Benchmark 1 review World Civ

What was the significance of Gutenburg's printing press?

• Provided a way to add color to documents

• Attached paper sheets together to bind books together

• It provided an opportunity for news to travel quickly to a broader audience

• It established English as the primary language spoken around the world.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists were interested in increasing the influence of the Catholic Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

Based on the information above, which of the following statements would most likely be a belief shared by both Luther and Calvin?

• Praying will bring a person salvation from God.

• Confessing your sins to a priest will bring penance.

• Doing good deeds is not a means to salvation from God.

• Baptism is the means to attaining eternal salvation.

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Sea Roads in the context of historical trade routes?

• Connecting China with the Mediterranean region through Central Asia

• Providing a route for trading silk, spices, and precious metals across Central Asia

• Linking North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa via camel caravans

• Facilitating maritime trade between Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia

Which of the following works is Michelangelo most famously known for?

• "The School of Athens"

• "Mona Lisa" and "Vitruvian Man"

• "David" and "The Creation of Adam"

• The Ghent Altarpiece

The Printing Press had a significant impact on the spread of religion by:

• Increasing the availability of religious texts

• Limiting access to religious information

• Reducing the influence of religious leaders

• Decreasing literacy rates

The map above shows the flow of goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas known as the Triangular Trade. Which conclusion can be drawn from the map?

• Economic activities in these places were interdependent.

• Europe imported many manufactured goods from Africa.

• African countries imported a large amount of crops from the Americas.

• North America became a manufacturing center due to slave labor.

What was the significance of Ferdinand Magellan's voyage which began in 1519?

• It was the first voyage to circumnavigate or sail around the globe.

• It was the first European voyage to reach Australia and New Zealand.

• It was the first voyage to sail through the Northwest Passage.

• It was the first European voyage to sail around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa.

With what were the lands Columbus described filled?

• fruits and vegetables

• goods

• hostile natives

• other explorers

Systems of trade connected civilizations across all continents except

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

• Asia