Overall Review - World History

Why is the Renaissance considered a "re-birth"?

• It marked the end of the Middle Ages

• It was a period of major industrial innovation

• It was a time of decline in artistic expression

• It was a phase of political instability

Which of the following was a cause of the Reformation?

• Economic prosperity in Europe

• The controversy over selling indulgences

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The discovery of the New World

What distinguishes Calvinism from regular Catholic church practices?

• Emphasis on rituals

• Belief in predestination

• Focus on the New Testament

• The use of icons in worship

During the Age of Exploration, what was a primary reason for European exploration?

• To find new educational methods

• To expand their cultural knowledge

• To search for new trade routes and resources

• To establish internet infrastructure

How did the governance of Spain's New World colonies differ from others?

• It was purely democratic

• It was controlled directly by the king

• It used a feudal system

• Colonies had complete independence

What was a major achievement of King Louis XIV?

• He reduced the power of the monarchy

• He established the Palace of Versailles

• He abolished the French military

• He introduced democratic elections

What was a significant outcome of the Scientific Revolution?

• The decline of scientific thought

• The invention of the steam engine

• The formulation of the theory of gravity

• The decrease in educational standards

What term describes the period in European history marked by a revival of classical learning and wisdom, often referred to as the rebirth of arts and sciences?

• Enlightenment

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Medieval

Which term is used to describe a system of government where a single ruler has complete authority, often justified by divine right?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Absolute Monarch

What is the name given to the economic policy where colonies are used primarily to increase the mother country's wealth, through trade and resource extraction?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Communism