World Cultures Midterm Exam

The artists of the Renaissance focused on

• humanistic concerns.
• the universe.
• the spiritual world.

The development of printing in Europe led to

• religious tolerance.
• increased competition with China.
• increased literacy.

Luther criticized the Roman Catholic Church for

• selling indulgences.
• translating the Bible into German.
• preaching forgiveness.

Copernicus proposed which of the following?

• The sun travels around the Earth.
• The Earth travels around the sun.
• The Earth is the center of the universe.

A monarch is subject to no earthly authority, getting the right to rule directly from the will of God. What does this imply?

• Divine Right
• Constitution
• Bill of Rights

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• An old wooden ship.
• A form of government where people control all aspects of the democratic process.
• A form of government where the King has to share the power with parliament.

What does Absolute Ruler mean?

• A ruler who is sure of their power
• A leader who is elected by the people
• A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life

The theory justifying a monarch's rule by God's authority is called

• totalitarianism
• divine right
• predestination

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

• the spread of new ideas
• decreased funding for the arts
• the beginning of compulsory education

How did Henry VIII react when the Pope refused to annul his marriage?

• He started a war.
• He took over the English church.
• He started the Reformation.