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World History (Grades 9–10) Midterm — Quick Check, Units 1–3

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Social Studies Grades 9–10 10 multiple choice

Free printable World History midterm (Grades 9–10): 10 multiple-choice questions covering Renaissance & Reformation, Age of Exploration, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment & Political Revolutions. Answer key included — customize it in the Midterm Maker.

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World History (Grades 9–10) Midterm — Quick Check, Units 1–3
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Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

Covers: Renaissance & Reformation · Age of Exploration · Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment & Political Revolutions

Part 1: Multiple Choice

  1. Why did Henry VIII break with the Roman Catholic Church?
    1. A. The Pope refused to annul his first marriage
    2. B. The Pope tried to invade England
    3. C. He disagreed with Calvin's teachings
    4. D. He wanted to join the Lutheran church in Germany
  2. Why did the Renaissance begin in the Italian city-states?
    1. A. Wealth from trade and a heritage of Roman ruins and texts
    2. B. The absence of any powerful banking families
    3. C. Isolation from the rest of Europe and its ideas
    4. D. A strong central king who funded all artists
  3. What role did the Medici family play in the Renaissance?
    1. A. They were Spanish monarchs who funded explorers
    2. B. They were German princes who protected Martin Luther
    3. C. They were Florentine bankers who sponsored artists and scholars
    4. D. They were English nobles who led the Reformation
  4. What did Vasco da Gama achieve in 1498?
    1. A. He reached India by sailing around Africa
    2. B. He reached the Americas for Spain
    3. C. He crossed the Pacific Ocean first
    4. D. He conquered the Inca Empire
  5. Which navigational tool helped sailors find their latitude?
    1. A. The barometer
    2. B. The magnetic compass
    3. C. The sundial
    4. D. The astrolabe
  6. Historians often sum up the motives for European exploration as what?
    1. A. Faith, family, and farming
    2. B. Peace, land, and bread
    3. C. God, gold, and glory
    4. D. Liberty, equality, and fraternity
  7. What was the Reign of Terror (1793-1794)?
    1. A. A war between France and Britain
    2. B. Napoleon's invasion of Russia
    3. C. A period when thousands were executed as enemies of the Revolution
    4. D. The storming of the Bastille
  8. Isaac Newton is best known for what?
    1. A. Discovering the circulation of blood
    2. B. Proving Earth was flat
    3. C. Inventing the microscope
    4. D. Laws of motion and universal gravitation
  9. What was the Napoleonic Code?
    1. A. A list of rights for enslaved people
    2. B. A military plan to invade Britain
    3. C. A treaty ending the French Revolution
    4. D. A unified system of laws for France
  10. Voltaire is best known for defending what?
    1. A. Freedom of speech and religious tolerance
    2. B. The divine right of kings
    3. C. Strict state control of trade
    4. D. An official national religion

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