Question 1

Which of the following is true of both African and Indian religion?

Accepted Answer

Both African and Indian religions believed in the existence of a spiritual realm beyond the physical world that can only be accessed through spiritual practices such as meditation or prayer. However, there is no evidence to suggest that either believed in a devil or that human beings could become gods. While both African and Indian religion may have engaged in certain practices that may be considered "magical," it is unclear if they held any specific moral beliefs about the practice of magic itself.

Question 2

Which of the following was not a development of the "maritime revolution" of the fifteenth century?

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Question 3

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Conversion experience

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Question 4

Which of the following was not one of the Puritan beliefs?

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Puritans believed in the concept of a "visible church", which consisted of only those who had been saved by God's grace and demonstrated their faith through good works. Baptism alone was not enough for church membership in their view.

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describe Prince Henry the Navigator's role in encouraging Portuguese exploration?

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Prince Henry the Navigator's main goal was to find alternative routes to Asia, which led him to encourage Portuguese exploration. He established a school of navigation and sponsored expeditions along the African coast, which eventually led to the discovery of a sea route to India. His financial support for these expeditions came from the royal treasury and from the profits of trading along the African coast.

Question 6

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. New Mexico

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Question 7

What was the general social structure in European society in the sixteenth century?

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The general social structure in European society in the sixteenth century was hierarchical. Society was divided into distinct classes or estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. Social mobility between these classes was extremely limited, and status was determined by birth and traditional roles.

Question 8

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Little Commonwealth

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Question 9

Which of the following nations led the way in exploration in the fifteenth century?

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Portugal, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, was the first nation to really focus on exploration and sought to find a sea route to Asia. They established trade routes along the west coast of Africa and eventually reached India under the leadership of Vasco da Gama.

Question 10

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. New France

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Question 11

In the early 1500s what percentage of Europe's population consisted of peasants?

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About 75 percent of Europe's population consisted of peasants in the early 1500s. This means that the vast majority of people in Europe were involved in farming and agricultural work, living in rural areas and typically leading difficult and impoverished lives.

Question 12

Why was John Rolfe important to the eventual success of the Jamestown settlement?

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John Rolfe's introduction of a salable variety of tobacco, known as "Orinoco tobacco," helped Virginia's economy thrive and became a major export for the colony, leading to its eventual success.

Question 13

When Columbus first encountered the Tainos, how did he react?

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Columbus initially described the Tainos as peaceful and friendly. He believed that they could be easily converted to Christianity and taught Spanish ways. In his journal, he wrote, "They are very simple and honest, and exceedingly liberal with all they have."

Question 14

Which of the following was not one of the problems in English society in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?

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While there were certainly societal problems in England during this time period, such as high unemployment, falling wages, and class differences, the population was actually increasing rather than declining. Therefore, option B is not one of the problems in English society in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

Question 15

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Protestant Reformation

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Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Church of England

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Question 17

How did the Puritans want to reform the Church of England?

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The Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England of what they saw as Roman Catholic rituals and practices that had been retained after the English Reformation. They believed that the Church should adhere strictly to the Bible and that all practices not explicitly supported by Scripture should be eliminated.

Question 18

Which statement concerning the West African empires prior to 1600 is true?

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The West African empires prior to 1600 engaged in vigorous trade, were Islamic, and were known for their wealth. This is evidenced by empires such as Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, which had thriving trade networks and were centers of Islamic scholarship and culture.

Question 19

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. predestination

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Question 20

Which of the following is not a legacy of the Reformation?

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Throughout history, there have been instances of cooperation between different denominations of Christianity, but it cannot be solely attributed to the legacy of the Reformation. The other options are all significant impacts of the Reformation.

Quiz 2: The Rise of the Atlantic World, 1400-1625

Which of the following is true of both African and Indian religion?

Which of the following was not a development of the "maritime revolution" of the fifteenth century?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Conversion experience

Which of the following was not one of the Puritan beliefs?

Which of the following statements accurately describe Prince Henry the Navigator's role in encouraging Portuguese exploration?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. New Mexico

What was the general social structure in European society in the sixteenth century?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Little Commonwealth

Which of the following nations led the way in exploration in the fifteenth century?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. New France

In the early 1500s what percentage of Europe's population consisted of peasants?

Why was John Rolfe important to the eventual success of the Jamestown settlement?

When Columbus first encountered the Tainos, how did he react?

Which of the following was not one of the problems in English society in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Protestant Reformation

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Church of England

How did the Puritans want to reform the Church of England?

Which statement concerning the West African empires prior to 1600 is true?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. predestination

Which of the following is not a legacy of the Reformation?