Pre-AP World History Study Guide PDF

Pre-AP World History Study Guide What was the Renaissance a rebirth of? art and learning What was the first full-sized book Gutenberg printed? The Bible Who declared himself the head of the English Church? Henry VIII What was one of John Calvin’s major teachings? Predestinat...

Pre-AP World History Study Guide What was the Renaissance a rebirth of? art and learning What was the first full-sized book Gutenberg printed? The Bible Who declared himself the head of the English Church? Henry VIII What was one of John Calvin’s major teachings? Predestination A person who produces work in the “vernacular” is one who? Writes in a local, rather than a classical, language. Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice? The clergy sold pardons that released people from performing penalties for their sins. Who wrote Utopia? Thomas More What kind of person represented the ideal of the “Renaissance man?” someone who excelled in many areas of study What was the main reason for Henry VIII’s split with the Roman Catholic Church? His desire for a male heir The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus on what subject? human potential and achievements In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man? He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist The best synonym for secular is? worldly The followers of John Knox became known as? Presbyterians Who was nicknamed “Bloody Mary”? Mary I Which of the following was an important goal of the Congress of Vienna? To establish a balance of power in Europe What issue arose after the king called for the Estates-General to meet? How many votes each Estate would get What was Marie Antoinette's nickname? Madame Deficit What document stated that “men are born and remain free and equal in rights”? Declaration of the Rights of Man How many estates were a part of the Old Regime? 3 What was wrong with the Napoleonic Code? It limited liberty It limited freedom of speech Restored slavery in French colonies What happened on July 14, 1789? Storming of the Bastille Why did Napoleon attack Portugal? To enforce the terms of the Continental system The practice of burning crops and killing livestock so an enemy cannot live off the land is known as what? Scorched earth policy What was the main cause of the eight civil wars that were fought in France between 1562 and 1598? Religious differences What percentage of France's population belonged to the Third Estate? 97 During the reign of terror, who was safe from the guillotine? nobody What was Napoleon able to accomplish during peacetime? He set up government run public schools He established a fairer tax code He set up a comprehensive system of laws  Who was the most influential leader at the Congress of Vienna? Prince Klemons von Metternich of Austria How did Admiral Nelson win the Battle of Trafalgar? he divided the French fleet and attacked smaller groups of ships Which group most strongly embraced the ideals and principles of the Enlightenment? the bourgeoisie What issue led to the first meeting of the Estates-General in 175 years? proposed taxation of the Second Estate Why did the National Assembly lose the support of many French peasants? it took away the Catholic Church's lands and independence What does plebiscite mean? a vote of the people Who was the King of France at the start of the French Revolution? King Louis XVI In what ways did the bourgeoisie differ from other members of the Third Estate? they believed in Enlightenment ideals How did Great Britain react to the Continental System? it organized its own blockade Essay Question: 45. Write a Short Essay (2 paragraphs minimum) in response to one of the prompts below. In your short essay: Respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt Use historical reasoning (comparison, causation, continuity or change) to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt Demonstrates a complex understanding of a historical development related to the prompt through sophisticated argumentation and/or effective use of evidence. Topics: Make sure to write which one you choose A. How did the social and economic inequalities of the Estate System contribute to the outbreak of the French Revolution? B. What were the key political, economic, and religious causes of the Protestant Reformation? Analyze how these factors created the conditions for reform.