World History Unit 4 Pretest

Which statement BEST describes the extent of European presence in Africa in the 1500s?

• Belgium used rivers to control inland areas.

• Portugal took over coastal cities for trading.

• France colonized vast areas of the western continent.

• Great Britain militarily occupied the southern portion of the continent.

Which of these describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• The introduction of the horse to Europe caused an increase in agricultural output.

• The introduction of gunpowder to Europe caused war fatalities to increase in Europe.

• The introduction of smallpox to the Americas caused the Native American population to decrease.

• The introduction of the potato and corn to the Americas caused the life expectancy of Native Americans to increase.

The Reformation was a major historical turning point because it

• caused a reinstatement of Catholic authority.

• increased interest in the study of Islam.

• encouraged individual interpretation of sacred scriptures.

• increased the popularity of secularism.

How were the works of Leonardo da Vinci an example of the importance of the Renaissance?

• Patrons became less influential.

• Subjects became more secular.

• Colors and brushstrokes become more simplistic.

• Perspective and dimension were emphasized in paintings.

Which statement BEST explains how corruption in the Catholic Church affected Europeans during the 1400s?

• Groups sought religious freedom in North America.

• Trade declined because of religious restrictions.

• Monarchs began to lose control of land to the Church.

• Individuals began to question the Pope’s authority.

The importation of slaves affected the Caribbean Islands by

• reducing resistance from the indigenous population.

• encouraging the expansion of native peoples’ territories.

• supporting the development of the plantation system.

• preventing the creation of independent governments.

What effect did the arrival of Europeans have on both the Aztec and Inca civilizations?

• It led to democratic reforms in both civilizations.

• It led to the destruction of the Aztec and Inca civilizations.

• It led to the migration of Aztec and Inca civilizations to Europe.

• It led to improved healthcare and education systems in both civilizations.

What was one major effect of the invention of the printing press?

• It helped Catholic leaders increase power.

• It helped facilitate the spread of religious ideas.

• It helped popularize reforms in the Catholic Church.

• It helped introduce new leadership roles in the church.

Use the list below to answer the question.

Characteristics of the Renaissance

•Cultural achievements were financed by cities.

•Classical texts and art were valued and studied.

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Which statement BEST completes this list?

• Kings gave authority to religious leaders.

• People chose to enter monasteries.

• Legislative bodies began to tax churches.

• People embraced secular ideas.

During the Commercial Revolution, new institutions like joint-stock companies and capital markets were created in order to raise large sums of cash. Why were these large sums of cash needed?

• to build great cathedrals

• to fund overseas trade ventures

• to prevent the spread of disease

• to establish universal education