Unit 3 Assessment

What was the Renaissance primarily a revival of?

• Religious fundamentalism
• Classical learning and wisdom
• Industrial technology
• Modern science

Which of the following was a major cause of the Reformation?

• The support of the Catholic Church
• The invention of the light bulb
• Corruption within the Catholic Church
• The discovery of America

Who was responsible for the 95 Theses?

• John Calvin
• Martin Luther
• Henry VIII
• Galileo Galilei

How did the invention of the printing press impact Europe?

• It decreased literacy rates
• It made books more expensive
• It allowed for the rapid spread of ideas
• It was used primarily for government propaganda

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European Exploration?

• Desire for new trade routes
• Spread of Christianity
• Search for gold and riches
• Avoiding war with Asia

What was one major result of the African slave trade?

• Increased population in Africa
• Cultural exchange between Europe and Africa
• Devastation of African societies
• Rise of African empires

Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

• Introduction of horses to the Americas
• Isolation of European nations
• Decline in European agriculture
• The Industrial Revolution

Choose THREE reasons that Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs.

• Aztec religious beliefs promoted nonviolence
• the spread of diseases like smallpox for which the natives had no immunity
• Spain joined the Incas in their fight against the Aztecs
• Spanish soldiers possessed superior military technology
• Spain enlisted the help of neighboring tribes who disliked the Aztecs

What was a significant achievement of the Inca civilization?

• Development of the wheel
• Construction of road systems
• Invention of gunpowder
• Building of pyramids

Which civilization is known for its complex calendar system?

• Romans
• Egyptians
• Mayans
• Greeks