What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?

To stop any person from gaining too much power

What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?

Every male citizen of all social classes should participate

What were Latifundias?

Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome

The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:

End of the Republic and birth of the Empire

Which of the following is true about the Crusades?

They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe

Which conclusion can be made about the plague?

Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague

Which statement was true about Sparta?

It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?

Prices of goods remained the same

People abandoning their own children was a result of:

The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague

Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?

Sharp class distinctions divided European society

Martin Luther believed

The Bible over the Church's teachings

During the Middle Ages:

Popes and monarchs challenged each other

The feudal system was:

Supported by the labor of the peasants

The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

The lack of support from the Catholic Church

What was the goal of Alexander the Great?

Bring the whole world under one rule

A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:

Growth of Capitalism over Feudalism

Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?

Continued growth of the economy

Which of the following is true about the Black Death?

It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia

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1
What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?
Creating guidelines for crimes and punishment
Maintaining a working government
Creating the laws
To stop any person from gaining too much power
2
Dividing the Roman government into three branches is a reflection of:
Checks and Balances
Rules of Laws and Justice
Popular Sovereignty
The 12 Tables
3
The artistic technique to help the viewer understand depth and dimension is:
Humanism
Constancy
Realism
Perspective
4
What event led to a sharp decline in population between 1351-1370?
The Plague
War
Famine
Immigration
5
Greece's geography led to its economy being based on what?
Sea-Trade
Manufacturing
Hunting
Farming
6
What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?
Only those with blood lines to the rulers participate
Only the rich would participate in the government
Every male citizen of all social classes should participate
Only the dictator can make decisions
7
What were Latifundias?
Farms free from slave labor
Small farms ran by independent farmers
Machines of conquest from the expansion of Rome
Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome
8
Why were there several emperors in Rome for such a short time period?
The empires divided the empire more and more
Rival generals competed for power
All of the Above
Citizens tried to buy the throne
9
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
The Church couldn't censor what was being written
Learning began to decrease
Increase in knowledge
More literacy
10
Where can we see an example of the Roman Republic today?
The War Powers Act
The United States Constitution
The National Judiciary System
The Declaration of Independence
11
The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:
Fall of Rome
Creation of Rome
End of the Republic and birth of the Empire
Birth of the Republic
12
Which of the following is true about the Crusades?
The Crusades caused Rome to fall
They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe
The Crusades stopped the Turks from capturing Constantinople
The Crusaders captured the Holy Land
13
During the Middle Ages:
War was limited to religious holidays
The church was very powerful
Religion was controlled by lords
Landlords determined when wars took place
14
What caused the sharp decline in the amount of land Rome had in its empire?
The fall of Rome
The end of the Republic and birth of the Empire
The Birth of the Republic
The creation of Rome
15
In ancient Greece, Greek temples were normally built on the:
Valley
Acropolis
Plains
River
16
What form of Government did Pericles help establish in Ancient Greece?
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Democracy
17
Which conclusion can be made about the plague?
Port cities were untouched by the Plague
The Plague started in Western Europe
Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague
The plague only affected China
18
A feudal manor was:
Self-sufficient
Led to a trade embargo
Caused Inflation
Caused competiton
19
Which statement was true about Sparta?
Mothers loved their sons who returned safely
Politics was valued over warfare
Fighting was frowned upon
It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta
20
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Slaves
Adult Males
Foreign born residents
Females and children
21
Christian warriors were encouraged to:
Stop the Huns in Europe
Join the crusades
Force the Russians to convert
Stop a Viking invasion
22
The land that a lord gave to a vassal was called a:
Chivalry
Charter
Fief
Grant
23
What type of government did the Early Romans practice?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Direct Democracy
24
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?
Small farmers could not compete with the low prices
Prices of goods remained the same
Slave labor was needed to work the large fields
Cities became over crowded and people were unemployed
25
What country was least affected by the plague?
England
Poland
Italy
France
26
Rome was protected from invasion by the:
Tiber River
Alps
Adriatic Sea
Carpathian Mountains
27
Martin Luther's beliefs led him to
Post the 95 Thesis
Sign the Peace of Augsburg
Complete his studies to be a priest
Create Theocracy
28
People abandoning their own children was a result of:
Treatment of native people in Latin America
The outocome of the famine in Ireland
The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague
The power of the special courts during the inquisition
29
Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?
Sharp class distinctions divided European society
Industrialization led to the growth of socialism
The nobles encouraged social mobility
The Catholic Church led to a classless society
30
Martin Luther was a leader during the:
Reformation
The Crusades
Middle Ages
Scientific Revolution
31
Martin Luther believed
The Bible over the Church's teachings
Unifying the church
Imprisioning those who disagreed with the church
The need for lay investiture
32
During the Middle Ages:
Popes gave little attention to political matters
Popes and monarchs challenged each other
Monarchs and popes strengthened the church
Monarchs dominated the church's leaders
33
Greek philosophers encouraged citizens to:
believe in what their gods wanted them to
Believe only men in power were smart
Ask questions
Rely on philosophers to answer life's questions
34
This civilization was wiped from history due to the result of the Punic Wars:
Greece
Carthage
Macedonia
Etruscans
35
Who thought the Pope has too much power?
Desiderius Erasmus
Socrates
Johann Gutenberg
Martin Luther
36
The feudal system was:
Supported by the labor of the peasants
Intended to provide social mobility
Controlled by the middle class
Designed to promote equality
37
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
The lack of support from the Catholic Church
Contact through trade
Renaissance thinkers had an interest in the history of Rome
Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea
38
The European Feudal system was a society based on:
Political ability
Educational achievement
Social Classes
Accumulated wealth
39
What was the goal of Alexander the Great?
Conquer and enslave all Greeks
Bring the whole world under one rule
Bring all of Persia under one rule
Conquer and enslave all Persians
40
Why did Population decline in the early 14th Century?
Agriculture
Technology
Disease and famine
Immigration
41
Why was hiring mercenaries negative?
They only fight for the money
They might be from lands invading Rome
All of the Above
They lack the values Roman citizens held
42
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
Knighthood
The Nation-State
The Guild
The Church
43
A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:
Growth of Capitalism over Feudalism
Subsistence Farming
Manorialism
Hunting and Gathering
44
Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?
Continued growth of the economy
Division of the rich and poor in Rome
Increases in taxes
Middle class sinking into poverty
45
Which group made up the largest percentage of population in Athens?
Adult Males
Slaves
Foreign-born residents
Females and children
46
Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
It affected only urban areas
It spread rapidly through Russia
It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia
It did not spread beyond Europe

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