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World History Unit 2 Test Review

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What did success in mercantilism depend on?
a)
Controlling the slave trade
b)
Having a perfect balance of trade
c)
Gaining as much gold and silver as possible
d)
 Salutary Neglect
2.
What did the English ship captains typically offer in trade for a cargo of captured African slaves?
a)
Guns and finished products
b)
Gold and Silver
c)
Sugar and Molasses
d)
Fish and timber
3.
What ocean was crossed on the Triangular trade routes?
a)
The Caribbean
b)
The Indian
c)
The Atlantic
d)
The Pacific
4.
What was the path called from Africa to the Americas that was used for trading slaves?
a)
Middle Passage
b)
Slave Trade Line
c)
Center Passage
d)
The Land Bridge
5.
The journeys of Vasco de Gama, Bartolomeu Dias, and Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the:
a)
support of exploration by the English monarch.
b)
trade connections established by the Americans.
c)
effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade.
d)
advancements in sea travel.
6.
What were the three reasons for European exploration?
a)
Game, God, Glory
b)
Glory, Fame, and God
c)
God, Glory, and Gold
d)
Gifts, Greatness, Glory
7.
What happened to the Inca and Aztec as a result of European expansion? 
a)
Barely survived
b)
Thrived
c)
Demise
8.
As a result of the Columbian exchange, which disease wiped out the majority of natives? 
a)
Black Plague
b)
Whooping Cough
c)
Smallpox
d)
Measles
9.
What were the three major products traded in triangular trade? 
a)
Slaves, sugar, rum
b)
Potatoes, Corn, Tobacco
c)
God, Guns, Glory
10.
What is considered the "New World?"
a)
Europe
b)
Asia
c)
The Americas
d)
Africa
11.
What was the purpose of European exploration?
a)
To find a sea route to Asia.
b)
To expand the Silk Road.
c)
To take back the Holy Land.
d)
To find a land route to Africa.
12.
What is a favorable balance of trade?
a)
Importing more than exporting.
b)
Exporting more than importing.
c)
Trade away everything you own.
d)
Becoming isolated and not trading.
13.
The Italian sailor who explored the Americas for Spain was…
a)
Vasco da Gama
b)
Ponce de Leon
c)
Christopher Columbus
d)
Ferdinand Magellan
14.
Who was the first captain whose crew circumnavigated the globe?
a)
Vasco da Gama
b)
Ponce de Leon
c)
Christopher Columbus
d)
Ferdinand Magellan
15.
The trading of ideas, culture, people, goods, and diseases between Europe and the New world came to be known as...
a)
Triangular Trade.
b)
the Middle Passage.
c)
the Columbian Exchange.
d)
Mercantilism.
16.
In which economic system does a government attempt to accumulate gold and silver by gaining a favorable balance of trade?
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Socialism
17.
This was a fast, highly maneuverable ship developed by Prince Henry the Navigator. It became the most widely used ship of the era.
a)
Man O' War
b)
Caravel
c)
Corsair
d)
Frigate
18.
Why did Europeans begin to explore?
a)
They wanted a new route instead of the Silk Road
b)
a sea route to Asia would make purchasing goods easier and cheaper
c)
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
d)
all of the above
19.
Vasco da Gama's discovery of a route to India by sea proved to be
a)
very profitable, since da Gama returned with a valuable cargo of spices
b)
far too costly to be sailed on a regular basis
c)
useless because of the difficulties and expenses of making the trip
d)
too long to be repeated 
20.
sponsored the first Portuguese fleets to explore the west coast of Africa
a)
Prince Henry the Navigator
b)
Christopher Columbus
c)
John Cabor
d)
Hernan Cortes
21.
Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas, that contained the Line of Demarcation, important?
a)
It divided the lands of Africa between the Spanish and the Portuguese.
b)
It divided the land of the Americas with an imaginary line. West of the line went to Portugal while the land east of the line went to Spain.
c)
It divided the land of the "New World" with an imaginary line. The land east of the line went to Portugal, and the land west of the line went to Spain.
d)
The Line of Demarcation was an agreement gave land north of the line to Spain, while the land south of the line to Portugal.
22.
He started a school for navigators, and people who wanted to go out exploring.
a)
Christopher Columbus
b)
Prince Henry
c)
Marco Polo
d)
Ferdinand Magellan
23.
Which is not one of the three Gs of exploration of the Europeans?
a)
God - explored to spread Christianity
b)
Gold - explored to find riches
c)
Glory - explored for their own fame
d)
Guns - explored to find new weapon technology
24.

What caused the end of the Aztec Empire?

a)

Disease killed most of the population

b)

Spanish soldiers(under Cortez) captured their capital city

c)

Loss of crops led to starvation

d)

The Incas invaded their land

25.
Brutal attacks by the Spanish _________________________ and the spread of disease led to the fall of the Aztecs and Incas. 
a)
government
b)
king
c)
Conquistadors
d)
bull figthers
26.

Which empire was conquered by Francisco Pizarro?

a)

Aztec

b)

Inca

c)

Maya

d)

Maya and Aztec

27.

Which empire was taken over by Hernan Cortes?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

All of the above

28.

What is a peninsulare?

a)

A religious settlement run by Catholic priests and friars

b)

A person from Spain who held a position of power in a Spanish colony

c)

In Spain’s American colonies, a person of mixed Spanish and Indian background

29.

What is the definition of mestizo?

a)

In Spain’s American colonies, a person of mixed Spanish and Indian background

b)

Land granted to Spanish settlers that included the right to demand labor or taxes from Native Americans

c)

Large estate farmed by many workers

30.

Where did the Encomienda system become larger?

a)

In Spanish Latin America, starting in the Caribbean.

b)

In China

c)

In Africa

d)

In Australia

31.

What were the actual effects of the Encomienda System in the real world?

a)

It made a few Spanish lords extremely rich and resulted in Spain becoming the richest country in Europe (maybe in the whole world)

b)

It caused Spanish culture and religion to spread throughout the New World.

c)

It helped native peoples to become happy and wealthy and share their cultures freely and equally with Europeans.

d)

It resulted in Indigenous peoples being basically enslaved and killed due to disease, overwork, and poor nutrition.

e)

It contributed to the growth of the African slave trade, causing millions of persons to be enslaved, forcibly moved across the sea, and exploited, for centuries.

32.

What did the Spanish claim as the purpose of the Encomienda system?

a)

To make Spanish kings and lords more wealthy and powerful

b)

To protect and care for the indigenous people, bringing them the advanced culture of Spain and the One True Faith

c)

To establish a global colonial empire for Spain

d)

To become the most wealthy and powerful nation in Europe.

33.

What happened as the Encomienda system declined?

a)

The trafficking of enslaved persons from West Africa increased.

b)

The indigenous cultures re-emerged and the New World became a Native American paradise.

c)

Forced labor was discontinued and people were able to work freely for fair wages in safe and humane conditions.

d)

Paid indentured servants were brought from Europe to replace the indigenous people who had been wiped out by disease, warfare, overwork, and harsh treatment.

34.

Which group focused their settlements primarily on the trading of fur?

a)

English

b)

Portugese

c)

French

d)

Spanish

35.
Why did some Spanish priests object to the encomienda system?
a)
They did not get to own slaves, but other Spaniards did.
b)
They did not agree with the harsh treatment of Native Americans
c)
They wanted to go home to Spain, but the system kept them in the colonies
d)
The natives did not like Christianity, so why bother?
36.
What is the encomienda system?
a)
A system in which the Natives voluntarily converted to Christianity
b)
A type of sailing system the Spanish used to navigate the oceans and seas
c)
System developed by the Spanish in which the Native peoples were virtually enslaved
d)
A type of dancing the Spanish used to impress the Natives at parties
37.

During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked to

a)

Develop better relations with muslim rulers

b)

Centralize political power in their nations

c)

Encourage the growth of political farms

d)

Increase human rights for citizens

38.

Who was Peter the Great?

a)

This man promoted Westernization campaigns to make his country more European

b)

This man demonstrated absolutism by building the city Versailles as a way of distracting the French nobility

c)

This man didn't believe that the average person was intelligent enough to participate in government, which led him to believe that enlightened monarchy was best

d)

This man thought that humans were naturally greedy and chaotic and would need a large government to control them

39.

Who was Louis XIV?

a)

This man promoted Westernization campaigns to make his country more European

b)

This man demonstrated absolutism by building Versailles as a way of distracting the French nobility

c)

This man believed that humans were naturally good and would not need a large government to rule over them.

d)

This man did not believe that the average person was intelligent enough to participate in government, which led him to believe that an enlightened monarchy was best.

40.

The English Bill of Rights

a)

created a constitutional monarchy.

b)

resolved all of England's seventeenth-century religious questions.

c)

reaffirmed the divine-right theory of kingship while limiting the king's power.

d)

confirmed the king's right to raise standing armies without parliamentary consent.

41.

During the reign of Charles I of England,

a)

the English Civil War occurred.

b)

Oliver Cromwell emerged as the new military leader.

c)

Parliament was dissolved.

d)

All of the above

42.

The economic theory based on a country's ability to export more goods than import which contributed to the rise of absolutism was

a)

capitalism.

b)

laissez faire economics.

c)

mercantilism.

d)

socialism.

43.
The theory justifying a monarch's rule by God's authority is called
a)
laissez-faire
b)
totalitarianism
c)
predestination
d)
divine right
44.

Which of these events most directly led to the signing of the English Bill of Rights?

a)

English Civil War

b)

Glorious Revolution

c)

Thirty Years War

d)

Defeat of Spanish Armada

45.
What body in England placed limits on the powers of the monarchs?
a)
The Church
b)
Parliament
c)
Universities
d)
Foreign governments
46.
This absolute monarch weakened his nobles by forcing them to live with him and occupied them with ridiculous tasks.
a)
Phillip II
b)
Louis XIV
c)
Frederick the Great
d)
James II
47.

Which of the following was a problem with the age of absolutism?

a)

Wars were fought for status, religion, territory, and power

b)

Taxes were raised to build roads, canals, factories, and merchant ships

c)

Countries gained vast territories of land throughout Europe

d)

Tremendous wealth was gained by utilizing their colonies raw materials

48.
Spanish King who made several mistakes that led to the downfall of Spain.
a)
Phillip II
b)
Elizabeth I
c)
Louis XIV
d)
Charles I
49.

Which monarchy started the Church of England and proclaimed himself the Supreme Head of the Church?

a)

Phillip II

b)

Henry VIII

c)

Elizabeth I

d)

Mary I

50.
Which group was granted religious freedom by the issuing of the Edict of Nantes? 
a)
Presbyterians
b)
Huguenots
c)
Catholics
d)
Lutherans
51.
The doctrine of the divine right of kings established that
a)
the king had unlimited power.
b)
the king was to be honored and served divinely in every setting.
c)
God had made kings his rulers on earth, and they were answerable ultimately to him.
d)
the sovereigns were Gods and were to be worshipped by the people.
52.
How did Frederick William the Great build Prussia into a European power?
a)
By investing heavily in the growth of his army.
b)
By seeking to control territories in North America.
c)
By forging an alliance with England.
d)
By seeking diplomatic recognition from other leaders.
53.
How did Russia's Peter the Great try to "Westernization" his country?
a)
By establishing a Senate to debate progressive legislation.
b)
By constitutional government and democratic government.
c)
By requiring his people to shave their beards and dress like Englishmen.
d)
By importing Western technocrats and technology.
54.
All of the following statements are true about the reign of Peter the Great of Russia EXCEPT
a)
Westernization benefited Russians from every social class and reduced financial burdens.
b)
women benefited greatly from Peter’s cultural reforms.
c)
Peter created opportunities for non-nobles to serve the state and join the nobility.
d)
to obtain money for the army and navy, Peter adopted Western mercantilistic policies
55.

Which country defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Netherlands

56.

% of French nobles who were Hugenot?

a)

10-20%

b)

80-90%

c)

60-70%

d)

40-50%

57.

What event happened in and around Paris on Aug. 24, 1572?

a)

Defenestration of Prague

b)

St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

c)

excommunication of Luther

d)

execution of Francis, Duke of Guise

58.

Edict of Nantes

a)

made Calvinism illegal

b)

made Protestantism the official religion of France

c)

allowed French provinces to follow the religion of the provincial ruler

d)

made Catholicism official religion of France

59.

When Henry IV of France became king, what did he do to resolve the French Wars of Religion?

a)

invade England

b)

attack Spain

c)

convert to Catholicism

d)

convert to Protestantism

60.

What bloody war was the last religious war in Europe in which Catholics and Protestants agreed to recognize each other?

a)

Hundred Years' War

b)

Seven Years' War

c)

Thirty Years' War

d)

Seven Day War

61.

The French Wars of Religion end with the founding of what new ruling dynasty?

a)

Stuarts

b)

Bourbons

c)

Tudors

d)

Valois

62.

The Thirty Years War started in

a)

Bulgaria

b)

Bohemia

c)

Battenburg

d)

Bavaria

63.

Gustavus Adolphus was from

a)

Denmark

b)

Sweden

c)

France

d)

Bavaria

64.

Which war best fits the statement: As a result of the war, completely new political system was attempted.

a)

Fr. Wars of Religion

b)

English Civil War

c)

30 Years W.

d)

Spain's Wars

65.
This group was established to spread Catholicism around the world by building schools and going on missions
a)
Huguenots
b)
Lutherans 
c)
Jesuits
d)
Monks
66.
Who started the group named the Jesuits?
a)
Martin Luther
b)
Ignatius 
c)
Galileo
d)
Copernicus
67.

What event is pictured here:

a)

Defenestration of Prague

b)

Coronation of Ferdinand II

c)

Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

d)

Sir Walter Raleigh preparing for the Spanish Armada

68.

What was the result of the Treaty known as the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.

a)

France gained territory on its Spanish and German frontiers.

b)

Germany became united under a strong, central government.

c)

The Netherlands became part of the the Hapsburg Empire.

d)

Poland was divided among Russia, Prussia, and Austria

69.
What was the Defenestration of Prague?
a)
Protestants hurled Catholic officials out a window
b)
the destruction of Prague
c)
the pillaging by Czechs of Prague
d)
Catholic killings of Protestant in Prague
70.
Who led the Catholic imperial army?
a)
Christian IV
b)

Gustavus Adolphus

c)
Ferdinand II
d)
Albert of Wallenstein
71.
Which act restored lands to Catholics and deprived all Protestants, except Lutherans, of their religious and political rights?
a)
Edict of Nantes
b)
Edict of Restitution
c)
Edict of Restoration
d)
Peace of Westphalia
72.
Which was NOT a provision of the Peace of Westphalia?
a)
Netherlands became independent
b)
France received most of the German-speaking province of Alsace.
c)
The Roman Catholic church still controlled the HR Empire
d)
Sweden got lands in N. Germany on the Baltic & Black Sea coasts.
73.
What was the end result of the Thirty years War
a)
Peace of Augsburg
b)
Peace of Paris
c)
Peace of Westphalia
d)
Treaty of Nickleback
74.
What was the response of the protestants when they weren't allowed to worship freely in Bohemia?
a)
march to the kings palace
b)
Throw the king messengers out the window
c)
March to the sea
d)
Sign a petition
75.

Above is a map of Europe in 1556. What did all the lands shaded the darkest gray have in common.

a)

All were predominately Protestant.

b)

All were possessions of the Pope

c)

All were ruled by Habsburgs

d)

All had significant populations of Muslims.

76.

All of the following supported Protestants during the Thirty Years War EXCEPT:

a)

Cardinal Richelieu

b)

The Hapsburgs

c)

Gustavus Adolophus

d)

Christian IV of Denmark

77.

A major result of the Thirty Years War was:

a)

Power of Holy Emperor was weakened.

b)

German Catholicism flourished in northern Germany.

c)

Local German Economies became developed.

d)

England emerged as a dominant power in Europe.

78.

The Defenestration of Prague did not result in any deaths because the two men landed on piles of manure in the street

a)

True

b)

False

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