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

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  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    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
  • 4. 

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

    • Tudor

    • Medici

    • Francis

    • Florence

    Correct Answer
    A. Medici
  • 5. 

    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
  • 6. 

    A theocracy can exist with other forms of government.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 7. 

    The Intolerable Acts closed the port of Boston in 1774 after the events of the Boston Tea Party.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man, a document written during the French Revolution, described the basic human rights that all should be given. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 9. 

    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
  • 10. 

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

    • 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. 

    Which continent would be considered the New World?

    • Europe

    • Africa

    • Asia

    • North America

    Correct Answer
    A. North America
  • 13. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 14. 

    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
  • 15. 

    Columbus : Spain Vasco da Gama: _______________

    • Portugal

    • England

    • France

    • Russia

    Correct Answer
    A. Portugal
  • 16. 

    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
  • 17. 

    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
  • 18. 

    The conflict in Syria is ongoing with many conflicting interests who wish to take over the nation. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 19. 

    A food shortage of bread caused unstable times for the people of France during the French Revolution.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 20. 

    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
  • 21. 

    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
  • 22. 

    The Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for democratic thinking.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 23. 

    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
  • 24. 

    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
  • 25. 

    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
  • 26. 

    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
  • 27. 

    Which scientist does not belong with the Enlightenment/Scientfiic Revolution Era?

    • Issac Newton

    • Galilelo Galilei

    • Francis Bacon

    • Albert Einstein

    Correct Answer
    A. Albert Einstein
  • 28. 

    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
  • 29. 

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

    • Theocracy

    • Oligarchy

    • Monarchy

    • Autocracy

    Correct Answer
    A. Oligarchy
  • 30. 
    The image identifies what event from the American Revolution Era?  - ProProfs

    The image identifies what event from the American Revolution Era? 

    • Boston Tea Party

    • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    • Boston Massacre

    • Intolerable Acts

    Correct Answer
    A. Boston Massacre
  • 31. 

    Reformation: ____________ revolutionRenaissance: cultural revolution

    • Political

    • Religious

    • Economic

    • Social

    Correct Answer
    A. Religious
  • 32. 

    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
  • 33. 

    The cry of the colonists in the days leading up to the outbreak of the American Revolution was centered around what key phrase?

    • "no taxation without representation"

    • "I want my land back from the King!"

    • "I do not want to pay taxes!"

    • "Give me liberty or give me death!"

    Correct Answer
    A. "no taxation without representation"
  • 34. 

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."This quote came from which document? 

    • US Constitution

    • Declaration of Independence

    • Olive Branch Pettion

    • Mayflower Compact

    Correct Answer
    A. Declaration of Independence
  • 35. 

    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
  • 36. 

    During the Enlightenment, we see a shift from monarchies across Europe to revolutions that developed other forms of governments.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 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. 

    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
  • 41. 

    Which statement would best represent the relationship between Christianity and the Enlightenment thinkers? 

    • Most Enlightenment thinkers did not believe in God

    • Most Enlightenment thinkers believed in science and nature

    • Most Enlighenment thinkers believed in God

    • Most Enlightenment thinkers believed that people should not have a key religion

    Correct Answer
    A. Most Enlighenment thinkers believed in God
  • 42. 

    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
  • 43. 

    Martin Luther helped to begin unknowingly what key event?

    • Renaissance

    • Protestant Reformation

    • Age of Discovery

    • Enlightenment

    Correct Answer
    A. Protestant Reformation
  • 44. 

    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
  • 45. 

    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
  • 46. 

    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
  • 47. 

    What were the colonists asked to do after the French and Indian War?

    • Continue to fight against the Native American tribes

    • Pay for the cost of the war since they had fought in the war- war debt had doubled for England and the 13 colonies

    • Pay for the war since they had lost and leave the continent

    • Give up land after the war to the French

    Correct Answer
    A. Pay for the cost of the war since they had fought in the war- war debt had doubled for England and the 13 colonies
  • 48. 

    What did Enlightenment thinkers want to rely on? 

    • The power of the monarchs

    • Reason and logic

    • The Roman Catholic Church

    • Military power and might

    Correct Answer
    A. Reason and logic
  • 49. 

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

    • Catholic

    • Baptist

    • Protestant

    • Lutheran

    Correct Answer
    A. Lutheran

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