3.3 -- Empires: BELIEF SYSTEMS

What role did belief systems play in the land-based empires from 1450 to 1750?

• They only supported imperial power.

• They both supported and challenged imperial power.

• They were irrelevant to imperial power.

• They only challenged imperial power.

What was the major religious split in Christianity during the 11th century?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Great Schism

• The Catholic Reformation

• The Council of Trent

What practice did Martin Luther criticize that led to the Protestant Reformation?

• The building of basilicas

• The sale of indulgences

• The use of the printing press

• The Council of Trent

Which invention helped Martin Luther's ideas spread quickly across Europe?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The compass

• The telescope

What was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation?

• The Great Schism

• The Catholic Reformation

• The Council of Nicaea

• The Edict of Nantes

What was the main religious division within Islam that affected the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

• The division between Sunni and Shia Muslims

• The division between Sufis and Sunnis

• The division between Christians and Muslims

• The division between Hindus and Muslims

Which movement in South Asia attempted to bridge the gap between Islam and Hinduism?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Bhakti movement

• The Catholic Reformation

• The Great Schism

What new belief system emerged in South Asia that blended elements of Islam and Hinduism?

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Zoroastrianism

What was one significant change that Sikhism introduced compared to traditional Hindu beliefs?

• The introduction of the caste system

• The rejection of the caste system

• The emphasis on polytheism

• The practice of simony

What was the outcome of the religious division in Europe during the time period discussed?

• It led to the unification of Europe under one religion.

• It led to a series of religious wars until 1648.

• It had no significant impact on European politics.

• It resulted in the complete eradication of Protestantism.