Global History Part 2: End of Semester Review

How did Aztec society differ from Inca society?

• The Aztec domesticated animals for transportation purposes; the Inca didn’t.

• The Aztecs chose rulers based on heredity; the Inca chose rulers based on merit.

• The Aztecs were industrialized; the Inca relied on agriculture.

• The Aztec prayed to the god Quetzalcoatl for prosperity; the Inca prayed to Inti.

Which of the following geographical features covers almost half of the African continent?

• Glaciers

• Savannas

• Rainforests

• Mountains

Which factor increased trade under Mongol rule?

• important mathematical discoveries that contributed to technology

• the good relationship between the Chinese people and the Mongols

• the invention of new weapons that made sieges of cities easier

• construction and protection of roads that ensured safe and easy travel

Why was the oral tradition important in Africa?

• It was a ritual believed to bring rainfall.

• It was used to communicate with the king.

• It helped pass traditions to younger generations.

• It helped ensure the success of the gold salt trade.

What was the impact of the Scientific Revolution on the power of the Roman Catholic Church?

• It helped explain the scientific theories that the church held, making the Church more powerful.

• It promoted rational thinking and presented logical theories that weakened the authority of the church.

• It caused people to reject scientific ideas and choose to live under the rigid rules of the church, increasing the church’s power.

• It supported Protestant teachings, undermining the authority of the church.

Which two statements best show how the Scientific Revolution changed the way people perceived nature and society?

• People started applying the principles of the scientific method, empiricism, and experimentation to other aspects of life.

  People started challenging the accepted “scientific truths” taught by the church, which weakened its authority.

• People starting applying the beliefs of classical scientists to develop the field of philosophy.

  People started associating religion with science and sought more knowledge about God’s role in the universe.

• People started associating religion with science and sought more knowledge about God’s role in the universe.

  People starting applying the beliefs of classical scientists to develop the field of philosophy.

• People started applying the principles of the scientific method, empiricism, and experimentation to other aspects of life.

  People started associating religion with science and sought more knowledge about God’s role in the universe.

How did humanism foster the Scientific Revolution?

• Humanism created ideal humans who made effective scientific inventions.

• Humanism promoted the study of theology, which led to an understanding of the relationship between religion and science.

• Humanism promoted the study of classical works that stimulated the exploration of science.

• Humanism promoted the study of the scientific method used to conduct experiments.

What were the main purposes of the Counter-Reformation?

• 1) to eliminate corruption from the Catholic Church

  2) to keep Catholics from converting to Protestantism

• 1) to keep Catholics from converting to Protestantism

  2) to keep Protestants from converting to Catholicism

• 1) to keep Protestants from converting to Catholicism

  2) to persecute the Jesuits

• 1) to persecute the Jesuits

  2) to support the translation of the Bible in common languages

What major impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church?

• It provided an avenue for the Catholic Church to grow more powerful.

• It challenged Catholic traditions, forcing people to reassess the Catholic religion.

• It resulted in a split between Catholics in eastern and western Europe.

• It reinforced England's relationship with the Catholic Church.

Why did Martin Luther criticize the Roman Catholic Church?

• It was in favor of sola scriptura.

• It was encouraging science.

• It was using indulgences for financial benefits.

• It condemned corruption.