World History Midterm Exam

The artists of the Renaissance focused on

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

The development of printing in Europe led to

• religious tolerance.
• increased competition with China.
• increased literacy.
• increased corruption in the Roman Catholic Church.

Luther criticized the Roman Catholic Church for

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

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

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.
• He imposed fines on the Roman Catholic Church.

Which of the following best explained why European rulers encouraged ocean exploration?

• They wanted to find new trade routes.
• They wanted to conquer new lands.
• They wanted to spread Islam.
• They wanted to test new navigational tools.

How did Portugal gain control of trade in Southeast Asia?

• They used military force.
• They established ties with local rulers.
• They paid money for trading rights.
• They agreed to share their navigational know-how with rulers of the region.

The Ming and Qing dynasties followed which of the following policies regarding foreign trade?

• They restricted foreign trade
• The encouraged foreign trade
• They allowed foreign trade in all of China's coastal cities
• They forbade trade entirely

How did Prince Henry change the course of Portugal’s history?

• Portugal became a Muslim country.
• Portugal led the way in exploration.
• Portugal became the first country to circumnavigate the world.
• Portugal became a gold-rich country.