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1
What form of Government did was established in Ancient Greece because of the rise is philosophical thiking?
Democracy
Monarchy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
2
Greece's geography led to its economy being based on what?
Manufacturing
Farming
Hunting
Sea-Trade
3
Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?
Middle class sinking into poverty
Increases in taxes
Division of the rich and poor in Rome
Continued growth of the economy
4
The term Byzantium is used to describe...
The Barbarian Kingdoms
Italy before the Roman Empire
The Eastern Roman Empire after the fall
The conquered world of Alexander the Great
5
Why were there several emperors in Rome for such a short time period?
Emperors could buy their way into power
Rival generals competed for power with violence
All of the Above
The emperors divided the empire more and more
6
Alexander the Great unified the Greek city-states which is known as...
Renaissance
Athenian
Carthagian
Hellenism
7
Which conclusion can be made about the plague?
The Plague started in Western Europe
The plague only affected China
Port cities were untouched by the Plague
Trading cities were the first to be affected by the Plague
8
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Females and children
Adult Land Owning Males
Everyone
Foreign born residents
9
What caused the sharp decline in the amount of land Rome had in its empire?
The end of the Republic and birth of the Empire
The Birth of the Republic
The fall of Rome
The creation of Rome
10
Why did Population decline in the early 14th Century?
Technology
Immigration
Disease and war
Agriculture
11
What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?
Only the dictator can make decisions
Every land owning male citizen of all social classes should participate
Only those with blood lines to the rulers participate
Only the poor would participate in the government
12
During the Middle Ages:
Landlords determined when wars took place
Religion was controlled by lords
The church was very powerful
War was limited to religious holidays
13
Which statement is true...During the Middle Ages:
Popes and monarchs challenged each others power
Monarchs dominated the church's leaders
Monarchs and popes had no power
Popes gave little attention to political matters
14
Which statement was true about Sparta?
Politics was valued over warfare
Fighting was frowned upon
Mothers loved their sons who returned safely
It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta
15
Which best describes the Feudal system in the Middle Ages?
Constant inflation because there was no working class
A very small wealth gap from top to bottom
No attacks from rival kingdoms
Majority land working by the Peasants
16
What was the goal of Alexander the Great?
Conquer and enslave all Persians
Bring all of Persia under one rule
Bring the whole known world under one unified rule
Conquer and enslave all Greeks
17
Greek philosophers encouraged citizens of Greece to do what with government:
Believe only those in charge should make decsions
believe in what their gods wanted them to
Ask questions and be involved in their society
Rely on philosophers to answer life's questions
18
Martin Luther was a thought leader during the:
Middle Ages
The Crusades
Reformation
Scientific Revolution
19
What type of government did the Early Romans practice first?
Republic
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
20
The land that a peasant works on for a noble is primarily for?
Protection
The Church
None of the above
Money
21
Why was hiring mercenaries negative in terms of the fall of Rome?
They lack the values Roman citizens held
They only fight for the money
They might be from lands invading Rome
All of the Above
22
Where can we see an example of the Roman Republic today?
The War Powers Act
The Declaration of Independence
The United States Constitution
The National Judiciary System
23
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
The rise of cities in Italy
Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea
The lack of influence from the Catholic Church
Renaissance thinkers had an interest in the history of Rome
24
Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
It did not kill many people
It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia
It affected only urban areas
It did not spread beyond Europe
25
The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:
Birth of the Republic
Creation of Rome
End of the Republic and birth of the Empire
Fall of Rome
26
Martin Luther believed
The need for lay investiture
Imprisioning those who disagreed with the church
The Bible over the Church's teachings
Unifying the church
27
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
28
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
More literacy
The Church couldn't censor what was being written
Increase in knowledge
Learning began to decrease
29
Athens was an open society, which means?
You did not have to be originally from Athens to live there
No slaves were allowed there
Athens wasn't an open society
Nobody was allowed to move in or out of Athens
30
Who thought the Pope has too much power?
Johann Gutenberg
Socrates
Alexander the Great
Martin Luther
31
What position within the Roman Republic was given unlimited power during times of crisis?
Senate
Emperor
Consuls
Tribunes
32
This civilization was wiped from history due to the result of the Punic Wars:
Macedonia
Carthage
Etruscans
Greece
33
Which of the following had the most impact on Rome's economy declining towards the fall of Rome?
Small farms ran by independent farm families
Large private farm estates worked by slaves
Farms free from slave labor
Farming lands after conquests from the expansion of Rome
34
The belief that the individual should value their own life and achievements is known as...
None of the above
Indulgences
Reformation
Humanism
35
Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?
The Catholic Church wanted to distribute wealth to the poor
Clear class distinctions divided European society
Industrialization led to the growth of socialism
The nobles encouraged social mobility
36
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the declining economy on Roman society?
Slave labor was needed to work the large fields
Prices of goods remained the same
Small farmers could not compete with the low prices
Cities became over crowded and people were unemployed
37
What was not a result of the Bubonic Plague?
The power of the Kings and Popes got even stronger
The breakdown of the Feudal system
Labor shortages and price inflation
The shift is the role religion played in daily life
38
Which of the following is true about the Crusades?
The Crusaders captured the Holy Land
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
39
Which of the following is not a cause of the rapid spread of the bubonic plague?
The lack of education on how disease spreads
Horrible living conditions mixed with bad hygiene
Europe had a very small spread out population
trade routes opening up because of the Crusades
40
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
41
Time of Roman Peace?
Pax Romana
Circus Maximus
Magna Carta
Triumverate
42
The artistic technique to help the viewer understand depth and dimension is:
Constancy
Perspective
Humanism
Realism
43
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
The Guild
Knighthood
The Nation-State
The Church
44
Christian warriors were encouraged to:
Join the crusades to guarantee them a spot in heaven
Force the people to convert
Stop the spread of Judaism in France
Stop a Viking invasion from the north
45
The Battle of Tours is significant in European history because...
It halted the spread of Islam into Northern Europe
It started the Renaissance period
It won back the Holy Land from the Jews and Muslims
It caused people to start questioning the rules of the church
46
What architectural feature did the Greeks use mostly in their buildings (think acropolis)
Columns
Arches
Pyramids
Stairs
47
The feudal system was:
Controlled by the middle class
Supported by the labor of the peasants
Intended to provide social mobility
Designed to promote equality
48
Dividing the Roman Republic government into three branches is a reflection of:
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Magna Carta
Rules of Laws and Justice
49
What event led to a sharp decline in population between 1351-1370?
The Crusades
Black Death
Immigration
War
50
Julius Caesar was able to come to power because all of the following except...
Invading and concuring lands in Europe
Forming the 1st Triumverate
Very high public opinion
His father was the Emperor before him
