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One of the main reasons that many people relocated from Europe to North America during the 17th and 18th centuries was the availability of — A. inexpensive ship fares B. fertile farmland in new colonies C. cheap labor from native sources D. government-sponsored farm loans
What is fertile farmland in new colonies
100
Which of the following was an immediate result of the Protestant Reformation? A end of religious unity in Europe B. decline in the power of monarchs C. translation of the Koran into English D. increase in the power of the Roman Catholic church
What is end of religious unity in Europe
100
The development of the printing press was a turning point in Europe because it encouraged the – A spread of nationalism in Italy B. end of laissez faire policies C. spread of Protestant ideas D. beginnings of communism
What is spread of Protestant ideas
100
Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment? A Feudalism became the dominant political system. B. The use of reason and logic were discouraged. C. Technology and science were considered unimportant. D. A new questioning spirit and attitude emerged.
What is A new questioning spirit and attitude emerged.
100
Which of the following types of government allows individuals elected by popular vote to exercise power? A theocratic government B. totalitarian government C. monarchial government D. representative government
What is representative government
200
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that – A. Italian city-states grew wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia B. farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains C. merchants supported the Green Revolution D. many European scholars had migrated to this area
What is Italian city-states grew wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia
200
*Pope Leo authorizes the sale of indulgences, 1515 *Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Thesis, 1517 These events are most closely associated with the – Crusades against Islam B. Protestant Reformation C. Catholic Reformation D. Italian Renaissance
What is Protestant Reformation
200
The intellectual ideas of the Renaissance thinkers spread throughout Europe largely as a result of the A voyages of exploration B. invention of the printing press C. opening the first universities D. teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
What is invention of the printing press
200
Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people . . . . When it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility, what counts is not membership of a particular class, but the ability the man possesses. -Pericles, 400 B.C. The principle of the Constitution described here by Pericles could also be referred to as— A. popular sovereignty B. federalism C. an aristocracy D. a monarchy
What is popular sovereignty
200
Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch? A “The government must be based on a sound constitution” B. “The government that governs best, governs least.” C. “It is the Parliament that makes the laws.” D. “I am the state.”
What is “I am the state.”
300
Which of the following movements was essentially opposed to change? A. the Renaissance B. the Protestant Reformation C. the Catholic Reformation D. the Scientific Revolution
What is the Catholic Reformation
300
One principle in the theory of mercantilism is that colonies should be A granted independence as soon as possible B. considered an economic burden for the colonial power C. encouraged to develop their own industries D. acquired as markets and sources of raw materials
What is acquired as markets and sources of raw materials
300
The American and French Revolutions were turning points in global history because the results of these revolutions – A led to the abolition of slavery B. marked the end of European influence in the Western Hemisphere C. inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence D. demonstrated the need for an effective international peacekeeping organization
What is inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence
300
Which of the following developments during the Scientific Revolution led to the other three? A People try to apply the scientific approach to all aspects of society. B. Political scientists propose new ideas about government. C. The development of the scientific method challenges current world views. D. Philosophes began to address social issues through reason
What is The development of the scientific method challenges current world views.
300
• Magna Carta signed by King John • Habeas Corpus Act passed during the rule of Charles II • English Bill of Rights agreed to by William and Mary These events in English history were similar in that they all A promoted religious freedom B. provided universal suffrage C. supported divine right theory D. limited the power of the monarch
What is limited the power of the monarch
400
Which of the following contributed to the Protestant Reformation? A. several European countries established colonies in the Americas B. the Industrial Revolution changed the way goods were manufactured C. the Industrial Revolution changed the way goods were manufactured D. the Catholic church had become too corrupt and politically powerful
What is the Catholic church had become too corrupt and politically powerful
400
Which statement best explains the increase in the Atlantic slave trade in the 1700s? A Technological advances in shipping made the slave trade more profitable. B. Many Africans wished to settle in the Americas and paid for their own passage. C. Converted African slaves worked with Spanish missionaries to conquer the native peoples. D. As the Europeans developed their American colonies, their need for cheap labor increased.
What is As the Europeans developed their American colonies, their need for cheap labor increased.
400
*Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains. *Everyone has the natural right to life, liberty, and property. *Slavery, torture, and religious persecution are wrong. During which period in European history would the ideas in these statements have been expressed? A Pax Romana B. Age of Exploration C. Enlightenment D. Age of Imperialism
What is nlightenment
400
"God hath the power to create or destroy, make or unmake, at his pleasure; to give life or send death; to judge...and be judged (by) none...And the like power have kings;..." Which idea is described in the passage above? A theory of divine right B. constitutional monarchy C. democratic republic D. limited monarchy
What is theory of divine right
400
Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in A supporting the divine right theory B. debating the role of the church in society C. promoting increased power for European monarchs D. changing the relationship between people and their government
What is changing the relationship between people and their government
500
• Maize and potatoes were grown in Europe. • Millions of African Americans suffered during the Middle Passage. • Smallpox had devastating effects on indigenous peoples. • Spanish language is used in much of Latin America. Which global interaction is illustrated by these statements? Silk Road trade B. Crusades C. Columbian Exchange D. Scramble for Africa Which global interaction is illustrated by these statements? A. Silk Road trade B. Crusades C. Columbian Exchange D. Scramble for Africa
What is Columbian Exchange
500
The economic policy of mercantilism first developed during the A Age of Exploration B. Enlightenment C. Green Revolution D. Cold War
What is Age of Exploration
500
The ideas present in the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and in the French Declaration of the Rights of Man clearly illustrate I. The influence of monotheistic religion on government II. The influence of enlightenment thinkers on democratic governments III. Respective leaders desire to create classless societies A I and II B. II only C. II and III D. I, II, and III
What is II only
500
All of the following geographic factors contributed to the success of the independence movement in Haiti except— A the distance separating Haiti from France B. the lack of any seaports in Haiti C. the mosquito-borne yellow fever epidemic D. the high proportion of slaves and former slaves in the island population
What is the lack of any seaports in Haiti
500
*Natural rights *Seperation of powers *Political equity The teachings of Enlightenment thinking listed above provided the basis for the A establishment of democratic government B. teaching of the Protestant Reformation C. calling of the Crusades against the Muslims D. development of the feudal system in Europe
What is establishment of democratic government
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