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Our Worldview: Chapter 1
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A review of the front matter and Chapter 1 of Our Worldviews
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1
What was the purpose of the
Silk Road
?
It was a road controlled by the Mongols to protect Asia
It was a road made out of silk
It was secret road used to spread Buddhism
It was a trade route from Europe to Asia
2
Which of the following
best
describes the
political system
of Florence?
oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
A monarchy controlled by King Henri IV
republic controlled by an elected senate
Controlled by the despot, Henri IV
3
What is the time span of the
Middle Ages?
100-400 CE
300-1300 CE
1350-1600 CE
300-1400 CE
4
Which of the following
best
describes the
culture
of Florence?
An annual carnival where the citizens wear masks
A beautiful city wall that was decorated with frescoes
the centre of the European book trade
Many artists sponsored by the Medici Family
5
What type of
political system
did Andrea Doria form in Genoa in 1528?
A republic
A monarchy
A despot
A democracy
6
Which of the following was the main cause for
urbanization
in 1350?
The Black Plague
The end of the feudal system
Increased trade with China
The Crusades
7
Which of the following was
NOT
a result of
urbanization
?
the collapse of the feudal system
the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals
the growth of the merchant class
new industries developed that specialized in trade
8
Which of the following best describes the
political system
of Venice?
A republic that elected a senate to represent the citizens
A monarchy controlled by Henri IV
An oligarchy formed by the Doge
A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge
9
Who would say this, «I must accept my short, harsh life on Earth»?
A serf
A nobleman
A bishop
A knight
10
What is the difference between a value and a belief?
A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal
A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal
A belief is part of an identity
A value is part of an identity
11
Who would say this, «I will be rewarded in heaven for donating money now.»?
A nobleman
A serf
A priest
A bishop
12
Genoese culture was known for all but which of the following
great palaces
frescoes
the printing press
daring architecture
13
The increased trade after the
Crusades and the Black Plague
caused which of the following?
the domination of the Catholic Church
the spread of Buddhism
the rise of the merchant class
the domination of the Islamic Empire
14
Which of the following was an effect of the
Black Death
?
diplomacy
urbanization
astrology
colonization
15
Which of the following would
not
be found in the Byzantine Empire?
Italy
Egypt
Lebanon
Turkey
16
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Byzantine Empire
France
Italy
Greece
17
What is the image below an example of?
despotism
oligarchy
hierarchy
republic
18
What was the purpose of the European
Crusades
?
to rescue the Pope from the Holy Land
to save the Holy Land from the Islamic civilization
to reopen the Silk Road and reestablish trade with Asia
to prevent the spread of the Black Plague to Europe
19
Which of the following best describes the
social system
of Venice?
Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii
A class system including slaves and free men
A class system identical to the feudal system
Class system including the popolo grasso and popolo minuto
20
How did Genoa's
economic systems thrive
?
It financed the beautiful buildings of Genoa
It paid the artists who came to make art
It funded ship-building thus expanding trade
It made the florin the official currency of Europe
21
Which of the following is
not
an element of society that is affected by worldview
Social Systems
Contact with other cultures
Political and Economic Systems
Culture
22
Which of the following terms describes the role of Islamic traders during the Middle Ages?
middlemen
clergy
translators
astrolabes
23
Which of the following is
not
a factor that shapes a society's worldview?
Contact with other Cultures
Ideas and Knowledge
Geography
Political Systems
24
Which of the following is the best definition of a
despot
?
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
a government where a few, rich people hold the power
A leader who inherits his power by birth
An dictator with unlimited power
25
Which of the following is
NOT
a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?
They modelled ancient Greece and Roman republics
It was protected to the north by the Alps
The Catholic Church had relocated to Avignon
The feudal system was especially strong there
26
How did the
Crusades
impact the
worldview
of Europeans in the Middle Ages?
It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home
It expanded the influence of the Catholic Church
It reinforced Catholic beliefs for Europeans
It spread Islam across Europe, replacing Roman Catholicism
27
Which of the following is the
best
definition of
worldview?
A collection of identities common to one society
A set of values and beliefs common to one society
A collection of ideas and knowledge about the world
A collection of societies found in the same geographic area
28
Which of the following best describes the
economic system
of Venice?
Powerful sea trade that controlled many ports
Wine trade
Banking
Silk and wool trade
29
In 1463, what event led to Genoa being conquered by other city-states?
Italy was invaded by the French
It lost control of Constantinople to the Ottomans
The Grimaldi family took control of the government
Venice declared war on Genoa
30
Which of the following people is
best
described as a
patron of the arts
?
Amerigo Vespucci
Leonardo da Vinci
Alessandro Botticelli
Lorenzo de Medici
31
In what time period did the Renaissance occur?
1070-1270 CE
1150-1500 CE
1350-1600 CE
1450-1800 CE
32
Which of the following
best
describes the
economic system
of Florence?
based on sea trade
Based on the Catholic Church
based on banking, silk and wool
based on wine
33
Which of the following would
not
be part of a Canadian worldview?
Freedom of religion is important
Democracy is the best form of government
Education is free and available to all
Healthcare is only for those who can afford it
34
Which of the following is the best definition of
oligarchy
?
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A small number of rich people who hold all of the power
A ruler with unlimited power
A ruler who inherits his power by birth
35
How did the Renaissance impact the
Western worldview?
It made Roman Catholicism the only religion in the world
It brought silk and tea from the East to Europe
It encouraged us to learn Greek and Latin
It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs
36
What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?
The papacy moved to Avignon
The Treaty of Lodi was signed
The Medici family rose to power
It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea
37
Which of the following is the
best
name for the image below?
The Oligarchies of Italy
The Catholic Church
The Feudal System
The Renaissance
38
Which of the following
best
describes the
social system
of Florence?
a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto
A class systems based on original citizens and immigrants
A class system identical to the feudal system
a class system based on the color of your skin
39
Which of the following was
not
a discovery made by the Islamic civilization?
gunpowder
astrolabe
biology
Arabic numerals
