1st Nine Weeks Assessment- 2018
What do you remember from the First Nine Weeks? Go for it! Make a 100!
- 1.
Which one would not be an example of a primary source?
- A.
Diary accounts
- B.
Soldier writing letters back home about his war experience
- C.
Textbook
- D.
Declaration of Independence
Correct Answer
C. Textbook -
- 2.
Why was the Columbian Exchange named after Christopher Columbus?
- A.
He invented the term
- B.
He was an expert on New World species
- C.
His ship was nicknamed the Columbian Exchange
- D.
His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange
Correct Answer
D. His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange -
- 3.
Which group introduced horses within the Columbian Exchange?
- A.
Spanish
- B.
English
- C.
Native Americans
- D.
Dutch
Correct Answer
A. Spanish -
- 4.
The Treaty of Tordesailles is important today because:
- A.
South American nations have a strong connection to Spain and Christian based religions due to the negotations that took place in 1494
- B.
North America became a colony of Portugal
- C.
This treaty had no impact on life today
- D.
The Spanish took over all the land in the New World and Old World
Correct Answer
A. South American nations have a strong connection to Spain and Christian based religions due to the negotations that took place in 1494 -
- 5.
African Americans were sold into slavery once that Native American population started to die out- for a needed labor force in the mines, etc.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Which European nation sent explorers towards Asia in search of better trade routes first?
- A.
Spain
- B.
France
- C.
England
- D.
Portugal
Correct Answer
D. Portugal -
- 7.
Which of the following best describes why the Age of Exploration occurred?
- A.
England and Spain wanted to expand their empire
- B.
Spain had claimed North and South America
- C.
European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia
- D.
English defeated the Spanish Armada
Correct Answer
C. European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia -
- 8.
The Spanish conquistadors only wanted to bring religion to the New World.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
The Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for democratic thinking.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
What percentage of Native Americans were impacted by death due to the Columbian Exchange?
- A.
90 %
- B.
50%
- C.
40%
- D.
60%
Correct Answer
A. 90 % -
- 11.
John Locke would have supported which of the following?
- A.
The separate branches of government
- B.
The desire to have a absolute monarch or king
- C.
Social Contracts between the people and the government
- D.
Life, Liberty, Property- Natural Rights
Correct Answer
D. Life, Liberty, Property- Natural Rights -
- 12.
Physical Map
- A.
Map that shows rivers, lakes, mountains
- B.
Map that shows cities, towns, capitals, boundaries
- C.
Map that shows lines of latitude and longitude
- D.
Map that shows the International Date Line
Correct Answer
A. Map that shows rivers, lakes, mountains -
- 13.
Columbian Exchange
- A.
Movement of people to the New World
- B.
Movement of animals from the Old World
- C.
Movement of plants, animals and disease from the Old and the New Worlds
- D.
Movement of disease to the New World
Correct Answer
C. Movement of plants, animals and disease from the Old and the New Worlds -
- 14.
Political Map
- A.
Shows rivers, lakes, mountains, on a map
- B.
Shows cities, states, nations, boundaries, capital cities on map
- C.
Shows the International Date Line
- D.
Shows the lines of latitude and longitude
Correct Answer
B. Shows cities, states, nations, boundaries, capital cities on map -
- 15.
Theocracy
- A.
One leader or person who has ablsolute control over the lives of the people of the nation
- B.
King or Queen rules the nation
- C.
Citizens hold the political power
- D.
Government that recognizes God as the primary or main political authority
Correct Answer
D. Government that recognizes God as the primary or main political authority -
- 16.
Monarchy
- A.
People hold the political power to the nation
- B.
King or queen rules/leads the nation
- C.
Government is headed by a strong military leader who has total control over the nation
- D.
No one is in charge-mob rule
Correct Answer
B. King or queen rules/leads the nation -
- 17.
Democracy
- A.
Citizens hold the political power in government
- B.
King or queen rules in the nation
- C.
Mob rule- no one is in charge
- D.
God is the ultimate authority of the government
Correct Answer
A. Citizens hold the political power in government -
- 18.
Representative Democracy
- A.
King or queen rules the nation
- B.
Mob rule- choas and disorder in government
- C.
Voters elect representatives to help make decisions in government
- D.
One leader who has direct power over all the people of the nation
Correct Answer
C. Voters elect representatives to help make decisions in government -
- 19.
Anarchy
- A.
King or Queen rules the nation
- B.
Mob rule or choas and disorder- lack of government
- C.
God is at the center of government
- D.
People make all the decisions for the king
Correct Answer
B. Mob rule or choas and disorder- lack of government -
- 20.
Which of the followng would not be a negative impact of the Age of Exploration?
- A.
Finding new trades routes to Asia or to others parts of the globe
- B.
Disease or sicknees
- C.
Slavery of Native Americans and other groups
- D.
War and competition between nations
Correct Answer
A. Finding new trades routes to Asia or to others parts of the globe -
- 21.
In contrast to a democracy, which form of govt. uses the military to maintain power against the people's consent? ( hint: what is the opposite)
- A.
Monarchy
- B.
Anarchy
- C.
Democracy
- D.
Dictatorship
Correct Answer
D. Dictatorship -
- 22.
Use the following quote to help you answer the question below:"It must be acknowledged that the term 'republic' is of a very vague application in every language... I would say purely and simply it means a government by its citizens in mass, acting directly and personally according to the rules of the majority."- Thomas Jefferson 1816Which statement summarizes Jefferson's ideas about a republic form of government?
- A.
The power of govt. rests with the citizens
- B.
The power of the govt. rests with the leaders at the top of the govt.
- C.
Republicans are always in control
- D.
Republic forms of govt. have strict rules and laws that must be followed
Correct Answer
A. The power of govt. rests with the citizens -
- 23.
Machiavelli gave advice to leaders from the Renaissance time period. His book entitled, The Prince offered advice to which group?
- A.
Monarchies of Europe
- B.
Dictators of Europe
- C.
Democratic governments of Europe
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Monarchies of Europe -
- 24.
How did the printing press change lives of the people of Europe?
- A.
Books could be purchase by anyone, cheaper to buy them
- B.
Books were now available in many languages and more people could read them
- C.
The innovation made communication easier and faster for ideas to spread throughout Europe
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 25.
Select the group that controlled the trade routes before the Age of Exploration began.
- A.
England
- B.
France
- C.
Moors
- D.
Muslims
Correct Answer
D. Muslims -
- 26.
The Constitution is the basis of the laws in the United States
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 27.
The USA has this form of government today.
- A.
Direct democracy
- B.
Monarchy
- C.
Republic/representative democracy
- D.
Theocracy
Correct Answer
C. Republic/representative democracy -
- 28.
Which of the following statements would be true concerning the tools of early navigators?
- A.
Navigators tools were often inaccurate and could put a ship crew off the orginial course
- B.
Navigators had advanced tools for the time period and always were on course to destination
- C.
Explorers maps were models for the 21st Century--- easy to navigate
- D.
Navigators only relied on the ocean currents and sky in order to get to New World
Correct Answer
A. Navigators tools were often inaccurate and could put a ship crew off the orginial course -
- 29.
Using the passage from Columbus ship log in 1492, answer the following question. September 24, 1492: " I am having serious troubles with the crew, despite the signs of land that we have... I am told by a few trusted men... that if I persist in going forward they will throw me into the sea some night. They will then affirm that I fell overboard while taking the position of the North Star with my quadrant. Since I am a foreigner, little or no account will be asked of the matter..."Based upon this ship log entry, what type of relationship do you think that Columbus had with his crew?
- A.
Pleasant
- B.
Joyful
- C.
Contempt/upseting
- D.
Accepted
Correct Answer
C. Contempt/upseting -
- 30.
Which factor explains why European nations wanted to increase trade with other nations?
- A.
The scarcity of resources in Europe
- B.
The desire to explore into unknown lands across the globe
- C.
Religious wars
- D.
The value of cultural exchange between nations
Correct Answer
A. The scarcity of resources in Europe -
- 31.
Which of the following would be the greatest cause of death to Native Americans (indigenous peoples) during the Age of Exploration?
- A.
Searching for new trade routes to Asia
- B.
Disease
- C.
Warfare
- D.
Slavery
Correct Answer
B. Disease -
- 32.
Identify the postive impact of the Columbian Exchange.
- A.
Bird flu which spreads globally
- B.
Slavery
- C.
Crops and new foods are spread across the globe
- D.
Diseases spread rapidly like small pox
Correct Answer
C. Crops and new foods are spread across the globe -
- 33.
Why was Prince Henry the Navigator important to Portugal?
- A.
He discovered new lands for his nation
- B.
He began a school for navigators to learn the innovations (technologies) involved in sailing
- C.
He broke away from the Moors
- D.
He went to war with Spain in order to lead the way for the search for Asian spice routes
Correct Answer
B. He began a school for navigators to learn the innovations (technologies) involved in sailing -
- 34.
Use the quote from Enlightenment thinker Baron de Montesquieu to answer the next question: " The people are extremely well qualified for choosing those whom they are to entrust with part of their authority"- Montesquieu 1748Which best summarizes his view of the responsibilty of citizens in a democracy?
- A.
Citizens should lobby for new laws
- B.
Citizens vote for their leaders
- C.
To respond to public opinion polls
- D.
Take part in political campaingns
Correct Answer
B. Citizens vote for their leaders -
- 35.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."The preamble to the US Constitution set forth what central idea about government in the US?
- A.
The Constitution set up the idea of independence
- B.
The Constitution preamble was used by other key thinkers of the Renaissance
- C.
The Constitution gave all the power to the President
- D.
The Constitution set forth the functions and purpose of our US government
Correct Answer
D. The Constitution set forth the functions and purpose of our US government -
- 36.
Use what you have learned about the Columbian Exchange, in order to analyze the image provided. What is the central idea potrayed about the Columbian Exchange?
- A.
Spread of disease was often rapid and all consuming-deadly
- B.
Spanish brought horses to the New World
- C.
Native Americans were forced to work in mines or farming
- D.
Triangular Slave Trade was a profitable venture for many Europeans
Correct Answer
D. Triangular Slave Trade was a profitable venture for many Europeans -
- 37.
What is the best definition of Renaissance?
- A.
Beginnings of Kings and Queens on the European continent
- B.
Refreshment of European interests in New World exploration
- C.
Reogranization of governments of Europe
- D.
Rebirth of culture in Europe
Correct Answer
D. Rebirth of culture in Europe -
- 38.
Where did the Renaissance begin?
- A.
England
- B.
France
- C.
Italy
- D.
Portugal
Correct Answer
C. Italy -
- 39.
What innovation helped to spread the influence of Renaissance?
- A.
Printing press
- B.
Compass
- C.
Telegraph
- D.
Internal combustion engine
Correct Answer
A. Printing press -
- 40.
Da Vinci was often called a "Renaissance Man". What does that mean?
- A.
He was born during the Renaissance
- B.
He lived and worked during the Renaissance
- C.
He was skilled in many areas- math, science, inventing, arts, etc
- D.
He was only a famous painter during the Renaissance
Correct Answer
C. He was skilled in many areas- math, science, inventing, arts, etc -
- 41.
What powerful family helped to spread the influence of the Renaissance culture thorughout Italy?
- A.
Tudor
- B.
Medici
- C.
Francis
- D.
Florence
Correct Answer
B. Medici -
- 42.
Italy was divided into government structures known as city-states. Based on your notes that you took and what you have learned, what is the best conclusion that you could make about city-state government structure?
- A.
City-state structures were all the same, all have freedom under this structure
- B.
Two forms of city-states existed- republicanism and signoria--- both offered little power and influence to the average person
- C.
City-states were involved in trade and did not have time to involve themselves with government
- D.
City-states often were at war the Muslim empire neighbors
Correct Answer
B. Two forms of city-states existed- republicanism and signoria--- both offered little power and influence to the average person -
- 43.
The growth of cities and advances in art and sciences were the major outcomes of the Renaissance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 44.
How did foreign trade contribute to the birth of the Renaissance?
- A.
It inspired explorers to trade to new parts of the globe and bring back new ideas
- B.
It brought wealth to merchants in Italy who then used the money to invest in local artists and thinkers
- C.
New technology and science from Asia brought about the rebirth of learning
- D.
Europeans had access to natural resources so they began to industrialize
Correct Answer
B. It brought wealth to merchants in Italy who then used the money to invest in local artists and thinkers -
- 45.
A Renaissance thinker would most likely study which of the following?
- A.
An essay written in Latin about surgical practices
- B.
A scroll of Jesus teachings written in Hebren
- C.
A book written in Chinese about making porcelain
- D.
A letter to the Catholic Church written in German
Correct Answer
A. An essay written in Latin about surgical practices -
- 46.
The Muslims brought cultural translations of the Greek and Roman texts - the "rebirth of learning" began in Europe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 47.
During the Italian Renaissance, artists and thinkers rediscovered classical knowledge and art. As part of that process some artists, particularly Leonardo da Vinci, began to challenge the explanations for the natural world offered by the Church. How did Renaissance art influence modern society?
- A.
Artists lost importance once they began to challenge the social norms
- B.
Intellectuals began to explore scientific explanations for the world
- C.
Art became the only way which through to question society or culture
- D.
Monarchs became the only people who could gain access to knowledge.
Correct Answer
B. Intellectuals began to explore scientific explanations for the world -
- 48.
During the Renaissance, a person's wealth was based around what?
- A.
Trade and money
- B.
Land/titles of nobility
- C.
Art/culture
- D.
The Church
Correct Answer
A. Trade and money -
- 49.
An example of an oligarchy during the Renaissance would be...
- A.
The King of England
- B.
Luther in Germany
- C.
Medici Family in Florence
- D.
The Pope in the Catholic Church
Correct Answer
C. Medici Family in Florence -
- 50.
Read the following from Machiavelli’s The Prince:“…men are ungrateful, fickle, false, cowardly, covetous… Nevertheless a prince ought to inspire fear in such a waythat, if he does not win love, he avoids hatred; because he can endure very well being feared whilst he is not hated…”In his book, Niccolo Machiavelli describes people, the world, and how to obtain power. He does not portraythe world and people as they could be but simply as they are. This represents which concept?
- A.
Humanism
- B.
Traditionalism
- C.
Religion
- D.
Power
Correct Answer
A. Humanism -
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