The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:

End of the Republic and birth of the Empire

People abandoning their own children was a result of:

The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague

Martin Luther believed

The Bible over the Church's teachings

What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?

Every male citizen of all social classes should participate

Which of the following is true about the Black Death?

It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?

Prices of goods remained the same

Which conclusion can be made about the plague?

Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague

What were Latifundias?

Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome

The feudal system was:

Supported by the labor of the peasants

Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?

Sharp class distinctions divided European society

What was the goal of Alexander the Great?

Bring the whole world under one rule

What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?

To stop any person from gaining too much power

During the Middle Ages:

Popes and monarchs challenged each other

Which of the following is true about the Crusades?

They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe

Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?

Continued growth of the economy

The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

The lack of support from the Catholic Church

Which statement was true about Sparta?

It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta

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1
Christian warriors were encouraged to:
Join the crusades
Force the Russians to convert
Stop the Huns in Europe
Stop a Viking invasion
2
The land that a lord gave to a vassal was called a:
Chivalry
Charter
Grant
Fief
3
A feudal manor was:
Self-sufficient
Caused competiton
Caused Inflation
Led to a trade embargo
4
What country was least affected by the plague?
Poland
France
England
Italy
5
Why were there several emperors in Rome for such a short time period?
Citizens tried to buy the throne
All of the Above
The empires divided the empire more and more
Rival generals competed for power
6
When Isabella and Ferdinand married they combined forces to defeat the Muslims during the:
Crusade for the Holy Land
Italian renaissance
Spanish Reconquista
Voyages of Columbus
7
During the Middle Ages:
Religion was controlled by lords
War was limited to religious holidays
The church was very powerful
Landlords determined when wars took place
8
The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:
Creation of Rome
End of the Republic and birth of the Empire
Birth of the Republic
Fall of Rome
9
People abandoning their own children was a result of:
The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague
The outocome of the famine in Ireland
The power of the special courts during the inquisition
Treatment of native people in Latin America
10
Which group made up the largest percentage of population in Athens?
Adult Males
Slaves
Foreign-born residents
Females and children
11
Martin Luther believed
Imprisioning those who disagreed with the church
The need for lay investiture
Unifying the church
The Bible over the Church's teachings
12
Where can we see an example of the Roman Republic today?
The Declaration of Independence
The National Judiciary System
The United States Constitution
The War Powers Act
13
What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?
Only those with blood lines to the rulers participate
Every male citizen of all social classes should participate
Only the rich would participate in the government
Only the dictator can make decisions
14
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Foreign born residents
Adult Males
Slaves
Females and children
15
Greece's geography led to its economy being based on what?
Sea-Trade
Farming
Manufacturing
Hunting
16
Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia
It did not spread beyond Europe
It spread rapidly through Russia
It affected only urban areas
17
What caused the sharp decline in the amount of land Rome had in its empire?
The creation of Rome
The Birth of the Republic
The fall of Rome
The end of the Republic and birth of the Empire
18
A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:
Hunting and Gathering
Capitalism
Manorialism
Subsistence Farming
19
Martin Luther was a leader during the:
Reformation
The Crusades
Scientific Revolution
Middle Ages
20
Greek philosophers encouraged citizens to:
believe in what their gods wanted them to
Rely on philosophers to answer life's questions
Believe only men in power were smart
Ask questions
21
Dividing the Roman government into three branches is a reflection of:
Rules of Laws and Justice
The 12 Tables
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
22
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?
Cities became over crowded and people were unemployed
Small farmers could not compete with the low prices
Slave labor was needed to work the large fields
Prices of goods remained the same
23
What form of Government did Pericles help establish in Ancient Greece?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
24
Which conclusion can be made about the plague?
Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague
The plague only affected China
Port cities were untouched by the Plague
The Plague started in Western Europe
25
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Increase in knowledge
Learning began to decrease
The Church couldn't censor what was being written
More literacy
26
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
27
Why was hiring mercenaries negative?
They lack the values Roman citizens held
They might be from lands invading Rome
All of the Above
They only fight for the money
28
The feudal system was:
Designed to promote equality
Supported by the labor of the peasants
Controlled by the middle class
Intended to provide social mobility
29
Martin Luther's beliefs led him to
Create Theocracy
Post the 95 Thesis
Complete his studies to be a priest
Sign the Peace of Augsburg
30
What event led to a sharp decline in population between 1351-1370?
Immigration
Famine
War
The Plague
31
Why did Population decline in the early 14th Century?
Immigration
Agriculture
Technology
Disease and famine
32
The artistic technique to help the viewer understand depth and dimension is:
Perspective
Realism
Constancy
Humanism
33
Who thought the Pope has too much power?
Desiderius Erasmus
Martin Luther
Socrates
Johann Gutenberg
34
Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?
Sharp class distinctions divided European society
The nobles encouraged social mobility
The Catholic Church led to a classless society
Industrialization led to the growth of socialism
35
Rome was protected from invasion by the:
Tiber River
Carpathian Mountains
Adriatic Sea
Alps
36
What was the goal of Alexander the Great?
Bring the whole world under one rule
Bring all of Persia under one rule
Conquer and enslave all Persians
Conquer and enslave all Greeks
37
What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?
To stop any person from gaining too much power
Creating the laws
Creating guidelines for crimes and punishment
Maintaining a working government
38
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
39
In ancient Greece, Greek temples were normally built on the:
Plains
Acropolis
River
Valley
40
Which of the following is true about the Crusades?
The Crusades stopped the Turks from capturing Constantinople
They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe
The Crusades caused Rome to fall
The Crusaders captured the Holy Land
41
The European Feudal system was a society based on:
Political ability
Educational achievement
Accumulated wealth
Social Classes
42
Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?
Middle class sinking into poverty
Division of the rich and poor in Rome
Continued growth of the economy
Increases in taxes
43
What type of government did the Early Romans practice?
Monarchy
Republic
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
44
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
The Guild
The Nation-State
The Church
Knighthood
45
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea
The lack of support from the Catholic Church
Renaissance thinkers had an interest in the history of Rome
Contact through trade
46
Which statement was true about Sparta?
Politics was valued over warfare
Mothers loved their sons who returned safely
It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta
Fighting was frowned upon
47
This civilization was wiped from history due to the result of the Punic Wars:
Carthage
Etruscans
Macedonia
Greece

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