The World in 1500: A Historical Overview

What marked the beginning of the early modern period according to historians?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The year 1500

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

Which event is considered one of the most significant in the last 500 years, involving the exchange between the Old and New Worlds?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Columbian Exchange

Which two major empires were present in the Americas around 1500?

• The British and French Empires

• The Ottoman and Persian Empires

• The Aztec and Incan Empires

• The Roman and Byzantine Empires

During the Sangoku period, what was the political situation in Japan?

• Fragmented among feudal lords

• Unified under a single emperor

• Ruled by a foreign power

• A peaceful and stable era

Which dynasty was ruling China in 1500, and what was its status?

• The Ming Dynasty, past its peak

• The Qing Dynasty, at its peak

• The Han Dynasty, expanding

• The Yuan Dynasty, declining

What was the dominant power in the Islamic world around 1500?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Abbasid Caliphate

• The Mughal Empire

• The Safavid Empire

Which empire was known for its wealth and learning, particularly in cities like Timbuktu?

• The Songhai Empire

• The Mali Empire

• The Ghana Empire

• The Swahili City-States

What was a major factor contributing to the spread of new ideas across Europe around 1500?

• The development of the printing press

• The discovery of electricity

• The rise of the internet

• The invention of the steam engine

Which technological advancement was crucial for European explorers to navigate the open ocean?

• The submarine

• The steamship

• The astrolabe and magnetic compass

• The airplane

What was the state of the Catholic Church in Europe around 1500?

• It was newly established

• It was separated from the state

• It was at its peak in power and influence

• It was declining in influence