Question 1

The major advocate of predestination was Martin Luther.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Identify the following terms.
-the Puritans,Oliver Cromwell,and the New Model Army

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The Puritans were a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to "purify" the Church of England from its "Catholic" practices, maintaining that the Church had not been fully reformed and needed to become more Protestant. Puritanism played a significant role in English history, especially during the English Civil War.

Oliver Cromwell was a key figure in the English Civil War and the subsequent Commonwealth of England. He was a military and political leader known for his deep Puritan beliefs and was instrumental in the execution of King Charles I. Cromwell became the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, effectively ruling as a dictator until his death in 1658.

The New Model Army was a military force established by the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War. It was a major innovation in the organization and tactics of military forces, being the first to be organized on a meritocratic basis rather than on the basis of aristocratic birth. The New Model Army was disciplined and highly effective, playing a crucial role in the defeat of the Royalist forces led by King Charles I. Oliver Cromwell was one of the leading generals of the New Model Army.

Question 3

Identify the following terms.
-"bloody Mary"

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A "Bloody Mary" is a popular cocktail that is known for its complex flavor and spicy kick. It is typically made with the following ingredients:

- Vodka: The base spirit of the cocktail.
- Tomato Juice: Provides the body and main flavor profile of the drink.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a touch of acidity to balance the flavors.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Contributes a savory depth to the cocktail.
- Tabasco Sauce (or other hot sauces): Gives the drink its characteristic spiciness.
- Horseradish (optional): Adds heat and pungency.
- Celery Salt and Pepper: Seasonings to enhance the overall taste.
- Garnishes: Commonly garnished with a celery stalk, and sometimes with additional items like olives, a lemon wedge, pickles, or even a strip of bacon.

The cocktail is typically served in a tall glass, such as a highball glass, over ice. The origin of the Bloody Mary is somewhat disputed, with various claims dating back to the early 20th century. It is often associated with the recovery from hangovers due to its combination of a strong spirit and a hearty, vitamin-rich tomato base.

The Bloody Mary is also a staple of brunch menus and is sometimes customized with a variety of spices and garnishes to suit individual tastes or regional preferences. It has inspired numerous variations, including the "Virgin Mary," which is a non-alcoholic version of the drink, omitting the vodka.

Question 4

Identify the following terms.
-the Catholic Reformation

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The Catholic Reformation, also known as

Question 5

Identify the following terms.
-Elizabeth Tudor

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Elizabeth Tudor is the birth name of Que

Question 6

The legacy Louis XIV left to France was

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A)  control, finally, over the foreign trade of the Netherlands. 
B)  a hugely expanded territorial domain. 
C)  a nation that was financially destitute and surrounded by enemies. 
D)  the friendship of the rest of Europe. 
E)  an entrenched and powerful nobility 
A)  control, finally, over the foreign trade of the Netherlands. 
B)  a hugely expanded territorial domain. 
C)  a nation that was financially destitute and surrounded by enemies. 
D)  the friendship of the rest of Europe. 
E)  an entrenched and powerful nobility

Question 7

Identify the following terms.
-the Glorious Revolution,William and Mary,and the Bill of Rights

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution, William and Mar

Question 8

The issue that drove Luther to writing his Ninety-Five Theses was the selling of indulgences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following statements are correct except

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A)  in Europe, as in China, most marriages were arranged by the parents. 
B)  love was the major reason for marriage. 
C)  the husband was to be the ruler and the wife was to obey. 
D)  in the early modern period, the family was the heart of the social order. 
E)  in addition to obeying her husband, the wife's other role was to bear children. 
A)  in Europe, as in China, most marriages were arranged by the parents. 
B)  love was the major reason for marriage. 
C)  the husband was to be the ruler and the wife was to obey. 
D)  in the early modern period, the family was the heart of the social order. 
E)  in addition to obeying her husband, the wife's other role was to bear children.

Question 10

Identify the following terms.
-Hanseatic League

Accepted Answer

The Hanseatic League was a commercial an

Question 11

After the Council of Trent,the Catholic Church had a clear body of doctrine under the supremacy of the pope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Advocates of "mercantilism" argued for all of the following except

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A)  governments should abstain from any involvement in the economy. 
B)  a nation prosperity depended upon a plentiful supply of bullion (gold and silver). 
C)  exports must exceed imports. 
D)  tariffs should be placed on foreign goods. 
E)  governments should improve transportation facilities and grant trade monopolies to businesses. 
A)  governments should abstain from any involvement in the economy. 
B)  a nation prosperity depended upon a plentiful supply of bullion (gold and silver). 
C)  exports must exceed imports. 
D)  tariffs should be placed on foreign goods. 
E)  governments should improve transportation facilities and grant trade monopolies to businesses.

Question 13

All of the following were true about the witchcraft craze in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries except

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A)  it was exclusively a big-city phenomenon. 
B)  most of those accused of being witches were female. 
C)  the hysteria surrounding the accusations of witchcraft led to many witch trials. 
D)  the unsettling nature of the times served to feed the frenzy over witchcraft allegations. 
E)  the witchcraft hysteria was declining by the mid-1600s. 
A)  it was exclusively a big-city phenomenon. 
B)  most of those accused of being witches were female. 
C)  the hysteria surrounding the accusations of witchcraft led to many witch trials. 
D)  the unsettling nature of the times served to feed the frenzy over witchcraft allegations. 
E)  the witchcraft hysteria was declining by the mid-1600s.

Question 14

By 1500,poor city-dwellers constituted ____ percent of the urban population.

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A)  10-15 
B)  20 
C)  30-40 
D)  60-70 
E)  85 
A)  10-15 
B)  20 
C)  30-40 
D)  60-70 
E)  85

Question 15

Which of the following was not a result of the development of printing in Europe?

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A)  Research and learning increased. 
B)  Standard textbooks were developed. 
C)  More people began to read. 
D)  Chinese influence over European affairs rose sharply because of their invention of paper. 
E)  It played a major role in the Protestant Reformation. 
A)  Research and learning increased. 
B)  Standard textbooks were developed. 
C)  More people began to read. 
D)  Chinese influence over European affairs rose sharply because of their invention of paper. 
E)  It played a major role in the Protestant Reformation.

Question 16

The first Russian ruler who took the title of tsar,who expanded the territories of Russia to the east,and who crushed the power of the nobility was

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A)  Peter the Great. 
B)  Michael Romanov. 
C)  Alexander II. 
D)  Ivan IV. 
E)  Vlad the Impaler. 
A)  Peter the Great. 
B)  Michael Romanov. 
C)  Alexander II. 
D)  Ivan IV. 
E)  Vlad the Impaler.

Question 17

Identify the following terms.
-the witchcraft mania

Accepted Answer

The term "witchcraft mania" refers to a

Question 18

Identify the following terms.
-Ulrich Zwingli

Accepted Answer

Ulrich Zwingli was a Swiss pastor and le

Question 19

Machiavelli's emphasis that the ends justify the means had been expressed earlier by

Accepted Answer

A)  China's Confucius. 
B)  Japan's Minamoto. 
C)  India's Kautilya. 
D)  Rome's Cicero. 
E)  Persia's Zarathustra. 
A)  China's Confucius. 
B)  Japan's Minamoto. 
C)  India's Kautilya. 
D)  Rome's Cicero. 
E)  Persia's Zarathustra.

Question 20

Identify the following terms.
-Desiderius Erasmus

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Desiderius Erasmus (1466–1536) was a Dut

The major advocate of predestination was Martin Luther.

Identify the following terms. -the Puritans,Oliver Cromwell,and the New Model Army

Identify the following terms. -"bloody Mary"

Identify the following terms. -the Catholic Reformation

Identify the following terms. -Elizabeth Tudor

The legacy Louis XIV left to France was

Identify the following terms. -the Glorious Revolution,William and Mary,and the Bill of Rights

The issue that drove Luther to writing his Ninety-Five Theses was the selling of indulgences.

All of the following statements are correct except

Identify the following terms. -Hanseatic League

After the Council of Trent,the Catholic Church had a clear body of doctrine under the supremacy of the pope.

Advocates of "mercantilism" argued for all of the following except

All of the following were true about the witchcraft craze in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries except

By 1500,poor city-dwellers constituted ____ percent of the urban population.

Which of the following was not a result of the development of printing in Europe?

The first Russian ruler who took the title of tsar,who expanded the territories of Russia to the east,and who crushed the power of the nobility was

Identify the following terms. -the witchcraft mania

Identify the following terms. -Ulrich Zwingli

Machiavelli's emphasis that the ends justify the means had been expressed earlier by

Identify the following terms. -Desiderius Erasmus

Early Humans and the First Civilizations

Ancient India

China in Antiquity

The Civilization of the Greeks

The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

The Americas

Ferment in the Middle East: The Rise of Islam

Early Civilizations in Africa

The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

The Flowering of Traditional China

The East Asian Rimlands: Early Japan, korea, and Vietnam

The Making of Europe

The Byzantine Empire and Crisis and Recovery in the West

New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market

The Muslim Empires

The East Asian World

The West on the Eve of a New World Order

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Exam 15: Europe Transformed: Reform and State Building

The major advocate of predestination was Martin Luther.

Identify the following terms. -the Puritans,Oliver Cromwell,and the New Model Army

Identify the following terms. -"bloody Mary"

Identify the following terms. -the Catholic Reformation

Identify the following terms. -Elizabeth Tudor

The legacy Louis XIV left to France was

Identify the following terms. -the Glorious Revolution,William and Mary,and the Bill of Rights

The issue that drove Luther to writing his Ninety-Five Theses was the selling of indulgences.

All of the following statements are correct except

Identify the following terms. -Hanseatic League

After the Council of Trent,the Catholic Church had a clear body of doctrine under the supremacy of the pope.

Advocates of "mercantilism" argued for all of the following except

All of the following were true about the witchcraft craze in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries except

By 1500,poor city-dwellers constituted ____ percent of the urban population.

Which of the following was not a result of the development of printing in Europe?

The first Russian ruler who took the title of tsar,who expanded the territories of Russia to the east,and who crushed the power of the nobility was

Identify the following terms. -the witchcraft mania

Identify the following terms. -Ulrich Zwingli

Machiavelli's emphasis that the ends justify the means had been expressed earlier by

Identify the following terms. -Desiderius Erasmus

Early Humans and the First Civilizations

Ancient India

China in Antiquity

The Civilization of the Greeks

The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

The Americas

Ferment in the Middle East: The Rise of Islam

Early Civilizations in Africa

The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

The Flowering of Traditional China

The East Asian Rimlands: Early Japan, korea, and Vietnam

The Making of Europe

The Byzantine Empire and Crisis and Recovery in the West

New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market

The Muslim Empires

The East Asian World

The West on the Eve of a New World Order

Filters