World History Unit 5 Test

what was a key outcome of the scientific revolution?

• increased reliance on religious dogma

• emphasis on superstition and folklore

• advancements in scientific reasoning and observation

• expansion of feudalism

Which empires are collectively known as the "gunpowder empires"?

• Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal

• British, French, and Spanish empires

• Ming, Qing, and Joseon empires

• Inca, Aztes, and Maya empires

What term refers to the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old World and the New World?

• Silk Road

• Spice Trade

• Cultural Diffusion

• Columbian Exchange

Who is considered a key figure of the Enlightenment known for his social contract theory?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

Which enlightenment thinker advocated for the separation of powers in government?

• Montesquieu

• Wollstonecraft

• Smith

• Hobbes

Which continents were significantly impacted by the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• America

Which of the following were consequences of the Age of Exploration?

• Spread of diseases

• Cultural exchange

• Economic growth in Europe

• Decline of absolution

Identify the philosopher who said, "I think, Therefore I am"?

• Locke

• Voltaire

• Hobbes

• Descartes

Who proclaimed, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains," emphasizing the idea of natural freedom and critizing social constraints

• Rousseau

• Hobbes

• Locke

• Voltiare

Describe the impact of the Scientific Revolution in traditional beliefs and practices.

Answer explanation

The Scientific Revolution challenged traditional beliefs by promoting empirical observation and experimentation, leading to a shift from reliance on religious dogma to scientific reasoning.