What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?

It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea

Which of the following best describes the social system of Venice?

Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii

Which of the following best describes the culture of Florence?

Many famous artists supported by the Medici family

Which of the following best describes the political system of Venice?

A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge

Which of the following best describes the political system of Florence?

oligarchy controlled by the Medici family

Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?

A set of values and beliefs common to one society

How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?

It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs

Which of the following is the best definition of a despot?

An oppressor with unlimited power

Which of the following best describes the economic system of Venice?

Powerful sea trade that controlled many ports

Which of the following best describes the culture of Venice?

Annual carnival to celebrate victory over enemies

How did the Banco San Giorgio help Genoa's economic systems?

It funded ship-building thus expanding trade

Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?

the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals

How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?

It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home

Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?

A small number of rich people who hold all of the power

What was the purpose of the European Crusades?

to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages

Which of the following best describes the economic system of Florence?

Based on banking and silk and wool trade

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?

The feudal system was especially strong there

Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?

Healthcare is only for those who can afford it

What is the difference between a value and a belief?

A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal

Which of the following best describes the social system of Florence?

a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto

What was the purpose of the Silk Road?

It was a trade route from Europe to Asia

In 1463, what event led to Genoa being conquered by other city-states?

It lost control of Constantinople to the Ottomans

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1
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
astrology
urbanization
diplomacy
colonization
2
Which of the following people is best described as a patron of the arts?
Lorenzo de Medici
Amerigo Vespucci
Leonardo da Vinci
Alessandro Botticelli
3
Which of the following is the best definition of identity?
Something accepted as truth
A judgement about what is and is not important
A group of people linked by common ideas about the world
A sense of self
4
Which of the following is not a factor that shapes a society's worldview?
Ideas and Knowledge
Contact with other Cultures
Geography
Political Systems
5
What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?
It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea
The Medici family rose to power
The papacy moved to Avignon
The Treaty of Lodi was signed
6
What type of political system did Andrea Doria form in Genoa in 1528?
A monarchy
A republic
A democracy
A dictatorship
7
Which of the following was the main cause for urbanization in 1350?
The Crusades
Increased trade with China
The end of the feudal system
The Black Plague
8
Which of the following best describes the social system of Venice?
A class system identical to the feudal system
Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii
A class system including slaves and free men
Class system including the popolo grasso and popolo minuto
9
Which of the following is not a minority group in Canada?
French Canadian
First Nations Canadian
Chinese Canadian
English Canadian
10
Which of the following best describes the culture of Florence?
Many famous artists supported by the Medici family
A beautiful city wall that was decorated with frescoes
An annual carnival where the citizens wear masks
the centre of the European book trade
11
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Byzantine Empire
Greece
France
Italy
12
In what time period did the Renaissance occur?
1070-1270 CE
1450-1800 CE
1150-1500 CE
1350-1600 CE
13
Which of the following best describes the political system of Venice?
A republic that elected a senate to represent the citizens
A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge
An oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
A monarchy controlled by Henri IV
14
Which of the following best describes the political system of Florence?
oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
republic controlled by an elected senate
A monarchy controlled by King Henri IV
Controlled by the despot, Henri IV
15
Which of the following is the best name for the image below?
The Catholic Church
The Renaissance
The Feudal System
The Oligarchies of Italy
16
Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?
A set of values and beliefs common to one society
A collection of identities common to one society
A collection of ideas and knowledge about the world
A collection of societies found in the same geographic area
17
How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?
It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs
It encouraged us to learn Greek and Latin
It made Roman Catholicism the only religion in the world
It brought silk and tea from the East to Europe
18
Which of the following is the best definition of a despot?
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A leader who inherits his power by birth
a government where a few, rich people hold the power
An oppressor with unlimited power
19
Which of the following was not a discovery made by the Islamic civilization?
gunpowder
Arabic numerals
biology
astrolabe
20
Who would say this, «I will be rewarded in heaven for donating money now.»?
A serf
A nobleman
A bishop
A priest
21
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Venice?
Silk and wool trade
Powerful sea trade that controlled many ports
Banking
Wine trade
22
Which of the following best describes the culture of Venice?
Large city walls decorated by frescoes
Many famous artists supported by the Medicis
An annual grape stomping festival
Annual carnival to celebrate victory over enemies
23
How did the Banco San Giorgio help Genoa's economic systems?
It paid the artists who came to make art
It made the florin the official currency of Europe
It financed the beautiful buildings of Genoa
It funded ship-building thus expanding trade
24
Which of the following is not an element of society that is affected by worldview
Culture
Social Systems
Contact with other cultures
Political and Economic Systems
25
Which of the following terms describes the role of Islamic traders during the Middle Ages?
astrolabes
clergy
middlemen
translators
26
Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?
the collapse of the feudal system
new industries developed that specialized in trade
the growth of the merchant class
the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals
27
In which of the following categories would a scuola be placed?
Culture
Political system
Social System
Economic System
28
How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?
It spread Islam across Europe, replacing Roman Catholicism
It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home
It expanded the influence of the Catholic Church
It reinforced Catholic beliefs for Europeans
29
The increased trade after the Crusades caused which of the following?
the rise of the merchant class
the domination of the Catholic Church
the domination of the Islamic Empire
the spread of Buddhism
30
Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?
A small number of rich people who hold all of the power
A ruler who inherits his power by birth
A ruler with unlimited power
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
31
Which of the following would not be found in the Byzantine Empire?
Lebanon
Egypt
Italy
Turkey
32
What is the time span of the Middle Ages?
300-1400 CE
100-400 CE
1350-1600 CE
300-1300 CE
33
What was the purpose of the European Crusades?
to prevent the spread of the Black Plague to Europe
to reopen the Silk Road and reestablish trade with Asia
to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages
to rescue the Pope from the Holy Land
34
Who would say this, «I must accept my short, harsh life on Earth»?
A serf
A bishop
A nobelman
A knight
35
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Florence?
based on the Catholic Church
based on sea trade
based on wine
Based on banking and silk and wool trade
36
What is the image below an example of?
despotism
republic
oligarchy
hierarchy
37
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?
Ancient ruins reminded them of republicanism
The Catholic Church had relocated to Avignon
The feudal system was especially strong there
It was protected to the north by the Alps
38
Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?
Education is free and available to all
Healthcare is only for those who can afford it
Freedom of religion is important
Democracy is the best form of government
39
What is the difference between a value and a belief?
A value is part of an identity
A belief is part of an identity
A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal
A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal
40
Which of the following best describes the social system of Florence?
a class system based on the color of your skin
A class systems based on original citizens and immigrants
a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto
A class system identical to the feudal system
41
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
It was a road made out of silk
It was a road controlled by the Mongols to protect Asia
It was a trade route from Europe to Asia
It was secret road used to spread Buddhism
42
In 1463, what event led to Genoa being conquered by other city-states?
The Grimaldi family took control of the government
Italy was invaded by the French
Venice declared war on Genoa
It lost control of Constantinople to the Ottomans

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