Renaissance and Early Modern History Quiz

What elements contributed to the rise of Florence?

• Natural resources

• Vast wealth held by the residents

• Military conquests

• Agricultural advancements

Which Renaissance idea was BEST exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci?

• Religious devotion

• Art was more focused and realistic

• Political leadership

• Economic theory

What inspired the development of Humanism?

• Ideas of Greece and Rome

• Medieval traditions

• Eastern philosophies

• Scientific discoveries

What was the MOST important impact resulting from Martin Luther's 'Ninety-five Theses'?

• Increase in church attendance

• Decline in the power of the Catholic Church

• Expansion of the papal states

• Rise of new religious orders

The Atlantic Slave Trade had significant effects on Africa's future, including:

• Economic prosperity

• Some of Africa's villages ceased to exist

• Cultural exchange

• Technological advancement

Describe the power of the Emperor during the Tokugawa period in Japan.

• Limited by the shogunate

• The power of the emperor was absolute and supreme

• Shared with the daimyo

• Nonexistent

What are THREE characteristics of monotheism as represented in the ancient Hebrew civilization?

• Multiple gods with different powers

• One god is the creator, eternal and omnipotent, promises to protect followers

• Worship of nature

• Belief in reincarnation

Describe religious practices of the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan societies.

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Agnostic

What must a good ruler do to keep order in the kingdom?

• Make laws and keep order

• Conquer new lands

• Accumulate wealth

• Build monuments

What was a major effect of the Bantu migrations?

• Spread of Buddhism

• Development of agriculture

• Diffusion of iron technology

• Rise of the Roman Empire