Unit 2 World History Test

Question 1

What was one result of the increase of books in the vernacular, such as Gutenberg’s version of the Bible?

Answer 1

More people were encouraged to learn how to read.

Question 2

What MOST influenced the European Renaissance?

Answer 2

the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome

Question 3

Renaissance painters developed which technique to improve realism in their works?

Answer 3

perspective

Question 4

“The Renaissance has great relevance to late 20th-century Western society.” Which aspect of the Renaissance best supports this idea?

Answer 4

the encouragement of learning as a means of developing full human potential

Question 5

Define humanism:

Answer 5

A philosophy focused away from religious subjects and focused on secular subjects.

Question 6

Which Renaissance figure MOST helped scientists better understand the human body through art?

Answer 6

Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches in his journals

Question 7

Cause: Renaissance in Europe Effect?

Answer 7

The Second Great Awakening; The Great Schism;the First Great Migration;The Protestant Reformation

Question 8

Define Renaissance

Answer 8

Started in Italy 14th-16th centeries known as the “re birth” had art and liteture

Question 9

Identify the qualities of a true Renaissance man:

Answer 9

Comes from wealthier class, educated in many fields and many skills, expert in literature, science, art, etc. and educated in many subjects, but especially good in one thing.

Question 10

Which religious leader started the Protestant Reformation?

Answer 10

Martin Luther

Question 11

What effect did the printing press have on Europe?

Answer 11

Quicken spread of knowledge and discoveries.

Question 12

What effect did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church in Europe?

Answer 12

The reformation had religious, social, and political effects on the Catholic Church. The reformation ended the Christian unity of Europe and left it culturally divided. The Roman Catholic Church itself became more unified as a result of reforms such as the Council of Trent.

Question 13

Martin Luther’s 95 Theses displayed…

Answer 13

Reformed the Catholic Church

Question 14

Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?

Answer 14

Advances in learning and technology made long voyages possible

Question 15

Why did the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella support Columbus’ voyage in 1492?

Answer 15

They wanted to find a direct route by sea to Asia

Question 16

How did Marco Polo influence European voyages of exploration to the Americas?

Answer 16

Wealth in China motivated Europeans to seek routes to Aisia.

Question 17

Which Spanish system of colonial governance compelled American Indians to work fields and mines for no wages?

Answer 17

Encomienda

Question 18

Which factor MOST affected the commercial revolution in Europe?

Answer 18

the development of overseas colonies

Question 19

Why is Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage considered a turning point in world history?

Answer 19

Because he was the first person to circumnavigate the globe.

Question 20

Why is the year 1492 considered a turning point in history?

Answer 20

New trade routes were discovered On October 12th, 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas and Caribbean Islands.

Question 21

During the 15th century, which two European countries began sea voyages of exploration?

Answer 21

Spain and Portugal

Question 22

The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 had been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease in population was mainly a result of

Answer 22

diseases introduced by the Spanish.

Question 23

The journeys of Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias, and Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the

Answer 23

Instruments and technological advancements in sea travel.

Question 24

A major result of the European Age of Exploration was
the end of regional isolation and the beginning of a period of European global_______?

Answer 24

Domination

Question 25

The Columbian Exchange brought new_____ and _____ to Europe and Aisia

Answer 25

foods,products