What was the significance of the Great Schism?

It created the first split in Christianity.

The final decrees of the Council of Trent...

only changed policy on sale of indulgences

How did Judaism differ from most other ancient religions?

Judaism developed as a monotheistic religion.

Which best describes the impact of the Crusades?

knowledge and trade for Europe; distrust of Europeans

Why was Machiavelli's The Prince an important work?

1st work abt politics, abandoned moral principals in ruling

The Mongols succeeded in creating which of the following?

They created the largest land empire ever.

Why was the Manorial System needed during the Medieval Period?

travel and trade was dangerous due to invasions & fighting

Which of the following is true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?

Followers believe in reincarnation

The overall values of Sparta and Athens differed in that . . .

Athens' = varied, while Sparta = war.

Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he...

was a painter, architect, inventor and mathematician

The impact of the Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade included:

spread of Buddhism, sailing technology & expansion of trade

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have which of the following in common?

They are all monotheistic faiths that have a holy book.

One reason the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, etc.) in western Africa prospered was because...

They were heavily involved in Trans-Saharan Trade.

Why was the printing press so crucial to the Reformation?

allowed ideas to spread quickly all over Europe

mvment during Renaissance, stressed potential of individual

Plato and Socrates feared democracy because . . .

it is easily hijacked by mob rule or ignorance.

Which describes Mansa Musa?

king, Muslim, tolerant of folk religion

What inference can you make about Alexander the Great?

He enjoyed being a military commander.

Which best explains the Confucian idea of Humanity.

Treat others as you want to be treated.

Which of these best describe the missionary career of Paul?

contributed to spread of Christianity across Roman Empire

Choose the list below that correctly summarizes characteristics of the Mongols

skilled horsemen;shot bows&arrows from horses;vast land empi

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

its strong and patriotic military

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1
What was the significance of the Great Schism?
It resulted in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
It created the first split in Christianity.
It established the Pope's supremacy.
It led Theodosius to outlaw the Olympics.
2
Which did NOT lead to the growth of trade in the late Medieval Period?
decline in invasions
poor farming equipment
increased population
trade relationships established during the Crusades
3
The Ancient Greeks and Romans celebrated the Olympics mainly to...
boost national pride.
help scouts with military recruitment.
honor their gods.
honor their best athletes.
4
Besides Mesopotamia and Egypt, another oldest ancient civ. that began along rivers was in...
Russia
Britain
China
Arabia
5
The final decrees of the Council of Trent...
only changed policy on sale of indulgences
empowered the Jesuits to try heretics, including protestant
were ultimately meaningless, were never put into practice
stated the Christian should be nice people
6
How did Judaism differ from most other ancient religions?
Jewish beliefs would not allow the building of large temples
Jewish religious traditions hadlittle influence ondaily life
Jewish leaders served as political and religious rulers.
Judaism developed as a monotheistic religion.
7
Islam's spread was most due to a combination of . . .
missionaries and conquest
schools and churches
the Crusades and trade.
conquest and trade
8
Which best describes the impact of the Crusades?
knowledge and trade for Europe; distrust of Europeans
defeat for Europe; knowledge and trade for the Middle East
economic depression in Europe; the same in the Middle East
Successful Europe conquest of Holy Lands; distrust of Europe
9
Why was Machiavelli's The Prince an important work?
It was the first painting to accurately use perspective.
first important book to be written in the vernacular
1st book 2 look 2 the classics of Rome& Greece 4 inspiration
1st work abt politics, abandoned moral principals in ruling
10
Which did NOT lead to the growth of trade and towns in the Late Medieval Period?
poor farming equipment
trade relationships established during the Crusades
increased population
decline in invasions
11
The Mongols succeeded in creating which of the following?
They created the largest land empire ever.
They created gun powder
They build church throughout Asia.
They funded scientific research
12
Why was the Manorial System needed during the Medieval Period?
no wealthy people in Europe during the Medieval Period
Local lords took pride not relying on below-standard goods
travel and trade was dangerous due to invasions & fighting
Catholic Church forbade any trade with the Muslim World
13
Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire?
The Crusaders
The Ottoman Turks
The Mongols
The Huns.
14
Which of the following is true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Followers believe in reincarnation
They support the caste system
Followers believe there is no afterlife.
They are only practiced in India today.
15
The overall values of Sparta and Athens differed in that . . .
Athens = democracy, while Sparta = literature and poetry.
Sparta = democracy, while Athens = philosophy.
Athens' = varied, while Sparta = war.
Sparta = serving the gods, while Athens = philosophy.
16
Which individual was MOST influential in English Reformation (when England became Protestant)?
Mary I
John Calvin
Pope Gregory V
Henry VIII
17
Medieval ruler, supported church, united the Franks in2 the large empire west of Constantinople
Justinian
Charles Martel
Charlemagne
Clovis
18
belief in multiple gods
polytheistic.
Islam.
monotheistic.
democratic.
19
Islamic scholars preserved and expanded on the knowledge of all civilizations, except . . .
Rome
Indian
Greece
Frankish
20
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he...
wrote grand romantic poetry & insightful political treaties
family had $ & greatly improved his familys status n society
politician& was considered the pinnacle of human achievement
was a painter, architect, inventor and mathematician
21
In Europe during Medieval Period, the force that provided unification and stability was the...
central government in Rome
military alliance between France and Germany
the federation of craft guilds
the Catholic Church
22
Which form of government, practiced in Ancient Greece or Rome, does NOT involve rule by group?
Monarchy
B. Democracy
Republic
Aristocracy
23
The impact of the Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade included:
spread of Buddhism, sailing technology & expansion of trade
trade of silk & the develop of manorial system
rise of the Mongols, spread of Confucianism& how 2 grow corn
spread of knowledge &development of the feudal system
24
Calvin agreed with Luther on most important doctrines except...
the sale of indulgences
who spoke better German
the leadership of the Catholic Church
predestination
25
Which branch of Islam stems from the followers of Husayn?
Shi'a
Sufi
Sunni
Fatimid
26
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have which of the following in common?
They are all monotheistic faiths that have a holy book.
They were all founded in Southern Europe.
They all follow the Five Pillars, especially the Hajj.
They are all based on the religious teachings of Jesus.
27
One reason the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, etc.) in western Africa prospered was because...
they had no contact with the rest of the world.
they were located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
They were heavily involved in Trans-Saharan Trade.
the people followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers.
28
This civilization included India's Golden Age of the arts and the revival of Hinduism.
Han
Maurya
Gupta
Chandragupta
29
Why was the printing press so crucial to the Reformation?
It allowed the reformers to find the New World.
allowed ideas to spread quickly all over Europe
kept the Catholic Church from understanding reformers' ideas
With it Luther could see more of the art of the Renaissance
30
What was humanism?
stressed the importance of the Christian faith
writing in the common language of the people
mvment during Renaissance, stressed potential of individual
the name for Jan Huss's Christian denomination
31
The _ empire under _ enjoyed relig. frdom b/c its ruler allowed blend pagan beliefs &monotheism
Frankish, Charlemagne
Roman, Theodosius
Mali, Mansa Musa
Roman, Gregory
32
Plato and Socrates feared democracy because . . .
it gives too much power to the military.
places all decision making power in the hands of one person.
it directly provides the rich with the greatest power.
it is easily hijacked by mob rule or ignorance.
33
Which describes Mansa Musa?
defender of Christianity, wise, crusader
African, rich, doctor who wrote a medical textbook
king, Muslim, tolerant of folk religion
European, crusader, legendary pilgrimage
34
This empire first established the basic structure of our three branches of government.
Roman
Byzantine
Greek
Athenian
35
What inference can you make about Alexander the Great?
He lacked both wisdom and confidence.
He disliked violence but knew he had to use it.
He did not feel confortable leading an empire.
He enjoyed being a military commander.
36
Which best explains the Confucian idea of Humanity.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
People must be ruled with harsh laws and punishments.
All people are evil by nature.
Place the needs of the family before your own
37
Which of these best describe the missionary career of Paul?
impact was small b/c he limited his messages to only Jews
mostly unsuccessful in spreading Christianity
eventually imprisoned for his teachings in India
contributed to spread of Christianity across Roman Empire
38
Choose the list below that correctly summarizes characteristics of the Mongols
highly religious;owned many horses, nice people to all
powerful dynasty; created the Silk Road; encouraged learning
discovered flight;schools in Mecca;made ppl "convert or die"
skilled horsemen;shot bows&arrows from horses;vast land empi
39
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
disruption of trade and inflation
invasions by various groups
the large sums of money it spent on the military
its strong and patriotic military
40
Which was the legacy of the Roman Empire, the Eastern half that did not fall in the 400s A.D.?
the Frankish Empire
the Byzantine Empire
the Greek Empire
the Islamic Empire

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