What economic shift during the Renaissance supported the flourishing of art?

the development of a wealthy merchant class

What was one major result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia in the Middle Ages?

a vast, unified empire of many cultures

What geographic factor most likely influenced the start of the Neolithic Revolution?

Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.

What was the greatest influence of ancient Greek thought on modern Western political ideas?

importance of induviduals and democracy

How did the Crusades help initiate the European Renaissance?

increasing trade between east and west

How did Justinian’s policies show the connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?

Construction of large religious buildings

What was a key outcome of Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses in 1517?

a reduction in the power of the Catholic Church

What political change resulted from the Hundred Years’ War?

Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.

What was a common characteristic of many societies during the Early Civilizations Era?

Inequality between men and women

Who founded Buddhism, and what was his primary goal?

Siddhartha Gautama, who sought to end suffering through the Eightfold Path

What political characteristics were typical of civilizations during the Classical Era (500 BCE–600 CE)?

Large with a complex but stable bureaucracy

Why were kingdoms like Ghana and Mali prosperous during the Post-Classical Era?

The had contact with islamic merchants and controlled key trade routes

What best describes cultural achievements in India under Gupta rule?

A period of flourishing art and technology

Which factor was most critical to the Renaissance starting in Italy?

City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade.

Which inventions and innovations are attributed to Song China?

Moveable type and the magnetic compass

Why did the sale of indulgences by the Church spark the Protestant Reformation?

leaders like Martin Luther embraced Roman Catholic doctrine

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1
What economic shift during the Renaissance supported the flourishing of art?
Introduction of paper currency that was in higher demand by artists
the development of a wealthy merchant class
government subsidized art schools
Development of government programs that paid for the education of artists
2
Why was Christianity significant in rebuilding Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Took over the Roman government
provided stablity
Provided peasants with a cash infusion
Provided military leadership
3
Which of the following was NOT a Roman Republic effort to separate power?
Praetors had absolute power
Senate debated and advised on laws
Two Consuls serve as chief executive
Elected Assemblies could vote
4
What was one major result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia in the Middle Ages?
commanded believers to act morally
a vast, unified empire of many cultures
a revival of art and literature
provided a model for political organization
5
What is a key feature of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Construction of ziggurats
Development of oracle bones
Complex Urban planning
Little access to water
6
What geographic factor most likely influenced the start of the Neolithic Revolution?
Development of rocketry
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
Development of Factories
Changing sea levels forced hunter-gather societies to relocate.
7
What was the greatest influence of ancient Greek thought on modern Western political ideas?
seperation of church and state
efficiency of the free market
seperation of powers
importance of induviduals and democracy
8
How did the Crusades help initiate the European Renaissance?
conquering Jerusalem
increasing trade between east and west
introducing the Europeans to Islamic art
Islam conquered europe and introduced new things
9
Why was the medieval Church a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome?
Indulgences
Provided several ways to heavan
Stability and Security
Gave away wealth
10
Under the manorial system, what were nobles required to provide for the serfs?
protection
Livable wage
Food
cattle
11
How did Justinian’s policies show the connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?
Construction of large religious buildings
Was the head of the Catholic Church
Named the Pope
Could removed salvation from heretics
12
What was a key outcome of Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses in 1517?
a reduction in the power of the Catholic Church
the beginning of the crusades
a decline in the expansion of overseas colonies
the emergence of absolute monarchies
13
In ancient Sparta, what activity was central to citizenship for men?
Financial contribution to public-works projects
participation in religious riuals
membership in the military
adopting vows of pacificism
14
Which empire expanded from Greece to India by 323 BCE?
Han Dynasty
Roman Empire
Sargon's Empire
Alexander's Empire
15
What political change resulted from the Hundred Years’ War?
Religious leaders emerged as powerful local leaders in France and England.
Knights built large independent armies
Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.
Peasants gained privileges by serving in new national armies.
16
What was a common characteristic of many societies during the Early Civilizations Era?
Freedom of all people
Democratic political values
Inequality between men and women
Voting rights were given to more and more people.
17
Who founded Buddhism, and what was his primary goal?
Siddhartha Gautama, who sought to end suffering through the Eightfold Path
Jesus who told everyone to love everyone else
Krishna, who taught about the importance of dharma in the Bhagavad Gita
Mahavira, who promoted non-violence to all living things
18
What political characteristics were typical of civilizations during the Classical Era (500 BCE–600 CE)?
Large with a complex but stable bureaucracy
Small and decentralized
Small but wealthy states
Large and ineffecient
19
Why were kingdoms like Ghana and Mali prosperous during the Post-Classical Era?
The were self-sufficent
The had contact with islamic merchants and controlled key trade routes
They resisted Islam
They enslaved people for the Atlantic slave trade with Britain.
20
What best describes cultural achievements in India under Gupta rule?
A period of flourishing art and technology
Culture froze so people could spent time in prayer
Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.
Massive military conquests and a focus on martial tasks
21
Which term best means "one who shows loyalty to a lord?"
Kings
Artisans
Vassals
Samuari
22
Which factor was most critical to the Renaissance starting in Italy?
The catholic church provided wealth
The unity of the Kingdom of Italy
Italy won the Crusades
City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade.
23
Which inventions and innovations are attributed to Song China?
Bows and steel arrowheads
Lateen Sails and chronometers
Concrete and Aquaducts
Moveable type and the magnetic compass
24
Why did the sale of indulgences by the Church spark the Protestant Reformation?
leaders like Martin Luther embraced Roman Catholic doctrine
Protestants rejected dietary restrictions on sweets
the Roman Catholic pope refused monetary support for the Vatican.
many Protestants did not believe salvation could be purchased.

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