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6b3. The ideas expressed in the quotation are based primarily on the writings of | John Locke |
6b4. Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in | changing the relationship between people and their government |
6b5. The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of | the natural rights of man |
6b7. Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings? | the power of the government is derived from the governed |
6a2. During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, one similarity in the work of many scientists and philosophers was that they | examined natural laws governing the universe |
6a3. Which statement best describes the effects of the works of Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Sir Isaac Newton, and René Descartes? | The scientific method was used to solve problems. |
5c1. Peter the Great and Catherine the Great changed Russia by | introducing western ideas and customs |
5c4.“God hath power to create or destroy, make or unmake, at his pleasure; to give life or send death; to judge…and to be judged (by) none…And the like power have kings;…” Which idea is described by this passage? | theory of divine right |
4e2. A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations | rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures |
4e6. A major result of the Age of Exploration was | the end of regional isolation and the beginning of a period of European global domination |
4e9. Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three? | advances in learning and technology made long ocean voyages possible |
4e11. In Latin America during the early period of Spanish colonialism, the deaths of large numbers of the native people led to | the importation of slaves from Africa |
4d8. The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it | ended religious unity in Western Europe |
4d7. The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both | encouraged people to question tradition |
4d11. One major influence the Renaissance had on the Protestant Reformation was that the philosophers of the Renaissance | encouraged a questioning attitude |
4d13. Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-Five Theses is considered by many to be a turning point in history because | the power of the Roman Catholic Church was lessened and royal power grew |
4c1. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was | an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement |
4c5. Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe? | the philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church |
4c7. Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment? | a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged |
4c8. One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had | a wealthy class that invested in the arts |
4c13. Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support? | leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals |
4b1. The Mongols played a significant role in Russian history by | isolating Russia from Western Europe during the early Renaissance |
3e1. In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in | 4. development of towns and cities |
3e2 During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables | had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World |
3e5 Feudal societies are generally characterized by | an emphasis on social order |
3e4. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by | the manor system and the importance of land ownership |
3e6. In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was | an increased demand for goods from the East |
3e10. In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the | Roman Catholic Church |
3d2. Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims during their Golden Age (A.D. 800-1300)? | cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments |
3c1. “Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task.” Which Empire is referred to in this quotation? | Byzantine |
3c2. An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the | Orthodox Christian religion |
2d1. One similarity between the Ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Ghana, Mali and Songhai is that all of these kingdoms were located | on major trading routes |
2d2. One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they | developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt |
2d4. The contributions of the ancient civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrate that | 4. advanced societies developed in Africa before Europeans colonized this region |
2c1.A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that | Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries |
2c3. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was | a period of disorder and weak central government |
2c6. A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the | concept of government by laws |
2c7. Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy? | Greek |
2c23. During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of | ethnocentrism |
2c24. Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the | spread of Hellenic culture |
2b2. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in | monotheism and ethical conduct |
2b5. According the teachings of Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that | individuals should know and do what is expected of them |
2b11. One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both | provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior |
2b14. The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by | learning to give up selfish desire |
2b18. In India, the Caste system determined a person’s occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the Caste system | has been a way of life as well as an element of religion |
2a2. Which characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, the Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He (Yellow River) have in common? | transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways |
ic4. Throughout the 1800’s, Russia was interested in acquiring Turkey mainly because Russia wanted | access to the Mediterranean Sea |
IA1. Which document is an example of a primary source? | the diary of a survivor of a Nazi death camp |
7A4. A major cause of World War I was | the existence of opposing alliances |
7A5 Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I? | Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing. |
61 2. Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800’s? | the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded |
6i3: After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were | competing of raw materials and markets |
6i4. The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects the idea that | Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial peoples |
6i6: During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in Spheres of Influence mainly because the | Europeans had technologically superior military forces |