Renaissance and Reformation Study Guide
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What characteristic was shared by both the Italian and Northern Renaissance?

  • Advancement of scientific methods
  • Emphasis on humanism (correct)
  • Promotion of monarchy
  • Focus on religious dogma
  • What doctrine in Calvinism asserts that God has predetermined who will be saved or damned?

  • Original sin
  • Faith alone
  • Salvation through works
  • Predestination (correct)
  • Which action did the Catholic Church take to combat the Protestant Reformation?

  • Initiating the Council of Trent (correct)
  • Increasing the sale of indulgences
  • Ending all ties with Protestant reformers
  • Declaring the pope infallible
  • What was the main goal of Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits?

    <p>To resist the Protestant Reformation through missions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographic advantage did Venice have for ocean-going trade?

    <p>Located next to the sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource was primarily imported by Venice?

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

    How did Venice establish trade treaties with major powers?

    <p>Expertise in shipbuilding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique system did the Ottoman Empire implement to address hereditary aristocracy?

    <p>Meritocratic bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the declining European population during the Renaissance?

    <p>Reorganization of social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is most associated with the start of the Protestant Reformation?

    <p>Martin Luther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did wealth influence the Renaissance?

    <p>It fueled advancements in art and scholarship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary focus of the Catholic Counter-Reformation?

    <p>Better education of clergy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Calvin emphasize in his teachings?

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

    What was one major consequence of the Age of Exploration?

    <p>Increase in cultural exchanges between continents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Renaissance and the Reformation?

    <p>The Reformation stemmed from new ideas of the Renaissance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Martin Luther's 95 Theses significant?

    <p>It condemned the Catholic Church for its wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did Akbar take regarding taxation for non-Muslims?

    <p>He abolished the jizya tax that non-Muslims had to pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Akbar's methods of maintaining order in his empire?

    <p>He executed prisoners to instill fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Aurangzeb's financial policies as a ruler?

    <p>He dismissed court musicians and poets to save costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Aurangzeb's rule ultimately affect the Mughal Empire?

    <p>It caused unrest and a significant decline of the empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What architectural feature did the Pueblo peoples construct for their religious ceremonies?

    <p>Kivas, which were built underground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural materials did the Pueblo peoples primarily use for construction?

    <p>Sandstone and adobe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Akbar's religious policy?

    <p>He exhibited tolerance and inclusion for other religions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common misconception about Akbar's reign?

    <p>He avoided using violence against his citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary method employed by the early Ottomans to expand their empire?

    <p>Military conquest using advanced technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which achievement is NOT associated with Suleyman the Lawgiver?

    <p>Expansion of Ottoman territory into Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the capture of Mecca, Medina, and Cairo by Selim the Grim significant?

    <p>They are the holy cities of the Islamic world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique decision did Mehmed II make during the siege of Constantinople?

    <p>He moved ships over land to attack the harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the devshirme system?

    <p>To assimilate Christian boys into the Ottoman elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The relationship between the Venice and Ottoman Empire was characterized as 'healthy' because it was:

    <p>Mutually beneficial, facilitating trade and ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished the 'Slave Aristocracy' from other power structures?

    <p>It included nobles within the governance system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Ottomans ensure loyalty from their army and bureaucrats?

    <p>By creating a government of eunuchs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did viceroys play in relation to the Spanish monarchy?

    <p>They served as direct representatives of the king with extensive powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group held the majority of power within the Spanish colonial social hierarchy?

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

    What was the primary purpose of military control by the viceroys?

    <p>To maintain dominance over indigenous groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the lower classes treated under the Spanish colonial hierarchy?

    <p>They faced extreme cruelty and oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor primarily determined a person’s rank in the Spanish colony’s social hierarchy?

    <p>Race and birthplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one way the Spanish consolidated power through social hierarchy?

    <p>Preventing unity among lower classes by creating divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What privileges did viceroys receive to ensure their loyalty to the crown?

    <p>High salaries and ceremonial court life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major advantage of the Spanish military in maintaining power?

    <p>Weaker offense and defense strategies of indigenous populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of Muslim architecture as demonstrated in the Taj Mahal?

    <p>Presence of minarets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is NOT included in Mughal architecture as seen in the Taj Mahal?

    <p>Fortified walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Barbaro’s account, how did he describe Mehmed’s army?

    <p>As fierce and tough warriors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would an Ottoman possibly have portrayed Mehmed's army in contrast to Barbaro’s description?

    <p>As heroic and noble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the practice of merit-based power in the Ottoman Empire signify?

    <p>Competence and loyalty determine high positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the Taj Mahal's garden reflects Mughal design principles?

    <p>Long waterways and fountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artistic element is prominently used in Mughal architecture, as seen in the Taj Mahal?

    <p>Pietra dura inlay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Quranic inscriptions in the Taj Mahal signify?

    <p>Religious significance and affirmation of Islamic architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    SAQ Study Guide Materials

    • Review guided notes on the Renaissance and Northern Renaissance
    • Complete a mini DBQ on how the Renaissance changed man's view of the world
    • Review guided reading questions on the Reformation
    • Complete a matching activity on key figures of the Renaissance and Reformation
    • Study the comparison chart on Reformation religions
    • Review the document on “Contextualizing the Reformation Era”
    • Study notes on Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII
    • Review notes on the Catholic Counter-Reformation
    • Study notes on Venice, Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughal empires
    • Study "how magnificent was Suleiman" tasks
    • Review notes on the spice trade and American civilizations
    • Review notes on the age of exploration
    • Compare scholarly YES/NO articles
    • Study the 15th-century mariners and Columbian Exchange
    • Analyze the documents on the collision at Cajamarca
    • Review guided readings on race and coerced labor
    • Review guided questions on Spanish silver inflation
    • Review PBA documents

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    Prepare for your exam with this comprehensive study guide covering the Renaissance and Reformation. Engage with guided notes, mini DBQs, and comparisons of key figures and historical contexts. Explore the spice trade, American civilizations, and the significant changes in worldview during these pivotal eras.

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