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Benchmark Review

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The image shows what theory?
a)
Geocentric Theory
b)
Heliocentric Theory
c)
Rotation Theory
d)
Circular Theory
2.
The image shows what theory?
a)
Geocentric Theory
b)
Heliocentric Theory
c)
Rotation Theory
d)
Circular Theory
3.
The Black Death was caused by...?
a)
Infected fleas on rats.
b)
Infected fleas on cats.
c)
Infected ticks on rats.
d)
Infected ticks on cats.
4.
The Black Death spread from...?
a)
Asia to Europe
b)
Europe to Asia
c)
Asia to America
d)
Europe to America
5.
Define the Renaissance.
a)
A rebirth of European culture that began in the Itialian city-states. Spirit of inquiry, rediscovery of classical learning.
b)
A rebirth of Enlightenment ideas spread by new enlightenment thinkers. Helped spread revolutions.
c)
A rebirth of exploration. Commonly known as the Age of Exploration. Time period where Columbus discovered America.
d)
A rebirth from the fall of Rome. Marked the the entry into the Middle Ages. 
6.
Define the Reformation.
a)
A time when there was a split from the Catholic Church. Started by Martin Luther
b)
Split from the Orthodox Church. Started by Martin Luther.
c)
Rejected church teachings, introduced scientific method
d)
System of government in which political power is inherited
7.
Martin Luther believed the only way to heaven was by...?
a)
Faith alone will get you into heaven.
b)
Predestination- god has already decided if going to heaven
8.
John Calvin believed the only was into heaven was...?
a)
Faith alone will get you into heaven.
b)
Predestination- god has already decided if going to heaven
9.
Define Pre-Columbian
a)
Era in Central and South America where civilizations existed. Maya, Inca, Aztec
b)
Era of exploration to find new trade routes to India/China
c)
Movement in which Catholics left the church for Protestant churches.
d)
Before the establishment of Columbia.
10.
Based on the map where was the highest impact of Protestantism?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Italy
11.
What is the image shown an example of?
a)
Triangular Trade
b)
Atlantic Slave Trade
c)
Middle Passage
d)
Columbian Exchange
12.
What is the Columbian Exchange?
a)
Exchanges of plants, animals, diseases and technology
b)
Exchange for goods and services
c)
Exchange of slaves
d)
Conquering new territory
13.
What ocean is letter A?
a)
Atlantic Ocean 
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Indian Ocean
d)
Arctic Ocean
14.
What ocean is letter A?
a)
Indian Ocean
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
Southern Atlantic Ocean
15.
What is the name of the ocean in section C?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Indian Ocean
d)
Southern Atlantic Ocean
16.
What is the Atlantic Slave Trade?
a)
Captured Africans brought to new world and forced to work.
b)
Slave trade in Africa for gold and salt.
c)
Trade of slaves, raw goods, and manufactured goods.
d)
Trade of food, ideas, technology in exchange for slaves.
17.
What is the Silk Road?
a)
Trade route that connected China/India and Europe 
b)
Trade route that connected Europe with the New World
c)
Trade route that connected Europe with Africa
d)
Trade route that connected Europe with Russia
18.
What is mercantilism?
a)
Trade between colonies and mother country. Balance of trade 
b)
Rule by few
c)
Profit from trade to expand army, navy and territory
d)
Business owners risk capital to make a profit
19.
Under this system who eventually benefited the least?
a)
Colonies
b)
Mother Country
c)
Business Owners
d)
Capitalism
20.
Under this system who eventually benefited the least?
a)
Colonies
b)
Mother Country
c)
Business Owners
d)
Capitalism
21.
Who made up the Second Estate?
a)
Nobles
b)
Common People
c)
Clergy
d)
King
22.
What is absolute monarchy?
a)
King has absolute control over every aspect of society.
b)
King has control over the church.
c)
King has control over trade 
d)
King has control over laws
23.
What was the Enlightenment Period?
a)
Period of economic growth in the new world.
b)
Period of revolutions
c)
Period between mercantilism and capitalism
d)
Philosophers- challenged hereditary privilege & absolutism
24.
What is the country shown in section A and its capital. (CURRENT)
a)
Russia - Moscow 
b)
Russia - St. Petersburg
c)
Russia - Stalingrad
d)
Russia - Chernobyl
25.
Based on this map what does North America have to offer in this trade?
a)
Raw Goods
b)
Slaves
c)
Manufactured Goods
d)
Gold
26.
What caused the fall of Constantinople?
a)
When Muslim invaders finally seized the city.
b)
Mongols from Asia took over the city.
c)
Vikings sailing from the west conquered the city.
d)
Chinese invaders used gunpowder to take over the city.
27.
What caused the fall of Constantinople?
a)
When Ottoman invaders finally seized the city.
b)
Mongols from Asia took over the city.
c)
Vikings sailing from the west conquered the city.
d)
Chinese invaders used gunpowder to take over the city.
28.
A negative result of the columbian exchange was?
a)
Europeans spread diseases to Native Americans.
b)
Slaves brought over from Africa.
c)
The exports of goods from Europe to America
d)
More imports than exports of goods
29.
The greatest Enlightenment thinker to influence the American Revolution was?
a)
Locke 
b)
Hobbes
c)
Voltaire
d)
Rousseau
30.
The greatest Enlightenment thinker to influence the American Revolution was?
a)
Locke 
b)
Hobbes
c)
Voltaire
d)
Rousseau
31.
What is this theory? 
a)
Geocentric Theory
b)
Heliocentric Theory 
c)
Rotation Theory
d)
Movement Theory
32.
What theory is shown in the image?
a)
Movement Theory
b)
Rotation Theory 
c)
Geocentric Theory
d)
Heliocentric Theory 
33.
What helped inspire revolutions in North America, South America and France?
a)
Enlightenment Philosophers
b)
Taxation
c)
Slavery 
d)
Own land
34.
A result of Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses was?
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Enlightenment
c)
Reniassance
d)
Middle Ages
35.
A result of Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses was?
a)
Protestant Reformation
b)
Enlightenment
c)
Reniassance
d)
Middle Ages
36.
This image shows an example of...?
a)
Hierarchy
b)
Feudalism
c)
Social Contract
d)
Mandate of Heaven
37.
If something is written in local language it is considered....?
a)
Vernacular 
b)
Local
c)
English
d)
Spanish
38.
If something is written in local language it is considered....?
a)
Vernacular 
b)
Local
c)
English
d)
Spanish