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Where did Marco Polo spend 17 years?

  • Germany
  • Mediterranean
  • India
  • China (correct)
  • What was the focus of Humanism during the Renaissance?

  • Exploration of outer space
  • Military conquest
  • Economic trade routes
  • Questioning the church and church abuse (correct)
  • What did Martin Luther lead?

  • European exploration
  • African trade routes
  • The Renaissance art movement
  • The Reformation and wrote the 95 Theses (correct)
  • What is the concept of predestination?

    <p>God has already planned out a person's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the basis for theories according to the text?

    <p>Observation and experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the 95 thesis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Against the sale of indulgences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most important scientific development according to the text?

    <p>Scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Korea's relationship with China influenced by according to the text?

    <p>Confucian influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the partition of Poland mentioned in the text?

    <p>Poland ceased to exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Westernization according to the text?

    <p>To make Russia more like Western Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Marco Polo spend 17 years?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of Humanism during the Renaissance?

    <p>Questioning the church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the view of Chinese society towards merchants?

    <p>Bottom of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Reformation led by Martin Luther?

    <p>Religious wars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 95 theses mentioned in the text?

    <p>To protest against the sale of indulgences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of African states to the slave trade?

    <p>They competed for control of the slave trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the partition of Poland mentioned in the text?

    <p>Poland ceased to exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna mentioned in the text?

    <p>To create a balance of power in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange?

    <p>It facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas between Native Americans and Europeans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Japanese feudal system mentioned in the text?

    <p>It featured a strong influence of Confucianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the influence of the British East India Company in India?

    <p>It established direct control over large parts of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the power structure in a Divine Right monarchy according to the text?

    <p>The authority of monarchs came from God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of mercantilism and tariffs on trade according to the text?

    <p>Mother country maintained a positive trade balance through mercantilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Westernization according to the text?

    <p>To make Russia more like Western Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    European Exploration and Renaissance

    • Marco Polo spent 17 years in China.
    • Humanism during the Renaissance focused on individualism and classical Greek and Roman culture.

    Reformation and Protestantism

    • Martin Luther led the Protestant Reformation.
    • The concept of predestination is the idea that God predetermines a person's fate.
    • The 95 theses were written by Luther to challenge the Catholic Church's practices, and its main purpose was to spark reform.

    Scientific Development

    • The text emphasizes the significance of the scientific revolution, with the most important scientific development being the emergence of new ideas and methods.

    East Asian History

    • Korea's relationship with China was influenced by Confucianism and tributary systems.
    • In Chinese society, merchants were viewed as low-class citizens.

    European Politics

    • The partition of Poland resulted in the country being divided and ruled by foreign powers.
    • The purpose of Westernization was to modernize and adopt Western ideas and practices.

    World History

    • The Columbian Exchange had a significant impact on the global exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.
    • The reaction of African states to the slave trade was one of resistance and adaptation.

    Japanese History

    • The Japanese feudal system was characterized by a strong warrior class and a hierarchical social structure.

    Indian History

    • The British East India Company exerted significant influence in India, contributing to the decline of the Mughal Empire.

    Monarchy and Power Structure

    • In a Divine Right monarchy, the power structure is characterized by the belief that the monarch's authority comes from God.

    Economic History

    • Mercantilism and tariffs had a significant impact on trade, with countries competing to accumulate wealth and power.

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