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6b3. The ideas expressed in the quotation are based primarily on the writings of

John Locke

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6b4. Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in

changing the relationship between people and their government

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6b5. The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of

the natural rights of man

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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

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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

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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.

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5c1. Peter the Great and Catherine the Great changed Russia by

introducing western ideas and customs

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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

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4e2. A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations

rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures

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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

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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

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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

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4d8. The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it

ended religious unity in Western Europe

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4d7. The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both

encouraged people to question tradition

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4d11. One major influence the Renaissance had on the Protestant Reformation was that the philosophers of the Renaissance

encouraged a questioning attitude

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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

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4c1. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

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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

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4c7. Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment?

a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged

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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

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4c13. Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?

leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals

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4b1. The Mongols played a significant role in Russian history by

isolating Russia from Western Europe during the early Renaissance

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3e1. In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in

4. development of towns and cities

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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

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3e5 Feudal societies are generally characterized by

an emphasis on social order

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3e4. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

the manor system and the importance of land ownership

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3e6. In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was

an increased demand for goods from the East

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3e10. In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the

Roman Catholic Church

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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

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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

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3c2. An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the

Orthodox Christian religion

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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

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2d2. One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they

developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt

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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

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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

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2c3. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

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2c6. A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the

concept of government by laws

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2c7. Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?

Greek

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2c23. During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of

ethnocentrism

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2c24. Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the

spread of Hellenic culture

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2b2. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

monotheism and ethical conduct

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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

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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

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2b14. The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

learning to give up selfish desire

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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

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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

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ic4. Throughout the 1800’s, Russia was interested in acquiring Turkey mainly because Russia wanted

access to the Mediterranean Sea

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IA1. Which document is an example of a primary source?

the diary of a survivor of a Nazi death camp

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7A4. A major cause of World War I was

the existence of opposing alliances

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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.

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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

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6i3: After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were

competing of raw materials and markets

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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

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6i6: During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in Spheres of Influence mainly because the

Europeans had technologically superior military forces

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