SAT II World History : SAT Subject Test in World History

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #15 : Age Of Exploration And Protestant Reformation

The Diet of Worms ruled that __________.

Possible Answers:

Calvinists and Anabaptists were not to be afforded the same protections as Lutherans

John Calvin was a heretic and would be executed when he was apprehended

the various princes of the Holy Roman Empire were free to decide between Catholicism and Lutheranism as the official religion of their territory

religious persecution was not permitted under Catholic doctrine, and the Counter Reformation was an affront to God

Martin Luther was a heretic and anybody found following his teachings should be executed

Correct answer:

Martin Luther was a heretic and anybody found following his teachings should be executed

Explanation:

The Diet of Worms convened in 1521, just four years after Luther posted his 95 Theses and somewhat inadvertently began the Protestant Reformation. The Diet was convened by Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire in order to discuss Luther's challenges to the church and what should be done about him. Luther was called to speak before the Diet, and when he did so was condemned as a heretic. The Diet of Worms resulted in the Edict of Worms, which declared Luther a heretic and all those who followed his teachings as giving up the right to life. Many Princes ignored this ruling, as did many common people, and Luther's influence continued to grow in spite of the church's best efforts.

Example Question #6 : Rise Of Protestantism

Presbyterianism is a branch of __________ that originated in __________.

Possible Answers:

Calvinism . . . France 

Calvinism . . . Scotland 

Lutheranism . . . Denmark 

Lutheranism . . . England 

Lutheranism . . . Ireland 

Correct answer:

Calvinism . . . Scotland 

Explanation:

The Presbyterian Church is a branch of Calvinism that arose in Scotland during the sixteenth century. It was widely influenced by the Scottish theologian and protestant reformer, John Knox, who lived and studied with Calvin in Geneva and then returned to Scotland, bringing the new faith with him. 

Example Question #7 : Rise Of Protestantism

The Munster Rebellion was a(n) __________ attempt to create an egalitarian religious community in sixteenth-century Munster, Germany. 

Possible Answers:

Anabaptist

Anglican 

Lutheran 

Catholic 

Calvinist 

Correct answer:

Anabaptist

Explanation:

The Munster Rebellion took place from 1534 to 1535 in Munster, Germany. The rebellion began when Anabaptist community leaders took control of the city and instituted an egalitarian religious government. Anabaptists believed that all people were equal before God and that all things, including wealth and income, should be shared equally. This, along with many of the other religious beliefs of the Anabaptists, was considered extremely dangerous to the established order, and the rebellion was put down brutally. 

Example Question #92 : 1500 C.E. To 1900 C.E.

Which two religions were notably excluded from the Peace of Augsburg? 

Possible Answers:

Anglicanism and Lutheranism

Lutheranism and Catholicism

Catholicism and Anglicanism

Calvinism and Anabaptism

Lutheranism and Calvinism

Correct answer:

Calvinism and Anabaptism

Explanation:

The Peace of Augsburg allowed the ruling Princes of the Holy Roman Empire to determine for their kingdoms whether they would be ruled as a Lutheran or Catholic state; however, the two other major Protestant religions of continental Europe—Calvinism and Anabaptism—were excluded. This would have significant consequences for the next hundred years of European history. Anabaptists were routinely massacred (as in the famous Siege of Munster) and Calvinists were persecuted to the point where, in their desperation, they provided one of the main catalysts for the devastating Thirty Years' War. 

Example Question #9 : Rise Of Protestantism

The Danish Phase, the Swedish Phase, and the French Phase were all part of the __________.

Possible Answers:

Seven Years' War

War of Spanish Succession

Thirty Years' War

Glorious Revolution

War of Austrian Succession

Correct answer:

Thirty Years' War

Explanation:

The Thirty Years' War began as a conflict between Catholic and Protestant forces in Central Europe and the Holy Roman Empire, but as the war wore on it evolved into a continuation of the centuries long battle for continental supremacy between the Bourbons of France and the Hapsburgs of the Holy Roman Empire. The Thirty Years' War is often broken down into four distinct phases—The Bohemian Phase, the Danish Phase, the Swedish Phase, and the French Phase.

Example Question #321 : Sat Subject Test In World History

Gustavus Adolphus led the forces of __________ on the side of __________ during the Thirty Years' War.

Possible Answers:

Denmark . . . Protestantism 

France . . . Catholicism

Denmark . . . Catholicism

Sweden . . . Protestantism

France . . . Protestantism

Correct answer:

Sweden . . . Protestantism

Explanation:

Gustavus Adolphus was the commander of the Swedish forces during the Thirty Years' War. Sweden fought on the side of Protestantism and the anti-Hapsburg side.

Example Question #322 : Sat Subject Test In World History

What impact did Gustavus Adolphus have on the outcome of the Thirty Years' War? 

Possible Answers:

Victory of his army gave Sweden control over much of Northern Germany. 

Victory of his army allowed Protestantism to spread throughout Scandinavia. 

Defeat of his army allowed Catholicism to spread throughout Scandinavia. 

Defeat of his army ended hopes of Swedish hegemony on the European continent. 

Victory of his army ended Hapsburg hopes of reunifying the German speaking territories under Catholicism. 

Correct answer:

Victory of his army ended Hapsburg hopes of reunifying the German speaking territories under Catholicism. 

Explanation:

Gustavus Adolphus was the commander of the Swedish forces throughout the Thirty Years' War. Victory of his army at the Battle of Brietenfield prevented the Hapsburg forces from reunifying the German-speaking world under the Catholic faith. 

Example Question #1 : France, England, And Italy In The Reformation

Which king is responsible for establishing the Protestant Anglican Church?

Possible Answers:

Richard III

Henry VII

Edward IV

Henry VIII

Edward V

Correct answer:

Henry VIII

Explanation:

The Protestant Church of England was founded in the sixteenth century by Henry VIII after his divorce from Catherine of Aragon and subsequent marriage to Anne Boleyn.

Example Question #2 : France, England, And Italy In The Reformation

The Edict of Nantes centered around __________.

Possible Answers:

parliamentary reform in France

economic reform in Paris

establishing a constitutional monarchy

religious toleration for Protestants

religious toleration for Catholics

Correct answer:

religious toleration for Protestants

Explanation:

During the Protestant Reformation, France was still a primarily Catholic kingdom ruled by a Catholic king, but the number of French Protestants (called Huguenots) was growing rapidly. In an attempt to encourage secular unity, King Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes in 1598 to establish some religious toleration of Protestants in France.

Example Question #72 : Europe

Which French King issued the Edict of Nantes? 

Possible Answers:

King Louis XVI

King Henry IV

King Louis XIV

King Louis XVIII

King Henry V

Correct answer:

King Henry IV

Explanation:

The Edict of Nantes was issued in 1598 by the French King Henry IV. The purpose of the Edict was to bring to an end the French Wars of Religion and provide religious toleration of Protestants in the French kingdom.

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