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Unit Test 2 Review The Emergence Of The First Global Age
Test Description: Unit Test 2 Review-7th Grade Social Studies
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What did Europe’s scientific revolution accomplish?
A
It reconfirmed the teachings of Galen and Aristotle.
B
It put into practice Descartes’s and Bacon’s revival of the scientific method.
C
It successfully promoted the geocentric theory.
D
It immediately swept away the Catholic Church’s authority over international affairs.
2) Which resulted from Portuguese exploration of West Africa in the 1400s?
A
The Portuguese destroyed existing states like the Asante Kingdom
B
The Portuguese gained control over trade in gold and ivory.
C
The Portuguese expelled nearly all the Muslims living in the region.
D
The Portuguese used the region as a base from which to conquer Egypt.
3) Enlightenment thought is best characterized by which of the following?
A
A deep faith in religious principles.
B
A conviction that logic and reason were capable of solving social and political problems.
C
A complete rejection of religious faith.
D
Support of the established political order.
4) Early on, what factor played the greatest role in determining where France, England and the Netherlands were able to explore and colonize?
A
Their relative technological backwardness in comparison to Spain and Portugal.
B
Spain’s and Portugal’s temporary monopolies on navigational knowledge.
C
Their peace treaties with Spain and Portugal.
D
Their preference for cooler climate environments.
5) What was one way the Ottomans legitimized Ottoman rule?
A
By means of the theory of divine right.
B
By stirring up tensions between Muslims and Christians.
C
By claiming the Mandate of heaven.
D
By asserting the religious authority of the caliphs.
6) The janissaries helped maintain the Ottomans’ military domination. Which best describes the janissaries?
A
Mercenary crossbowmen from East Asia.
B
Skilled naval commanders
C
Aristocratic cavalry units from the Egyptian provinces.
D
Elite gunpowder troops recruited from Christian communities.
7) During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
A
Advances in mathematics and science.
B
Attention to realism and detail.
C
Interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
D
Questioning of traditional authority.
8) The Renaissance and Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
A
stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
B
limited to Italy, France, and Germany
C
supported by the working class
D
encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution
9) When Martin Luther said, “my conscience is captive to the Word of God,” he was referring to his belief in
A
Maintaining the unity of the church
B
The need for nepotism
C
The supremacy of the Bible over church practices.
D
Imprisoning those who disagreed with Church teachings.
10) Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses is considered by many to be a turning point in history because
A
The Roman Catholic Church unified the German states.
B
The Pope’s right to sell indulgences was strengthened.
C
The power of the Roman Catholic Church was lessened and royal power grew.
D
Luther soon became the leader of Germany.
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