3rd Nine Weeks Review Part 1- #2
Answer the following questions based on what you think you know and remember about this time period
- 1.
Latitude : Equator Longitude:___________________
- A.
Time Zones
- B.
International Date Line
- C.
Longitude
- D.
Prime Meridan
Correct Answer
D. Prime Meridan -
- 2.
Which of the following reasons does not belong for Exploration towards the New World?(4 R's)
- A.
Routes
- B.
Riches
- C.
Religion
- D.
Roads
Correct Answer
D. Roads -
- 3.
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 -
- 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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
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 -
- 6.
The Ottoman Empire had taken control of most of the overland trade routes, so Europe needed to search for a cheaper route to Asia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Select the best definition of revolution.
- A.
Change
- B.
War
- C.
Conflict
- D.
Independence
Correct Answer
A. Change -
- 8.
John Locke believed in the concept of natural rights of the indiividual. What US document did he later help influence in our national history?
- A.
Gettysburg Address
- B.
US Constitution
- C.
Declaration of Independence
- D.
Emancipation Proclamation
Correct Answer
C. Declaration of Independence -
- 9.
What document is known as the "ultimate break up letter"?
- A.
Declaration of Rights
- B.
English Bill of Rights
- C.
Declaration of Independence
- D.
Magna Carta
Correct Answer
C. Declaration of Independence -
- 10.
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
John Adams
- B.
Benjamin Franklin
- C.
Thomas Jefferson
- D.
James Madison
Correct Answer
C. Thomas Jefferson -
- 11.
The Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for democratic thinking.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
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 -
- 13.
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 -
- 14.
American Revolution: "No taxation without representation" French Revolution: ________________________________
- A.
Reign of Terror
- B.
Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood
- C.
Freedom is here!
- D.
Opporunity for all- no more taxes!
Correct Answer
B. Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood -
- 15.
This group had the burden of paying all the taxes in the nation of France before the revolution?
- A.
First Estate
- B.
Second Estate
- C.
Third Estate
- D.
Fourth Estate
Correct Answer
C. Third Estate -
- 16.
Napoleon's rule ended the French Revolution.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 17.
Physical Map : rivers, lakes, mountainsPolitical Map: _____________________
- A.
Map that shows the equator
- 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
B. Map that shows cities, towns, capitals, boundaries -
- 18.
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 -
- 19.
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 -
- 20.
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 -
- 21.
What motivated Martin Luther to speak out against the Catholic Church?
- A.
The sell of indulgences were getting out of control and people were spending a large portion of salary on "buying" forgiveness
- B.
The printing press was out and he was angry that he was not promoted to become the Pope
- C.
The Catholic Church had moved him to be a priest in a smaller town, he was going to make less money
- D.
He wanted to create his own religion
Correct Answer
A. The sell of indulgences were getting out of control and people were spending a large portion of salary on "buying" forgiveness -
- 22.
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 -
- 23.
The Roman Catholic Church dominated life in Europe before the Protestant Reformation
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
The Scientific Revolution can be best described as...?
- A.
A new way of thinking about the natural world based upon careful observation 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 nuclear 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 observation and being able to question accepted beliefs -
- 25.
This was the time of "radical" extreme leadership of the French Revolution in which many were executed in 1793-1794.
- A.
Renaissance
- B.
Storming of the Bastille
- C.
Reformation
- D.
Reign of Terror
Correct Answer
D. Reign of Terror -
- 26.
Select the state in which you live.
- A.
South Carolina
- B.
Georgia
- C.
Virginia
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
D. North Carolina -
- 27.
I live on the continent of....
- A.
South America
- B.
Europe
- C.
Asia
- D.
North America
Correct Answer
D. North America -
- 28.
My home nation/country is...
- A.
USA
- B.
England
- C.
France
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
A. USA -
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