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Western Civ Midterm 2022
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Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?
Slave labor was needed to work the large fields
Small farmers could not compete with the low prices
Cities became over crowded and people were unemployed
Prices of goods remained the same
2
What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?
Only those with blood lines to the rulers participate
Only the dictator can make decisions
Every male citizen of all social classes should participate
Only the rich would participate in the government
3
Why was hiring mercenaries negative?
All of the Above
They only fight for the money
They might be from lands invading Rome
They lack the values Roman citizens held
4
Where can we see an example of the Roman Republic today?
The Declaration of Independence
The War Powers Act
The National Judiciary System
The United States Constitution
5
During the Middle Ages:
Monarchs dominated the church's leaders
Popes gave little attention to political matters
Popes and monarchs challenged each other
Monarchs and popes strengthened the church
6
This was the name given to the global trade of plants, animals, people, etc. between the "old" world and the "new?"
Capitalism
Feudalism
Columbiam Exchange
Mercantilism
7
A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:
Capitalism
Manorialism
Subsistence Farming
Hunting and Gathering
8
The artistic technique to help the viewer understand depth and dimension is:
Humanism
Realism
Perspective
Constancy
9
Why were there several emperors in Rome for such a short time period?
Citizens tried to buy the throne
The empires divided the empire more and more
Rival generals competed for power
All of the Above
10
During the Middle Ages:
Landlords determined when wars took place
Religion was controlled by lords
War was limited to religious holidays
The church was very powerful
11
Rome was protected from invasion by the:
Carpathian Mountains
Alps
Tiber River
Adriatic Sea
12
What caused the sharp decline in the amount of land Rome had in its empire?
The Birth of the Republic
The creation of Rome
The end of the Republic and birth of the Empire
The fall of Rome
13
Which group made up the largest percentage of population in Athens?
Females and children
Foreign-born residents
Slaves
Adult Males
14
People abandoning their own children and fleeing the cities as a result of:
Treatment of native people in Latin America
The power of the special courts during the inquisition
The outocome of the famine in Ireland
The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague
15
Why did Population decline in the early 14th Century?
Technology
Disease and famine
Agriculture
Immigration
16
Where did Europeans begin to establish colonies during hte Age of Exploration?
South America
Africa
North America
All the above
17
The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:
Birth of the Republic
Creation of Rome
End of the Republic and birth of the Empire
Fall of Rome
18
Martin Luther believed
Unifying the church
Imprisioning those who disagreed with the church
The need for lay investiture
The Bible over the Church's teachings
19
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Adult Males
Foreign born residents
Females and children
Slaves
20
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Learning began to decrease
The Church couldn't censor what was being written
More literacy
Increase in knowledge
21
What were Latifundias?
Small farms ran by independent farmers
Machines of conquest from the expansion of Rome
Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome
Farms free from slave labor
22
What country was least affected by the plague? (pick green)
England
Poland
France
Italy
23
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Knighthood
The Nation-State
The Guild
24
What type of government did the Early Romans practice in which citizens elect officials for the gov?
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Republic
25
What event led to a sharp decline in population between 1351-1370?
War
Immigration
The Plague
Famine
26
Which statement was true about Sparta?
It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta
Fighting was frowned upon
Politics was valued over warfare
Mothers loved their sons who returned safely
27
Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?
The nobles encouraged social mobility
The Catholic Church led to a classless society
Industrialization led to the growth of socialism
Sharp class distinctions divided European society
28
Which conclusion can be made about the plague?
Port cities were untouched by the Plague
Trading Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague
The Plague started in Western Europe
The plague only affected China
29
Greek philosophers encouraged citizens to:
Ask questions to challenge the world around you
Believe only men in power were smart
believe in what their gods wanted them to
Rely on philosophers to answer life's questions
30
What was the goal of Alexander the Great?
Conquer and enslave all Persians
Bring all of Persia under one rule
Conquer and enslave all Greeks
Bring the whole world under one rule
31
Greece's geography led to its economy being based on what?
Manufacturing
Sea-Trade
Farming
Hunting
32
Christian warriors were encouraged to:
Force the Russians to convert
Stop a Viking invasion
Stop the Huns in Europe
Join the crusades
33
What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?
Creating guidelines for crimes and punishment
Creating the laws
Maintaining a working government
To stop any person from gaining too much power
34
Martin Luther's beliefs led him to
Create Theocracy
Sign the Peace of Augsburg
Post the 95 Thesis
Complete his studies to be a priest
35
Dividing the Roman government into three branches is a reflection of:
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Rules of Laws and Justice
The 12 Tables
36
Martin Luther was a leader during the:
The Crusades
Reformation
Middle Ages
Scientific Revolution
37
Which of the following is true about the Crusades?
The Crusades caused Rome to fall
The Crusades stopped the Turks from capturing Constantinople
They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe
The Crusaders captured the Holy Land
38
Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?
Division of the rich and poor in Rome
Continued growth of the economy
Middle class sinking into poverty
Increases in taxes
39
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea
Contact through trade
The lack of support from the Catholic Church
Renaissance thinkers had an interest in the history of Rome
40
Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
It spread rapidly through Russia
It affected only urban areas
It did not spread beyond Europe
It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia
41
This civilization was wiped from history due to the result of the Punic Wars:
Etruscans
Greece
Macedonia
Carthage
42
What form of Government did Pericles help establish in Ancient Athens?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
Tyranny
43
What architectural feature did the Greeks use to build that can be seen in modern architecture?
Steppes
Columns
Flying Buttresses
Arches
44
Who thought the Pope has too much power?
Johann Gutenberg
Martin Luther
Socrates
Desiderius Erasmus
