Old Stuff: Approximately 1450 to Around 1750

According to the text, which of the following was NOT a major European development during the period 1450 to 1750?

The Renaissance philosophy of humanism, as described in Chapter 8, primarily shifted focus from what to what?

What key invention of the mid-1400s is credited in the text with fueling the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation by making books more affordable and accessible?

Martin Luther's '95 Theses' primarily criticized the Roman Catholic Church for what practice?

Which monarch established the Church of England (Anglican Church) primarily for political reasons related to securing a male heir?

The Scientific Revolution's heliocentric theory, developed by Copernicus, proposed that:

Which Enlightenment philosopher, according to Chapter 8, had an optimistic view of human nature and argued that government's primary role was to guarantee natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494?

The encomienda system, established by the Spanish in the New World, is described in the text as being most similar to which European system?

The economic theory of mercantilism, which became prominent during this era, advocated that a country should:

What major event in 1588 signaled the decline of Spanish power and the rise of English naval dominance?

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England was significant because it:

Which French monarch, known as the 'Sun King,' epitomized absolute monarchy and built the lavish palace of Versailles?

The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was primarily fought in which region of Europe?

What was the primary policy of Peter the Great of Russia during his reign from 1682 to 1725?

The Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople in 1453, ending which long-standing empire?

What was the significance of Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

The Mughal emperor Akbar was notable for his policy of:

What was the primary goal of the voyages of the Chinese navigator Zheng He in the early fifteenth century?

What was the National Seclusion Policy enacted in Japan in 1635 by the Tokugawa Shogunate?

In the period 1450-1750, the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires were collectively known as the 'Gunpowder Empires' because their success was largely based on:

What was the result of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648?

The text contrasts the reaction of Tokugawa Japan to European influence with that of Ming/Qing China and Mughal India. Which of the following best summarizes Japan's reaction?

What was the significance of the Council of Trent in the context of the Catholic Reformation?

Which of the following describes the political situation in the German-speaking lands of the Holy Roman Empire during the period 1450-1750?

According to the text, what was the Columbian Exchange?

In the 'Contrast Them: Russia and Western Europe' box, what is the primary difference highlighted between Russia and Western Europe during this period?

The kingdom of Kongo and Queen Nzinga of Angola both had significant interactions with which European power?

Which of the following technologies, borrowed from the Chinese via Arab intermediaries, was NOT listed as crucial for European exploration?

What was the War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714) fought over?

What does the text identify as the single most devastating weapon the Spanish possessed in their conquest of the Aztecs and Incas?

The Ottoman siege of which European city in 1529 marked the limit of their expansion into Europe?

The period from 1450 to 1750 is characterized by the rise of all of the following political structures EXCEPT:

During the period 1450-1750, powerful women such as Elizabeth I of England and Isabella of Spain ruled, but what does the text say about the general status and freedoms of women?

Which of the following best describes the 'single-whip' system implemented by Ming China?

The Russian Cossacks are described in the text as:

Unlike the Renaissance in Italy, the Renaissance in northern Europe was characterized by:

Which of the following best describes the 'Time of Troubles' in Russia (1604-1613)?

What was a joint-stock company, as described in the context of the Commercial Revolution?

The Catholic Reformation, or Counter-Reformation, was successful in achieving which of the following?

Who did Hernan Cortes ally with to aid in his conquest of the Aztec Empire?

What does the text identify as the biggest difference between European expansion in the Americas and empire-building elsewhere by groups like the Romans or Mongols?

The Edict of Nantes, issued by Henry IV of France in 1598, accomplished what?

Suleiman the Magnificent's reign (1520-1566) is considered a golden age for which empire?

Which of the following describes the social structure established by the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan?

The concept of 'divine right' was used by European monarchs to justify what?

During the reign of Charles V in the 16th century, the Hapsburg family controlled a vast empire that included Spain and which other major European territory?

Which Christian humanist wrote 'Utopia,' a book describing an ideal society?

The establishment of a centralized kingdom in Kongo in the 1480s was bolstered by its trade relationship and the king's conversion to which religion?

What was the significance of the year 1453 in world history, as described in this chapter?