Early Modern Period Quiz

What were the major themes of the early modern period?

• Industrial Revolution

• Maritime and Land Empires

• Space Exploration

• Digital Age

Which type of empires did European states build during the early modern period?

• Land Empires

• Maritime Empires

• Nomadic Empires

• Desert Empires

What was the purpose of a trading post in the context of European maritime empires?

• To serve as a military base

• To facilitate trade between the colonizing state and indigenous states

• To act as a religious center

• To function as a cultural exchange hub

Which regions did European maritime empires create small trading posts in?

• Antarctica and Australia

• Africa and Asia

• North America and Europe

• South America and the Arctic

Using what innovation were Islamic Empires able to build vast land-based empires in North Africa, Asia, and the Middle East?

• Steam engines

• Gunpowder

• Iron tools

• Sailing ships

What is one activity suggested to help remember the states from the 1200-1450 map?

• Write an essay

• Create a timeline

• Re-quiz yourself by looking at the map

• Watch a documentary

What should you do after recalling the states from the 1200-1450 map?

• Repeat for cities and physical geography

• Move on to the next chapter

• Write a summary

• Discuss with a partner

What is the final step in the process of learning about the maps?

• Create a presentation

• Ensure you know which states existed in which time period

• Write a report

• Draw the map from memory

How did the power of European monarchs change between 1450 and 1750?

• It remained the same throughout the period.

• It decreased significantly due to external invasions.

• It increased as monarchs centralized power.

• It was unaffected by any political changes.

What is the focus of the prompt related to European monarchs in 1450-1750?

• The impact of physical geography on monarchs.

• The resistance to centralization and its effects.

• The role of monarchs in global exploration.

• The economic policies of European monarchs.