Martin Luther believed

The Bible over the Church's teachings

What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?

To stop any person from gaining too much power

Which conclusion can be made about the plague?

Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague

What were Latifundias?

Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome

Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?

Continued growth of the economy

What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?

Every male citizen of all social classes should participate

What was the goal of Alexander the Great?

Bring the whole world under one rule

Which of the following is true about the Crusades?

They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe

The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:

End of the Republic and birth of the Empire

The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

The lack of support from the Catholic Church

The feudal system was:

Supported by the labor of the peasants

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?

Prices of goods remained the same

Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?

Sharp class distinctions divided European society

People abandoning their own children was a result of:

The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague

Which of the following is true about the Black Death?

It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia

During the Middle Ages:

Popes and monarchs challenged each other

Which statement was true about Sparta?

It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta

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1
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
The Church couldn't censor what was being written
More literacy
Increase in knowledge
Learning began to decrease
2
Which group made up the largest percentage of population in Athens?
Slaves
Foreign-born residents
Adult Males
Females and children
3
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
The Guild
Knighthood
The Nation-State
The Church
4
Martin Luther believed
Imprisioning those who disagreed with the church
Unifying the church
The need for lay investiture
The Bible over the Church's teachings
5
What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?
Creating the laws
Creating guidelines for crimes and punishment
Maintaining a working government
To stop any person from gaining too much power
6
Which conclusion can be made about the plague?
Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague
The plague only affected China
Port cities were untouched by the Plague
The Plague started in Western Europe
7
What were Latifundias?
Farms free from slave labor
Small farms ran by independent farmers
Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome
Machines of conquest from the expansion of Rome
8
Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?
Middle class sinking into poverty
Continued growth of the economy
Division of the rich and poor in Rome
Increases in taxes
9
What event led to a sharp decline in population between 1351-1370?
War
Immigration
The Plague
Famine
10
Greek philosophers encouraged citizens to:
Rely on philosophers to answer life's questions
Ask questions
believe in what their gods wanted them to
Believe only men in power were smart
11
Greece's geography led to its economy being based on what?
Farming
Hunting
Manufacturing
Sea-Trade
12
What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?
Only those with blood lines to the rulers participate
Every male citizen of all social classes should participate
Only the rich would participate in the government
Only the dictator can make decisions
13
The land that a lord gave to a vassal was called a:
Fief
Grant
Charter
Chivalry
14
What was the goal of Alexander the Great?
Bring the whole world under one rule
Conquer and enslave all Persians
Conquer and enslave all Greeks
Bring all of Persia under one rule
15
Which of the following is true about the Crusades?
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
The Crusades caused Rome to fall
16
The European Feudal system was a society based on:
Educational achievement
Political ability
Accumulated wealth
Social Classes
17
What type of government did the Early Romans practice?
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Republic
Oligarchy
18
Martin Luther's beliefs led him to
Complete his studies to be a priest
Sign the Peace of Augsburg
Create Theocracy
Post the 95 Thesis
19
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
All of the Above
Rival generals competed for power
20
Rome was protected from invasion by the:
Alps
Tiber River
Carpathian Mountains
Adriatic Sea
21
In ancient Greece, Greek temples were normally built on the:
Plains
River
Acropolis
Valley
22
The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:
Birth of the Republic
Fall of Rome
Creation of Rome
End of the Republic and birth of the Empire
23
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea
The lack of support from the Catholic Church
Contact through trade
Renaissance thinkers had an interest in the history of Rome
24
During the Middle Ages:
Landlords determined when wars took place
War was limited to religious holidays
The church was very powerful
Religion was controlled by lords
25
What form of Government did Pericles help establish in Ancient Greece?
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
26
The feudal system was:
Supported by the labor of the peasants
Intended to provide social mobility
Designed to promote equality
Controlled by the middle class
27
Martin Luther was a leader during the:
Reformation
Scientific Revolution
The Crusades
Middle Ages
28
A feudal manor was:
Led to a trade embargo
Caused competiton
Caused Inflation
Self-sufficient
29
This civilization was wiped from history due to the result of the Punic Wars:
Carthage
Macedonia
Etruscans
Greece
30
Who thought the Pope has too much power?
Socrates
Johann Gutenberg
Desiderius Erasmus
Martin Luther
31
What caused the sharp decline in the amount of land Rome had in its empire?
The end of the Republic and birth of the Empire
The fall of Rome
The creation of Rome
The Birth of the Republic
32
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?
Slave labor was needed to work the large fields
Cities became over crowded and people were unemployed
Prices of goods remained the same
Small farmers could not compete with the low prices
33
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
34
Why did Population decline in the early 14th Century?
Disease and famine
Agriculture
Immigration
Technology
35
Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?
The Catholic Church led to a classless society
Industrialization led to the growth of socialism
The nobles encouraged social mobility
Sharp class distinctions divided European society
36
People abandoning their own children was a result of:
The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague
The outocome of the famine in Ireland
The power of the special courts during the inquisition
Treatment of native people in Latin America
37
Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
It did not spread beyond Europe
It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia
It spread rapidly through Russia
It affected only urban areas
38
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Adult Males
Females and children
Slaves
Foreign born residents
39
A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:
Subsistence Farming
Capitalism
Hunting and Gathering
Manorialism
40
Dividing the Roman government into three branches is a reflection of:
The 12 Tables
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Rules of Laws and Justice
41
What country was least affected by the plague?
France
England
Italy
Poland
42
The artistic technique to help the viewer understand depth and dimension is:
Constancy
Perspective
Realism
Humanism
43
Christian warriors were encouraged to:
Stop the Huns in Europe
Join the crusades
Force the Russians to convert
Stop a Viking invasion
44
During the Middle Ages:
Popes and monarchs challenged each other
Popes gave little attention to political matters
Monarchs dominated the church's leaders
Monarchs and popes strengthened the church
45
When Isabella and Ferdinand married they combined forces to defeat the Muslims during the:
Crusade for the Holy Land
Voyages of Columbus
Italian renaissance
Spanish Reconquista
46
Which statement was true about Sparta?
Politics was valued over warfare
It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta
Fighting was frowned upon
Mothers loved their sons who returned safely
47
Why was hiring mercenaries negative?
They might be from lands invading Rome
All of the Above
They only fight for the money
They lack the values Roman citizens held

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