Renaissance
Reformation
Age of Exploration
Absolutism/Enlightenment
French Revolution
100
The Renaissance began in _______________.
a. England
b. Germany
c. Italy
d. France
c. Italy
100
The religious reform movement that divided the Western Church is called the _______________.
a. Catholic Change
b. Roman Reformation
c. Protestant Reformation
d. Lutheran Shift
c. Protestant Reformation
100
navigational instrument for finding directions
a. Sonar
b. Compass
C. Caravel
d. Astrolabe
b. Compass
100
English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights.
a. Thomas Hobbes
b. John Locke
c. Louis XIV
d. Catherine the Great
b. John Locke
100
In the late 1700s, which situation in France is considered a cause of the other three?
a. meeting of the Estates General
b. unfair policies of taxation
c. execution of the king
d. storming of the Bastille
b. unfair policies of taxation
200
Machiavelli’s view influenced political activity because he believed
a. A prince should always honor his word
b. A ruler should behave based on Christian Principles
c. Politics should not be influenced by moral principles
d. A nobleman should live a life of virtue
c. Politics should not be influenced by moral principles
200
What political motivations encouraged the spread of Protestantism?
A.Protestantism provided people an opportunity to overthrow monarchies.
B.Protestantism encouraged people to claim their individual rights.
c. Protestantism encouraged militarism in European nations.
D.Protestantism provided monarchs an opportunity to break away from the political domination of Rome.
D.Protestantism provided monarchs an opportunity to break away from the political domination of Rome.
200
Which statement most accurately describes the encounter between Henan Cortes and the Aztecs?
a. The Aztec king Moctezuma was hostile towards Cortes and wanted to imprison him.
b. The Spanish scorned the Aztecs' religion and sought to convert them to Christianity.
c. The conflict between the Aztecs and Cortes resulted in the death of Cortes.
d. The Spanish and Cortes failed to reach the capital of the Aztec empire
b. The Spanish scorned the Aztecs' religion and sought to convert them to Christianity.
200
Which of these is NOT one of the three key components of absolutism?
a. Democratic elections
b. Strong central government
c. Control of the nobles
d. Strong military
a. Democratic elections
200
When was the storming of the Bastille?
a. July 14th, 1789
b. June 10th, 1789
c. July 4th, 1789
d. October 9th, 1789
a. July 14th, 1789
300
The powerful middle-class that developed in the independant city-states of Renaissance Italy was involved in all of the following EXCEPT
a) Making profitable loans to popes and merchants
b) encouraginfg manorialism
c) patronizing the arts
e) controlling the governments of city-states
b) encouraginfg manorialism
300
In response to the challenges raised by the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Church
A)launched a military campaign against the German states.
B)abandoned its monasteries in Germany.
C)abandoned the practice of selling indulgences.
D)summoned a council to clarify doctrine and strengthen their spiritual commitment.
D)summoned a council to clarify doctrine and strengthen their spiritual commitment.
300
_______________ wanted to find an alternate sea trade route to Asia.
a. Vasco da Gama
b. Christopher Columbus
c. Prince Henry the Navigator
d. Ferdinand Magellan
b. Christopher Columbus
300
Philosophers of the Enlightenment wanted to use ___________ in all areas of life.
a. Government
b. Economics
c. Politics
d. Reason
d. Reason
300
How does the use of the guillotine during the French Revolution reflect Enlightenment ideals?
a. It promoted individual rights and protections under the law.
b. It symbolized the rejection of traditional monarchical authority and the pursuit of equality.
c. It encouraged mercy and compassion towards political dissenters.
d. It upheld the divine right of kings in maintaining order.
b. It symbolized the rejection of traditional monarchical authority and the pursuit of equality.
400
Which of the following BEST explains the different perspectives of Humanism between Machiavelli and Petrarch?
- Machiavelli takes humanism to a selfish extreme, while Petrarch is emotionally humanistic.
- Petrarch connected to others by writing a book about love, while Machiavelli wrote about compassion.
- Machiavelli interpreted humanism in sculpture whereas Petrarch interpreted the theme in paintings.
- Petrarch interprets humanism as a means to control the people whereas Machiavelli wrote about love.
a. Machiavelli takes humanism to a selfish extreme, while Petrarch is emotionally humanistic.
400
What is the main argument presented by Martin Luther in this excerpt?
"The church of Rome has grown so corrupt that it has transformed the sacred office of the priest into a marketplace for indulgences. I, Martin Luther, declare that the sale of indulgences, as it is being practiced, is not only a sinful act but an affront to the true spirit of the Gospel. The only way to salvation is through faith, not by purchasing pardons."
— Martin Luther, 95 Theses, 1517
a. The Catholic Church should be the sole authority on interpreting the Bible.
b. Indulgences cannot guarantee salvation, which is only achieved through faith.
c. The Pope has the divine right to control all aspects of Christian life.
d. The use of indulgences should be expanded to include all sins, not just certain ones.
b. Indulgences cannot guarantee salvation, which is only achieved through faith.
400
Why were enslaved Africans wanted in the Caribbean islands?
a. Importing and paying Europeans for labor kept the existing balance of trade.
b. Growing sugarcane was familiar to Africans.
c. Spain respected Native Americans and did not want to enslave them.
d. The Native American population was small due to diseases brought from Europe.
d. The Native American population was small due to diseases brought from Europe.
400
The bloodless takeover by William and Mary was called the _______________.
a. Glorious Revolution
b. Puritan Revolt
c. Protestant Crusade
d. Divine Right
a. Glorious Revolution
400
Which of the following states the point of view of the authors of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen?
a. A government should make laws to protect the natural rights of its citizens.
b. Absolute monarchy is a form of government that guarantees the rights of citizens.
c. Property is a more valuable natural right than security.
d. A government should limit people's freedom to ensure they are safe.
a. A government should make laws to protect the natural rights of its citizens.
500
In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
a. superiority of Medieval thought
b. devotion of religion
c. value of the individual
d. obedience to government officials
c. value of the individual
500
A court created in Spain to stop Protestantism in the country. Created by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella who banned all religions other than Roman Catholicism from Spain.
a. Pope
b. Spanish Inquisition
c. Thirty Years' War
d. Parliament
b. Spanish Inquisition
500
What was the purpose of the Encomienda System?
a. Ensure Spain's control of the America's
b. To give the Native Americans more rights
c. To save the environment
d. To keep peace between Spain and Portugal during colonization
a. Ensure Spain's control of the America's
500
What is The Social Contract?
a. A written document outlining individual rights and government responsibilities
b. A natural law that dictates how people should behave in society
c. An agreement between citizens and their government where they consent to be governed in exchange for protection of their rights
d. A system where individuals are completely free to act without any restrictions
c. An agreement between citizens and their government where they consent to be governed in exchange for protection of their rights
500
Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?
a. Napoleon became emperor of France.
b. The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.
c. Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.
d. The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror.
c. Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.