Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?

a wealthy class that supported the arts emerged

Which options best summarizes the code of Hammurabi?

written rules for legal procedures

A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to

reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church

One reason that ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they

developed extensive trade in gold, ivory and silver

Which was a major result of the Crusades?

the development of new economic interests for Europe

What was a characteristic of feudalism in both medieval Europe and Japan?

all people knew their roles in a rigid class sytem

The term feudalism is best defined as a

system in which land is exchanged for military service

Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for

reforms within the Catholic Church

A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades was to?

capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers

The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the

shift from nomadic herding to settled farming.

Which was a major result of the Reformation?

New Christian denominations emerged.

A major reason for the end of the Aztec Empire was

the technology of the Spanish conquistadors

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

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1
Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?
strong rulers censored new ideas
a wealthy class that supported the arts emerged
Europe became increasingly isolated
the emphasis on religious uniformity increased
2
Which options best summarizes the code of Hammurabi?
power of strong kings to control trade
regulations on the way to conduct war
written rules for legal procedures
power of the legislature to veto laws
3
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
encourage new ideas in science and philosophy throughout Europe
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
compromise with European Protestants
4
One reason that ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they
had no contact with the rest of the world
developed extensive trade in gold, ivory and silver
followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers
were located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
5
Which was a major result of the Crusades?
the development of new economic interests for Europe
a decentralization of the power of the Roman Catholic Church
a lessening in the power of the European middle class
the permanent dominance of Christianity in the Middle East
6
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
manioralism
free market
socialism
7
What was a characteristic of feudalism in both medieval Europe and Japan?
political power was held by a strong centralized government
the army encouraged strong nationalistic feelings
the middle class acquired the most power
all people knew their roles in a rigid class sytem
8
Which of the following is not an example of an archipelago?
Japan
Puerto Rico
Greece
Hawaii
9
The term feudalism is best defined as a
holy war between Christians and Muslims
system in which land is exchanged for military service
division of political power between 3 separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
10
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for
reforms within the Catholic Church
greater papal authority
religious revolt against German princes
crusades to spread Christianity
11
Which innovation had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?
movable-type printing press
triangular sail
magnetic compass
Mercator map projection
12
A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades was to?
establish Christianity in western Europe
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
strengthen English dominance in the Arab world
unite warring Arab peoples
13
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
shift from nomadic herding to settled farming.
migration of early peoples to the Americas.
decline of large empires.
growth of iron tool-making technology.
14
Which was a major result of the Reformation?
The power of the Pope was strengthened.
The Crusades were organized.
New Christian denominations emerged.
Religious teachings were no longer allowed in the univerisities.
15
A major reason for the end of the Aztec Empire was
the technology of the Spanish conquistadors
a conflict with the Inca Empire
political corruption and an unstable government
the refusal of the people to obey their leaders
16
Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy?
Egyptian
Greek
Phoenician
Sumerian
17
Who is considered the father of democracy?
Pericles
Alexander the Great
Genghis Khan
Julius Caesar
18
The expression "Renaissance person" is most accurately used to describe an individual who
has many talents and skills
does not have ethical or moral standards of behavior
is a recognized and well-paid artist
prefers personal pleasure rather than accomplishment
19
Who capturing the city of Constantinople, were ruled by Suleiman and benefited from rich trade?
Ottomans
Mongols
Songhai
Roman
20
Which civilization first developed a civil service system, porcelain and invented gunpowder?
Chinese
Aztec
Japanese
Roman
21
The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism and the tomb of the terra cotta soldiers are associated with
Maurya Empire
Hellenistic culture
Qin Dynasty
Persian Empire
22
Which empire had the greatest influence on the development of early Russia?
Roman
Byzantine
British
Egyptian
23
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
the growth of cities
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in Education
an increase in trade and manufacturing
24
Oracle bones, Daoism and the Mandate of Heaven are all associated with early civilizations in
India
China
Egypt
Russia
25
Which of the following is not one of the early river valley civilizations?
Mesopotamia
Harrapa and Monhenjo Daro
Egypt along the Nile
The Incas
26
In The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli was most concerned with
equality and justice for all
the expansion of church authority
the use of political power
government regulation of the economy

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