World History Review set 4

What term refers to a member of a Christian denomination that broke away from the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation?

• Buddhist
• Catholic
• Protestant
• Jewish

Who was a High Renaissance painter known for his mastery of composition, draftsmanship, and color, and for his works including "The School of Athens" and "The Sistine Madonna"?

• Raphael
• Pablo Picasso
• Vincent van Gogh
• Leonardo da Vinci

What period of Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule lasted from the 8th to the 15th centuries?

• Reconquista
• Renaissance
• Enlightenment
• Industrial Revolution

What intellectual and artistic movement that originated in Italy in the 14th century emphasized classical learning, humanism, and a renewed interest in the natural world?

• Baroque
• Gothic
• Enlightenment
• Renaissance

What systematic approach to investigation and experimentation is used to acquire knowledge in the natural sciences?

• Scientific method
• Random trial and error
• Guessing game
• Magical intuition

What period of rapid scientific advancement in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries led to new discoveries in astronomy, physics, mathematics, and other fields?

• Renaissance
• Industrial Revolution
• Enlightenment
• Scientific Revolution

What branch of Islam, representing about 10-15% of Muslims worldwide, believes in the leadership of Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, and his descendants?

• Sunni Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Shia Islam

What Japanese military leader, under the emperor, held real power during the shogunate system that ruled Japan from 1185 to 1868?

• Ninja
• Samurai
• Shogun
• Emperor

What network of ancient trade routes connecting East and West Asia facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures?

• Silk Road
• Cotton Road
• Spice Route
• Tea Trail

What branch of Islam, representing about 85-90% of Muslims worldwide, believes in the leadership of the Caliphs, successors of Prophet Muhammad, chosen through consensus?

• Shia Islam
• Sunni Islam
• Ibadi Islam
• Sufi Islam