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Worksheetsap world history 1450-1750
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
what city did the european renaissance start in?
rome
florence
paris
venice
when did the protestant reformation begin and who started it?
1517, martin luther
1776, thomas jefferson
1607, john smith
1492, christopher columbus
what were a few complaints with the catholic church listed in the 95 thesis?
selling of relics, corruption of the laity, excessive power of the church
selling of indulgences, corruption of the clergy, excessive wealth of the church, lack of focus on faith and salvation
what were the effects of the protestant reformation?
the protestant reformation led to the strengthening of the catholic church.
the protestant reformation resulted in the decline of literacy and education.
the protestant reformation had no significant effects on society.
the protestant reformation led to questionin of authirity and a division in the religion (calavnism and anglican).
why was the european renaissance important?
the european renaissance was important because it marked a period of great cultural and intellectual change in europe.
the european renaissance was not important because it only affected a small group of people in europe.
the european renaissance was important because it led to the decline of european civilization.
the european renaissance was not important because it had no impact on european culture.
what were the gunpowder empires?
aztecs
safavid empire
ottoman empire
mughal empire
which empire were shia muslims?
safavid
ottoman
mughal
qing
which two empires were sunni muslims?
ottoman
safavid
mughal
qing
what was a bureaucracy?
a system of government characterized by hierarchical authority, strict rules and procedures, and a specialized division of labor
a type of government where citizens have direct control over decision-making
a system of government where decisions are made by a small group of individuals
a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler
what was a bureaucracy used for?
administration
what were janissaries?
naval units of the ottoman empire
elite infantry units of the ottoman empire
cavalry units of the ottoman empire
artillery units of the ottoman empire
what did janissaries help with / do?
the janissaries helped with agricultural development
the janissaries helped with diplomatic negotiations
the janissaries helped with religious ceremonies
the janissaries helped with the sultan's personal security and military campaigns
which two empires were more tolerant of other religions?
ottoman
mughal
safavid
qing
how did rulers legitimize their rule?
through palaces, buildings, and monuments
both answers
by consolidating and centralizing their power
what did land-based empires use to expand their land?
military conquest and advanced military technologies
treaty negotiations, military alliances, economic embargoes, territorial acquisitions
religious conversion, economic sanctions, political coercion, territorial disputes
trade agreements, economic incentives, cultural assimilation, technological advancements
what was the trans-atlantic slave trade used for?
for the exchange of goods and resources between africa and the americas
for the voluntary migration of african workers to the americas
for the establishment of diplomatic relations between africa and the americas
for the forced transportation and sale of african slaves to the americas for manual labor
who was the leading figure in development of maritime technology?
christopher columbus
prince henry the navigator
captain james cook
vasco da gama
what is mercantilism?
an economic theory and practice that promotes government regulation of a nation's economy for the purpose of increasing its wealth and power
a political ideology that advocates for the abolition of government regulation in the economy
a social movement that promotes equal distribution of wealth among all members of society
an economic theory that emphasizes the importance of free trade and open markets
what is a maritime empire?
an empire that is primarily based on control of the land and land trade routes
an empire that is primarily based on control of the air and air trade routes
an empire that is primarily based on control of the space and space trade routes
an empire that is primarily based on control of the seas and maritime trade routes
what was the columbian exchange?
a trade agreement between europe and asia in the 15th and 16th centuries
a military conflict between spain and portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries
the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the americas, west africa, and the old world in the 15th and 16th centuries
a religious movement that spread throughout the americas in the 15th and 16th centuries
what was the trans-atlantic slave trade also known as?
colonial slave trade
middle passage
triangular trade
what did the new world give to europe?
raw resources
slaves
manufactured goods
what did europe give to the new world and africa?
slaves
manufactured goods
raw resources
what did africa send to the new world?
slaves
manufactured goods
raw resources
what is an example of one important cash crop that was very labor intensive in the new world?
tabacco
sugar cane
potatoes
coffee beans
what native group did the conquistadors invade and take over?
cherokees
incas
aztecs
mayans
what resource was used as a currency?
gold
silver
copper
diamands
which religion did the europeans use to justify colonization?
christianity
islam
judasim
confucianism
what is syncretism?
the process of converting to a different religion
the practice of worshiping multiple gods
the act of excluding certain religious beliefs
the blending or merging of different religious or cultural beliefs and practices
what is the syncretic religion, santeria?
originally an african faith, it became popular in cuba and then traveled throughout latin america and to north america
originated with african peoples of dahomey, kongo, and yoruba who were enslaved and living in saint-domingue, which is now haiti
it is a combonation of yoruba, fon, and bantu beliefs from different parts of africa - developed in brazil
what is the syncretic religion, vodun?
it is a combonation of yoruba, fon, and bantu beliefs from different parts of africa - developed in brazil
originated with african peoples of dahomey, kongo, and yoruba who were enslaved and living in saint-domingue, which is now haiti
originally an african faith, it became popular in cuba and then traveled throughout latin america and to north america
what is the syncretic religion, candomble?
originally an african faith, it became popular in cuba and then traveled throughout latin america and to north america
originated with african peoples of dahomey, kongo, and yoruba who were enslaved and living in saint-domingue, which is now haiti
it is a combonation of yoruba, fon, and bantu beliefs from different parts of africa - developed in brazil
what does santeria mean?
"the way of the saints"
"spirit" or "deity"
"dance to honor the gods"
what does vodun mean?
"the way of the saints"
"spirit" or "deity"
"dance to honor the gods"
what was the new hierarchy based on race and ancestry in the americas?
what country was the first to establish a trading post?
portugal
france
spain
england
what does candomble mean?
"the way of the saints"
"spirit" or "deity"
"dance to honor the gods"
