World History 11th Grade Diagnostic

Which civilization is known for building large cities in Mesoamerica?

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

What was a key characteristic of the Renaissance?

• Focus on religious themes

• Revival of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

• Emphasis on monarchy

• Isolation from other cultures

Who is a prominent figure associated with the Protestant Reformation?

• Ignatius of Loyola

• Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

What was a major outcome of the Age of Exploration?

• Decline of trade

• Isolation of Europe

• End of Indigenous cultures

• Global exchange of goods and ideas

Which country became a model of absolutism under Louis XIV?

• Prussia

• Spain

• England

• France

What empire is known for its military power and cultural achievements in the early modern period?

• Mogul Empire

• Inca Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

Which dynasty in China maintained strict control over foreign contact?

• Qing

• Ming

• Song

• Tang

What was a significant change during the Enlightenment?

• Rejection of scientific thought

• Increased focus on tradition

• Strengthening of monarchies

• Promotion of reason and natural laws

Which artist is known for transforming visual art during the Renaissance?

• Michelangelo

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

What was the primary cause of the Protestant Reformation?

• Support from monarchs

• Calls to reform the Catholic Church

• Expansion of the Catholic Church

• Desire for religious unity