History Final Exam Revision

Question 1

Who was Elizabeth I?

Answer 1

Elizabeth I was the queen of England from 1558 to 1603, known for her strong leadership and the Elizabethan Era.

Question 2

What does Elizabeth I’s portrayal with her hand on a globe symbolize?

Answer 2

It symbolizes England’s naval power and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Question 3

What happened to the ships depicted in Elizabeth I’s portrayal?

Answer 3

The ships on the left are intact, while those on the right have been destroyed, representing the fate of the Spanish Armada.

Question 4

Explain one similarity between the Catholic and Protestant Churches.

Answer 4

Both Churches believed that the way people practiced their religion was crucial to avoid eternal damnation.

Question 5

What was another similarity between the Catholic and Protestant Churches?

Answer 5

Both Churches emphasized the importance of following the teachings of Jesus.

Question 6

How far were the actions of black people responsible for the abolition of the slave trade?

Answer 6

Black people’s actions, alongside white campaigners and economic factors, played a significant role in the abolition of the slave trade.

Question 7

What other factors contributed to the abolition of the slave trade?

Answer 7

White campaigners and economic changes were also significant factors.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Rainbow Portrait is associated with _______.

Answer 8

Elizabeth I

Question 9

True or False: The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 was a significant event during Elizabeth I’s reign.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What was a key reason for the abolition of the slave trade?

Answer 10

Economic factors were a major reason for the abolition.

Question 11

Why were the other reasons for abolition less important than the economic one?

Answer 11

Economic factors ultimately influenced public opinion and legislative changes more than individual actions.

Question 12

What is the title of the famous portrait of Elizabeth I that features a rainbow?

Answer 12

The Rainbow Portrait

Question 13

In which century was the Rainbow Portrait of Elizabeth I created?

Answer 13

16th century

Question 14

True or False: The Rainbow Portrait depicts Elizabeth I wearing a crown.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What does the rainbow in the Rainbow Portrait symbolize?

Answer 15

Unity and peace

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The Rainbow Portrait is believed to have been painted by __________.

Answer 16

Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger

Question 17

What type of garment is Elizabeth I wearing in the Rainbow Portrait?

Answer 17

A richly embroidered dress

Question 18

Multiple Choice: What does the eye and ear motif on the dress of Elizabeth I represent? A) Wisdom B) Surveillance C) Love D) Power

Answer 18

B) Surveillance

Question 19

What is the significance of the phrase ‘Semper Eadem’ found in the Rainbow Portrait?

Answer 19

It means ‘Always the Same’ and signifies Elizabeth’s stability and consistency.

Question 20

True or False: The Rainbow Portrait was painted after Elizabeth I’s death.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the primary medium used for the Rainbow Portrait?

Answer 21

Oil on canvas

Question 22

Short Answer: What does the portrayal of Elizabeth I in the Rainbow Portrait convey about her reign?

Answer 22

It conveys her power, divine right, and the stability of her rule.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The Rainbow Portrait is housed in __________.

Answer 23

Hatfield House

Question 24

What animal is featured in the Rainbow Portrait, symbolizing Elizabeth I’s virginity?

Answer 24

A white rose

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following elements is NOT depicted in the Rainbow Portrait? A) A rainbow B) A dragon C) A rose D) A sun

Answer 25

D) A sun

Question 26

What year is the Rainbow Portrait believed to have been completed?

Answer 26

Around 1600

Question 27

What year did the United States formally abolish slavery?

Answer 27

1865

Question 28

Who wrote the famous anti-slavery novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?

Answer 28

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Question 29

True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation immediately freed all slaves in the United States.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.

Answer 30

Underground Railroad

Question 31

Who was the first African American to publish a book of poetry in the United States?

Answer 31

Phillis Wheatley

Question 32

Which important abolitionist movement began in the early 19th century?

Answer 32

The American Anti-Slavery Society

Question 33

Name one prominent African American abolitionist who was formerly enslaved.

Answer 33

Frederick Douglass

Question 34

What document declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were to be set free?

Answer 34

The Emancipation Proclamation

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a method used by abolitionists? A) Writing pamphlets B) Legal petitions C) Enforcing slave codes

Answer 35

C) Enforcing slave codes

Question 36

Who was the British abolitionist famous for his role in the campaign to end the slave trade in the UK?

Answer 36

William Wilberforce

Question 37

True or False: The abolition of slavery faced widespread support from all sectors of society.

Answer 37

False

Question 38

What was the significance of the 13th Amendment?

Answer 38

It abolished slavery in the United States.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a legal case that challenged the rights of enslaved people and highlighted the issue of slavery in the United States.

Answer 39

Dred Scott case

Question 40

Name one impact of the abolition of slavery on American society.

Answer 40

It led to social and economic changes, including civil rights movements.

Question 41

What year did Britain pass the Slavery Abolition Act?

Answer 41

1833

Question 42

What was a primary theological difference between the Catholic and Protestant churches in the 1500s?

Answer 42

The authority of the Pope versus the authority of Scripture alone.

Question 43

True or False: Protestants believed in the concept of transubstantiation.

Answer 43

False.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The Protestant Reformation began in _____ with Martin Luther's 95 Theses.

Answer 44

1517

Question 45

Which of the following practices did Protestants reject? A) Indulgences B) Clerical celibacy C) The veneration of saints D) All of the above

Answer 45

D) All of the above

Question 46

Who is considered the founder of the Lutheran Church?

Answer 46

Martin Luther

Question 47

What was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation called?

Answer 47

The Counter-Reformation

Question 48

True or False: Both Catholics and Protestants believe in the seven sacraments.

Answer 48

False.

Question 49

What key document did John Calvin publish that outlined his theological beliefs?

Answer 49

The Institutes of the Christian Religion

Question 50

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a leader of the Protestant Reformation? A) John Calvin B) Henry VIII C) Pope Leo X D) Huldrych Zwingli

Answer 50

C) Pope Leo X

Question 51

What was one major social consequence of the Protestant Reformation?

Answer 51

The rise of individualism and questioning of authority.

Question 52

Fill in the blank: The Catholic Church maintained that salvation is achieved through _____ and good works.

Answer 52

faith

Question 53

What was one of the main goals of the Council of Trent?

Answer 53

To address issues of corruption and reaffirm Catholic doctrine.

Question 54

True or False: The Protestant Reformation led to the establishment of multiple new denominations.

Answer 54

True.

Question 55

Which Protestant reformer is associated with the doctrine of predestination?

Answer 55

John Calvin

Question 56

What language did Martin Luther translate the Bible into, making it accessible to the common people?

Answer 56

German