The Prince is famous for advocating what idea?

end result always justifies the means

With the crowning of Charlemagne -

the political influence of the Church increased.

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

Indian Ocean by Arab and Indian traders

The use of windmills spread to Europe from the –

Muslim Empire in the Middle East

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

Both were times of peace and artistic advancement.

The lord in medieval Europe -

held the highest social position on the manor.

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

Britain, France, Italy, Middle East and North Africa

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

demand for luxury goods from Middle East after the Crusades

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

peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade

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

sponsorship of Renaissance artists by church officials

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

profits from trade between Europe and 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

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

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

greater political influence for the Church

What was NOT a result of this increase in trade?

establishment of Muslim trading posts in Europe

Which of the following reforms was instituted by Augustus Caesar?

He created a professional civil service.

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

The Prince by Machiavelli -

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

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

Monarchs granted land to local lords.

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

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