SOL Review Flashcards

Which of the following religions was concentrated throughout Western Europe in 1500? A. Buddhism B. Islam C. Christianity D. Hinduism

Which of the following religions was concentrated throughout Southeast Asia and China in 1500? A. Buddhism B. Islam C. Christianity D. Hinduism

Which of the following religions was concentrated throughout North Africa and parts of the Middle East in 1500? A. Buddhism B.Islam C. Christianity D. Hinduism

Which of the following religions was concentrated in India in 1500?A.Buddhism B.Islam C. Christianity D. Hinduism

What trade route linked Asia to the Mediterranean basin? A. The Ivory Coast B. The Silk Road C. The Gold Route D. Trans-Saharan Road

All of the following are products Europeans received from China EXCEPT: A. Silk B. Paper C. Cotton D. Porcelain

The word Renaissance means: A. Rebirth B. To spread C. Artistic D. To invent

One way to describe The Renaissance is A. an attempt to reproduce classical works and philosophies of Greek and Roman cultures B. the church's doctrine that the Pope was the central authority C. increased trade for southern Europe D. an increase of serfdom in eastern Europe

The Renaissance began in the wealthy city-states of ____________. A. Greece B. Italy C. England D. France

What expanded the circulation (increased reading) of literary works during the Renaissance? A. Improved advertising B. The support of the church C. The printing press D. Unity in Europe

Who was known for painting the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," as well as designing a flying machine and studying the human body? A. Michelangelo B. Donatello C. Da Vinci D. Raphael

During the Renaissance, what was the main conflict between merchants and the Church? A. The merchants were polytheistic B. The merchants' wealth went against the Church's view of usury. C. The Church believed the merchants were corrupt sinners.D. The merchants refused to help build churches along trade routes

European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance A. the Church was no longer influential B. the emphasis on individual worth increased C. economic activity declined D. art no longer contained religious themes

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was A. a belief in the power of the king in relation to individual rights B. a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures C. an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers D. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

Which invention was fundamental to the Protestant Reformation? A. Arabic numerals B. printing press C. telescope D. gunpowder