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WorksheetsSpring ACP Review #1
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are
instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .
—U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776
The greatest influence on these political ideas came from the —
Justinian Code
writings of John Locke
philosophy of Machiavelli
theories of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which of the following was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
Trade agreements were broken as the country became more self-reliant.
Harsh working conditions in factories caused a decrease in population.
Many people moved from rural areas to cities in search of work.
Trade schools increased economic opportunities for women.
Which factor contributed to Europe’s Commercial Revolution in the sixteenth century?
The application of mercantilist principles to regulate trade with colonies
The nationalization of agriculture through the seizure of aristocratic lands
The formation of financial institutions controlled by the church
The transition from feudal production to modern industrial techniques
Martin Luther’s posting of his Ninety-five Theses in 1517 led to —
a decline in the expansion of overseas colonies
the beginning of the Crusades in the Middle East
a decline in the authority of the Catholic Church
the emergence of absolute monarchies
The main reason for the loss of lives described in the excerpt is that American Indians —
were shipped to Europe as slaves
experienced a series of famines
exhausted their supplies of natural resources
were not immune to European diseases
The Renaissance was a major turning point in world history. Which event most
contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?
the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks
the rediscovery of ancient texts by Italian humanist scholars
the criticism of the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
the temporary move of the Papacy from Rome to Avignon
Which was a major reason for the expansion of Europe during the period 1450 to 1750?
Europeans wanted to exploit the resources found in the Americas.
Native Americans asked Europeans to provide them with new technologies.
European rulers were seeking a place to settle excess population.
Europeans sought to learn about Native American cultures.
Which of the following combinations best completes the table?
introduced European technologies — decreased local production
disrupted local African cultures — helped to grow cash crops for export
spread new diseases — spread Islamic beliefs
spread the Christian religion — raised local standards of living
How did the American and French Revolutions differ?
Americans cut their ties to a distant monarch; the French overthrew their monarchy
at home.
The American Revolution led to violence and warfare; the French Revolution was
peaceful and orderly.
The American Revolution established a democratic form of government; the
French Revolution never attempted to establish a democracy.
The French Revolution took away the privileges of the nobility and the Catholic
Church; the American Revolution preserved hereditary social privileges.
Which best completes the table above?
French nobles manage to preserve their privileges.
Louis XVI successfully dissolves the Estates General.
Austria declares war on France.
Representatives of the Third Estate form the National Assembly.
Brunelleschi has combined columns, pilasters, and arches in his own way to achieve an effect
of lightness and grace, which is different from anything that had gone before. Details such as
the framing of the door, with its classical gable or pediment, show how carefully Brunelleschi
had studied the ancient ruins. Nothing in this bright and well-proportioned interior has any
of the features which Gothic architects valued so highly. There are no high windows, no slim
pillars. Instead, the blank white wall is subdivided by grey pilasters [flat columns], which
convey the idea of a classical ‘order,’ although they serve no real function in the construction
of the building. Brunelleschi only put them there to emphasize the shape and proportion of
the interior.
— adapted from E.H. Gombrich, The Story of Art
The system of architecture described in this excerpt na image is that of —
ancient Greece
the Byzantine Empire
medieval France
Renaissance Italy
Which title would be most appropriate for this chart?
The Renaissance
The Age of Kings
The Scientific Revolution
The Enlightenment
• Ming ceramics and silk have been found in several countries distant from China.
• Foreign silver imported into China allowed the Ming to adopt their first silver
standard.
• Ming-sponsored voyages, led by Admiral Zheng He and his armada of 200
ships, crossed the
• South China Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. They visited Sumatra,
Calcutta, and Mogadishu.
What do these statements indicate about Ming China?
Admiral Zheng He may have sailed as far as the Americas.
Ming China encouraged global trade by exporting its ceramics and silk.
Ming ceramics and silk were prized by European explorers.
China under the Ming Dynasty became the first civilization to use silver.
The artists shown above led a movement characterized by —
the abstract depiction of human bodies
the rejection of religious themes
the use of single-point perspective
the illumination of printed manuscripts
In a letter to a colleague, Isaac Newton wrote, “If I have seen farther, it is by
standing on the shoulders of giants.”
Which earlier work made Newton’s scientific contributions possible?
The research on population growth by Thomas Malthus
The theory of planetary motion developed by Nicolaus Copernicus
The use of the microscope to study cells by Robert Hooke
The process for making stronger steel invented by Henry Bessemer
This map shows a pattern of commerce that expanded the slave trade and —
depleted supplies of natural resources in
encouraged manufacturing industries in South America West Africa
weakened western Europe’s dominance over its colonies
increased agricultural production in North America
17.Which best describes how the Ming Dynasty influenced world trade?
China exported tea to British India and imported opium.
China exported enslaved laborers to the Americas and imported molasses and
rum.
China exported silk and porcelain to Europe and imported silver and new foods
like sweet potatoes and corn.
China exported spices like cinnamon and pepper to Europe and imported pottery.
The Enlightenment is often considered a turning point in world history because it —
advanced the teachings of the Catholic Church
established a more rigid social hierarchy
applied reason to attack traditional privileges
promoted royal absolutism
What did the Aztec use of the calendar and the Mayan writing system illustrate about the pre-Columbian civilizations of the Americas?
They traded extensively with Africa.
They had major cultural achievements before coming into contact with European
civilization.
They were declining from warfare and disease.
They had earlier contacts with the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Which of the following was an important effect of the Columbian Exchange?
the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks
the capture of Jerusalem by Christian Crusaders
the introduction of new plants and animals to both Europe and America
the deaths of millions of Europeans from diseases brought by ships returning from
the Americas
The Renaissance writer and diplomat Niccolo Machiavelli wrote that the “the end
justifies the means.”
What did he mean by this statement?
Subjects must always obey their rulers.
A ruler must always follow the laws of God.
Subjects have the right to rise up and overthrow a ruler who is unjust.
A ruler may use trickery and even violence to maintain peace and stability.
Which statement correctly identifies a political impact of the Reformation?
Cultivation of corn, tomatoes, and beans
• Construction of stone pyramids and temples
• Human sacrifices to the sun god
• Accurate calendar of 365 days
• Use of the number zero
Which civilization is most closely identified with the achievements above?
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley (Harappan civilization)
Maya
Han China
The blending of native and Catholic beliefs followed different courses in different areas. In general, the Aztecs made Catholicism the core of a new religion that incorporated native beliefs, while the Mayas retained native beliefs as the core of their religion and added Catholic elements. The Incas represented an intricate blending of native and Catholic elements.
— Geoffrey W. Conrad, Religion and Empire
Which development led to the diversity described in this excerpt?
Spanish colonists arrived in both Mexico and Peru.
Spanish colonists refused to marry American Indian women.
Visiting Catholic priests modified their Christian beliefs.
Spain governed Mexico but the Pope awarded Brazil to Portugal
Which number on the map indicates the location of the French overseas empire in the early 1700s?
Location 1
Location 2
Location 3
Location 4
Which statement identifies an impact of the Atlantic slave trade?
It made African languages and the Islamic religion popular in the Americas.
It brought African beliefs, legends, and music to Asia.
It destroyed much of Africa’s heritage and disrupted its development.
It introduced violence and social upheaval to Europe.
