Western Civ 2 Practice Test 1
Practice test for Will Aldermans first western civ test.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Martin Luther
- A.
King of England who had 6 wives.
- B.
Principal figure in the development of Christian theology.
- C.
Initiated the protestant reformation with his 95 theses.
- D.
Raided and colonized wide areas of Europe in the 8th-11th centuries.
- E.
Led expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec empire
Correct Answer
C. Initiated the protestant reformation with his 95 theses. -
- 2.
Describe why They wanted to find a new trade route.
- 3.
In the 16th century___________was a Ecumenical council of the Roman catholic church.
Correct Answer
Council of Trent
Vikings
New WorldExplanation
In the 16th century, the Ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic church was the Council of Trent. The Council of Trent was a significant event in the history of the Catholic Church as it addressed the Protestant Reformation and implemented reforms within the church. The Vikings and the New World are not related to the Ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic church in the 16th century.Rate this question:
- 4.
Desribe Christopher Columbus and what he did.
- 5.
Who were the vikings? What did they do?
- 6.
King Henry the 8th.
- 7.
John Calvin.
- 8.
Baroque Period...
- A.
18th Century in Greece
- B.
Was discouraged by the Roman Catholic Church for portraying vulgar images in art.
- C.
Encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church for communicating religious themes.
- D.
When most Italians lost a lot of money, and went broke.
Correct Answer
C. Encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church for communicating religious themes.Explanation
During the Baroque Period, the Roman Catholic Church encouraged the art movement for its ability to effectively communicate religious themes. Baroque art was characterized by its dramatic and emotional style, which was well-suited for expressing the grandeur and spirituality of religious subjects. The Church saw this as a powerful tool to engage and inspire the faithful. The statement about the Roman Catholic Church discouraging the portrayal of vulgar images in art may be true, but it is not directly related to the question and does not explain the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Witchcraft was most popularly heard of in ______________
Correct Answer
Washington, D.C
Roanoke, Virginia
Salem, MassachusettsExplanation
Witchcraft was most popularly heard of in Washington, D.C, Roanoke, Virginia, and Salem, Massachusetts. These three locations are well-known for their historical associations with witchcraft and witch trials. Washington, D.C is associated with the famous "Bewitched" TV show, Roanoke, Virginia is linked to the legend of the Roanoke Colony and its mysterious disappearance, and Salem, Massachusetts is infamous for the Salem witch trials in the late 17th century.Rate this question:
- 10.
Peter the Great
The Contemporary Western World, 1970-Present Chapter 28 Test, Form B
The Contemporary Western World, 1970-Present Chapter 28 Test, Form B
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