World Midterm Review

What was a primary focus of Renaissance artists?

• Exploration of the cosmos.

• Depiction of religious themes.

• Emphasis on human experience.

• Adherence to medieval traditions.

What was one significant impact of the printing press on European culture?

• It led to the decline of universities.

• It caused a decrease in book production.

• It facilitated increase of literacy rates

• It resulted in the isolation of European communities.

What was one of Martin Luther's main grievances against the Catholic Church?

• Conducting services in Latin.

• Building large cathedrals.

• Selling indulgences.

• Supporting the Crusades.

Copernicus proposed which of the following?

• The sun travels around the Earth.

• The Earth travels around the sun.

• Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

• The Earth is the center of the universe.

Which of the following was an effect of the printing revolution in the 1500s?

• the spread of new ideas

• decreased funding for the arts

• increased competition with China

• the beginning of compulsory education

What action did Henry VIII take after the Pope denied his request for an annulment?

• He declared war on the Vatican.

• He took over the church.

• He initiated the Protestant Reformation.

• He levied taxes on Catholic properties.

What was a primary motivation for European monarchs to support maritime exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• They aimed to establish new colonies.

• They sought to discover new trade routes.

• They intended to spread Christianity.

• They wanted to improve shipbuilding techniques.

What strategy did Portugal employ to dominate the spice trade in Southeast Asia?

• They formed alliances with European powers.

• They used their advanced naval technology.

• They used military force.

• They offered protection to local merchants.

How did the Ming and Qing dynasties manage their interactions with foreign merchants?

• They imposed strict limitations on foreign trade.

• They actively promoted foreign trade.

• They opened all ports to international trade.

• They completely banned foreign trade.

What was one of the significant impacts of Prince Henry's efforts on Portugal?

• Portugal became a leading nation in maritime exploration.

• Portugal established a vast land empire in Asia.

• Portugal was the first to discover the Americas.

• Portugal became a dominant force in the spice trade.