Empires and Belief Systems in 1450 -1750 Quiz

What was the dominant belief system in Europe during the 4th century?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

What was the name of the split in the church that occurred during the time period of 1450-1750?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Counter Reformation

• The Council of Trent

• The Great Schism

Which empire remained dominant in the east after the split in the church?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Roman Catholic Church

• Eastern Orthodox Church

What was the issue over which the split occurred in Islam?

• The nature of biblical authority

• The rightful successor to the prophet Muhammad

• The sale of indulgences

• The caste system

Which new belief system emerged in South Asia during the time period of 1450-1750?

• Sikhism

• Taoism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

What was the innovation on Hinduism that emphasized mystical experience and union with one of Hinduism's many gods?

• Jainism

• Zen Buddhism

• Sufism

• Bhakti Movement

Which empire got the upper hand in the conflict between the Safavid and Ottoman empires?

• Byzantine Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

What did the Catholics reaffirm at the Council of Trent?

• The sale of indulgences

• The nature of biblical authority

• The doctrines of salvation by faith and works

• The authority of the Pope

What did Martin Luther denounce in the Catholic Church?

• The sale of indulgences

• The Counter Reformation

• The Bhakti Movement

• The Council of Trent

What was the split in the church that occurred during the time period of 1450-1750 known as?

• The Great Schism

• The Council of Trent

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Counter Reformation