Ancient History Final 2

Question 1

Which group made up the largest part of the population in the feudal society?

Accepted Answer

Peasants

Question 2

The end of the Roman Empire ended and began once Caesar was murdered

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Who was the young French girl who helped in the 100 Years War?

Accepted Answer

Joan of Arc

Question 4

John Wycliffe was one of the four men who protested the church

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Who was the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Charlemagne

Question 6

What was the main focus on much of the culture of the city of Sparta?

Accepted Answer

War and fighting

Question 7

Patricians come from wealthy families and controlled the government, army and state religion

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

This English king created the idea of a jury and advancing the British law in Parliament.

Accepted Answer

Henry II

Question 9

Henry VIII was a skinny man with only one wife.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

What type of government did the city-states of Greece have?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

In Athens, only the citizens could vote. Who qualified as a citizen?

Accepted Answer

Men who completed military training

Question 12

After the posting of the 95 Theses, the pope threatened Martin Luther with:

Accepted Answer

Excommunication

Question 13

Gutenberg's printing press invention has been described as revolutionary because:

Accepted Answer

Easier access to books, more people learned to read

Question 14

What does Renaissance mean?

Accepted Answer

Rebirth

Question 15

Michelangelo painted the Mona Lisa

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

In Sparta, the focus on the city-state was an education and philosophy

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

The following was the correct order for the Feudal System in Europe.

Accepted Answer

Kings, Lords, Knights, Peasants

Question 18

Who was the first French King?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Capet

Question 19

These creatures helped spread the plague:

Accepted Answer

Fleas and Rats

Question 20

Power seized by one person through force, can't be passed down

Accepted Answer

Tyranny

Question 21

In Rome, the Senate was the most powerful group in the government due to:

Accepted Answer

Electing officials based on wealth

Question 22

Tensions between Carthage and Rome were still strong after which Punic War?

Accepted Answer

2, 1

Question 23

What was the document called that was signed by King John that limited the power of the king?

Accepted Answer

Magna Carta

Question 24

Which of the following was NOT a wife to Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

Katherine Carr

Question 25

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Trade happened because Italy is on the Mediterranean Sea

Question 26

A massive war that broke out between Athens, Sparta, and Persia:

Accepted Answer

The Peloponnesian Wars

Question 27

How were most of the officials chosen in the Greek democracy?

Accepted Answer

They were chosen from all the citizens by the lottery, The highest ranking men in the army became the officials

Question 28

Medieval castes were large, beautiful and had dozens of private rooms with a moat

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

Martin Luther protested against the practice of selling indulgences by the Catholic Church

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Many Europeans believed that the Black Death had been sent by God to punish them for their sins

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

Which country was NOT part of the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 32

All of the following statements about the Third Punic War are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Carthage citizens gave up the territory to Rome w/out fight

Question 33

Which of the following artists painted the Mona Lisa?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo Da Vinci

Question 34

A Renaissance man was:

Accepted Answer

Someone with many talents

Question 35

In Athens, the focus of the city-state was on a strong military force

Accepted Answer

False

Question 36

Who was England's best known poet?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

Question 37

Rule by "the best" or most wealthy, upper class. Rule is passed down through blood

Accepted Answer

Aristocracy

Question 38

In 44 BC, Caesar was murdered on the steps of the Senate by a group of Roman Patricians

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

Peasants made up the majority of the population during the Middle Ages.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII were married and had two children together

Accepted Answer

False

Question 41

Which of the following is famous for creating the statue of David & ceiling of Sistine Chapel?

Accepted Answer

Michaelangelo

Question 42

The commoners in the early Roman Republic were:

Accepted Answer

Plebeians

Question 43

Who was the first Frankish King?

Accepted Answer

Clovis

Question 44

Erasmus was a writer who spoke against the Church and was excommunicated for it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 45

What country was the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 46

The Magna Carta limites the power of the King

Accepted Answer

True

Question 47

The following is the correct order for the Church Social System.

Accepted Answer

Pope, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests

Question 48

Rule by one person, passes power to sons

Accepted Answer

Monarchy

Question 49

Both Sparta and Athens sent boys off to military schools at a young age to train them

Accepted Answer

False

Question 50

What time period did the Late Middle Ages take place?

Accepted Answer

1300-1500

Question 51

What is the political and social system based on the ownership of land?

Accepted Answer

Feudalism

Question 52

Increasing numbers of people learned to read after the mid-1400s because:

Accepted Answer

Printed materials became more available

Question 53

How many votes were needed for a law to pass or for a criminal to be expelled from Athens?

Accepted Answer

6,000

Question 54

Rule by a few wealthy nobles who are viewed as "best for the job"

Accepted Answer

Oligarchy

Question 55

Carthage had been one of the Mediterranean's most prosperous seaports and very wealthy

Accepted Answer

True

Question 56

What was the main focus on much of the culture of the city of Athens?

Accepted Answer

Art and education

Question 57

Who was the first English King?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

Question 58

These activity centers called were spectators watched animals, gladiators and training of navy:

Accepted Answer

Coliseums

Question 59

Julius Caesar accomplished all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Condemned all of components to death

Question 60

The Roman people loved Caesar and were suspicious of Cleopatra due to her being from Egypt

Accepted Answer

True

Ancient History Final 2

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Ancient History Final 2

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