World History Midterm Final Review #2

What was the significance of the Spanish Armada v. England?

• It marked the beginning of the Spanish Empire.

• It was a decisive victory for Spain.

• It marked the decline of Spanish naval dominance.

• It led to the unification of Spain and Portugal.

Why did scientists begin to study the natural world more closely in the 1500’s?

• To prove religious doctrines

• To improve agricultural techniques

• To understand the universe better

• To develop new weapons

What is the scientific method?

• A way to prove religious beliefs

• A systematic approach to research

• A method to memorize facts

• A technique for artistic expression

What was significant about the Edict of Nantes?

• It ended the Thirty Years' War.

• It granted religious freedom to Huguenots.

• It established the Spanish Inquisition.

• It unified the Holy Roman Empire.

What is the Enlightenment also known as?

• The Age of Exploration

• The Age of Reason

• The Dark Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

Which thinker is associated with the idea of the Social Contract?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacque Rousseau

• Voltaire

What did the Petition of Right aim to achieve?

• Increase royal power

• Limit the king's authority

• Expand the British Empire

• Establish a new religion

What was the Glorious Revolution?

• A peaceful transfer of power in England

• A violent overthrow of the monarchy

• The start of the Industrial Revolution

• The end of the English Civil War

Who was Akbar?

• A Mughal Emperor

• A Persian Poet

• A Chinese Philosopher

• A Turkish General

How did Ottomans treat their subjects?

• With harsh laws

• With religious tolerance

• With heavy taxation

• With forced labor