How did humanism differ from medieval ways of thinking?

Humanist believe in self improvement& less focus on religion

The Byzantine Empire was

The remaining eastern half of the Roman Empire

How did trade help early Africans to develop advanced societies?

It put them into contact with other people’s ideas.

How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?

They cared for the sick and poor.

According to the principles of Mercantilism, the purpose of colonies is to _______________.

Ship raw materials to the mother country.

How did the Mongols reopening the Silk Road help lead Europe into the Renaissance?

This allowed Europeans to exchange ideas with Asia.

Why was the Arabian Peninsula's geographic location considered important?

It was strategically located between Asia and Europe for trade and culture.

Besides mining gold, how else did Ghana grow rich from gold-salt trade?(Use map as a reference)

By controlling trade routes in Ghana and taxing merchants.

Which of the following most accurately describes how the Japanese people found and grew food?

Fished off the coast of Japan for protein., Utilized terracing to grow food on mountain sides.

China utilized the _____________________ to hire Scholar Officials based off the _________________.

Civil Service Exams; Merit System

What important role did Arabian merchants play in the 700s?

They helped spread new technology and goods to Asia, Africa, and Europe.

What did Pope Gregory the VII do to Henry IV that led to him standing in the snow for 3 days?

He excommunicated him from the Catholic Church.

What does Pope Leo III do for Charlemagne in exchange for his protection?

Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne emperor.

Great Schism was caused because of differing beliefs over icons. What did iconoclasts believe?

Icons should not be used in Christian worship.

Thomas Aquinas tried to blend __________ and __________ in his writings.

Greek thinking; Christian teachings

Why was Prince Shotoku important to the development of Japan during the Middle Ages?

Spread Chinese art, technology, and idea of government.

Which answer best describes the land that the Inca people used to farm?

Strips of flat land carved from steep hillsides

Which of the following best illustrates the influence of China on Japan?

Japanese adoption of the Chinese writing system

How did Mansa Musa establish West Africa as a center of Muslim culture?

Brought Muslim scholars, artists, & teachers from his hajj to work in Mali.

During the Counter Reformation, Catholic leaders __________.

Reformed major abuses of the Catholic Church

Why do many consider Petrarch as the founder of Renaissance humanism?

He brought together pagan classical culture and Christianity

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1
The economic and social system in the early middle ages in Europe was called...
Socialism
Feudalism
Capitalism
Communism
2
How did humanism differ from medieval ways of thinking?
Humanist provide basic needs for all people in society.
Humanist had extreme focus on religious preparations.
Humanist believe in self improvement& less focus on religion
Humanist believed you should take a vow of poverty.
3
In the Feudal system the amount of ______ one had determined their wealth, power, and rank.
Castles
Horses
Gold
Land
4
Which of the following describes the motivation for Europeans to find another way to Asia?
God, Glory, and Silver
God, Gold and Glory
Gold, God, and Gluten
Gifts, Gold and Glory
5
The Byzantine Empire was
An outgrowth of the Ottoman Empire
Part of Russia
The most recent Chinese Dynasty
The remaining eastern half of the Roman Empire
6
How did trade help early Africans to develop advanced societies?
It provided slaves to do all the work for them.
It made the gold they mined more valuable.
It allowed them to sell their unused natural resources.
It put them into contact with other people’s ideas.
7
Which document did Martin Luther post on the doors of the Roman Church?
Sermon on Good Works
Work on the Psalms
95 Theses
Papacy in Rome
8
How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?
They cared for the sick and poor.
They gave land to the peasants.
They excommunicated criminals.
They opposed the feudal system.
9
A series of Holy Wars waged by the Catholic Church against the Muslims between 1095 and 1291 CE
Hundred Years War
Crusades
The Black Death
Reconquista
10
A Lord's estate was called a ________.
Township
Manor
Palace
Pasture
11
Which of the following physical features did NOT contribute to China’s isolation?
The North China Plain
The Pacific Ocean
The Himalayas
The Gobi Desert
12
According to the principles of Mercantilism, the purpose of colonies is to _______________.
Decrease trade with the Indies.
Ship raw materials to the mother country.
Pay heavy taxes to the mother country.
Create jobs for the Native Peoples.
13
Which Chinese religion or philosophy had the strongest support from the Chinese government?
Buddhism
Daoism
Christianity
Confucianism
14
Which of the following Chinese inventions proved to be of great value to European sailors?
Compass
Tea
Gunpowder
Paper
15
Who created the Scientific Method, and believed truth can only be found through investigation?
Newton
Kepler
Bacon
Ptolemy
16
How did the Mongols reopening the Silk Road help lead Europe into the Renaissance?
It led Europe into the age of feudalism.
The Mongols traveled to Europe and taught painting styles.
Europe was launched into warfare - led to a change in power.
This allowed Europeans to exchange ideas with Asia.
17
The Arabian Peninsula lies at the crossroads of which three continents?
Europe, Africa, and Asia
South America, Asia, Africa
North America, South America, and Europe
Australia, Asia, and Africa
18
The following list is associated with which Chinese Dynasty? *Isolationism, Forbidden City, Sea Voyages*
Song
Mongol Rule (Yuan)
Tang
Ming
19
Who does this describe? - "Believed government’s purpose is to protect people’s natural rights"
Voltaire
Newton
Locke
Montesquieu
20
Why was the Arabian Peninsula's geographic location considered important?
It was the center of trade between Japan and China.
It was positioned to control the trade between Eastern and Western Europe.
It was centrally located between Africa and the Americas.
It was strategically located between Asia and Europe for trade and culture.
21
Which belief system spread first from India to China and then to Korea and Japan?
Christianity
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
22
Besides mining gold, how else did Ghana grow rich from gold-salt trade?(Use map as a reference)
By forcing slaves to produce products at a higher quality.
By selling gold, cloth, copper, and salt in Kumasi.
By controlling trade routes in Ghana and taxing merchants.
By banning all river travel and trade.
23
Which of the following most accurately describes how the Japanese people found and grew food?
Herded sheep in the mountainous terrain of the Japanese Alps
Fished off the coast of Japan for protein.
Hunted bison in the Kanto Plain on Honshu.
Utilized terracing to grow food on mountain sides.
24
The most important trade route established between Europe and modern-day Beijing was called...
The Silk Road
The Spice Caravan
The Porcelain Route
25
Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?
Classical Greek and Roman art
Ancient Chinese art
Islamic art
Early medieval art
26
The Magna Carta stated that the King of England was NOT above the law, and limited his power.
TRUE
FALSE
27
China utilized the _____________________ to hire Scholar Officials based off the _________________.
Confucius’ Teachings; Family Class System
Civil Service Exams; Merit System
Buddha’s Honor; Merit System
Scholar Exams; Civil Service System
28
The Plague that killed between 25-30 million Europeans was called
The Black Death
Leprosy
Malaria
Typhus
29
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars?
Worship
Pilgrimage
Belief
Patronage
30
What important role did Arabian merchants play in the 700s?
They stopped the invasion of nomadic people from Central Asia.
They helped spread new technology and goods to Asia, Africa, and Europe.
They united most of Asia and Europe under a single religion.
They converted large numbers of Western Europeans to Islam.
31
What did Pope Gregory the VII do to Henry IV that led to him standing in the snow for 3 days?
He excommunicated him from the Catholic Church.
He pushed Henry IV off of the castle wall during winter.
He denounced all of Henry IV’s authority.
He declared Henry IV must take a pilgrimage to Mecca.
32
Who made this advancement? - "Calculated that the planets move in oval shaped orbits"
Galileo
John Locke
Nicolaus Copernicus
Johannes Kepler
33
What does Pope Leo III do for Charlemagne in exchange for his protection?
Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne emperor.
Charlemagne unites the Roman Papacy in the Byzantine Empire.
Pope Leo III makes Charlemagne a cardinal.
Charlemagne becomes protector of the Roman Pope.
34
Great Schism was caused because of differing beliefs over icons. What did iconoclasts believe?
It is wrong to worship animals.
Icons should always be used in Christian worship.
It is wrong to worship kings.
Icons should not be used in Christian worship.
35
The Hagia Sophia has served as many different roles throughout it's history. Which of the follow has it NOT served as:
Christian Church
Historical Museum
Islamic Mosque
Hebrew Temple
36
Thomas Aquinas tried to blend __________ and __________ in his writings.
Greek thinking; Christian teachings
New understandings; ancient understandings of the body
Artistic expression; Greek philosophy
Mathematics; Religion
37
Movement of plants, animals, and other living things between the eastern & western hemispheres.
Mercantilism
Treaty of Tordesillas
Columbian Exchange
Capitalism
38
Why was Prince Shotoku important to the development of Japan during the Middle Ages?
He united the Mongol invasion against Japan.
Brought the focus of the Dynasty back Shinto.
Spread Chinese art, technology, and idea of government.
He was the first Shogun.
39
Which answer best describes the land that the Inca people used to farm?
Flat plains that required irrigation
Strips of flat land carved from steep hillsides
Fertile land on gently sloping hills
Fertile land close to the Amazon River
40
Which of the following best illustrates the influence of China on Japan?
Japanese adoption of the Chinese writing system
Requiring officials to take a civil service exam
The samurai tradition
The development of haiku poetry
41
Which of the following caused feudalism to decline?
Peasants began to outnumber nobles
Larger manor houses were built
Trade and industry grew
The power of the church increased
42
Who does this best describe? - "Created the heliocentric theory; Founder of modern science"
Montesquieu
Copernicus
Bacon
Newton
43
The war fought by Christians against Muslim forces over the control of Spain
Reconquista
Quesadilla
The Hundred Years War
The Children's Crusade
44
How did Mansa Musa establish West Africa as a center of Muslim culture?
Spent so much gold on his hajj that it upset the economy of Egypt for years
Extended Mali’s territory & made it one of the largest empires of its time.
Brought Muslim scholars, artists, & teachers from his hajj to work in Mali.
He established trade links with Muslim salt merchants in North Africa
45
During the Counter Reformation, Catholic leaders __________.
organized Christian leaders to resolve conflicts
forced protestants to move into separate communities.
Reformed major abuses of the Catholic Church
Changed teachings on Christianity
46
Who does this best describe? - "Proved the existence of gravity; Created the Laws of Motion"
Copernicus
Newton
Bacon
Galileo
47
This Portuguese explorer rounded Africa's southern tip & found a direct water route to the Indian Ocean.
Christopher Columbus
Amerigo Vespucci
Bartolomeo Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
48
What was the name of the prophet who founded the Islamic religion?
Buddha
Genghis Khan
Muhammad
Ali
49
Why do many consider Petrarch as the founder of Renaissance humanism?
He created art in new styles such as linear perspective.
He brought together pagan classical culture and Christianity
He was a close friend and mentor to Shakespeare.
He wrote love poems to Laura.
50
Maya astronomers created two major types of __________.
Calendars
Star Charts
Mathematics
Observatories
51
The term Renaissance means __________.
experimentation
angry
sadness
rebirth
52
How did the printing press contribute to the Reformation?
It spread new ideas (new worldviews) and translations of the Bible.
It created jobs for monks who left the monastery.
It meant that scholars no longer felt a need to travel.
It led cities to establish new universities.
53
The history of West African Kingdoms have been passed down by __________ through Griots.
Knotted Strings
Books
Stone Tablets
Word of Mouth
54
Advancements in farming took place during which dynasties?
Song and Ming
Tang and Song
Tang and Yuan
Ming and Yuan
55
Identify the country of origin and headquarters of the Anglican church.
Scotland
England
Germany
France
56
To increase the land available for farming, the Aztecs built __________.
Basins.
Dikes.
Aqueducts.
Chinampas.
57
Trans-Saharan trade in early West Africa mainly involved the exchange of __________ for gold.
Ivory
Slaves
Iron
Salt
58
What is a similarity between the Renaissance and Reformation?
Did not leave an impact
Focused on individual beliefs and achievement
Started in northern Italy
Concerned with spiritual life
59
The religious and political leader in the Islamic world is called a ____________.
Kaiser
Sultan
Caliph
Emperor
60
Why did the Western Roman Empire Fall?
Political Instability - Could not peacefully transfer power
Weakening Frontiers - Invasions from Germanic Tribes
Economic and Social Problems - Heavy Taxes
Weakening Army - Could not defeat the Ottomans in the Middle East
61
Peasants bound to work their Lord's land under the Feudal System were called ________.
Tenant Farmers
Serfs
Servants
62
Which Renaissance Artist completed these -
Machiavelli
Leonardo DaMacaroni
Leonardo DaVinci
Michelangelo
63
The Reformation refers to __________.
Protestant separation from the Catholic Church
Reorganization of legal system
Impeachment of King Henry VII
Improvements for the poor
64
Which Renaissance Artist completed these -
Donatello
Leonardo DaVinci
Petrarch
Michelangelo
65
The Holy Book of Islam is called the _________.
Bible
Caliph
Torah
Quran
66
Who was the first rulers to establish Islam as an important religion in West Africa?
Sonni Ali of Songhai
Sundiata of Mali
King Tenkamenin of Ghana
Mansa Musa of Mali
67
Who does this best describe? - "Believed in freedom of speech and religious tolerance"
Montesquieu
Wollstonecraft
Hobbes
Voltaire
68
Why might the Valley of Mexico under the Aztecs have attracted such large migrations of people?
Most people wanted to farm the lands conquered by the Aztecs
The Aztec’s peace treaties attracted new trading partners.
Because the Aztec capital was a prosperous and thriving city
A plague drove people out of areas north of Mexico
69
Which event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe in 476 CE?
The Fall of the Byzantine Empire
The Fall of Rome
The Signing of the Magna Carta
The Hundred Years War
70
Which of the following was an improvement in architectural design pioneered by Roman engineers?
Drains
Concrete columns
Aqueducts
Arched supports / Vaults
71
How did the crowning of Charlemagne as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire affect the power of the Catholic Church?
Influence of the church declined due to Charlemagnes criticisms of the Pope
Christianity was established as the religion of the Empire.
Charlemagne made the pope his successor as emperor.
The church made Charlemagne its pope.
72
How did the Scientific Revolution contribute to the Enlightenment?
Led to advancements on how to find out 'Who is a Witch'.
Led to individuals forming their own opinion about the world
Led to philosophy advances from figures like Aristotle.
Led to a decrease power of the papacy and monarchs.
73
Chinese influences helped shape Japanese culture. Which people did the influences impact most?
Peasants
Merchants
Warrior Class
Upper Class
74
During the Middle Ages, the Pope claimed ______, which means authority over all secular leaders
papal supremacy
interdict
dictatorship
excommunication
75
How did Buddhism arrive in Japan?
It was brought from China by Scholar Officials.
Buddhism never traveled or expanded into Japan.
Japanese fishermen found Buddhist texts in a shipwreck.
It was brought from Korea by Buddhist monks.
76
In Western Europe during the High Middle Ages, the _____________ became the dominant authority
Baptist Church
Catholic Church
The King of England
Jewish Church
77
What is the main difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
How to act toward members of other religions
How many wives a husband is allowed to have
Belief of who is the rightful caliph of the Islamic Faith
The time of the day Muslims are to pray toward Mecca
78
Which of the following was NOT one of the legacies of the Crusades?
The Christians won and held control of Jerusalem
Trade increased between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Arab knowledge of math and medicine spread to Europeans
Inspired European exploration in 14th & 15th centuries
79
Which of the following rulers was responsible for building the Hagia Sophia?
Constantine
Augustus
Justinian
Ivan the Great
80
This Portuguese explorer sailed to India in 1498, establishing the first direct water trade route from Europe.
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Vasco da Gama
Amerigo Vespucci
81
Who does this describe? "Built the first telescope; Persecuted by the Church for his findings"
Francis Bacon
Sir Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Nicolaus Copernicus
82
How did the Mongols contribute to the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?
Established stable governments from Russia to Eastern Europe
They forced Muslim armies to withdraw from Southern Europe.
They expanded African trade routes.
Reopened the Silk Road - led to economic growth in Europe.
83
What was the original goal of the Protestant Reformation Leaders?
To correct corruption and problems in the Catholic Church
To found Protestant churches
To show how to rule a city with godly government
To prove the pope was immoral
84
The Hundred Years War was fought in the Late Middle Ages between ____________.
France and the Islamic Empire
England and Spain
France and England
France and Spain
85
Justinian's Code was a major achievement because it preserved:
classical Greek plays
Roman laws
early Christian writings
Russian customs
86
A major breakthrough of the Maya was __________.
Creating Metal Tools
Developing the Concept of Zero
Inventing the Wheel
Domesticating Horses and Oxen
87
How did wealthy merchants and bankers, like the Medici family, of Florence help promote learning and the arts?
By opening shops
By building larger churches
By becoming patrons
By funding trading expeditions
88
According to this map, why might Timbouctou have been such an influential city?
Because it was the center of two large West African kingdoms
Because it was a destination for Islamic believers on hajj
Because Ibn Battuta made it his capital
Because it was the center of the salt trade
89
Constantine moved the capital of the Byzantine Empire to __________.
Constantinople
Russia
Rome
Moscow
90
The traditional religion of Japan, __________, means ‘way of the gods’ and is based on worship and respect for nature.
Hinduism
Shinto
Confucianism
Buddhism
91
The Great Schism was the split between which two religious traditions split?
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church
The Christians and the Muslims
The Roman Catholic Church and the Christians
The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Hagia Sophia
92
Which of the following accurately displays the hierarchy of Feudal Japan? (Highest to Lowest)
Samurai, Daimyo, Shogun, Merchants, Emperor
Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Merchants
Emperor, Samurai, Shogun, Peasants, Artisans
Emperor, Shogun, Samurai, Merchants, Daimyo
93
Who conquered England in 1066 and created a kingdom based on the French style of feudalism.
Richard the Lionhearted
Charlemagne
Pope Leo III
William the Conqueror
94
What effect did the bubonic plague have on European life during the Middle Ages?
It prompted the start of modern medical techniques.
It changed social classes by it targeting the upper classes.
It caused a peasant labor shortage that disrupted feudalism.
It encouraged many people to move across the oceans.
95
The Roman Empire has a strong influence over all of the following aspects of American society:
Agriculture
Architecture
Art
Engineering
96
Incan architects and engineers are famous for building __________.
Deep mountain wells used to irrigate crops
Stone bridges crossing deep mountain gorges
Thousands of miles of roads to connect the empire
Aqueducts to carry water from distant lakes
97
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of European Geography?
Europe mostly consists of mountains, plains, and waterways
The main mountain ranges are the Alps, Pyrenees, and Urals.
Europe’s topography and location does not affect its climate
The longest rivers in Western Europe are the Rhine & Danube.
98
Who does this best describe? - "Advocated for the ‘Separation of Powers’ within a government"
Voltaire
Montesquieu
Hobbes
Locke
99
Japan’s golden age or the, _________, made many advancements in the fields of literature & art.
Kami Period
Feudalism Period
Nara Period
Heian Period
100
Fought for their Lord in exchange for a small piece of land (fief) & some peasants
Bishops
Serfs
Barons
Knights

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