In the Middle Ages, European monarchs claimed to rule by "divine right". Why?

It strengthened the monarch's authority to rule

How did Pericles influence the functioning of Athenian government?

He increased the salaries of government officials

Which is an effect of European exploration of the Americas?

Spain dominated North and South America

How was European society affected by the Crusades?

Importation of Asian goods created an interest in trade

How did geographic features influence the settlement of both the Phoenician and Greek traders?

a. Both had access to the Mediterranean Sea.

How did codified laws such as the Code of Hammurabi affect the people of ancient societies?

It unified the various peoples and laws within the empire

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1
In the Middle Ages, European monarchs claimed to rule by "divine right". Why?
It strengthened the monarch's authority to rule
In enabled the separation of church and state
In enabled rulers to seize church lands
It demonstrated that religion was stronger
2
How did Pericles influence the functioning of Athenian government?
He increased the salaries of government officials
He greatly strengthened the authority of the military
He introduced representative democracy
He expanded direct democracy to new classes of free men
3
Which is an effect of European exploration of the Americas?
American Indians maintained resistance to diseases
Spain dominated North and South America
Germany extended its New World empire
Africans were enslaved to work in mines and on plantations
4
Which geographic features determined the location of many early civilizations?
Rain Seasons and Forests
Fertile Soils and Plaiins
Rivers and Valleys
Oceans and Coastlines
5
How was European society affected by the Crusades?
Invading Islamic armies destroyed farms and cities
Importation of Asian goods created an interest in trade
Access to Asian luxury goods was severely limited by war
6
Which of the following concepts supported the belief in the divine right to rule?
Waging war for religious purposes
Separation of Church and State
Freedom of Religion
Absolute Rule
7
How did geographic features influence the settlement of both the Phoenician and Greek traders?
a. Both had access to the Mediterranean Sea.
The monsoon winds made ocean travel easier
Russia′s rivers provided ease of travel
The arid climate encouraged migration
8
How did codified laws such as the Code of Hammurabi affect the people of ancient societies?
It unified the various peoples and laws within the empire
It established the separation of government and religion
It limited the role of government in the lives of citizens
It reduced the authority of the king over the citizens

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