1450 - 1750 - Connecting Hemispheres

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Angered by Catholic corruption and inspired by Erasmus' Greek Bible, this German monk sparked the Protestant Reformation:

Not quite. In 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the church door and took the Bible alone as divine truth. His daring act sparked the Protestant Reformation.

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The growing humanism of the 16th century Renaissance encouraged scientific advancements in --

Not quite. Scientific advancements in astronomy, chemistry, and physics (e.g., laws of motion) were all seen in the 16th century by men like DaVinci and Galileo.

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The spread of Sunni Islam was fueled by the ________ Turks in the early 14th through 17th centuries.

Not quite. Ottoman Turks from the Anatolian Peninsula formed together to create a large, powerful empire that spread Sunni Islam.

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Many Hindus were attracted to the _________ religion from northern India because it rejected the Hindu caste system.

Not quite. Sikhism, a religion founded in northern India, rejected the Hindu caste system and shared the Muslim monotheistic belief in one God.

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Two processes that laid foundation for Europe's transformation from medieval culture to modern (called the Renaissance):

Not quite. The Renaissance "rebirth" was build on diffusion (Crusaders bringing back new ideas) and urbanization (migration of people from manors to cities).

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European colonization of Latin American colonies led to the spread of ______________.

Not quite. Christianity spread into Spanish and Portuguese colonies through the European colonists and missionaries like the Jesuit order.

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How did mercantilism aid the European commercial growth of the 14th-18th centuries?

Not quite. Mercantilist policy promoted colonies as a source of raw materials to increase industry and profit in the mother country.

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In 1453, the Ottoman Turks overthrew Constantinople, renamed it ________, and made it the new Ottoman Empire capital.

Not quite. Istanbul became the capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1453 and is still the capital of present day Turkey.

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During the European _____________, education shifted from a religious focus to development of the individual.

Not quite. During the Renaissance, the idea of humaninsm, or development of the individual, became the focus.

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What was one effect of the English Bill of Rights in 1689?

Not quite. Following the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the English Bill of Rights defined the rights of both Parliament and English citizens.

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European expansion into areas outside their boundaries was fueled by their desire to --

Not quite. Wealth, religion, and adventure were all motivating factors for European nations to explore and expand beyond their borders from 1450 - 1750 (gold, glory, God).

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Why were the Grand Canal and Great Wall of China improved and extended under the Ming dynasty?

Not quite. The Grand Canal connected the North and South, aiding in trade and transportation, while the Great Wall protected China from Mongolian and nomadic invasions.

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Key leaders in the Protestant Reformation were these 16th century reformer(s):

Not quite. Martin Luther was a German monk who posted his complaints on the church door. John Calvin is responsible for the rise of "Calvinism".

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Spanish colonization in the Western Hemisphere devastated the ________ and _______ empires.

Not quite. Spanish colonies in the Americas destroyed the Incan and Aztec empires, decimating their populations and governments and transforming their cultures.

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Which of the following was NOT true about Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603)?

Not quite. Queen Elizabeth was a skillful and popular monarch. She boasted the amazing defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

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European exploration and expansion from 1450 to 1750 caused the growth of --

Not quite. Naval advancements during the Age of Exploration and the founding and development of colonies in the Americas, Asia, and Africa all increased global exchange.

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What challenge caused European nations to seek new sea-only routes to Asian ports of trade for spices, silk, gold, etc.?

Not quite. With the fall of Christian Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453, the Ottomans gained control of the trade routes between Europe and China along with the rest of Asia. This challenge caused European nations to seek low-cost sea-only routes.

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What is significant about Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty?

Not quite. Zheng He, a court eunuch, led large fleets of Chinese ships on seven profitable voyages to ports in Asia, Arabia, and East Africa, collecting tribute and trading. China might have established a large trade empire and colonies, but instead chose isolation from the outside world (policy favored by Confucian scholars/bureaucrats), banned sea trade, and allowed its navy to fall into disrepair.

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A important scientist who emerged during the 16th and 17th century Scientific Revolution in Europe was --

Not quite. All three - Copernicus (astronomer), Galileo (telescope), and Newton (gravity, light, laws of motion) were leading scientists during the Scientific Revolution.

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Which of the following ideas would a Protestant reformer in the 16th century NOT support?

Not quite. Protestants rejected many Roman Catholic ideas and practices, such as the selling of indulgences, which allowed people to pay for a passage to heaven.

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