What was the purpose of the European Crusades?

to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages

What was the purpose of the Silk Road?

It was a trade route from Europe to Asia

Which of the following is the best definition of a despot?

An oppressor with unlimited power

What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?

It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea

What is the difference between a value and a belief?

A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal

Which of the following best describes the economic system of Venice?

Powerful sea trade that controlled many ports

How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?

It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs

How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?

It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home

How did the Banco San Giorgio help Genoa's economic systems?

It funded ship-building thus expanding trade

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?

The feudal system was especially strong there

Which of the following best describes the social system of Florence?

a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto

Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?

A small number of rich people who hold all of the power

Which of the following best describes the culture of Venice?

Annual carnival to celebrate victory over enemies

Which of the following best describes the political system of Florence?

oligarchy controlled by the Medici family

In 1453, what event led to Genoa being conquered by other city-states?

It lost control of Constantinople to the Ottomans

Which of the following best describes the political system of Venice?

A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge

Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?

A set of values and beliefs common to one society

Which of the following best describes the social system of Venice?

Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii

Which of the following best describes the culture of Florence?

Many famous artists supported by the Medici family

Which of the following best describes the economic system of Florence?

Based on banking and silk and wool trade

Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?

the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals

Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?

Healthcare is only for those who can afford it

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1
In which of the following categories would a scuola be placed?
Social System
Political system
Economic System
Culture
2
The increased trade after the Crusades caused which of the following?
the rise of the merchant class
the domination of the Islamic Empire
the spread of Buddhism
the domination of the Catholic Church
3
Which of the following is not an element of society that is affected by worldview
Social Systems
Contact with other cultures
Culture
Political and Economic Systems
4
Who would say this, «I will be rewarded in heaven for donating money now.»?
A serf
A bishop
A priest
A nobleman
5
What was the purpose of the European Crusades?
to rescue the Pope from the Holy Land
to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages
to prevent the spread of the Black Plague to Europe
to reopen the Silk Road and reestablish trade with Asia
6
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Greece
France
Italy
Byzantine Empire
7
Which of the following is the best definition of identity?
A judgement about what is and is not important
A group of people linked by common ideas about the world
Something accepted as truth
A sense of self
8
What is the image below an example of?
oligarchy
despotism
hierarchy
republic
9
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
It was a trade route from Europe to Asia
It was a road controlled by the Mongols to protect Asia
It was a road made out of silk
It was secret road used to spread Buddhism
10
Who would say this, «I must accept my short, harsh life on Earth»?
A serf
A knight
A bishop
A nobelman
11
Which of the following is the best definition of a despot?
An oppressor with unlimited power
A leader who inherits his power by birth
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
a government where a few, rich people hold the power
12
What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?
The Medici family rose to power
The papacy moved to Avignon
The Treaty of Lodi was signed
It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea
13
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
diplomacy
urbanization
astrology
colonization
14
What is the difference between a value and a belief?
A value is part of an identity
A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal
A belief is part of an identity
A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal
15
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Venice?
Powerful sea trade that controlled many ports
Silk and wool trade
Banking
Wine trade
16
How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?
It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs
It brought silk and tea from the East to Europe
It made Roman Catholicism the only religion in the world
It encouraged us to learn Greek and Latin
17
Which of the following is the best name for the image below?
The Renaissance
The Feudal System
The Catholic Church
The Oligarchies of Italy
18
How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?
It expanded the influence of the Catholic Church
It spread Islam across Europe, replacing Roman Catholicism
It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home
It reinforced Catholic beliefs for Europeans
19
Which of the following is not a minority group in Canada?
First Nations Canadian
English Canadian
Chinese Canadian
French Canadian
20
What type of political system did Andrea Doria form in Genoa in 1528?
A monarchy
A republic
A dictatorship
A democracy
21
How did the Banco San Giorgio help Genoa's economic systems?
It made the florin the official currency of Europe
It paid the artists who came to make art
It financed the beautiful buildings of Genoa
It funded ship-building thus expanding trade
22
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?
The feudal system was especially strong there
The Catholic Church had relocated to Avignon
It was protected to the north by the Alps
Ancient ruins reminded them of republicanism
23
Which of the following best describes the social system of Florence?
a class system based on the color of your skin
a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto
A class systems based on original citizens and immigrants
A class system identical to the feudal system
24
Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?
A small number of rich people who hold all of the power
A ruler who inherits his power by birth
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A ruler with unlimited power
25
Which of the following best describes the culture of Venice?
Large city walls decorated by frescoes
An annual grape stomping festival
Many famous artists supported by the Medicis
Annual carnival to celebrate victory over enemies
26
What is the time span of the Middle Ages?
300-1400 CE
100-400 CE
300-1300 CE
1350-1600 CE
27
Which of the following terms describes the role of Islamic traders during the Middle Ages?
clergy
middlemen
translators
astrolabes
28
In what time period did the Renaissance occur?
1070-1270 CE
1350-1600 CE
1450-1800 CE
1150-1500 CE
29
Which of the following is not a factor that shapes a society's worldview?
Ideas and Knowledge
Political Systems
Contact with other Cultures
Geography
30
Which of the following best describes the political system of Florence?
Controlled by the despot, Henri IV
A monarchy controlled by King Henri IV
republic controlled by an elected senate
oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
31
In 1453, what event led to Genoa being conquered by other city-states?
Italy was invaded by the French
It lost control of Constantinople to the Ottomans
The Grimaldi family took control of the government
Venice declared war on Genoa
32
Which of the following best describes the political system of Venice?
An oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
A republic that elected a senate to represent the citizens
A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge
A monarchy controlled by Henri IV
33
Which of the following was not a discovery made by the Islamic civilization?
astrolabe
gunpowder
Arabic numerals
biology
34
Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?
A collection of identities common to one society
A set of values and beliefs common to one society
A collection of societies found in the same geographic area
A collection of ideas and knowledge about the world
35
Which of the following would not be found in the Byzantine Empire?
Italy
Lebanon
Turkey
Egypt
36
Which of the following was the main cause for urbanization in 1350?
The end of the feudal system
The Black Plague
The Crusades
Increased trade with China
37
Which of the following people is best described as a patron of the arts?
Lorenzo de Medici
Alessandro Botticelli
Amerigo Vespucci
Leonardo da Vinci
38
Which of the following best describes the social system of Venice?
Class system including the popolo grasso and popolo minuto
A class system including slaves and free men
Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii
A class system identical to the feudal system
39
Which of the following best describes the culture of Florence?
the centre of the European book trade
A beautiful city wall that was decorated with frescoes
An annual carnival where the citizens wear masks
Many famous artists supported by the Medici family
40
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Florence?
based on wine
Based on banking and silk and wool trade
based on the Catholic Church
based on sea trade
41
Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?
the collapse of the feudal system
new industries developed that specialized in trade
the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals
the growth of the merchant class
42
Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?
Healthcare is only for those who can afford it
Freedom of religion is important
Democracy is the best form of government
Education is free and available to all

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