World History Diagnostic Test

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

• Chivalry and tournaments

• Devotion to the Christian Church

• Good health after the Bubonic plague

• Art and learning

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

• It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek.

• It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular.

• Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artists.

• It led to the development of public libraries.

Which European country was the leader in developing and applying 15th century sailing

innovations?

• Portugal

• Brazil

• Netherlands

• France

What concept was the belief in "divine right" used to support?

• The use of war for political purposes

• Separation of church and state

• The freedom of speech

• Absolute rule

Why was the English Bill of Rights so significant?

• It gave absolute power back to monarchs

• It established the group of government ministers known as the cabinet.

• It made clear limits on the power of royals

• Led to the overthrow of King James II

Isaac Newton is most closely associated with the

• function of the blood vessels

• chemical composition of matter.

• anatomy of the human body.

• law of universal gravitation

The Declaration of Independence was written by

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What happened on July 14, Bastille Day?

• Robespierre was executed by guillotine.

• French women marched all the way to Versailles.

• The royal family attempted to escape France.

• A mob stormed a prison looking for gunpowder.

During the Reign of Terror, who was safe from the guillotine?

• Robespierre

• revolutionaries

• no one

• the second estate

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• increased purchases of land by wealthy landowners to cultivate larger fields

• increased output of machine-made goods that began in England during the 18th-century

• a widespread use of teenagers as factory laborers who worked 14 hour days, 6 days a week

• increased populations of urban areas during the 1800s