Name two societies whose worldview emphasized the accumulation of power through the conquest of other groups?
a) Japan and Aztecs
b) Japan and Renaissance Europe
c) Aztecs and Spanish
d) None of the above
The Aztecs performed this ritual to express devotion to the Gods and to ensure the sun would rise each day:
a) Prayer
b) Cleaning
c) Human Sacrifice
d) None of the above
This violent, state-run system of courts in Spain placed all non-Catholics on trial; “convert or be exiled”.
a) Spanish Inquisition
b) Spanish Reconquista
c) Feudalism
d) None of the above
True or False: Aztec citizens placed the needs of the individual above the state.
Which of the following best indicates the strength and overall success of the Aztec Empire prior to the arrival of the Spanish?
a) Aztec weaponry
b) Aztec trading and peaceful relationships with other tribes
c) A large population and great wealth
d) All of the above
True or False:
Following the Spanish Reconquista, religious tolerance was encouraged in Spain.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain were motivated to finance expeditions to the ‘New World’ for the following reason(s):
a) To expand Christianity through new conversions
b) The Spanish Reconquista encouraged further conquests
c) The ‘large’ amounts of Gold in the New World
d) All of the above
List the most important military advantage held by the Spanish in the conquest of the Aztecs:
a) Steel armour and muskets (firearms)
b) Effective planning
c) Horses
d) None of the above
The following accurately describes the conquest of the Aztec Empire, except:
a) Cortes hears rumours of a wealthy civilization in Mexico
b) Cortes arrives in Mexico and burns his ships to prevent desertion
c) Conquistadors make alliances with groups previously conquered by the Aztecs
d) Cortes befriends Moctezuma and brings him back to Spain
Aztec citizens respond to the arrest of Moctezuma under Cortes by:
a) Pleading peacefully for his release
b) Deserting the Emperor and fleeing for a neighbouring tribe
c) Initiating violence to express discontents
d) None of the above
Which of the following was a traditional feature of Aztec religious practice?
a) Temples
b) Sacred Calendar
c) Human Sacrifice
d) All of the above
Humanism and the emphasis on learning in Renaissance Europe was a result of:
a) Trade with Muslims
b) Introduction to classical learning and technology by the Muslims
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
During the middle ages, life in Europe was defined by:
a) agriculture
b) obligation to one’s superiors
c) acceptance of one’s place in the social hierarchy
d) all of the above
The Protestant Reformation was a direct result of the:
a) Power and corruption of the Catholic Church
b) A desire to convert all Catholics to the Protestant faith
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
All of the following were motives for European conquests in the Americas, except:
a) Desire to expand trade networks and find precious metals
b) Desire to spread Christianity through conversions
c) Desire to spread European political and military power
d) The belief that European culture and values were inferior to other societies
All of the following choices describe features that were unique to Renaissance Art, except:
a) Seeking fame and recognition by signing art
b) Using perspective in art
c) Using new styles and techniques from Italy
d) Using religious themes in artwork
True or False:
Humanism promoted seeking truth through questioning and observation.
True or False:
The Protestant Reformation resulted in the creation of new religions outside of the Catholic Church
All of the following represent reasons for the success of European Imperialism, except:
*Imperialism: The extension of power over a territory, including the resources and people*
a) Europeans had advanced technology, including armour, cannons, advanced ships and navigational devices
b) Europeans believed in was their duty to spread the European worldview
c) Many of the conquered groups were fighting among themselves prior to conquest
d) Europe was a very peaceful society
Due to its strategic location, including access to the Silk Road, this area in Europe was the first to benefit from trade during the early Renaissance.
a) Spain
b) Italian City-States
c) England
d) None of the above
True or False:
People of the Renaissance experienced a great revival of the ancient world and classical learning.
True or False:
Columbus did not know about the existence of the Pacific Ocean when he set sail for the “Far East”.
Which of the following resulted in the greatest loss of life for the indigeneous people of the New World?
a) Advanced weaponry of Europeans
b) Natural Disasters
c) Disease
d) Famine
Which of the following best describe a reason for the growth of towns (urbanization) during the Renaissance?
a) Increased trade resulting from the Crusades
b) Cleaner towns
c) No available work on the manors
d) None of the above
Humanism encouraged all of the following, except:
a) Individualism
b) Education
c) Civic Life
d) Obedience to the Catholic Church
True or False:
Of all the social groups in European society, the worldview of peasants was least affected by the changes brought about by the Renaissance.