What occurred in 1534?

Church of England separates from Rome

According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on

a large supply of gold and silver

How did Erasmus pave the way for the Reformation?

wanted the Catholic Church to reform itself

Merchants and artisans living is walled cities came to be called what?

burghers, or bourgeoisie -German word burg- walled structure

In Luther's 95 Theses, he attacked the Catholic church for which practice?

many religious leaders sold indulgences

What BEST explains the significance of the Magna Carta to American history?

it implied that the law was above the king

Christian humanist believed that ___________.

If people read the classics they would become more pious

Why do historians consider 1066 a turning point in history?

William of Normandy defeated King Harold

The Vikings were made part of European civilization by______.

Frankish policy of settling &converting them to Chrisitanity

Which statement is NOT true about the slave trade?

European countries tried to stop the slave trade

The Antibaptist were considered dangerous for all of the following except

believed only Antibaptist should hold political office

Louis XIV maintained complete authority as monarch by ____________

distracting nobles with court life-kept them out of politics

The Magna Carta was a document that ____________.

used to strengthen idea that king's power was limited

How were the Renaissance and the Reformation similar?

both were stimulated by ta spirit of inquiry

Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles for following reason except _______

it became the center of executions

Born to a wealthy merchant family, Francis of Assisi____________

abandoned worldly goods to live and preach in poverty

What statement best describes the Renaissance in Western Europe?

the philosophy of humanism decreased the power of the Church

Why was Leonardo da Vinci an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideals?

was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor & mathematician

Serfs were different than peasants in that serfs

were legally bound to the land upon which the worked

What statement is NOT true about the feudal contract between the lord and his serfs?

B/C they worked the land, they could use the pasture

Which statement would best describe the work of Leonardo, Raphael, and Michealangelo?

they captured the ideal form of the human body realistically

What did Martin Luther not accept?

the authority of popes and concils

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1
What occurred in 1534?
Alexander the Great was born
Muhammad is born
Spartacus lead a slave revolt
Church of England separates from Rome
2
According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on
conquering new territories
healthy flow of coffee
a large supply of gold and silver
finding a supply of cheap labor
3
How did Erasmus pave the way for the Reformation?
wanted the Catholic Church to reform itself
wanted to break away from the Catholic Church
thought that Christians should practice a system of beliefs
felt that pilgrimages fasts, and relics were very important
4
Merchants and artisans living is walled cities came to be called what?
highwaymen, members of the wealthiest & powerful families
nouveau riche, from the French term for "new wealth"
burghers, or bourgeoisie -German word burg- walled structure
journeymen, since they were so often traveling to cities
5
Between the time from 150 BC to AD 117 the Roman Empire expaneded into _________.
Spain and Portugal
Italy and Greece
Gaul and Britian
Saudi Arabia
6
In Luther's 95 Theses, he attacked the Catholic church for which practice?
he disagreed with the doctrine of predestination
allowing humanism to spread
many religious leaders sold indulgences
Catholic popes were concerned with worldly affairs
7
When did the Columbian Exchange take place?
1200-1400
1st Century BC
Middle Ages
1500s-1700s
8
What did craftsmen combine to make Bronze?
copper and tin
aluminum and bauxite
lead and copper
iron and steel
9
During the migration of Germanic Peoples the tribes were moving to ________.
eastern Europe
warmer climates
colder climates
northern Europe
10
What BEST explains the significance of the Magna Carta to American history?
it guaranteed political participation by all free men
it included a Bill of RIghts
it implied that the law was above the king
it placed Parliament above the king
11
Which 2 kingdoms that had territory separated by large bodies of water.
Poland and Hungary
England and Sweden
Sweden and Poland
England and Aragon
12
Other then the Bering Strait, which other route could people have taken to the Americas?
from Australia to South America
from Africa to South America
across the Pacific Ocean
across the Atlantic Ocean
13
Christian humanist believed that ___________.
God did not intend us to know more than what is in the bibel
If people read the classics they would become more pious
studying biology one could assure one's salvation
society should return to simpler ways & not focus on wealth
14
Why do historians consider 1066 a turning point in history?
William of Normandy defeated King Harold
King Harold defeated William of Normady
William of Normandy called for death of Thomas a Becket
William of Normandy had to sign the Magna Carta
15
The Vikings were made part of European civilization by______.
Frankish policy of settling &converting them to Chrisitanity
their desire to sail to America
widespread invasions of Asian kingdoms
conquest of Scandinavia
16
At the heart of feudalism was
the knight was was the enforcer of the lord
serfdom
vassalage
Fief
17
Which statement is NOT true about the slave trade?
African rulers sold their own villagers to make money
the slave trade led to the depopulation of some areas
An increase in warfare took place
European countries tried to stop the slave trade
18
What general direction did the Black Death spread through Europe?
from north to south
from east to west
from south to north
from west to east
19
The Antibaptist were considered dangerous for all of the following except
felt that the state had no authority over real Christians
they did not believe in bearing arms
believed only Antibaptist should hold political office
believed in separation of church and state
20
How would a medieval peasant's yearly routine be similar to a contemporary farmer?
indoor task were completed during the winter months
September is the harvest time
both focused on 1 crop
both tend vegetables gardens and raise livestock
21
Louis XIV maintained complete authority as monarch by ____________
executing the previous monarch's family
gave lavish riches on any serf who supported his rule
distracting nobles with court life-kept them out of politics
maintaining a network of spies
22
Bananas, tea, sugarcane & ______ were traded from Asia and Africa to Europe.
money
coffee
wood
pizza
23
What was the name of the journey of slaves from Africa to America?
Bering Crossing
Middle Passage
Voyage of Sorrow
Africa-America Run
24
All were factors leading to the increase in population during the Middle Ages EXCEPT
use of iron for tools
expansion in food production
oxen were used for plowing
peaceful conditions
25
According to Jacques Bossuet how should kings rule?
the king was sacred, he could place statues in all churches
should rule with restraint
they were made lieutenants by God
rule with tolerance and give their subjects privileges
26
The Magna Carta was a document that ____________.
established the 1st English Parliment
established peace between the Normans and French
conceded power over the courts to the Catholic Church
used to strengthen idea that king's power was limited
27
How were the Renaissance and the Reformation similar?
both were supprted by the working class
both were encouraged by the successes of French Revolution
both were stimulated by ta spirit of inquiry
Both were limited to Italy, France, and Germany
28
Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles for following reason except _______
it became the center of executions
served as the personal household for the king
it was the place where powerful subjects found favor
the people who served as the chief offices live there
29
When did the Spanish gain control of Northern Mexico?
1400
1575
1550
1500
30
Born to a wealthy merchant family, Francis of Assisi____________
was successful merchant
abandoned worldly goods to live and preach in poverty
Joined the Benedictine monastic order
used his status to improve the lot of women
31
What statement best describes the Renaissance in Western Europe?
nationalistic movements amoung minorities declined
the philosophy of humanism decreased the power of the Church
the feudal system was developed for stability
art began to reflect an increased emphasis on rel. themes
32
Why was Leonardo da Vinci an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideals?
wrote poetry and political treatises
was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor & mathematician
he came from a wealthy family
he was a politician
33
Serfs were different than peasants in that serfs
lived in the cities and were not farmers
could live anywhere the chose
were legally bound to the land upon which the worked
owned the land they worked on
34
What statement is NOT true about the feudal contract between the lord and his serfs?
serfs paid rent by giving the lord part of the product
peasants had to pay their lords to ground the grain
B/C they worked the land, they could use the pasture
serfs could not leave the manor w/o permission
35
Which statement would best describe the work of Leonardo, Raphael, and Michealangelo?
their depiction of human form was one dimensional
created architecture to fit human need
they portrayed their world realistically
they captured the ideal form of the human body realistically
36
What did Martin Luther not accept?
the monarchy
the Word of God
the authority of popes and concils
the Scripture

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