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Turning Points
MesoAmerica
First Global Age
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100
• Copernicus' heliocentric model of the universe • Newton's law of gravitation • Descartes' belief in truth through reason This set of ideas from the Scientific Revolution gave Europeans a new way to A) view humankind's place in the universe B) support the core beliefs of the church C) authenticate historical facts D) verify civil liberties
A) view humankind's place in the universe
100
A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they A) outlawed human sacrifice B) formed a democratic government C) built a road system to connect distant areas and to move armies D) promoted literacy and mass education programs to teach loyalty to their subjects
C) built a road system to connect distant areas and to move armies
100
One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the west was to A) find a more direct trade route to Asia B) obtain military technology C) make contact with the Empire of Benin D) trade in established ports in the Americas
A) find a more direct trade route to Asia
100
What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great? A) Russia was weakened by French invasions. B) Catholicism was adopted as the state religion. C) The Duma was reformed and the serfs were freed. D) Russia borrowed Western ideas and expanded its territories.
D) Russia borrowed Western ideas and expanded its territories.
100
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was A) an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism B) a reliance on the Pope and his knights to maintain political stability C) a shift in production from the domestic system to the factory system D) a way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
A) an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism
200
Which term is defined as a Renaissance movement characterized by independent thought and a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman culture? A) multiculturalism B) humanism C) nationalism D) monasticism
B) humanism
200
Which phrase best completes the partial outline below? I. Achievements of the Incas A. ______________________ B. Kept records using quipus C. Built stone structures without using mortar A) Cast bronze statues B) Created a system of terrace farming C) Invented a foot stirrup D) Developed chariots
B) Created a system of terrace farming
200
Why is the year 1492 considered a turning point in history? A) The Spanish established an exchange between Europe and the Americas. B) The Ming dynasty launched expeditions to the east coast of Africa. C) Muslim Arab armies succeeded in conquering Egypt and Syria. D) The British established control over new territories in India.
A) The Spanish established an exchange between Europe and the Americas.
200
Louis XIV, Phillip II and Henry VIII were all considered to be A) Divine Right Monarchs B) Supporters of Democracy C) Religious Reformers D) Leaders of the Crusades
A) Divine Right Monarchs
200
Which factor helped most to bring about the Protestant Reformation? A) The Catholic clergy had lost faith in their religion. B) Islam was attracting many converts in western Europe. C) Kings and princes in northern Europe resented the power of the Catholic Church. D) The exploration of the Americas led to the introduction of new religious ideas.
What is C) Kings and princes in northern Europe resented the power of the Catholic Church.
300
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that A) Italian city-states had grown 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
A) Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia
300
The Aztec use of the calendar and the Maya writing system both illustrate that pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas A) traded extensively with Africa B) flourished prior to European contact C) declined because of invasion and disease D) converted others to Islam
B) flourished prior to European contact
300
". . . (It) brought the potato, the pineapple, the turkey, dahlias, sunflowers, magnolias, maize, chillies and chocolate across the Atlantic. On the other hand, tens of millions died in the pandemics of the 16th century, victims of smallpox, measles and the other diseases brought by Europeans (and don't forget that the African slave trade was begun by the Europeans, to replace the work force they had decimated).". . . — Michael Wood, BBC History (adapted) Which historical development is being described in this quotation? A) establishment of the line of Demarcation B) creation of the Hanseatic League C) Columbian exchange D) Glorious Revolution
C) Columbian exchange
300
Which empires gained wealth by controlling the trade of gold, ivory and salt across the Sahara Desert?
A) Maya and Aztec B) Greek and Roman C) Mali and Songhai D) Mauryan and Mughal
300
The contributions of the ancient civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrate that A) industrial technology was needed for African civilizations to develop B) many African civilizations developed in southern Africa C) most of the African Continent was unified under a single political system D) advanced societies developed in Africa before Europeans colonized this region
What is D) advanced societies developed in Africa before Europeans colonized this region
400
One way in which the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are similar is that each A) challenged the heliocentric theory of the universe B) based his work on Enlightenment principles of social contract C) practiced observation and experimentation in his work D) supported the work of the Inquisition
C) practiced observation and experimentation in his work
400
What was one reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec Empire? A) The Spanish soldiers made effective use of their military technology against the Aztecs. B) Aztec religious beliefs promoted nonviolence. C) Spain joined the Incas in their fight against the Aztecs. D) The Spanish cavalry outnumbered the Aztec warriors.
A) The Spanish soldiers made effective use of their military technology against the Aztecs.
400
The Middle Passage is best defined as A) a route through the Swiss Alps B) a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water C) the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas D) the expulsion of Muslims from Spain
C) the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas
400
The Ming dynasty under Emperor Yonglo (Zhu di) used Zheng He's voyages to A) expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia B) explore North America and South America C) obtain a military alliance with Russia D) secure a border agreement with Mongolia
A) expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia
500
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the A) decline in religious unity B) increased power of the Catholic pope C) reduction in religious wars D) increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
A) decline in religious unity
500
Why is Catholicism a major religion practiced in Latin America? A) Spain conquered and colonized much of Latin America. B) Disputes over international boundaries within Latin America were settled by the pope. C) The traditional beliefs of Africans were incorporated into the cultures of Latin America. D) The Church provided Latin America with a strong central government.
A) Spain conquered and colonized much of Latin America.
500
A major impact of the Columbian exchange on western Europe was the introduction of
A) Christianity that led to the rise of the Catholic Church B) new food crops that improved the European diet C) new military technology that weakened local rulers D) diseases that drastically reduced the population of Europe
500
6. • Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade. • Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful and rich society. • Complex culture produces brass sculptures in Benin. What generalization can be made on the basis of these statements? A) Religious beliefs were the most important element in many African societies. B) Some African societies achieved a high level of economic and cultural development. C) North African societies were more advanced than South African societies. D) Most African societies were hundreds of years behind Asian societies in using technology.
B) Some African societies achieved a high level of economic and cultural development.
500
Which statement best describes an effect of the westward expansion of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent? A) Wealthy citizens adopted Russian dress. B) Islam became a major religion in the Balkans. C) Trade was disrupted throughout the Indian Ocean. D) Janissaries were stripped of their military power.
What is B) Islam became a major religion in the Balkans.