes on ______.
most paper goods
Which dynasty is credited with unifying China for the first time and standardizing writing, currency, and measurements?
Qin Dynasty
Which of these Renaissance artists painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What scientific instrument was invented during this period to study tiny organisms?
Microscope
What was the primary motivation for Portuguese exploration along the African coast?
To find a trade route to India
What event in 1773 involved colonists destroying tea to protest British taxation?
Boston Tea Party
The Gupta Empire, known as India's "Golden Age," was famous for which achievements?
Advancements in mathematics and astronomy
What was the name of the wealthy banking family that patronized many Renaissance artists in Florence?
Medici
The Scientific Method emphasizes which approach to gaining knowledge?
Experimentation
Which technological advancement was MOST crucial for European exploration in the 15th century?
Caravel ships
Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, formally declared the colonies' independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Which dynasty ruled China from 618-907 CE and is considered a golden age of Chinese civilization?
Tang
Which invention helped spread Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?
Printing Press
Who is often credited with developing the heliocentric theory of the solar system?
Nicolaus Copernicus
The primary goal of the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas was to:
get gold and silver
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington