World History Midterm Review

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Renaissance began in Italy?

• There were thriving cities in Italy.
• The Black Death had missed Italy, allowing the population to focus on art and learning.
• There was a wealthy merchant class in Italy.
• Italy had access to works done by the Greeks and Romans.

Back

The Black Death had missed Italy, allowing the population to focus on art and learning.

Front

What is the practice of selling indulgences?

Back

They released people from performing penalties for their sins.

Front

The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus mostly on what subject(s)?

Back

Human potential and achievements.

Front

Renaissance paintings and sculptures portrayed individuals and nature in a more _______ way.

Back

realistic

Front

What best describes a "Renaissance Man"?

Back

A person that excels in many fields.

Front

The main economic activity of _____ was the fur trade.

Back

New France

Front

____ is an economic system based on private ownership and the investment of resources.

Back

Capitalism

Front

What caused a majority of deaths across the Middle Passage?

Back

malnutrition and disease

Front

Divine right is most closely associated with...

Back

absolute rule

Front

Who was the first European explorer to sail around the tip of Africa?

Back

Bartolomeu Dias