During the Middle Ages:

Popes and monarchs challenged each other

Which statement was true about Sparta?

It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta

What were Latifundias?

Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome

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

Every male citizen of all social classes should participate

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

The lack of support from the Catholic Church

Which of the following is true about the Black Death?

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

The feudal system was:

Supported by the labor of the peasants

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

Continued growth of the economy

What was the goal of Alexander the Great?

Bring the whole world under one rule

Martin Luther believed

The Bible over the Church's teachings

Which of the following is true about the Crusades?

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

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

Prices of goods remained the same

The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:

End of the Republic and birth of the Empire

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

Sharp class distinctions divided European society

People abandoning their own children was a result of:

The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague

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

To stop any person from gaining too much power

Which conclusion can be made about the plague?

Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague

A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:

Growth of Capitalism over Feudalism

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

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