1st Nine Weeks Review- 2016
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.
Which continent would be considered the New World?
- A.
Europe
- B.
Africa
- C.
Asia
- D.
North America
Correct Answer
D. North America -
- 3.
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 -
- 4.
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 -
- 5.
Reformation: ____________ revolutionRenaissance: cultural revolution
- A.
Political
- B.
Religious
- C.
Economic
- D.
Social
Correct Answer
B. Religious -
- 6.
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 -
- 7.
Which group introduced horses within the Columbian Exchange?
- A.
Spanish
- B.
English
- C.
Native Americans
- D.
Dutch
Correct Answer
A. Spanish -
- 8.
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 -
- 9.
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 -
- 10.
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 -
- 11.
Columbus : Spain Vasco da Gama: _______________
- A.
Portugal
- B.
England
- C.
France
- D.
Russia
Correct Answer
A. Portugal -
- 12.
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 -
- 13.
The Spanish conquistadors only wanted to bring religion to the New World.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
The Scientific Revolution can be best described as...?
- A.
A new way of thinking about the natural world based upon careful observaion and being able to question accepted beliefs
- B.
The realization that the Earth was round instead of flat during the Age of Discovery
- C.
The discovery of nulclear energy as a main source of power
- D.
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 -
- 15.
Heliocentric theory greatly disturbed the most powerful influence in Europe. Identify who would not have been happy with this theory.
- A.
Church Leaders
- B.
Issac Newton
- C.
John Locke
- D.
Sir Francis Bacon
Correct Answer
A. Church Leaders -
- 16.
The geocentric theory would be best described as...?
- A.
Earth is the center of the universe
- B.
Sun is the center of the universe
- C.
Moon is the center of the universe
- D.
Church is the center of the universe
Correct Answer
A. Earth is the center of the universe -
- 17.
The Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for democratic thinking.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
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 % -
- 19.
Latitude
- A.
Equator
- B.
International Date Line
- C.
Longitude
- D.
Prime Meridan
Correct Answer
A. Equator -
- 20.
Longitude
- A.
Latitude
- B.
Prime Merdian
- C.
International Date Line
- D.
Equator
Correct Answer
B. Prime Merdian -
- 21.
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 -
- 22.
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 -
- 23.
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 -
- 24.
Migration
- A.
Movement of people over the centuries to the New World
- B.
Movement of people from one place to another
- C.
Movement of Native American tribes
- D.
Movement of disease
Correct Answer
B. Movement of people from one place to another -
- 25.
The selling/buying of "forgiveness" within the Roman Catholic Church was known as
- A.
Taxation
- B.
Indulgences
- C.
Papal Clause
- D.
Pope forgiveness
Correct Answer
B. Indulgences -
- 26.
Which of the following phrases does not belong with the Renaissance Era?
- A.
Emphasis of the classic cultures- Greek and Roman
- B.
Humanism, art, culture, realism
- C.
Spread of new ideas with the use of the printing press
- D.
Black Death reduced the European population by 1/2
Correct Answer
D. Black Death reduced the European population by 1/2 -
- 27.
Martin Luther helped to begin unknowingly what key event?
- A.
Renaissance
- B.
Protestant Reformation
- C.
Age of Discovery
- D.
Enlightenment
Correct Answer
B. Protestant Reformation -
- 28.
The _____________ church was named after the followers of Martin Luther.
- A.
Catholic
- B.
Baptist
- C.
Protestant
- D.
Lutheran
Correct Answer
D. Lutheran -
- 29.
Machaivellli, a Renaissance political thinker, would be best remember by which of the following statements?
- A.
Be Bold, Do whatever it takes to stay in power, Be strong
- B.
The weak will never survive in the end
- C.
Be curious and love art
- D.
Kings and Queens will rule the world
Correct Answer
A. Be Bold, Do whatever it takes to stay in power, Be strong -
- 30.
Who created the Church of England- Anglican Church?
- A.
Machaivelli
- B.
Da Vinci
- C.
King Henry VIII
- D.
Charles V
Correct Answer
C. King Henry VIII -
- 31.
The Roman Catholic Church dominated life in Europe before the Protestant Reformation
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 32.
Indulgences were a source of money/income for the Roman Catholic Church.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 33.
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 -
- 34.
Dictatorship
- A.
People of a country elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government
- B.
King or Queen rules the nation
- C.
One leader or person has absolute or total control over the people's lives in the nation
- D.
Citizens hold the political power
Correct Answer
C. One leader or person has absolute or total control over the people's lives in the nation -
- 35.
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 -
- 36.
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 -
- 37.
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 -
- 38.
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 -
- 39.
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 -
- 40.
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 -
- 41.
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 -
- 42.
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 -
- 43.
Machiavelli's book, The Prince, addressed the question of how societies should best:
- A.
Begin a revolution
- B.
Govern a nation effectively
- C.
Study the secrets of nature
- D.
Create a passion for the arts
Correct Answer
B. Govern a nation effectively -
- 44.
A theocracy can exist with other forms of government.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 45.
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 -
- 46.
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 -
- 47.
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 -
- 48.
Luther nailed the 95 Theses up to the door of the Catholic Church, this began the Reformation in 1517.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 49.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 50.
Rule of a government by a few could be best defined as...
- A.
Theocracy
- B.
Oligarchy
- C.
Monarchy
- D.
Autocracy
Correct Answer
B. Oligarchy -
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