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The ideas of Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire are most closely associated with the
Congress of Vienna
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
unification of Italy
Which writer is credited with the idea that the powers of government should be separated into three branches with each branch keeping the others in check?
René Descartes
Maximilien Robespierre
Baron de Montesquieu
Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
The technological advances of the astrolabe, the caravel, and improved cartography are most directly related to the
Scientific Revolution
Age of Exploration
rise of Chinese socialism
conquests by Mongols
The idea that all people are born with the natural rights of life, liberty, and property is most directly associated with the writings of
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
John Locke
The fall of the Aztec Empire, the encomienda system, and the missionary work of the Roman Catholic Church are all associated with
ethnic tensions in the Balkans
oil politics in the Middle East
colonialism in Latin America
migration in sub-Saharan Africa
The policy of mercantilism was intended to
enrich European governments
end slavery in the Americas
promote the isolation of Asia
establish religious freedom in New Spain
Which of the following would be a reliable primary source?
18th century nationalist leader’s diary
20th television documentary on the Middle Passage experience
21st century Internet search revealing modern sugar production techniques
16th century Spanish ship manifests (records of goods carried)
Base your answer to the question on the speakers’ statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Speaker A: My king has brought together the best mapmakers and scientists to study navigation. The expeditions he has sponsored will increase Portugal’s trade with the East and make us wealthy.
Speaker B: My people lost their land and were forced to work in the mines and fields. They received little economic benefit.
Speaker C: My queen has chartered joint-stock companies to control trade with our colonies.
Speaker D: My people were enslaved and have endured unspeakable hardships. Many died during the Middle Passage.
Which of the following major revolutions is responsible for the comments made by these speakers?
Neolithic
Commercial
Industrial
Green
Which situation was an unintended consequence of Spain’s colonization of the Americas?
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
introduction of the encomienda system
transmission of communicable diseases
exploitation of resources in new lands
Which key factor fueled competition between European countries for colonies in the Americas?
a European shortage of pepper and nutmeg
a mandate from the papacy
the desire to control sources of gold and silver
the need to secure laborers for factories in Europe
Baron de Montesquieu believed that a separation of powers would
prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power
restore authority to the Roman Catholic Church
increase corruption of political authority
decrease the power of the middle class
Why is the Enlightenment considered a turning point in world history?
The factory system was used to mass-produce goods.
Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government.
The Columbian exchange occurred.
The Encounter occurred as a result of European explorers crossing the
Atlantic Ocean
Sahara Desert
Andes Mountains
Mediterranean Sea
Which technological development enabled European navigators to determine their location during the Age of Exploration?
lateen sail
caravel
astrolabe
cross bow
Which title best completes the partial outline below?
I. ________________________
A. Sugar, tobacco, and cotton to Europe
B. Textiles, rum, and manufactured goods to Africa
C. Enslaved Africans to the Americans
Trade Within the Hanseatic League
Elements of Triangular Trade
Factors of Industrialization
Results of the Congress of Vienna
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke both agreed that a government should be based on the
separation of nationalities
religious values of the people
equal distribution of wealth
consent of the governed
Base your answer to this question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Which conclusion about Zheng He’s voyages is valid based on the information on this map?
His fleet traveled only as far as the Bay of Bengal.
His expeditions sailed to ports in Asia and Africa.
His fleet conquered and controlled Luzon.
His expeditions traded directly with the interior of Africa.
