Unit 5 Test 1 WHIST Question Bank

What role did the Medici family play in the Renaissance?

• They were powerful military leaders who expanded Italy’s borders.
• They funded scholars, artists, and architects, promoting cultural growth.
• They opposed the spread of humanism and Renaissance ideals.
• They focused on preserving medieval traditions rather than embracing change.

How did Mansa Musa impact the Mali Empire’s global reputation?

• He conquered the Songhai Empire and expanded trade routes.
• He built the Great Mosque of Djenné and enforced strict Islamic laws.
• He went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, distributing gold and causing economic shifts.
• He overthrew the Almoravids and restored Ghana’s former territories.

How did the Inca expand their empire after settling near Chimu territory?

• By forming alliances with neighboring civilizations
• Through military conquest, including brutal tactics like dismembering enemies
• By purchasing land from weaker tribes
• Through peaceful negotiations and trade agreements

How did Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage impact global navigation?

• It led to the first European discovery of the Americas
• It confirmed the existence of the Northwest Passage
• It demonstrated the possibility of sailing around the world.
• It resulted in the establishment of Portuguese trade posts in India

What was a key belief shared by both John Wyclif and Jan Hus?

• Emphasis on Scripture and personal faith over rituals
• Support for the absolute authority of the pope
• Advocacy for indulgences as a path to salvation
• Rejection of all church councils as illegitimate

What was one of John Calvin’s key theological innovations?

• The belief that salvation is determined by God’s predestination
• The rejection of communal religious living
• The acceptance of Catholic penance practices
• The idea that salvation is earned through good works

How did Hernán Cortés justify his expedition to Mexico despite lacking official authorization?

• He declared independence from Spain and ruled Mexico himself.
• He forged documents to gain royal approval before leaving Cuba.
• He founded Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz and was elected captain-general.
• He convinced Diego Velázquez to grant him permission before setting sail.

What role did Malinali (Marina) play in Cortés’s conquest of Mexico?

• She was a Totonac warrior who fought alongside the Spanish.
• She served as an interpreter and advisor.
• She was a Spanish noblewoman who funded the expedition.
• She led an indigenous rebellion against Cortés.

How did Cortés use psychological warfare against indigenous forces?

• He spread false rumors that he had divine powers.
• He refused to use weapons, relying solely on diplomacy.
• He used horses, firearms, and cannons to terrify indigenous warriors.
• He convinced Moctezuma that he was a lost Aztec god.

Why did Moctezuma II send gifts to Hernán Cortés upon his arrival in Mexico?

• He wanted to challenge the Spanish in open battle.
• He viewed the Spanish as allies and welcomed them into Tenochtitlan immediately.
• He saw the Spanish as powerful outsiders and hoped to appease them while maintaining control.
• He had never heard of the Spanish before and was unaware of their intentions.