5.08 Study Guide

Locate France and draw an F on it

Poland in the 17th century (1600s) was located primarily north of the Central Russian Upland. Based on the map above, what challenge did it face in the age of empires?

• land uninhabitable

• Military superiority

• Economic prosperity

• lacked Natural barriers at its borders

Answer explanation

Poland in the 17th century faced the challenge of lacking natural barriers at its borders, which made it vulnerable to invasions and territorial disputes.

On the map above, what was the most divisive issue in 1648 for the territory of Central Europe between the French, the Swiss, and Austrians?

• Language

• Absolutism vs constitutionalism

• Religion

• Capitalism

Answer explanation

The most divisive issue in 1648 for the territory of Central Europe between the French, the Swiss, and Austrians was religion. This choice is correct because it was the main cause of conflicts and tensions during that time.

Which of the following areas appears to have had the most religious diversity in 1600 based on the map above?

• The Iberian Peninsula

• Northeast Europe in the area around Moscow and above the Black Sea

• The border between the Ottomans and Hungarians

• The British Isles

Answer explanation

The border between the Ottomans and Hungarians had the most religious diversity in 1600 based on the map.

In 1600, the predominant religion of Western Europe was .

• Anglicanism

• Calvinism

• Roman Catholic

• Muslim

Answer explanation

In 1600, the predominant religion of Western Europe was Roman Catholic, as stated in the correct answer choice.

How was James I's rule of England similar to Peter the Great's rule of Russia?

• Both reduced the size of their empire.

• Both believed strongly in absolute monarchy.

• Both relied heavily on the opinions of their subjects when making decisions.

• Both enacted policies that decreased taxes.

Answer explanation

Both James I and Peter the Great believed in absolute monarchy, consolidating their power and ruling with authority.

Which explains a difference between the constitutional monarchy established in England and the absolute monarchy established in Spain?

• The extent of the monarch's power

• The monarch's height

• The monarch's favorite food

• The color of the monarch's clothing

Answer explanation

The difference between the constitutional monarchy in England and the absolute monarchy in Spain lies in the extent of the monarch's power.

How might Leonardo da Vinci's sketches of the human body, such as the one above, have inspired later scientists?

• His depictions of the human form made subsequent dissections unnecessary.

• The sketches showed that the human body could be studied as a system, using scientific principles.

• His depictions of the human form emphasized that it was a simple subject to study.

• The sketches popularized the scientific study of anatomy among common people.

Answer explanation

Leonardo da Vinci's sketches of the human body demonstrated that it could be studied systematically using scientific principles.

Andreas Vesalius depended on what for his contribution to the Scientific Revolution?

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The microscope

• The astrolabe

Answer explanation

Andreas Vesalius depended on the printing press for his contribution to the Scientific Revolution. The printing press allowed him to publish his groundbreaking anatomical works, revolutionizing the study of human anatomy.

During a marathon, which process discovered by William Harvey is crucial for runners to maintain their stamina?

• excretion of waste

• respiration of oxygen

• digestion of food

• circulation of blood

Answer explanation

William Harvey provided proof of the circulation of blood, highlighting its importance in the human body.