History 106 Unit I Review
Spring 2009 You may use your notebook notes during the test
The test on Unit I will consist of a map exercise, true-false questions, and your choice of either multiple choice or essay. (35pts.)
Suggestions:
1. In order to study effectively for the test, you should review each of the Topic Outlines for Objectives 1-4, along with the Key Terms for each topic, as well as your assigned reading (both TE and RGH).
2. Review the Powerpoints on my website.
3. See Karen Sieben MAN 127 (224-2533) for last-minute questions, or email me.
Part I. Map Exercise. Be able to locate the following terms on a world map. See the maps in the assigned chapters for Objectives 1-3. Use blank world map in Syllabus for practice. (10 points)
1. Cape of Good Hope 10. Straits of Melaka (Malacca) 19. France
2. Bahia, Brazil 11. Constantinople/Istanbul 20. Spain
3. Turkey 12. Gold Coast 21. Cuba
4. Kongo Kingdom 13. Sahara Desert 22. India
5. East Indies/Spice Islands 14. Arabia 23. Calicut
6. Japan 15. Mediterranean Sea 24. Russia
7. Hawaiian Islands 16. Indian Ocean 25. China
8. Acapulco, Mexico 17. Philippines
9. England 18. Black Sea
Part II. True/False questions will be asked based on the following: (10 points)
1. The key characteristics of Scientific and Enlightenment thought.
2. The key characteristics of the World in 1500.
You choose EITHER the multiple choice, OR essay (completed at home, turned in with test)
Multiple Choice questions will focus on the following: (10 points)
1. How did the Scientific Revolution transform the way of thinking that had prevailed in Europe until the 17th century?
2. What is meant by the term "clockwork universe," and how was it a departure from the traditional views?
3. Explain the concept of "Southernization" and how it influenced the emergence of Europe as a global power after 1500.
4. What apparent weaknesses in Europe turned out to be advantages after 1500?
5. What were the key intellectual movements that transformed Europe from a traditional to a modern region between 1500 and 1800?
6. What were the most important developments and changes in Africa in the Early Modern Period? In Latin America?
7. How did the spice trade exemplify globalization and what was its impact?
8. What was the Atlantic Civilization and the trans-Atlantic trade triangle?
Part III. Essay. (10 points) Answer one. You can prepare this at home or answer in class. Be sure to use your own words if you answer beforehand and give specific examples to support your answer.
A. Of all of the changes in the Early Modern period that we discussed in this unit, which one do you think was the most important and why? Explain.
B. Make up a question that illustrates a main theme in this Unit and answer it, using specific evidence to support your points.
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