CLEP Western Civilization Test Questions - Question List

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86. In the time period 600 to 1450, a self-sufficient economic system developed in Western Europe. What is this economic system known as?
  1. Manorialism
  2. Mercantilism
  3. Communism
  4. Capitalism
87. The Maya of Mesoamerica are best known are best known for their achievements in which area?
  1. Ship Building
  2. Language
  3. Math and Astronomy
  4. Warfare
88. Of the following moments, which marked the high point-and, subsequently, the end-of the Ottoman advance into Europe?
  1. The seize of Belgrade (1521)
  2. The treaty of Passarowitz (1718)
  3. The siege of Vienna (1683)
  4. The capture of Wallachia (1476)
89. Who was Francis Xavier?
  1. A priest from the Dominican Republic who advocated for Asian rights
  2. A warlord from Portugal who conquered Macao
  3. A colonial administrator from Spain who worked in Canton
  4. An influential Italian composer
90. The colonial population of Australia during the 1700s and early 1800s was largely made up of what population?
  1. Peasants from Ireland
  2. Religious dissidents
  3. Convicts
  4. Refugees from Scotland

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