Which of these was NOT a factor in reducing Church influence in northern Italy?

sponsorship of Renaissance artists by church officials

The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for–

peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade

What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?

renewed emphasis on family loyalty

In northern Italy, the Church’s rule against usury came into conflict with–

banks’ practice of charging interest on loans

Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by -

demand for luxury goods from Middle East after the Crusades

The lateen sail ship was more maneuverable than older ships was probably first used on the –

Indian Ocean by Arab and Indian traders

The Prince is famous for advocating what idea?

end result always justifies the means

The lord in medieval Europe -

held the highest social position on the manor.

What is the most accurate description of the basic relationships under feudalism?

Monarchs granted land to local lords.

How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?

Both were times of peace and artistic advancement.

With the crowning of Charlemagne -

the political influence of the Church increased.

The use of windmills spread to Europe from the –

Muslim Empire in the Middle East

Which of the following is the best description of workers on a medieval estate?

large group of peasants farming on an estate/manor

What was NOT a result of this increase in trade?

establishment of Muslim trading posts in Europe

The Prince by Machiavelli -

provided a set of rules for rulers to take and hold power

Wealth accumulated from European trade with the Middle East led to -

the rise of Italian city-states.

The medieval estate can best be described as -

source of protection and necessary goods

Which of the following reforms was instituted by Augustus Caesar?

He created a professional civil service.

What occurred as a result of the coronation of the first Holy Roman Emperor?

greater political influence for the Church

What led to the rise of city-states in northern Italy?

profits from trade between Europe and the Middle East

What is the best description of the territory held by the Roman Empire at its height?

Britain, France, Italy, Middle East and North Africa

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1
Which of these was NOT a factor in reducing Church influence in northern Italy?
interest in Greek philosophy
sponsorship of Renaissance artists by church officials
trade stimulated interest in secular life
church rules against charging interest
2
What technological advance did the Europeans borrow from the Chinese?
ships
metal weapons
paper
steel plow
3
What was the primary trade good from the Baltic region in ancient times?
tin
spices
silks
amber
4
Charlemagne’s Empire–
was centered in onstantinople
was centered in western Europe
was centered in western Asia
was centered in Rome.
5
Porcelain was an important trade good from –
Italy
Indies
China
Mali
6
In early Renaissance, what monetary device expanded the supply of money and expedited trade?
barter system
securities and stocks
letters of credit
paper-money economy
7
During the European Middle Ages, what served as a unifying force throughout Europe?
manorial system
feudal system
Reformation
Catholic Church
8
Who founded a large empire in Western Europe in the 8^th century?
Muslims
Mongols
Romans
Franks
9
What is the 200-year period of Roman initiated by Augustus Caesar known as?
Pax Sinica
Pax Republic
Pax Romana
Pax Sun
10
After the end of feudalism, what event stimulated trade?
Hundred Years’ War
Crusades
discovery of new gold mines
Black Death
11
What religion spread from India to the rest of east Asia?
Shinto
Confucianism
Taoism
Buddhism
12
The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for–
civil war, massive unemployment, Caesar’s assassination.
peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade
religious change from Roman gods to Christianity.
the change in government from empire to democracy.
13
What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?
slavery was abolished and slaves were freed
renewed emphasis on family loyalty
Jerusalem was returned to the Hebrews
Christians were granted religious freedom
14
In northern Italy, the Church’s rule against usury came into conflict with–
banks’ practice of charging interest on loans
expanding trade with the Far East on the Silk Road
the goals of the Fourth Crusade
the desire to expand trade with the Muslim empire
15
Where did the compass first originate?
Greece
China
India
Arabia
16
Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by -
demand for luxury goods from Middle East after the Crusades
the repeal of a ban on non-Christian trade by the Pope
trade between Byzantine Empire and Holy Roman Empire
Muslim expansion into southern Europe
17
The lateen sail ship was more maneuverable than older ships was probably first used on the –
Black Sea by the Byzantine Naval Ships
Adriatic Sea by Roman fishermen
Mediterranean Sea by Greek Sailors
Indian Ocean by Arab and Indian traders
18
The Prince is famous for advocating what idea?
successful ruler keeps his word regardless of consequences
end result always justifies the means
overthrow of absolute power
death penalty for those who disagree with the the leaders
19
What was the primary trade good from the Baltic region in ancient times?
silks
tin
amber
spices
20
What is the correct social order in a feudal society?
lord - monarch - serf - vassal
monarch - lord - vassal - serf
lord - vassal - monarch - serf
monarch - vassal - lord - serf
21
The lord in medieval Europe -
held the highest social position on the manor.
was the only literate person on the manor.
was the only one allowed to lead church services
was not allowed to fight in battle.
22
What is the most accurate description of the basic relationships under feudalism?
Serfs granted lands to monarchs.
Monarchs granted lands to serfs.
Lords granted land to serfs.
Monarchs granted land to local lords.
23
What form of government did the Italian city-states develop?
empire
direct democracy
republic
monarchy
24
What goods did the Crusaders bring back to Europe from the East?
potatoes and corn
precious metals and oil
silk and spices
gold and silver
25
Which of these regions was NOT influenced by Islam?
west Africa
southeast Asia
central Asia
east Asia
26
How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?
Both were times of warfare.
Both had little trade with the outside world.
Both were times of poverty
Both were times of peace and artistic advancement.
27
With the crowning of Charlemagne -
the Ottoman Empire gained control of most of Europe
the Vikings were expelled from Europe.
the political influence of the Church increased.
a greater division within the Roman Empire occurred.
28
What agricultural commodities were first developed in India?
tomatoes and maize
cotton and sugar
wheat and grain
cedar and ebony
29
What was the major economic and social structure in medieval Europe?
Romanism
Patriarchate
manorial
pastorial
30
Which Renaissance writer advocated the philosophy that “the end justifies the means?”
Petrarch
Erasmus
Machiavelli
Moore
31
The use of windmills spread to Europe from the –
Mauryan Empire in India
Tang Dynasty in China.
Muslim Empire in the Middle East
Kingdom of Mali in Africa
32
All of these are true of the feudal system except-
priests elected the king.
knights were the mounted warriors
serfs were provided protection in return for labor
monarchs provided land in return for military service
33
Which of the following is the best description of workers on a medieval estate?
group of equals working to better the nation’s production
band of highly skilled craftsmen working as slaves for king
large group of peasants farming on an estate/manor
a highly industrial and unified workforce
34
Government power in wealthy city-states seemed to rest in which segment of society?
farmers
church officials
merchants
lawyers
35
Buddhism spread to Korea and Japan from –
China
Arabia
Ceylon
Samarkind
36
All of the following were important Italian city-states except-
Troy
Genoa
Florence
Venice
37
What was NOT a result of this increase in trade?
establishment of Muslim trading posts in Europe
increased use of credit and banking
increased demand for goods from the Middle East
production of goods specifically for trade
38
The Prince by Machiavelli -
was the story of an English prince from the Middle Ages
provided a set of rules for rulers to take and hold power
firmly established democracy as the government in Italy
encouraged honesty and fair play by political rulers
39
Wealth accumulated from European trade with the Middle East led to -
the rise of Italian city-states.
an increase in crime
freedom for the serfs
the corruption of the Church
40
The medieval estate can best be described as -
a cruel factory where wealthy capitalists acquire money
a government farm where people work to feed the military.
a workplace between Monday -Friday where people make money
source of protection and necessary goods
41
Charlemagne did each of the following to strengthen and unite his empire, except-
built and expanded roads
crowned the Pope
founded new churches
established schools
42
Who held the lowest social position on an estate in medieval Europe?
vassal
lord
knight
serf
43
New bookkeeping practices that enhanced trade after the the Middle Ages were made easier by -
Arabic numerals
Phoenician alphabet
Paper from China
Gold coins
44
Along which trade route was gold traded for salt?
northern Europe - Black Sea
trans-Saharan
Silk Road
maritime routes along the Indian Ocean
45
Which of the following reforms was instituted by Augustus Caesar?
He instituted a system of elections to choose a new emperor.
He created a professional civil service.
He reorganized Roman law into Justinian’s Code.
He granted religious freedom with the Edict of Milan
46
What occurred as a result of the coronation of the first Holy Roman Emperor?
greater political influence for the Church
greater division within the Roman Empire
the Byzantine emperor declared war on Rome
an eventual war with the Vikings
47
What led to the rise of city-states in northern Italy?
profits from trade between Europe and the Middle East
the granting of papal letters of autonomy
victorious knights from the Crusades settled in the area
lack of interest in the region by the Holy Roman Empire
48
What is the best description of the territory held by the Roman Empire at its height?
Britain, France, Italy, Middle East and North Africa
Europe including Italy, England, Russia and Scandinavia.
Italy, North Africa, and most of sub-Saharan Africa
Italian Peninsula, the modern Middle East, India and Persia
49
What region was a major source of gold?
Southwestern Asia
West Africa
South Asia
Northern Africa

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