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1
How did the Crusades help to end the Middle Ages?
all of these
People learned of new ideas & brought back luxury items.
Most people left Europe for the Holy Land & decided to stay.
The treaty that ended the Crusades said, ended Middle Ages
2
How did the Black Death help end the Middle Ages?
all of these
A high peasant death rate allowed them to demand more money.
Survivors appreciated life more and wanted to enjoy it.
Power shifted from the lords to common people and monarchs.
3
A heretic is
someone who studies hard to earn good grades
someone who likes to socialize.
someone who speaks against church teachings
someone who studies to be a priest.
4
In what time period was the art pictured created?
none of these
MIddle Ages
Classical
Renaissance
5
The idea of habeas corpus is that
Seventh grade history is the best class ever.
people cannot be jailed without a legal reason.
kings ruled by God’s choice.
commoners can vote.
6
Which of the following groups became outdated because of advances in weaponry
lords
popes
knights
peasants
7
Which are characteristics of Renaissance art?
no emotion, no perspective
still, serious people with dark colored, plain backgrounds
realistic colors, detail, emotion
no background, statues carved into buildings
8
Who paid for the art and learning of the Renaissance?
patrons
people who didn't have anything else to spend their money on
only kings and queens
only the Catholic Church
9
What made Italy's city-states unique in Europe during the late Middle Ages?
Rulers were usually elected & wealthy from trade and banking
They supported the king.
The were controlled by the church.
They copied the social hierarchy of the Middle Ages.
10
What was a major effect of political change in England in the 1200s?
They took away individual rights.
They made lords stronger.
More rights and liberties were gained.
They started public education.
11
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Florence
Venice
London
Rome
12
How did Joan of Arc help to change attitudes at the end of the Middle Ages?
She protested for more history in school.
She behaved like all peasant girls.
She helped create a national French identity.
She encouraged others to talk to saints.
13
The idea of
individualism
was the belief that
Any religion was right to the person that believed it.
Some people are more important than others.
People should be free to think & follow their talents.
Each person should contribute to the church.
14
In what time period was the art pictured created?
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Classical
none of these
15
In what time period was the art pictured created?
Classical
Renaissance
Middle Ages
none of these
16
What political unit (government type) existed in Italy and helped the Renaissance develop?
villages
city-states
feudalism
an empire
17
What cultural ideas were "reborn" during the Renaissance?
a love for rap music
Islam
Greek and Roman
French and English
18
What technology helped the English win many early battles of the Hundred Years’ War?
knights
the longbow
computers
the mace
19
What is a difference between classical art and Renaissance art?
Classical art has perspective.
Renaissance art shows emotion,
Classical art has more Christian subjects.
There aren't any differences.
20
What was one activity that contributed to the spread of the bubonic plague?
trading with Asia
bathing too often
studying too hard in history
keeping mice as pets
21
How did the Hundred Years' War help end the Middle Ages?
Power shifted away from the lords, toward the kings.
Many people died, so there was more money for the survivors
The peasant class shrunk.
The knights got more powerful.
22
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
Italians were the smartest Europeans.
It's tall mountains protected it from the rest of Europe.
It's cold climate allowed the Italians to invent gelato.
It's location best for trade w/ the Muslims & Byzantines.
23
In what time period was the art pictured created?
Classical
none of these
Renaissance
MIddle Ages
24
The plague and the Hundred Years’ War had what effect?
led to student rights.
power shifted from lords to common people & monarchs
increased food production.
all of these
25
Which of the following helped cause the Renaissance?
City-states replaced the feudal system.
Classical ideas, lost since Rome fell, came back to Europe.
Trade brought new ideas, wealth, and a focus on human lives.
all of these
26
Which of the following groups
gained
power toward the end of the Middle Ages?
Peasants, monarchs, merchants
lords, monarchs, knights
monarchs, clergy, lords
peasants, lords, clergy
27
What was an unexpected result of the crusades?
New goods and ideas came into Europe.
The Muslims conquered Europe.
Europeans gained religious freedom.
the Islamic Empire ended
28
What was one key result of the signing of the Magna Carta?
Monarchs could not rule.
The king had dfferent rules than other people.
The king had to have a vice-king.
Monarchs could not take away lords' rights.
29
"Classical" refers to which cultures?
barbarian and European
Roman and Greek
American and Latin
Egyptian and Roman
30
How did some Renaissance artists learn how to create realistic humans in their art?
They didn't make very good humans in their art.
They dissected human bodies.
They took classes on how to paint and sculpt humans.
They were naturally talented,
31
What new type of economy developed during the Renaissance?
People divided the wealth and shared it equally.
A money-based economy, using coins, developed.
Items were traded for other items.
There was no change.
32
Which of the following best describes the Renaissance?
time when people had a very closed view of things
an era when religion was the main focus
a period of strict social hierarchy
time when people focused on art and the enjoyment of life
33
Many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who survived?
They became slaves.
They were forced to listen to rap music to get over grief.
They demanded better pay, rights.
They could no longer live in cities.
34
What is a plague?
yellow stuff that builds up on teeth
a disease that spreads quickly and affects MANY people
a history trophy
the specific epidemic that hit Europe in the 1300s
35
What was the common punishment for heretics?
drowned in the nearest river
slapped on the wrist and let go
They had to go to church every day.
burned at the stake.
36
What did humanists believe?
God chose who should be king
people no longer need religion
People are basically selfish
all people have value and potential
37
In what time period was the art pictured created?
Middle Ages
Renaissance
none of these
Classical
38
What medieval wars brought Europeans in contact with the Muslims and Byzantines?
the crusades
the French-Indian War
the Vietnam War
the Hundreds' Year War
39
Which of the following was a change due to the increased trade of the Renaissance?
Trade increased job opportunities and the middle class grew.
Wealth was shared evenly among the people.
Wealth was forbidden by the Catholic Church.
People began to trade more "stuff" for "stuff".
40
What groups gained power and wealth in the Renaissance?
lords and peasants
merchants and bankers
lords and students
the church and lords
