Journey Through Time: A Quiz on Key Historical Periods

What was a significant contribution of Islamic scholars during the Islamic Golden Age?

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of algebra

• The discovery of the Americas

• The construction of the Great Wall of China

Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

The Renaissance was known as a period of:

• Economic decline

• Religious wars

• Rebirth in art, science, and culture

• Technological regression

Who initiated the Protestant Reformation by posting the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517?

• Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Ignatius of Loyola

Which of the following was a major achievement during the Scientific Revolution?

• The establishment of the feudal system

• The development of the heliocentric model of the solar system

• The invention of the steam engine

• The founding of the first university

The Enlightenment primarily promoted which of the following ideas?

• The divine right of kings

• The importance of tradition and religion in government

• Reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority

• The benefits of a nomadic lifestyle

Which country led the Age of Exploration by establishing a sea route to India in 1498?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

The invention of the printing press, which greatly facilitated the spread of knowledge, is attributed to:

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

The reaction to the Protestant Reformation by the Catholic Church is what?

• A Catholic Reformation

• A supression of Protestant ideas

• Attempting assassination of Martin Luther

• Nothing, they felt the moved was insignificant

Who is known for formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation during the Scientific Revolution?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Johannes Kepler

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei