Why did the Renaissance occur in northern Europe later than in Italy?

Black Death delayed economic growth in northern Europe

philosopher who used logic to find answers

What was the result of Alexander the Great's conquests?

Greek language, art, architecture, & literature spread throughout SE Asia.

Why is geography important to history?

It shows us the connections between people, places, & events

The conquests of Alexander the Great created the

Hellenistic Era, an age that saw expansion of Greek language & ideas

Jesus proclaimed that his mission was to

bring spiritual salvation to believers

Poet who Wrote the Iliad and and Odyssey

What is Perspective in regards to art?

Artistic technique that creates a 3-d appearance.

What did Luther believe?

salvation could be achieved through faith alone

Intellectual movement that focused on worldly issues

What contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?

wealthy and powerful merchant class

Teaching that goes against the church

Which accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?

It was based on belief that a country's real wealth was measured in gold.

What is a City-State?

political unit consisting of a state and surrounding land

How would the Roman Senate be described?

select group of about 300 patricians who served for life

Historian who wrote about the Persian Wars.

What does Predestination mean?

God has already determine who will be saved.

What is Pythagoras known for?

Formula to calculate a right Triangle

What does Vernacular mean?

Common Language that everyone understands.

Athenian reformer that helped assemble legislature

Concordat of Worms was

treaty ended the struggle between emperors and popes

Which of the following caused ancient civilizations to change?

contact with other people thru trade, warfare, & migration

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1
Christianity was especially attractive to
merchants
Diocletian
the powerful
the poor
2
Which of the following technological advances was not developed during the Age of Exploration?
magnetic compass
clock
caravel
astrolabe
3
Why did the Renaissance occur in northern Europe later than in Italy?
little interest in arts in northern Europe
Few people were educated in northern Europe.
Northern Europe was a region of peasants.
Black Death delayed economic growth in northern Europe
4
Athens enjoyed a golden age under the leadership of
Darius
Themistocles
Alexander
Pericles
5
Who is considered by many historians today to be the greatest historian of the ancient world?
Plato
Euripedes
Thucydides
Aristotle
6
Which of the following was a result of the plague in Europe?
economic decline
the Hundred Years' War
political reform
rebirth of Christianity
7
During the empire, the Roman legal system contributed to
the outbreak of civil war
further conquests
unity and stability
the downfall of the emperor
8
What was a period of peace and prosperity that lasted over 200 years?
Long Winter
latifundia
Pax Romana
Rubicon
9
Who was Aristotle
philosopher who used logic to find answers
A greek poet
mathematician
historian
10
King who established the Church of England
Peter the Great
King Francis
George III
Henry VIII
11
Luther criticized the Roman Catholic Church for
selling indulgences
translating the Bible into German
preaching forgiveness
believing in the Bible
12
What was the result of Alexander the Great's conquests?
Persia finally conquered Greece & took control of Greek lands.
The progress of Greek scholars was halted.
Socialism spread from Greece to a great many lands.
Greek language, art, architecture, & literature spread throughout SE Asia.
13
A form of government controlled by a small, powerful elite from the business class is called
oligarchy
aristocracy
monarchy
democracy
14
Development of printing in Europe led to
religious tolerance
increased corruption in the Roman Catholic Church
increased competition with China
increased literacy
15
Why is geography important to history?
It tells us when events took place
It shows us the connections between people, places, & events
It helps us predict the future
It uncovers artifacts left by early people
16
What is Polytheism?
Not believing in any gods
Belief in many gods
What Christianity falls under.
Belief in one god
17
Where did the first cities emerge?
in river valleys
along the Mediterranean coast
in the Americas
along trade routes
18
Orthodox Christianity became the state religion of which of the following?
Mongol Empire
Byzantine Empire
Western Roman Empire
Seljuk Empire
19
The conquests of Alexander the Great created the
Hellenistic Era, an age that saw expansion of Greek language & ideas
Age of Lawlessness, a period of extreme cruelty & anarchy
Dark Ages, a time of great sadness for the Greek people
Macedonian Age, a period of advancement in art
20
Conflict between Athens and Sparta resulted in
Macedonian conquest
Trojan War
Persian Wars
Peloponnesian War
21
First to sell around the tip of Africa
Pizarro
Cortez
Vasco da Gama
Prince Henry the Navigator
22
Jesus proclaimed that his mission was to
lead the Jews out of Palestine
reject the Ten Commandments
bring spiritual salvation to believers
overthrow Roman rule
23
Who was Homer?
Historian who wrote about the Persian Wars.
A Roman Emperor
A famous warrior from greek history
Poet who Wrote the Iliad and and Odyssey
24
What did artists of Renaissance focus on?
the universe
the Catholic Church
humanistic concerns
the spiritual world
25
Who began a vast global exchange that included people, plants, technologies, and cultures?
Christopher Columbus
Bartolome de las Casas
Samuel de Champlain
Hernan Cortes (Cortez)
26
Conquered the Incas in Peru
Prince Henry the Navigator
Pizarro
Da Game
Cortez
27
What is Perspective in regards to art?
technique that makes art more human
an opinion
Artistic technique that creates a 3-d appearance.
a Person point of view
28
What did Luther believe?
the Bible was a hoax
good deeds were necessary for salvation
the Pope was the sole religious authority
salvation could be achieved through faith alone
29
As part of the Columbian Exchange, which was carried west across the Atlantic from Europe & Africa to America?
tomatoes
potatoes
livestock
tobacco
30
What Is humanism?
a Profession like a doctor
Intellectual movement that focused on worldly issues
everyday language
movement that focused on being able to read and write.
31
Which of the following was effect of printing revolution in the 1500s?
beginning of compulsory education
increased competition with China
spread of new ideas
decreased funding for the arts
32
What contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?
new translation of the Bible
wealthy and powerful merchant class
rise of Protestantism
development of oil painting
33
Which of the following places was influenced by Portuguese culture?
Cuba
Brazil
Mexico
Peru
34
The center of the Hellenistic world was
Babylon
Mount Olympus
Alexandria
Athens
35
New agricultural technologies in the Middle Ages led to
creation of farmers' guilds
the end of church influence
increased food production
end of feudalism
36
What is Heresy?
Teaching that goes against the church
Teaching based on ancient philosophers
teaching in line with the church
37
Which accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?
It discouraged the establishment of overseas colonies.
It was based on belief that a country's real wealth was measured in gold.
It encouraged trade by abolishing laws that regulated trade.
It downplayed the role of government in stimulating economic growth.
38
Julius Caesar, the first dictator of Rome, was
assassinated
the founder of Rome
born in India
the ruler of Ethiopia
39
What is a City-State?
belief that is contrary to church teachings
political unit consisting of a state and surrounding land
Belief in many gods
the spread of culture
40
What was a code of ethics that knights were supposed to uphold?
The Book of the Dead
the Fief
Vassalage
Chivalry
41
How would the Roman Senate be described?
made up of two consuls, two praetors, & officials
made up of Greek generals, charged with protecting the Republic
group of 500 plebians who oversaw the expansion of Rome's borders
select group of about 300 patricians who served for life
42
Who was Herodotus
A Poet who wrote the Iliad
Lawyer who helped makes laws in greek
An ancient doctor
Historian who wrote about the Persian Wars.
43
Reformer who believed in Predestination
John Calvin
Henry VIII
Isaac Newton
Cristobal Colon
44
What does Predestination mean?
everyday language
punishment for your sins
you make choices on your own free will
God has already determine who will be saved.
45
What is Pythagoras known for?
a mysterious creature that attacked ships
finding the radius of a circle
Measuring the distance between stars
Formula to calculate a right Triangle
46
What does Vernacular mean?
Being very smart
to study the stars
Common Language that everyone understands.
Speaking multiple languages
47
Who was Cleisthenes?
a poet who wrote the iliad
Athenian reformer that helped assemble legislature
The first Emperor of Greece
The first doctor to use modern medicine
48
Concordat of Worms was
edict forcing Gregory VII into exile
treaty giving Holy Roman Empire control of Italy
document declaring Pope the ruler of the world
treaty ended the struggle between emperors and popes
49
Which of the following caused ancient civilizations to change?
nomadic herders
contact with other people thru trade, warfare, & migration
lack of traditions
poor leaders
50
Description of the Church during late Middle Ages
wielded great political power
offered great comfort to people during hard times
grew weak and divided
provided strong moral leadership
51
If you recant something you...
believe in eternity
all of the above
owe someone money
take back what you said.
52
What was the chief goal of the Crusades?
to defeat the Hindus
to liberate Spain
to conquer England
to free the Holy Land
53
Which of the following applies to the works of Greek artists and architects?
emphasized complicated and irregular designs
reflected concern with form and order
imitated European styles
glorified political leaders
54
Sailed around the world first (circumnavigated)
Cortez
Da Gama
Magellan
Pizarro
55
Which of the following aided cultural diffusion among ancient peoples?
poor leaders
new technology
farming
trade
56
Which was a key feature of early civilizations?
a system of exchanging goods for money
social equality
steel making
cities
57
Under feudalism, lords granted land to vassals in exchange for which of the following?
food
farm labor
housing
military service
58
Which geographic characteristics of Greece provided a link to the outside world?
valleys
mountains
grasslands
seas
59
Which of the following was the body of civil law created by the Byzantine Empire?
the Greek Code
the Roman law
the Orthodox law
the Justinian Code
60
Why was the Magna Carta important?
It approved money for wars in France.
It limited power of the Pope.
It asserted that monarch must obey the law.
It allowed monarch to abolish Parliament.
61
What was the purpose of most joint-stock companies of the 1500s and 1600s?
funding the digging of gold mines
financing wars in Africa
paying for & building slave ships
funding colonies in the Americas
62
According to Aristotle, the best government was
one that was ruled by the military
aristocracy
one ruled by a strong and virtuous (high standards) leader
democracy
63
Alexander's most lasting achievement was
a lasting empire
an alliance with Persia
the conquest of India
the spread of Greek culture
64
Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
knights
lords
vassals
peasants
65
Which was polytheistic and used human sacrifices to please the gods?
Incas
Aztecs
Aztecs and Mayans
Mayans
66
Who became the first Christian emperor?
Nero
Cicero
Julius Caesar
Constantine
67
How did Henry VIII react when the Pope refused to annul his marriage?
He took over the English church.
He started the Reformation.
He started a war.
He imposed fines on the Roman Catholic Church.
68
Rome defeated and destroyed Carthage describes the
Peloponnesian War
Battle of Cannae in 216 BC
Punic Wars
Fourth Macedonian War
69
What is an indulgence?
old artifacts
Lessening of punishment for sins.
to give up ones view
sacrificing something for what you belief in
70
Which was NOT related to the "fall" of Rome?
corrupt officials
assassination of Julius Caesar
Germanic invasions
heavy taxes
71
The geography of Greece helped create
isolation from the outside world.
unity among Greeks.
a large Greek empire.
many small city-states.
72
Roman sculptures created statues that
were realistic
were only of male figures
were only of female figures
aimed for ideal figures
73
The manor economy was based
herding and weaving
metalworking
farming and self-sufficiency
trade among many villages
74
Italian Painter and Inventor
John Calvin
Machiavelli
Medici
Leonardo
75
Established the school for navigation
Henry Cortes
Prince Henry the Navigator
Magellan
Vasco da Gama
76
Which group built a vast empire, ruled with tolerance, and unified it with roads, schools, & common language?
Olmec
Aztec
Incan
Mayan
77
a Wealthy Merchant and patron of the arts
Henry VIII
Medici
Leonardo
John Calvin
78
As part of the Columbian Exchange, which was carried east across the Atlantic from America to Europe & Africa?
wheat
disease
grapes
corn
79
Around 1500 A.D., which group began to decline; a century of brutal rule & millions of human sacrifices led to revolts?
Incas
Olmecs
Aztecs
Mayans
80
Conquered the Aztecs
Pizarro
Magellan
Da Gama
Cortez
81
The Pax Romana ended in AD 180 after the death of
Constantine
Julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Diocletian
82
What is Cultural Diffusion?
The spread of ideas, customs, and technology.
Artistic Technique that is 3-d
Belief in many gods
countries that want to remain isolated.
83
Spanish explorers traveled to the Americas to find
fur
slave labor
horses
gold
84
Which economy was based on trade & farming maize & beans?
Inca
Olmec
Mayan
Aztec
85
What is a form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to vote?
oligarchy
polis
republic
dictatorship
86
Which of the following was the most important economic activity in a medieval town?
weaving
livestock raising
trade
farming
87
In the fields of art and literature, Romans were greatly influenced by
Carthage
Greece
Gaul
Palestine
88
Wrote The Prince
Medici
Machiavelli
Roberto
Leonardo
89
By the 1500s, the most important element of African trade with Europeans was
hides
ivory
enslaved Africans
gold
90
Peasants were required to pay their local village church a tithe, which was
a weekly amount of money determined by the lord of the manor
a yearly amount of money based on the number of pets in their family
ten percent of their produce
one-third of their goats

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