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Western Civ Midterm 2022
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1
Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?
Sharp class distinctions divided European society
Industrialization led to the growth of socialism
The nobles encouraged social mobility
The Catholic Church led to a classless society
2
The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:
End of the Republic and birth of the Empire
Creation of Rome
Birth of the Republic
Fall of Rome
3
Greece's geography led to its economy being based on what?
Farming
Manufacturing
Sea-Trade
Hunting
4
What were Latifundias?
Machines of conquest from the expansion of Rome
Small farms ran by independent farmers
Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome
Farms free from slave labor
5
Martin Luther believed
Unifying the church
The Bible over the Church's teachings
The need for lay investiture
Imprisioning those who disagreed with the church
6
People abandoning their own children and fleeing the cities as a result of:
The power of the special courts during the inquisition
The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague
Treatment of native people in Latin America
The outocome of the famine in Ireland
7
Why was hiring mercenaries negative?
They might be from lands invading Rome
All of the Above
They only fight for the money
They lack the values Roman citizens held
8
This was the name given to the global trade of plants, animals, people, etc. between the "old" world and the "new?"
Capitalism
Feudalism
Columbiam Exchange
Mercantilism
9
Where did Europeans begin to establish colonies during hte Age of Exploration?
South America
North America
All the above
Africa
10
What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?
Creating guidelines for crimes and punishment
To stop any person from gaining too much power
Maintaining a working government
Creating the laws
11
Why did Population decline in the early 14th Century?
Disease and famine
Technology
Immigration
Agriculture
12
Martin Luther's beliefs led him to
Complete his studies to be a priest
Sign the Peace of Augsburg
Create Theocracy
Post the 95 Thesis
13
What caused the sharp decline in the amount of land Rome had in its empire?
The Birth of the Republic
The end of the Republic and birth of the Empire
The creation of Rome
The fall of Rome
14
Where can we see an example of the Roman Republic today?
The Declaration of Independence
The War Powers Act
The National Judiciary System
The United States Constitution
15
During the Middle Ages:
Landlords determined when wars took place
Religion was controlled by lords
War was limited to religious holidays
The church was very powerful
16
Rome was protected from invasion by the:
Carpathian Mountains
Adriatic Sea
Alps
Tiber River
17
Christian warriors were encouraged to:
Join the crusades
Force the Russians to convert
Stop the Huns in Europe
Stop a Viking invasion
18
What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?
Every male citizen of all social classes should participate
Only the dictator can make decisions
Only the rich would participate in the government
Only those with blood lines to the rulers participate
19
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?
Slave labor was needed to work the large fields
Cities became over crowded and people were unemployed
Small farmers could not compete with the low prices
Prices of goods remained the same
20
What country was least affected by the plague? (pick green)
Poland
Italy
France
England
21
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
Contact through trade
The lack of support from the Catholic Church
Renaissance thinkers had an interest in the history of Rome
Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea
22
Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?
Division of the rich and poor in Rome
Continued growth of the economy
Middle class sinking into poverty
Increases in taxes
23
Who thought the Pope has too much power?
Socrates
Desiderius Erasmus
Martin Luther
Johann Gutenberg
24
Why were there several emperors in Rome for such a short time period?
Rival generals competed for power
All of the Above
Citizens tried to buy the throne
The empires divided the empire more and more
25
What was the goal of Alexander the Great?
Conquer and enslave all Greeks
Bring all of Persia under one rule
Conquer and enslave all Persians
Bring the whole world under one rule
26
What architectural feature did the Greeks use to build that can be seen in modern architecture?
Arches
Columns
Steppes
Flying Buttresses
27
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Increase in knowledge
The Church couldn't censor what was being written
Learning began to decrease
More literacy
28
Dividing the Roman government into three branches is a reflection of:
Popular Sovereignty
The 12 Tables
Checks and Balances
Rules of Laws and Justice
29
Which conclusion can be made about the plague?
Trading Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague
Port cities were untouched by the Plague
The plague only affected China
The Plague started in Western Europe
30
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
Knighthood
The Guild
The Nation-State
The Church
31
This civilization was wiped from history due to the result of the Punic Wars:
Carthage
Macedonia
Etruscans
Greece
32
During the Middle Ages:
Popes and monarchs challenged each other
Monarchs dominated the church's leaders
Popes gave little attention to political matters
Monarchs and popes strengthened the church
33
Which of the following is true about the Crusades?
They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe
The Crusaders captured the Holy Land
The Crusades stopped the Turks from capturing Constantinople
The Crusades caused Rome to fall
34
What form of Government did Pericles help establish in Ancient Athens?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
35
What event led to a sharp decline in population between 1351-1370?
The Plague
Immigration
War
Famine
36
The artistic technique to help the viewer understand depth and dimension is:
Constancy
Perspective
Humanism
Realism
37
A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:
Subsistence Farming
Capitalism
Hunting and Gathering
Manorialism
38
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Females and children
Adult Males
Foreign born residents
Slaves
39
Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
It did not spread beyond Europe
It spread rapidly through Russia
It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia
It affected only urban areas
40
Martin Luther was a leader during the:
Middle Ages
Scientific Revolution
The Crusades
Reformation
41
Which statement was true about Sparta?
Mothers loved their sons who returned safely
It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta
Fighting was frowned upon
Politics was valued over warfare
42
Greek philosophers encouraged citizens to:
believe in what their gods wanted them to
Rely on philosophers to answer life's questions
Ask questions to challenge the world around you
Believe only men in power were smart
43
Which group made up the largest percentage of population in Athens?
Adult Males
Foreign-born residents
Slaves
Females and children
44
What type of government did the Early Romans practice in which citizens elect officials for the gov?
Republic
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
