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1Renaissance paintings often depict ancient Greek and Roman thinkers alongside the artists and thinkers of the Renaissance, which illustrates Renaissance interest in
- Aclassical Roman and Greek philosophy.
- Bthe religious cults of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
- Cthe painting techniques of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
- Dthe ritual of the early Christian church.
2What was one reason why the Renaissance began in Italy?
- AItalians were surrounded by the remnants of classical Rome, stimulating interest in the past.
- BItaly was the only region in Europe where scholarship was conducted in the vernacular.
- CItaly was the most technologically advanced society in the West.
- DItaly had connections to Britain and France, where classical texts had been preserved.
3The Northern Renaissance started in the low countries of Denmark, the Netherlands, and Britain due to
- Athe end of the Black Death and the end of political wars in those areas
- Bthe vast wealth of the people of those countries gained from trade and power
- Cthe excellent art schools located in the region
- Dopen trade and diplomatic relations with France, especially Paris
4Despite the changes of the Renaissance, all but which the following social and cultural norms stayed the same?
- Apatriarchy
- Breligion
- Csocial classes
- Dstatus mobility
5In the triangular trade, what was transported from the Americas to Europe?
- Araw materials/cacao beans
- Bskilled workers/slaves
- Cluxury products/jewelry
- Dmanufactured goods/cotton linen
6How did European mercantilists think about exports and imports?
- AThey believed that imported luxury goods gave them higher status, so they encouraged imports.
- BThey wanted to export goods in order to bring gold and silver into their country.
- CThey considered a strict balance between exports and imports to be essential.
- DThey valued their own products so highly that they banned most exports.
7What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas of 1494?
- AIt divided newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain.
- BIt transferred power from the pope to the Italian city-states.
- CIt rewarded Christopher Columbus for his discoveries.
- DIt brought the Hundred Years' War to an end.
8John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson explored part of North America in hopes of finding
- Aa water route to Asia.
- Ba source of fish and furs.
- Cplaces to mine gold and silver.
- DIndian allies against the Dutch.
9The native population of the Americas was decimated due to contact with Europeans.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
10Which philosopher felt that humans are inherently good, but their desire for happiness makes them make bad choices?
- AWollstonecraft
- BHobbes
- CMontesquieu
- DRousseau
11Although Hobbes and Locke believe in social contracts, Locke believed ___ while Hobbes believed ___.
- Apeople can't govern themselves and need order; people need to be protected from the government
- Bpeople need to be protected from the government, people can't govern themselves and need order
- Cpeople are stupid and cannot govern themselves; kings are stupid and should be put to death
- Dkings are stupid and should be put to death; people are stupid and cannot govern themselves
12Which philosopher observed that governments were better when the branches were separate?
- AMontesquieu
- BRousseau
- CVoltaire
- DHobbes
13The first major breakthrough of the Scientific Revolution was heliocentric theory. Who was not a major scientist connect with it?
- ABacon
- BGalileo
- CCopernicus
- DKepler
14Many people believe that European Enlightenment began with the first published book in Europe. What was this book?
- AThe Bible
- BDante's Inferno
- CMilton's Paradise Lost
- DShakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
15One of the greatest economic minds of the Enlightenment was Smith, who advocated
- Afree markets
- Bcolonialism
- Ctaxing the wealthy
- Danswer not present
16The Counter-Reformation was a reaction against John Calvin's protest through 95 Theses.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
17How did Portuguese merchants establish land bases in Asia?
- AThey purchased territory from neighboring empires.
- BThey paid rent to local rulers to occupy a piece of land.
- CThey found uninhabited islands on which to build their forts.
- DThey used cannons on their ships to capture coastal towns.
18In contrast to slaves, indentured servants
- Awere usually born in the Americas.
- Bpaid for their own food and place to live.
- Cbecame free after a set number of years.
- Dwere taken by force in their home countries.
19What was one consequences of the policies in the trade and communication edicts of the Tokugawa Shogunate that banned trade with other nations?
- AJapan developed a uniquely innovative scientific culture.
- BPopular rebellions arose and most of these edicts were quickly reversed.
- CJapan was unable to take advantage of technological developments from the West.
- DJapanese rulers became more responsive to the will of the people.
20John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson explored part of North America, resulting in the finding of
- Aa water route to Asia.
- Ba source of fish and furs.
- Cplaces to mine gold and silver.
- DIndian allies against the Dutch.
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