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POP Quiz 01/23/2025

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which answer best identifies a specific example of a scientific discovery that supports the author's claim in the final sentence?

a)

Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World proving that the Earth is not flat as previously suggested.

b)

Ibn al-Haytham's demonstration of how light can be captured resulting in his theory of Camera Obscura.

c)

Galileo Galilei's proof of the Heliocentric model using telescopes to disprove Catholic teaching of the Geocentric model, which places Earth at the center.

d)

Mongol creation of gunpowder weapons, combining Chinese black powder with bell making molds to project objects into the sky.

2.

A key example of the flawed scientific approach of the Medieval Age as described by the author would be

a)

The Report of the Paris Medical Faculty in 1348 which described the cause of the Black Death as a result of celestial positioning and seismic activity.

b)

Research by islamic scientists into new methods of surgery and the inclusion of "cat gut" as an organic stitching material, still used today.

c)

Chinese confucians utilizing magnetized instruments to perform Fung Zei practices before developing the compass.

d)

the use of citrus fruits by sea merchants to fight off scurvy and other ailments associated with malnutrition.

3.

Early drawings such as these depict what incorrect model of our solar system?

a)

The Geocentric Model

b)

The Heliocentric Model

c)

Copernicus' Model

d)

Einstein's Model

4.

Which of the following answer best describes a long term effect of the Atlantic Slave Trade on Africa?

a)

War between rival tribal nations grew as groups fought to acquire more captives to trade as slaves for European goods.

b)

Individual and family groups fleed north to avoid capture and enslavement in southern colonies.

c)

Mother countries benefited from the increased production of goods, including cash crops.

d)

Women were removed from political and social opportunities reserved solely for men due to European patriarchy.

5.

Unlike the Portuguese, how did smaller European nations such as the Dutch and English participate in the Atlantic Slave Trade?

a)

Most European countries refused to participate in the Atlantic Slave Trade for moral and practical reasons.

b)

By utilizing Joint-Stock companies which reduced the cost and risk of participating in international endeavors.

c)

Through negotiating with tribal leaders such as Queen Ana Nzinga about territorial rights and trade agreements.

d)

By supplying their own workforce, mostly made of peasants from Ireland and Italy, who were considered disposable.

6.

American colonies involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade, such as the 13 colonies benefitted from the slave trade due to...

a)

increasing the size and strength of their military by arming and training children forced into recruitment.

b)

the increased production of raw materials grown or collected on colonial plantations by African slaves.

c)

recieving more goods from Africa than simply slaves, such as gold, salt, and ivory.

d)

advanced negotiation techniques with local tribal leaders such as Ana Nzinga who valued recognition of American leadership over European.

7.

Which of the following claims would most be supported by evidence found in the third paragraph of the excerpt provided?

a)

African tribal elites were all in favor of supporting the capture and enslavement of fellow Africans, as it provided many the means to ensure their own succession.

b)

Slavery was a relatively new idea presented to Africans after it was discovered by European colonists to be in practice by various southern mesoamerican groups such as the Incas.

c)

Although slavery was not new to many African tribes, the means in which Europeans treated slaves was drastically different from how African tribes treated those they enslaved.

d)

The Portuguese believed the slave trade to be esential to their own success as forced labor produced a great deal of wealth, even though some regarded slavery as an immoral practice.

8.

The new approach described in the passage is most likely a reference to what belief system that emerged in the 14th century?

a)

Humanism, which empowered many Europeans during the Renaissance Era to act for themselves and not follow traditional dogma.

b)

Meritocracy, which developed during the Song Dynasty and advocated for the advancement of others based on skills and abilities.

c)

Secularism, which argued for the separation of church and state activities for the public good.

d)

Devshirme, a practice common in the Ottoman empire which identified specific individuals for service to the Sultan.

9.

What actions, taken by Martin Luther in 1517, undermined the teachings of the Catholic church?

a)

He proved the earth was not at the center of the solar system and instead that we orbit the sun.

b)

His work refuted previous teachings by the church surrounding gravity and the weight of objects.

c)

His letter argued shortcomings in the church's advocacy of its supreme power to control the destination of a person's soul.

d)

He attempted to combine various faiths including Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity into a divine faith to be practiced by all.

10.

Which answer specifically identifies an argument made by Martin Luther in his 95 Theses?

a)

Salvation can only be granted by those who recant their sins and ask for forgiveness.

b)

The Church could not forgive the sins of practitioners through the purchase of indulgences.

c)

Only the Pope has the power to forgive, not his cardinals or priests.

d)

The bible should only be written in Latin to avoid false ideas from being included.