1st Nine Weeks Review- 2016

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    Luther nailed the 95 Theses up to the door of the Catholic Church, this began the Reformation in 1517. 

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    • False
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What do you remember from the First Nine Weeks? Go for it! Make a 100!

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  • 2. 

    What powerful family helped to spread the influence of the Renaissance culture thorughout Italy? 

    • Tudor

    • Medici

    • Francis

    • Florence

    Correct Answer
    A. Medici
  • 3. 

    Indulgences were a source of money/income for the Roman Catholic Church.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    African Americans were sold into slavery once that Native American population started to die out- for a needed labor force in the mines, etc.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    Democracy 

    • Citizens hold the political power in government

    • King or queen rules in the nation

    • Mob rule- no one is in charge

    • God is the ultimate authority of the government

    Correct Answer
    A. Citizens hold the political power in government
  • 6. 

    Da Vinci was often called a "Renaissance Man". What does that mean?

    • He was born during the Renaissance

    • He lived and worked during the Renaissance

    • He was skilled in many areas- math, science, inventing, arts, etc

    • He was only a famous painter during the Renaissance

    Correct Answer
    A. He was skilled in many areas- math, science, inventing, arts, etc
  • 7. 

    Which one would not be an example of a primary source?

    • Diary accounts

    • Soldier writing letters back home about his war experience

    • Textbook

    • Declaration of Independence

    Correct Answer
    A. Textbook
  • 8. 

    What is the best definition of Renaissance?

    • Beginnings of Kings and Queens on the European continent

    • Refreshment of European interests in New World exploration

    • Reogranization of governments of Europe

    • Rebirth of culture in Europe

    Correct Answer
    A. Rebirth of culture in Europe
  • 9. 

    The Roman Catholic Church dominated life in Europe before the Protestant Reformation

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 10. 

    A theocracy can exist with other forms of government.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 11. 

    Tyndale translated the Bible into English which will be used later on in time to help create the King James Bible in the 1600's.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 12. 

    The Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for democratic thinking.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 13. 

    Monarchy

    • People hold the political power to the nation

    • King or queen rules/leads the nation

    • Government is headed by a strong military leader who has total control over the nation

    • No one is in charge-mob rule

    Correct Answer
    A. King or queen rules/leads the nation
  • 14. 

    Why was the Columbian Exchange named after Christopher Columbus?

    • He invented the term

    • He was an expert on New World species

    • His ship was nicknamed the Columbian Exchange

    • His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange

    Correct Answer
    A. His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange
  • 15. 

    Machaivellli, a Renaissance political thinker, would be best remember by which of the following statements? 

    • Be Bold, Do whatever it takes to stay in power, Be strong

    • The weak will never survive in the end

    • Be curious and love art

    • Kings and Queens will rule the world

    Correct Answer
    A. Be Bold, Do whatever it takes to stay in power, Be strong
  • 16. 

    Theocracy

    • One leader or person who has ablsolute control over the lives of the people of the nation

    • King or Queen rules the nation

    • Citizens hold the political power

    • Government that recognizes God as the primary or main political authority

    Correct Answer
    A. Government that recognizes God as the primary or main political authority
  • 17. 

    Representative Democracy

    • King or queen rules the nation

    • Mob rule- choas and disorder in government

    • Voters elect representatives to help make decisions in government

    • One leader who has direct power over all the people of the nation

    Correct Answer
    A. Voters elect representatives to help make decisions in government
  • 18. 

    Anarchy

    • King or Queen rules the nation

    • Mob rule or choas and disorder- lack of government

    • God is at the center of government

    • People make all the decisions for the king

    Correct Answer
    A. Mob rule or choas and disorder- lack of government
  • 19. 

    Which of the followng would not be a negative impact of the Age of Exploration?

    • Finding new trades routes to Asia or to others parts of the globe

    • Disease or sicknees

    • Slavery of Native Americans and other groups

    • War and competition between nations

    Correct Answer
    A. Finding new trades routes to Asia or to others parts of the globe
  • 20. 

    Which continent would be considered the New World?

    • Europe

    • Africa

    • Asia

    • North America

    Correct Answer
    A. North America
  • 21. 

    Columbus : Spain Vasco da Gama: _______________

    • Portugal

    • England

    • France

    • Russia

    Correct Answer
    A. Portugal
  • 22. 

    Physical Map 

    • Map that shows rivers, lakes, mountains

    • Map that shows cities, towns, capitals, boundaries

    • Map that shows lines of latitude and longitude

    • Map that shows the International Date Line

    Correct Answer
    A. Map that shows rivers, lakes, mountains
  • 23. 

    Machiavelli's book, The Prince, addressed the question of how societies should best:

    • Begin a revolution

    • Govern a nation effectively

    • Study the secrets of nature

    • Create a passion for the arts

    Correct Answer
    A. Govern a nation effectively
  • 24. 

    Rule of a government by a few could be best defined as...

    • Theocracy

    • Oligarchy

    • Monarchy

    • Autocracy

    Correct Answer
    A. Oligarchy
  • 25. 

    Machiavelli gave advice to leaders from the Renaissance time period. His book entitled, The Prince  offered advice to which group? 

    • Monarchies of Europe

    • Dictators of Europe

    • Democratic governments of Europe

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Monarchies of Europe
  • 26. 

    The Scientific Revolution can be best described as...? 

    • A new way of thinking about the natural world based upon careful observaion and being able to question accepted beliefs

    • The realization that the Earth was round instead of flat during the Age of Discovery

    • The discovery of nulclear energy as a main source of power

    • An acceptance that the Catholic Church was the only true source of knowledge

    Correct Answer
    A. A new way of thinking about the natural world based upon careful observaion and being able to question accepted beliefs
  • 27. 

    Martin Luther helped to begin unknowingly what key event?

    • Renaissance

    • Protestant Reformation

    • Age of Discovery

    • Enlightenment

    Correct Answer
    A. Protestant Reformation
  • 28. 

    Dictatorship

    • People of a country elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government

    • King or Queen rules the nation

    • One leader or person has absolute or total control over the people's lives in the nation

    • Citizens hold the political power

    Correct Answer
    A. One leader or person has absolute or total control over the people's lives in the nation
  • 29. 

    The Spanish conquistadors only wanted to bring religion to the New World.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 30. 

    Heliocentric theory greatly disturbed the most powerful influence in Europe. Identify who would not have been happy with this theory.

    • Church Leaders

    • Issac Newton

    • John Locke

    • Sir Francis Bacon

    Correct Answer
    A. Church Leaders
  • 31. 

    Political Map

    • Shows rivers, lakes, mountains, on a map

    • Shows cities, states, nations, boundaries, capital cities on map

    • Shows the International Date Line

    • Shows the lines of latitude and longitude

    Correct Answer
    A. Shows cities, states, nations, boundaries, capital cities on map
  • 32. 

    The selling/buying of "forgiveness" within the Roman Catholic Church was known as 

    • Taxation

    • Indulgences

    • Papal Clause

    • Pope forgiveness

    Correct Answer
    A. Indulgences
  • 33. 

    How did the printing press change lives of the people of Europe?

    • Books could be purchase by anyone, cheaper to buy them

    • Books were now available in many languages and more people could read them

    • The innovation made communication easier and faster for ideas to spread throughout Europe

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 34. 

    Which group introduced horses within the Columbian Exchange?

    • Spanish

    • English

    • Native Americans

    • Dutch

    Correct Answer
    A. Spanish
  • 35. 

    Migration

    • Movement of people over the centuries to the New World

    • Movement of people from one place to another

    • Movement of Native American tribes

    • Movement of disease

    Correct Answer
    A. Movement of people from one place to another
  • 36. 

    Which of the following statements would be true concerning the tools of early navigators?

    • Navigators tools were often inaccurate and could put a ship crew off the orginial course

    • Navigators had advanced tools for the time period and always were on course to destination

    • Explorers maps were models for the 21st Century--- easy to navigate

    • 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
  • 37. 

    Which of the following best describes why the Age of Exploration occurred?

    • England and Spain wanted to expand their empire

    • Spain had claimed North and South America

    • European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia

    • English defeated the Spanish Armada

    Correct Answer
    A. European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia
  • 38. 

    What percentage of Native Americans were impacted by death due to the Columbian Exchange?

    • 90 %

    • 50%

    • 40%

    • 60%

    Correct Answer
    A. 90 %
  • 39. 

    Columbian Exchange 

    • Movement of people to the New World

    • Movement of animals from the Old World

    • Movement of plants, animals and disease from the Old and the New Worlds

    • Movement of disease to the New World

    Correct Answer
    A. Movement of plants, animals and disease from the Old and the New Worlds
  • 40. 

    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?

    • The power of govt. rests with the citizens

    • The power of the govt. rests with the leaders at the top of the govt.

    • Republicans are always in control

    • Republic forms of govt. have strict rules and laws that must be followed

    Correct Answer
    A. The power of govt. rests with the citizens
  • 41. 

    Reformation: ____________ revolutionRenaissance: cultural revolution

    • Political

    • Religious

    • Economic

    • Social

    Correct Answer
    A. Religious
  • 42. 

    The _____________ church was named after the followers of Martin Luther.

    • Catholic

    • Baptist

    • Protestant

    • Lutheran

    Correct Answer
    A. Lutheran
  • 43. 

    Who created the Church of England- Anglican Church? 

    • Machaivelli

    • Da Vinci

    • King Henry VIII

    • Charles V

    Correct Answer
    A. King Henry VIII
  • 44. 

    Longitude

    • Latitude

    • Prime Merdian

    • International Date Line

    • Equator

    Correct Answer
    A. Prime Merdian
  • 45. 

    The Treaty of Tordesailles is important today because:

    • South American nations have a strong connection to Spain and Christian based religions due to the negotations that took place in 1494

    • North America became a colony of Portugal

    • This treaty had no impact on life today

    • 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
  • 46. 

    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)

    • Monarchy

    • Anarchy

    • Democracy

    • Dictatorship

    Correct Answer
    A. Dictatorship
  • 47. 

    Latitude 

    • Equator

    • International Date Line

    • Longitude

    • Prime Meridan

    Correct Answer
    A. Equator
  • 48. 

    Which European nation sent explorers towards Asia in search of better trade routes first? 

    • Spain

    • France

    • England

    • Portugal

    Correct Answer
    A. Portugal
  • 49. 

    Which of the following phrases does not belong with the Renaissance Era?

    • Emphasis of the classic cultures- Greek and Roman

    • Humanism, art, culture, realism

    • Spread of new ideas with the use of the printing press

    • Black Death reduced the European population by 1/2

    Correct Answer
    A. Black Death reduced the European population by 1/2

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