Emergence of a Global Age - World II SOL

# 1. Historical figures associated with the Italian Renaissance.

# 2. Historical figures associated with the Northern Renaissance.

Which name is correctly matched with statement # 2?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• William Shakespeare

• Machiavelli

• Michelangelo

Why do Mexico and Peru have primarily Catholic populations?

• The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims of those areas.

• Religion was spread in these areas by Spanish missionaries and colonists.

• People who practiced traditional native religions migrated out of these areas.

• The people in these areas were isolated from foreign influences.

Studies focused on classic Greek and Roman texts were of major importance during the -

• Catholic Reformation

• Italian Renaissance

• Glorious Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

Which idea is most associated with John Calvin?

• Ultimate authority comes from the Bible.

• People are equal before God.

• Salvation depends on faith alone.

• Fate is determined by predestination.

China established foreign enclaves in order to -

• improve education

• centralize manufacturing

• spread religion

• control trade

Which explorer contributed to the establishment of Portuguese colonies in Africa and India?

• Hernando Cortez

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Francis Drake

During the 16th century, Europe gained access to knowledge about astronomy, medicine, and mathematics because of the -

• exploration of Africa

• spread of manorial system

• expansion of religion

• growth of trade with Asia

The Church was believed to have been corrupted by its political power and wealth. This caused -

• priests to give up positions of leadership in their community.

• nobles to abandon the beliefs of Christianity.

• widely accepted beliefs that encouraged religious toleration.

• the establishment of new religions that rejected the authority of the Pope

Which choice correctly identifies a major trade pattern of the Columbian Exchange?

• Cattle along arrow 1

• Coal along arrow 1

• Tobacco along arrow 2

• Horses along arrow 2

Which aspect of Japanese society is best described by this letter?

• Weakness of the emperor

• Power of the people

• Decline of the class structures

• Importance of the religious institutions