Isaac Newton’s “Principia” explained

the laws of gravity and motion.

Which of the following was not a consequence of the Crusades?

The Fourth Crusade increased the Byzantine Empire’s power.

Which of the following was not a result of the crumble of Roman authority in Europe

the Church lost all its influence.

Which of the following was not representative of Renaissance painting?

a deeply religious tone seen in its choice of subjects

Galileo Galilei added support for the heliocentric theory by

observing the sky through a telescope.

After the death of Louis the Pious, the Carolingian Empire

was split into three parts by his sons.

One of the biggest reasons for increased agricultural production in Europe was

the introduction of a heavier plow.

The phrase usually associated with the medieval social structure is

“those who pray, those who fight, and those who work.”

The High Middle Ages witnessed

a resurgence in the growth of cities.

In “The Wealth of Nations,” Adam Smith argued for

a free market based on competition.

increased trade between the eastern & western Mediterranean.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Charlemagne?

He was mistrustful of intellectual pursuits.

Historians once used the term feudalism to refer to

the political and social order based on the holding of land.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rapid spread of the Bubonic Plague?

doctors refused to treat those who caught the plague.

After the death of Clovis,

his successors lost much of their authority.

Which one of the following was NOT a common result of the bubonic plague?

a temporary decrease in workers’ wages.

After the collapse of western Roman authority,

Germanic tribes established regional kingdoms.

Which of the following is not true of the Vikings?

the Vikings never targeted monasteries

Which of the following statements is not true about Clovis?

He converted to Arian Christianity.

The main goal of the missi dominici was to

bring the counts under tighter control.

Inspired by the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment thinkers believed that

natural laws influence human society.

Which of the following is not a reason for increased agricultural production in Europe?

the import of new crops from Asia.

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1
The outbreak of the bubonic plague in the fourteenth century began in
Africa
China
India
England
2
The Renaissance began in
Italy.
England.
Spain.
France
3
Which Germanic tribe was most influential in establishing the foundations of European culture?
Visigoths
Ostrigoths
Franks
Angles
4
Isaac Newton’s “Principia” explained
the Scientific Method.
the value of experimentation.
the limits of human reason.
the laws of gravity and motion.
5
Which of the following was not a consequence of the Crusades?
the failure of later crusades lessened respect for the Pope.
weakened the noble's power and strengthened royal power.
The Fourth Crusade increased the Byzantine Empire’s power.
The Crusades stimulated trade between Europe and the East.
6
Which of the following was not a result of the crumble of Roman authority in Europe
the Church lost all its influence.
trade declined.
cities disappeared.
small regional kingdoms replaced empire.
7
In 802, what gift did Charlemagne receive from the Abbasid caliph, Harun al-Rashid?
a thousand pounds of gold
an elephant named Abu al-Abbas
a terra-cotta army
a chess set displaying the two leaders as the kings
8
Which of the following was not representative of Renaissance painting?
the creation of the individual portrait as an artistic genre
the use of linear perspective to represent three dimensions
a deeply religious tone seen in its choice of subjects
the choice of themes from the Greek or Roman world
9
Galileo Galilei added support for the heliocentric theory by
observing the sky through a telescope.
retracting his views under pressure.
formulating laws of gravity and motion.
making mathematical calculations.
10
After the death of Louis the Pious, the Carolingian Empire
was split into three parts by his sons.
became a puppet state controlled by expanding Islamic empire
was swallowed up by a resurgence of Byzantine power.
fell under British control
11
The only crusade that recaptured Jerusalem was the
first crusade.
third crusade.
fourth crusade.
second crusade.
12
One of the biggest reasons for increased agricultural production in Europe was
the introduction of new crops from the Byzantine world.
the official support of the serfs by the popes.
the introduction of a heavier plow.
the agricultural loans guaranteed by powerful Italian banks.
13
In medieval society, political power was vested in
local authorities.
he hands of the Holy Roman Emperor.
the pope.
a strong centralized government.
14
Which of the following attributes were elements of humanism?
the beauty of nature
disbelief in a deity.
scientific understanding
the worth of the individual
15
The phrase usually associated with the medieval social structure is
“those who pray, those who fight, and those who work.”
“those who fight and those who work.”
“the mandate of heaven.”
“every man united in god and king.”
16
The Enlightenment overall promoted an attitude of
cynicism
anger
optimism
piety
17
Charles Martel defeated an Islamic force in 732 at the battle of
Paris
Paris
Tours
Istanbul
18
The High Middle Ages witnessed
a resurgence in the growth of cities.
a strengthening of noble feudal control in the countryside.
the return of unified imperial rule in Europe.
a marked decline in trade.
19
Fiefs were
peasants, who were legally tied to the soil.
grants of land.
gifts given from the retainer as a sign of submission.
officials sent out by Charlemagne.
20
In “The Wealth of Nations,” Adam Smith argued for
building a global industrial empire.
allowing colonies to be independent.
a national policy to accumulate gold.
a free market based on competition.
21
The Rule, vows of poverty, chastity and obedience was developed by
Gregory I.
St. Benedict.
St. Thomas Aquinas.
Leo III.
22
Which reformer said that any Christian could read the Bible and understand God’s message?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
John Knox
Zwingli
23
Money to support the arts in Renaissance Italy came primarily from
agriculture
maritime adventures
commerce
industry
24
The Crusades
stopped all trade because of the constant warfare.
had virtually no impact on trade whatsoever.
increased trade between the eastern & western Mediterranean.
led to a slight decline in trade in the Mediterranean.
25
The Frankish leader whose conversion to Christianity led to a partnership with the popes was
Clovis
Pepin
Charlemagne
Charles Martel
26
Leonardo di Vinci is most famous for his painting the
School of Athens
Starry Night
Mona Lisa
Venus
27
Pope Urban II
was forced to step down after a confrontation with Henry IV.
launched the crusades in 1095.
led the fight against the Albigensian heresy.
excommunicated Henry IV.
28
Clovis’s conversion to Christianity probably reflected the influence of his Christian wife,
Olympia.
Theodora.
Clothilda.
Livia.
29
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Charlemagne?
He was mistrustful of intellectual pursuits.
He extended his authority as far south as Rome.
He instituted the missi dominici.
He established a capital at Aachen.
30
The vassal would owe loyalty, obedience, and military service to his lord in return for
a grant of land.
a remission of excommunication.
a cash payment.
representation on the lord’s council.
31
Which of the following was not an occupation of Leonardo Da Vinci?
painter
engineer
sculptor
all of the above are tru
32
Historians once used the term feudalism to refer to
the Byzantine religious world
the class of highly trained Confucian officials.
the political and social order based on the holding of land.
a strong, centralized political order.
33
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rapid spread of the Bubonic Plague?
doctors refused to treat those who caught the plague.
people fled cities seeking safety with their families.
rowded and unsanitary conditions in the cities.
uarantines were put in place too late to stop the plague.
34
Indulgences were considered a sign of church corruption because they were
violations of the vow of poverty.
privileges given to priests.
pardons that people could buy.
arguments against church teachings.
35
After the death of Clovis,
his successors lost much of their authority.
his kingdom fell under Islamic control.
his kingdom fell under Byzantine control.
his kingdom was reabsorbed into the Roman Empire.
36
Which one of the following was NOT a common result of the bubonic plague?
a decline in population.
a temporary decrease in workers’ wages.
peasant rebellions caused by efforts to freeze wages.
a decline in trade.
37
The reign of Augustus inaugurated a period known as the
Augustian Reform
Pax Romana
Mare Nostrum
Punic Wars
38
After the collapse of western Roman authority,
Germanic tribes established regional kingdoms.
Europe was overrun and united by Islamic forces
a greater pan-Germanic empire was established.
the Visigoths created imperial unit
39
Which of the following did not impact the increased agricultural yield of the High Middle Ages?
the use of new technology.
the introduction of new crops.
the expansion of farmable land
government financial support
40
When sea voyages began to require sailing out of sight of land, this encouraged a growing interest in
chemistry
astronomy
biology
physics
41
In 1066, William of Normandy conquered
Denmark
England
France
Italy
42
Which of the following is not true of the Vikings?
Viking ships were able to sail in 3 feet of water.
Vikings served as merchants as well as raiders.
the Vikings never targeted monasteries
the Vikings were the first Europeans to reach the Americas.
43
Which of the following statements is not true about Clovis?
He received the support of the popes.
He conquered the Germanic tribes on his borders.
He converted to Arian Christianity.
He wiped out the last vestiges of Roman authority in Gaul.
44
The main goal of the missi dominici was to
bring the counts under tighter control.
spy on Charlemagne’s Islamic enemies.
oster better relations with the Byzantine emperor.
strengthen the empire’s military forces.
45
Inspired by the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment thinkers believed that
nature is beyond human understanding.
society matters more than individuals.
natural laws influence human society.
dictators learn from their experience.
46
What change happened in Europe as a result of Gutenberg’s innovation?
Books were easier to obtain.
Processing metal became far more efficient.
Latin became the common language of the people.
Scholarship became available in monasteries.
47
The Council of Trent was part of the
Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Reformation
Counter Reformation
48
What were the salons of French Enlightenment thinkers?
gatherings in private homes
secular university classes
stores where books were sold
lectures open to the public
49
Which of the following is not a reason for increased agricultural production in Europe?
the invention of the horse collar.
the import of new crops from Asia.
the introduction of the three field system.
the introduction of a heavier plow.

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