Modern World History Fall '25 Final Exam

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

• Christian devotion
• Art and learning
• Chivalry and tournaments
• Good health after the plague

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

• Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artists.
• It led to the development of public libraries.
• It led to the renewed study of Latin and Greek.
• It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular (common language)

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was what?

• A belief in the importance of the government over individual rights.
• A rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures.
• An emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
• An appreciation for the basic worth of individual human achievement.

The Protestant Reformation can best be defined as a …

• Period of time where priests held ultimate religious power.
• Religious revolution to create one and only form of Christianity.
• Religious reform movement that led to the founding of other branches of Christianity.
• Push to spread Christianity into Ireland and Scotland.

What was one of Martin Luther’s ideas that influenced Protestant beliefs?

• Good works were required for salvation.
• Faith in God is not necessary.
• Salvation comes by faith alone.
• Political power is beneficial for religion.

The voyages of European exploration during the 15th & 16th centuries were made possible mainly by …

• The Protestant Reformation
• New and improved technologies
• The success of the Crusades
• A desire to prove the Earth was round

What was Christopher Columbus’ purpose for exploration before landing in the New World?

• To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia.
• To travel completely around the world for the glory of Italy.
• To launch a surprise attack against the enemies of Spain.
• To find the city of gold in southern Africa.

What part of the Americas did Christopher Columbus land?

• Florida
• Brazil
• The Bahamas
• Mexico

To what region in the Americas were the majority of enslaved Africans sent?

• The American colonies
• Central America
• The Caribbean
• Brazil

What caused the destruction of over 90% of the Native American population?

• Famine
• Genocide
• Disease
• Lack of medical knowledge.