AP European History Quiz

What is required for a thesis to earn a point in the AP European History scoring guide?

• It must be a single sentence.

• It must restate the prompt.

• It must respond to the prompt with a historically defensible claim.

• It must include a quote from a historical figure.

Which period is being evaluated for the influence of Catholicism on European political developments?

• 1300 to 1400

• 1450 to 1648

• 1500 to 1600

• 1600 to 1700

What is an example of a thesis that establishes a line of reasoning about Catholicism's influence?

• "Catholicism was the only religion in Europe."

• "Catholicism had no impact on European politics."

• "Catholic influence in Europe’s politics changed significantly due to the Protestant Reformation."

• "Catholicism was always opposed by European monarchs."

Which event marked the weakening of Church political authority after the Great Schism?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Council of Trent

• The Spanish Inquisition

• The Diet of Worms

What was a significant cultural movement during the Renaissance that emphasized human potential and achievements?

• Scholasticism

• Humanism

• Feudalism

• Monasticism

Which invention made the diffusion of ideas threatening to the Catholic Church's teaching widely available?

• The steam engine

• The compass

• The printing press

• The telescope

What was one of the effects of Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses in 1517?

• Strengthening of the Catholic Church

• Creation of new sects of religion

• Unification of European monarchies

• Decline of Renaissance art

Which historical document issued by Henri IV is mentioned as evidence?

• The Magna Carta

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the Peace of Augsburg effectively recognize?

• Catholic dominance

• Protestant states

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

Which conflict is noted between the crown and parliament in the document?

• The American Civil War

• The English Civil War

• The French Revolution

• The War of the Roses