World History Midterm

The Renaissance was a period marked by:

• Political stability

• Religious uniformity

• Military conquests

• Great intellectual and artistic creativity

What does humanism emphasize?

• Obedience to authority

• Religious rituals

• Agricultural advancements

• People questioning everything and thinking for themselves

What were the 95 Theses?

• Instructions for explorers

• A blueprint for the Anglican Church

• A list of monarchs' grievances

• Criticisms of the Catholic Church written by Martin Luther

Who did Martin Luther criticize for selling indulgences?

• English monarchs

• Protestant leaders

• The French Revolutionaries

• The Catholic Church

Why did Henry VIII start the Anglican Church?

• To reform Catholic practices

• To gain control over the Pope

• To expand the Protestant Reformation

• The Pope would not allow him to divorce his wife

Focus on individual achievement, use of classical Greek and Roman ideas, and the artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci happened during:

• The Middle Ages

• The Enlightenment

• The Scientific Revolution

• The European Renaissance

Who/what did Luther believe was the ultimate source of truth?

• The Pope

• Tradition

• Kings and rulers

• The Bible

What were the three motivations for exploration?

• Faith, fame, fortune

• Land, labor, luxury

• Science, salvation, success

• Gold, glory, God

Why did nations seek to conquer new lands?

• To gain political allies

• To establish new religions

• To develop cultural exchanges

• Land had resources that could create wealth for nations

What is mercantilism?

• A policy promoting free trade

• A government-controlled industrial system

• A religious movement supporting economic stability

• An economic system to expand trade markets and outcompete rivals