Modern World U1 Test (ML Modified)

Which family helped begin the Renaissance by using their wealth to support art?

• The Medici Family

• The Da Vinci Family

From 1518-1593, which disease most affected the Aztec people in Mexico?

• Smallpox

• Malaria

What was a "Renaissance Man"?

• a person who know about many subjects and has many accomplishments

• a person who is an expert and leader in one subject

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between countries

• an agreement between Old and New Worlds

What was the common goal of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?

• using reason and evidence to understand the world

• encouraging religion based culture and government

Why did Europeans turn to Africa for slave labor in the Americas?

• native populations decreased because of disease

• Europeans refused to work or travel

Native people wanted new goods and invited European explorers. This caused the Columbian Exchange.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which is an effect of the transatlantic slave trade?

• long-term economic and social devastation of African American societies

• African economies grew

People who traveled the world in the 14th century to study and understand other societies did so for ___.

• god

• gold

• glory

What happened to Martin Luther after publishing his 95 Theses?

• he was excommunicated from the Catholic Church

• he left religion and became a scientist