Chapter 2, Lesson 1 - A Changing World

Question 1

The cities of Pisa, Venice and Genoa were strong city states in what country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 2

How did the rise of Islam affect Western Europe in the 600s?

Accepted Answer

It ended Europe's isolation

Question 3

This instrument helped sailors find their latitude by measuring position of stars.

Accepted Answer

astrolabe

Question 4

Who was Marco Polo?

Accepted Answer

An explorer who went to China and wrote a book about it.

Question 5

All of the following were powerful African trading kingdoms EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Ethiopia

Question 6

The time when people wanted to learn more new things is called....

Accepted Answer

Renasissance

Question 7

Renaissance means...

Accepted Answer

rebirth

Question 8

How did the Renaissance change the way Europeans thought of the world?

Accepted Answer

It promoted exploration and scientific discovery

Question 9

All of the following were centers of trade in Italy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 10

Wealthy Europeans wanted do buy everything BUT this item from Asia

Accepted Answer

Turtles

Question 11

Classical art and learning refers to the works of ancient Greece and Rome.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What is a mosque?

Accepted Answer

A Muslim church

Question 13

Who invented the fast ship known as the caravel?

Accepted Answer

The Portugese

Question 14

All of the following helped sailors navigate better EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Oars

Question 15

Why did interest in Asia grow in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Marco Polo wrote a book about his travels in China

Question 16

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

To take back Middle East holy sites

Question 17

Where did the Renaissance take place?

Accepted Answer

Western Europe

Questions 17