Midterm Vocab Quiz

What does "Circumnavigation" mean?

• To travel completely around the world

• To travel to the North Pole

• To travel across a continent

• To travel to the moon

Who were the "Conquistadors"?

• Spanish conquerors

• French explorers

• Italian merchants

• English sailors

What is a "Tariff"?

• A tax on imports

• A type of ship

• A form of government

• A religious ceremony

What does "Absolute monarch" refer to?

• A ruler with complete authority

• A democratic leader

• A military general

• A religious figure

What are "Natural Rights"?

• Life, liberty, and property

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

What does "Suffrage" mean?

• The right to vote

• The right to own property

• The right to free speech

• The right to a fair trial

What is "Nationalism"?

• A strong feeling of pride in one's country

• A type of government

• A religious movement

• A form of economic policy

What is "Mercantilism"?

• Belief that a nation's wealth is measured by its amount of gold and silver

• A system of free trade

• A type of government

• A religious belief

What does the term "Heliocentric" refer to?

• The belief that the Earth is the center of the universe

• The belief that the Sun is the center of the universe

• The belief that the Moon is the center of the universe

• The belief that Mars is the center of the universe

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What is an "Indulgence" in historical terms?

• A type of food

• A religious pardon for sins

• A form of currency

• A type of clothing