The Templar Knights were

special Christian warriors defend Jerusalem after 1stCrusade

All of the following were improvements in seafaring technology EXCEPT

improved oars that decreased fatigue for rowers

Agricultural advances of the later Middle Ages included all of the following EXCEPT

hybrid plants that yielded twice as much food

The Third Crusade was called by Christians as a result of the Muslims

conquering Jerusalem under the command of Saladin

St. Thomas Aquinas became famous when he

reconciled differences between people of reason and faith

What was Columbus' goal when he set sail for India and the East Indies in 1492?

Find an all-water route west to the East Indies and India

Between 1348 and 1350, almost one third of the population of Europe

died in an epidemic of bubonic plague

Copernicus proposed that

the sun is at the center of the universe

john locke's ideas suggest that people were

born with a blank mind and molded by their experiences

The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494,

established a line of demarcation between Portugal & Spain

All of the following were problems of the late Middle Ages EXCEPT

corruption in democratic government of established countries

in jen-jacques rousseau's concept of a social contract,

an entire society agrees to be governed by its general will

The Peace of Augsburg formally

accepted the division of Christianity in Germany

gutenberg facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas by

inventing the revolutionary printing press

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1
The Templar Knights were
Christian warriors in pursuit of Jerusalem and the Holy Land
special Christian warriors defend Jerusalem after 1stCrusade
Jewish warriors; attacked Christian Crusaders for Jerusalem
Muslim warriors intent to capture Jerusalem and their land
2
The __; a set of unwritten rules that determined the relationship between a lord and his vassal
vassalage
sharia'ah
fief
feudal contract
3
by 1812, napoleon had conquered most of Europe EXCEPT
holland
england
austria
spain
4
All of these are powers of Congress as outlined in the Constitution EXCEPT
appoint Supreme Court justices
declare war
establish post offices
levy taxes
5
The Hundred Years' War was fought between
Christians and Muslims
France and England
Czechs and Bohemians
France and Italy
6
who has been rightly called the father of modern rationalism
francis bacon
rene descartes
chaucer
robert boyle
7
what was Joan's primary role (according to her)?
crown Charles and the new king of France
all of these are true
help lead France to victory vs. England
unite all of France
8
Kepler used mathematical formulas to prove that
the earth is round
the planets move in oval paths
all matter is made up of four elements
the planets travel at a uniform speed
9
All of the following were improvements in seafaring technology EXCEPT
improved oars that decreased fatigue for rowers
Moving rudders to the rear of ships
caravels with movable, lateen sails
celestial navigation equipment like the astrolabe & quadrant
10
The Hundred Years' War was fought between
Christians and Muslims
Czechs and Bohemians
France and Italy
France and England
11
The man honored for suggesting that Columbus had discovered a "New World" was
Magellan
Hudson
Cortes
Vespucci
12
the bailey was that part of a castle where the lord was housed
true
false
13
the black death likely arrived in Europe by trading ships or caravans of people from the east
true
false
14
which nickname was Joan known by?
Maid of Lorraine
God's soldiers
Virgin Warrior
Joan the Bold
15
Primary purpose of European (Dutch/Portuguese/English) exploration into Southeast Asia was for
the slave trade
the spice trade
religious freedom
colonization
16
The American Constitution was heavily influenced by the writings of
Montesquieu
Kant
Rousseau
Pompadour
17
what crime was Joan charged with by the English?
espionage
heresy
war crimes
murder
18
the Carolingian Empire originated and was named after Charlemagne, ally of the Catholic Church
false
true
19
resentment of foreign rule/restoring local customs and traditions are characteristics of
nationalism
imperialism
dictatorship
liberalism
20
serfs were not required to provide labor services for the manor
false
true
21
Napoleon allowed private mail to be opened by gov. police and shut down 60 France newspapers
false
true
22
prerevolutionary french society was marked by great social
mobility
inequality
apathy
harmony
23
robespierre's execution marked the end of
the great fear
the napoleonic code
the directory
the reign of terror
24
Agricultural advances of the later Middle Ages included all of the following EXCEPT
hybrid plants that yielded twice as much food
the three-field system
the heavy plow
the collar harness
25
Christopher Columbus believed the world was round but he underestimated its size
True
False
26
The Third Crusade was called by Christians as a result of the Muslims
mistreatment of Jew (anti-Semitism)
conquering Constantinople
conquering Jerusalem under the command of Saladin
attack on Christians in southwestern Europe
27
St. Thomas Aquinas became famous when he
became the first French pope during the Great Schism
convinced French and Church officials to settle on one Pope
reconciled differences between people of reason and faith
won first hot dog eating contest; 45 hot dogs in 5 minutes
28
how did Joan of Arc die?
she was drawn and quartered
she was beheaded
she was burned at the stake
she drowned
29
the chief task of __ was to find a middle ground between faith and reason
algebra
scholasticism
Saint Francis of Assisi
the chanson de geste
30
what new order of Catholic priests was formed to recruit and win back people to Catholicism?
dominicans
humanists
jesuits
franciscans
31
Which of the following terms divides power among different branches of government?
separation of powers
checks and balances
laissez-faire
governmental rationalism
32
The primary components of the triangular trade involved all of the following EXCEPT
raw materials from the Americas
diamonds from South Africa
enslaved people from Africa
manufactured goods from Europe
33
What was Columbus' goal when he set sail for India and the East Indies in 1492?
Find new lands he could claim for Spain
Prove that he was the world's greatest navigator
Find an all-water route west to the East Indies and India
Prove the world was round
34
As trade increased throughout Europe, demand for a common medium of exchange led to the rise of
the guild system
a money economy
the burgesses
a barter system
35
Between 1348 and 1350, almost one third of the population of Europe
bought their freedom from feudal landholders
migrated to urban trading centers
died in an epidemic of bubonic plague
joined the Third Crusade
36
Of all the Crusades, which was the most successful Crusade for Christians?
Fourth
First
Second
Third
37
Which of the following has nothing to do with the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
George Washington
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Gettysburgh
38
Copernicus proposed that
the sun is at the center of the universe
the planets move in oval paths
all matter is made up of four elements
force of gravity prevents objects from floating away
39
john locke's ideas suggest that people were
born with a blank mind and molded by their experiences
naturally inclined to be stupid
inherently self-centered
born either good or evil
40
The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494,
put an end to the war between Portugal and Turkey
ended the violence between Portuguese and Muslim traders
made Portuguese the official language of the Americas
established a line of demarcation between Portugal & Spain
41
one cause of anti-Semitism in Medieval Europe was the spread of the bubonic plague
true
false
42
All of the following were problems of the late Middle Ages EXCEPT
Anti-Semitism
corruption in democratic government of established countries
the Bubonic Plague
the Great Schism
43
king louis XVI called the Estates General to meet to raise taxes to help pay for the wars
true
false
44
in jen-jacques rousseau's concept of a social contract,
no brutal punishment and capital punishment is discarded
the government should not interfere in economic matters
women should be granted rights nearly equal to those of men
an entire society agrees to be governed by its general will
45
the 100 yrs of england and france started because of the religious differences of Great Schism
true
false
46
The Peace of Augsburg formally
established the doctrine of Lutheranism
ended the war between France and Morocco.
accepted the division of Christianity in Germany
made Martin Luther the patron saint of the Holy Roman Empire
47
gutenberg facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas by
bringing Leonardo da Vinci and other scholars to Paris
inventing the revolutionary printing press
opening a school in Florence for sculptors
opening a school in Venice for northern Europeans
48
the attack on a paris prison by enraged citizens was called(beginning of French Revolution)
the reign of terror
the great fear
the storming of the bastille
the long march
49
The theory that a state's power depends on its wealth is called
commercialism
joint-stock theory
entrepreneuralism
mercantilism
50
Muslims refer to non-believers of their religion as
patriarchs
infidels
gentiles
saracens
51
___ was the first Protestant faith.
Lutheranism
Christian humanism
Calvinism
Anglicans
52
Vasco da Gama's discovery of a route to India by sea proved to be
far too costly to be sailed on a regular basis
the only time any Portuguese vessel sailed the route
much longer than the route to India by land
very profitable, da Gama made profit of several 1000 percent
53
The self-sufficiency of the manor was important during the feudal era because
war and invasion made trade difficult
heavy taxation made manufactured goods expensive
carpenters & blacksmiths couldn't leave manor w/o permission
few peasants were skilled as artisans
54
napoleon made peace with the lutherans in france cause they were most of the population
true
false
55
Advances in navigational technology of the 1400s included all of the following EXCEPT
cartography (map making)
steam powered engines
astrolabe
multiple, movable sails
56
political/social systems where nobles offered land and protection in return for other services
true
false
57
Key battle in American Revolution eventually convinced French to come aid B.colonists fought at
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Valley Forge
58
The most valuable products/resources/commodities in the French colonies were
spices and coffee
sugar and tobacco
animal hides and furs
silver and gold
59
At the heart of feudalism was
the noble, enforcer of lord & protector of the lord's land
vassalage, warriors swore loyalty to a lord
serfdom, meant all non-vassals labored to support the serfs
the grant of serfs made to loyal vassals, known as a fief
60
German princes met at Worms in order to
force Luther to recant his criticisms of the papacy
overthrow Prince Federick of Saxony
condemn the sale of indulgences by Pope Leo X
raise money to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica
61
What do the (British) Parliament the (French) Estates-General & U.S Congress have in common?
All were representative governments
ALl were judiciary-based governments
All were inspired by theocratic governments
All have/had a President
62
All of the following methods of navigation could measure latitude at sea in the 1600s EXCEPT
chronometer
astrolabe
quadrant
cross-staff
63
the Renaissance is widely accepted by historians as originating from
spain
france
germany
italy
64
The term "mulatto" refers to the offspring of
Native Americans and Africans
Hispanics and Norsemen
Chinese and Russians
Africans and Europeans
65
What motivated Christians to start the Crusades in 1096?
Christians wanted to rid the world of all other religions
Were pushed aside from Holy Land by Seljuk Turks (Alexus I)
Christians were defeated by the Muslims at Battle of Tours
Christians were tired of Jews taxing them and discriminating
66
calvin agreed with Luther on many doctrines, but he also believed in
predestination
the sale of indulgences
justification by birth
the leadership of the catholic church
67
What is the correlation between signing of US D.o.I and the Storming of the Bastille in France?
both prompted assassination of each country's ruler/leader
they both happened on July 4
both revolutionary events coordinated through the internet
both signal beginning of each country's independence
68
Isabella of Castille married Ferdinand of Aragon, brought Spain together with a ____ faith.
Jewish
Islamic
Catholic
Lutheran
69
Which of the following was a direct result of Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
William of Normandy (Frenchman) became king of England
The Normans conducted census (Domesday Book) 1st of its kind
The Normans developed a system of taxation and royal courts
All of the above are true
70
as a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1763
G.B. took over India and N.A.-greatest colonial power
austria regained control of silesia from prussia
Maria Theresa effected diplomatic revolution/gained Fr.-ally
france took over G.B. holdings in india for french territory
71
It's safe to say Christopher Columbus never set his eyes on the mainland of modern USA
True
False
72
two inventions that improved framing in the Middle Ages were the horse collar and the iron plow
true
false
73
Columbus used dead reckoning to cross Atlantic. Which best describes dead reckoning?
Measuring time it took debris to float from one end to other
Measuring the ebb and flow of the tide
Examining the entrails of a recently killed animal
Using the sun, moon and stars to measure latitude
74
King Louis XI (france) issued the taille, or property tax
false
true
75
Adam Smith believed in laissez-faire, by which he meant that
those able to work should help to support people unable to
state should monitor the economy/ impose regulation
the state should not regulate the economy
the assets of the rich should be taken
76
which group of people captured Joan?
English
Spanish
Burgundians
King Charles
77
which of the following refers to a rebirth of learning and personal improvement?
vernacular
renaissance
reformation
salvation
78
During the 1400s, advances in shipbuilding were incorporated into the design of
caravels
portoloni
fettucini
astrolabes
79
the publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses
attacked the sale of indulgences
became the central text for Anglicanism
was immediately seen as a threat by local business
was largely ignored until decades after Luther's death
80
In the video, Joan of Arc, why was Joan sent to Poitiers by the dauphin, Charles?
to check for her purity and legitimacy
to be tried as a witch
to defeat the English
convince Sir Robert Baudricourt she was the Maid of Lorraine
81
By the end of the Hundred Years' War
the French monarchy had lost much of its power and prestige
series of victorious gave the English a new sense of unity
France had driven the English out of most of its territory
French knight fight tactics rendered use of longbow obsolete
82
What was it that Columbus incorrectly called the native people of North America "Indians"?
believed these people were the first Indie musicians
gave them the name because they were completely independent
convinced he reached islands off coast of India/East Indies
gave them the name bc he thought they were from Indianapolis
83
Joan said she heard mysterious voices. who did she say was speaking to her?
the ghosts of French Kings
Jesus
moses
saints
84
One check that the Congress has over the President is
the ability to override a presidential veto
deny the President his/her right to enforce the law
the impeachment of federal or Supreme Court judges
he/she may grant pardons toro person convicted of crimes
85
where did Joan correctly predict a sword would be found for her?
in a store
a library
a church
a cemetery
86
napoleon's agreement with the catholic church
returned confiscated land to the church
restored the authority of the lower clergy
acknowledged catholicism and maintained religious tolerance
allowed pope pius to name all bishops
87
Baron de Montesquieu believed that government power
should never be used to wage war
was best divided among separate branches
could be undermined by policies of religious tolerance
belonged in the hands of an absolute monarch
88
The Act of Supremacy was used by
King Henry VIII, making him the leader of England
Protestants: spread their beliefs in the Catholic community
Renaissance Popes to attack neighbor states/profit from war
Johann Tetzel to sell thousands of indulgences
89
The compass as well as gunpowder were invented by the
Portuguese
Italians
Chinese
Arabs
90
The first European sailor to reach India by sailing around Africa was
Bartolomeu Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
Prince Henry the Navigator
Vasco da Gama
91
The Stamp Act of 1765 required
all non-British manufactured goods be identified as a stamp
the payment of a direct tax on all printed materials
colonists to house British troops
the payment of duty on all imports
92
European rulers/merchants were determined to gain control of islands of Southeast Asia because
were vital to launching a military invasion of the mainland
the climate was perfect for bathing
whoever had the islands controlled trade route; china & USA
the spice trade there was enormously profitable
93
galileo's observations seemed to indicate that
the Catholic Churchs beliefs about the heavens were correct
heavenly bodies were composed of material not orbs of light
Plato was correct about the way the planets were arranged.
copernicus and kepler were wrong about the moon goddess
94
napoleon undertook all of the following actions as emperor of France EXCEPT
blockading the island of GB as part of Continental System
hiring people in the gov based on merit, not birth or rank
making peace with the catholic church
prohibiting state censorship
95
which of france's estates was NOT exempt from the taille?
the taille was paid by all of these
the First Estate (clergy)
the Second Estate (nobility)
the Third Estate (commoners)
96
the papal line- spain gets new territories to the east/portugal gets new territory to the west
true
false
97
All of the following were true of the Bubonic Plague EXCEPT
many thought it was caused by farming in dirtier conditions
the plague was considered a punishment by an angry God
physicians wore bird masks to "filter" air; cause of disease
approximately 1/3 of Europeans perished from deadly disease
98
the final decrees of the Council of Trent
were ultimately meaningless and never put into practice
reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings
stated that Christians should be nice people
empowered the Jesuits to try and if and heretics/Protestants
99
The Great Schism refers to the controversy caused within the Church by the
translation of the Bible from Latin into English
movement of the Church from Rome to Avignon
courts of the Spanish Inquisition
simultaneous claim to church leadership of 2 different pope
100
A federal system of government (like the new government in the U.S.) is one in which
power is shared between the national and state governments
the national government has all the power
the state governments have all the power
national government is split into 3 branches of government
101
A long lasting effect of the Crusades is
lack of trade between Western World (US) and Middle East
long standing agreement between Christians and Muslims
ongoing political & religious battle between Iran & Iraq
an ongoing sense of mistrust between Christians and Muslims
102
Montesquieu's most lasting contribution to political thought was his
identification of natural laws that governed human society
idea that punishments should be brutal to be effective
theory gov. should regulate issues w/ religious matters
analysis of the governmental system of checks and balances
103
Despite their importance in developing a new view of the family, Protestants
took a dim view of divorce and made even stricter policies
were unable to agree on the role of children in households
had little impact on most other aspects of society
did nothing to change women's subordinate role in society.
104
What was the name for the journey of slaves from Africa to America?
the Africa-America Slave Run
the Middle Passage
the Overseas Railroad
the Voyage of Sorrow
105
eastern European empire that made Constantinople its capital: the Holy Roman Empire
true
false
106
Which of these was not one of the Bill of Rights?
right to an impartial trial
right to a public trial
right to a free trial
right to a speedy trial
107
The Inquisition was
organization with goal to increase church's policital power
court created by the Catholic Church to find & try heretics
ruthless group of nuns who tortured and executed heretics
effective in hunt for heretics; no one expected its success
108
according to the ptolemaic system,
universe is series of concentric spheres w/ earth at center
earth revolves around moon/moon revolves around the sun
moon is center of universe/earth and stars evolve around it
sun, earth, moon all revolve around saturn-sun god
109
both the catholics and the protestants considered the __ to be dangerous radicals.
moravians
anabaptists
calvinists
anglicans
110
Joan of Arc brought the 100 years War to a decisive turning point by
inspiring the French at Orleans
spying on English armies
killing King Charles
fleeing to the Burgundians
111
humanism encompassed all of the following beliefs EXCEPT
admiration of classical culture/appreciation of liberal arts
every individual had dignity and worth
people should participate in a variety of activities
people should expect fulfillment only in the after life
112
isaac newton's universal law of gravitation
was laughed at by Galileo, Kepler, and Copernicus
was denounced by Anglican Church as the work of the devil
refuted galileo galilei's theory of universal movement
showed how one law could explain all motion in the universe
113
who presided over Joan's trial?
Phillip the Good
Earl of Warwick
The Duke of Burgundy
Bishop Cauchon
114
By the late 1600s control of the Spice Island trade is Asia had passed to the
French
English
Portuguese
Dutch
115
__ was the head of the Committee of Public Safety
jean-paul marat
victor hugo
maximilien robespierre
jean valjean
116
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the plague?
increase in the price of labor
anti-Semitism
increase in the number of workers
decline in trade
117
where was Joan born?
Paris
Rouen
Domremy
Tours
118
the code established by napoleon that unified france through a single code of law
the civil (napoleonic) code
the merchant code
the aristocratic code
the unification code
119
the political principle of separation of church and state came from the original ideas of the
catholics
calvinists
lutherans
anabaptists
120
the russians defeated napoleon's superior grand army by
making an alliance with egypt and attacking turkey
splitting their meager forces in & attacking from two sides
retreating 100s of miles and burning their own villages
waiting to attack during the brutal russian winter
121
The Declaration of the Rights of Man guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT
freedom of speech
protection against arbitrary arrest
protection against quartering of soldiers
freedom of religion
122
Those farmers who could not leave the manor without permission were called
serfs/peasants
squires
vassals
monks
123
the coup d'etat of the Directory was led by Napoleon Dynamite
false
true
124
an informal coalition of several european states took up arms against France following
the execution of louis XVI
the fall of the bastille
the reign of terror
the imprisonment of louis XVI
125
in his final battle, napoleon was defeated
by the bitter russian winter
at the battle of waterloo
by a combined french, swiss and austrian army
by the superior british navy
126
what did Joan initially do to avoid burning at the stake in Rouen during her Inquisitory trial?
recant her testimony that she had visions/talked with saints
use the phrase "so long as our Lord is first served"
confess she was a witch
bribe Inquisitory officials
127
scenes painted of the ceiling of the sistine chapel consist of
depictions of the Last Supper
paintings focusing on Protestant leaders
Bible stories
famous popes
128
Who won the French and Indian War in the English colonies of North America in 1763?
The Colonies
A & B
The French and the Native Americans
The British
129
Henry II instituted a system of civil law throughout England in the 12th century
true
false
130
Who precipitated (began) the explosion of exploration during the 1400s?
Martin Luther
Prince Henry
King Henry II
King Henry VIII
131
many anabaptists believed that
church members should live apart from a sinful government
church members should enter public office to spread faith
citizens should respect God-given authority of government
children should be baptized
132
King Henry II improved the legal system in England through all of the following EXCEPT
establishing common law
grand jury; determine if enough evidence to try suspect
establishing system of circuit judges; rotates place 2 place
establishing the principle of guilty until proven innocent
133
The battle of Crecy is notable for the
English use of its new weapon, the longbow.
the emergence of Spain as a European military power
victory of the French despite having fewer soldiers
leadership of Joan of Arc
134
The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population on Spanish colonies was
forced labor and capture by slave traders
war casualties during attempts to defeat the Spanish
the introduction of European diseases
the collapse of local agriculture
135
Columbus' three ships were the
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
Nina, Pinta, Mayflower
Nina, Pinta, Victoria
Nina, Pinta, Santa Cruz
136
all of the following aided the Protestant Reformation EXCEPT
sale of indulgences
the invention of the printing press
the "Renaissance" Popes
Christian belief in hell
137
Which laid the blame for the American Revolutionary War firmly at hands of the King of England?
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
138
Which generalization concerning exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries is FALSE?
English explorers explored east coast of North A./colonized
French explorers focused on water routes(east indies to S.I)
Portuguese explorers only gained Brazil within the New World
Spanish explorers-interested in gold/spreading Christianity
139
__ went to his grave believing he discovered westward passage to Asia, was the Americas instead
Alfonso de Albuquerque
Amerigo Vespucci
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
140
Which term refers to a place where writers, artists, & philosophers discuss about Enlightenment
Parliament
philosophe
Elk
salon
141
___ led the Muslim forces to retake Jerusalem from the crusaders and led to the Third Crusade
Justinian
Nicholas of Cologne
Alexius I
Saladin
142
the sans-culottes
were compared to the poor or blue-collar working people
were member of the Paris Commune
were all of the above
ushered in a more violent stage of the French Revolution
143
Justinian's codification of Roman law resulted in
many Europeans sentenced to death by burning at the stake
a revolution within the Catholic Church
the beginnings of the legal system used throughout Europe
the building of new prisons
144
all of the following were reasons behind the French Revolution EXCEPT
informal coalition of European nations prepared for invasion
inequality in the tax structure
unequal and unfair representation in the Estates-General.
a financial crisis left people unemployed and the gov broke
145
the first circumnavigation of the world was completed by the crew of
magellan
columbus
vasco da gama
pizarro
146
what significant event hapened at Rheims?
crowning of Charles as king of France
her inquisitory trial
her burning at the stake
her first visions
147
Machiavelli's book The Prince became an important influence of politics because it stressed
moral principles
how to acquire and keep political power
how to care for the common man
the ethical side of political power
148
Joan was first injured by what type of weapon?
cannon
dagger
sword
bow
149
The 100 Years' War was fought for the most part over
Anti-Semitism
the Spanish Inquisition
who should be the pope
who should be the kind and control mainland France
150
All of the following were characteristics of the slave trade EXCEPT
Slaves packed onto ships to maximize slave trader profits
Slaves were disguised in ways to make them look healthier
Slaves were part of trade between chieftains and Europeans
Few slaves died due to immunity developed overtime in Europe
151
Which document became the United States' first successful written plan of government?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Bill of Rights
152
___ literature=literature written in the language of everyday speech in a particular region
philosophical
complex
vernacular
biblical
153
The Crusades were a series of
diseases the killed 1/3 of all Europeans in the 14th century
battles fought between Muslims and Jews
battles fought between Christians and Muslims for Holy Land
battles fought between Christians and Jews for the Holy Land
154
__ was the first to argue that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe
johannes kepler
ptolemy
nicholas copernicus
nartin luther
155
the committee of public safety was given broad powers to
restore order to brussels
drain all the canals
protect the paris commune from thieves
defend france from threats
156
The most important gift a lord could give to a vassal was
his daughter in marriage
a gold ring
a boat
a piece of land
157
Christians believed that they were justified in using force (threat) to save souls
true
false
158
Jerusalem is a city of major importance to all of the following major religions EXCEPT
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
159
All of the following were effects of the slave trade EXCEPT
areas in Africa were severely depopulated
Africans lost faith in gods and "human sacrifice" increased
whole standard of living for all Africans largely increased
increased warfare
160
Under the leadership of John of Arc, the French broke the siege at
Agincourt
Calais
Crecy
Orleans
161
A supply and demand chart can show which of the following economic conditions?
a shortage or surplus
a profit or loss
an increase or decrease in the money supply
an increase or decrease in unemployment
162
Feudalism was a new political and social system based on
money
people who traded protection for services
representative government
tyrannical rule of a dictator
163
all the following are true of napoleon's reign in france EXCEPT
he finally defeated the british at the battle of trafalgar
he overthrew the Directory in a coup d'etat
he brought on a spirit of french nationalism
his napoleonic code make women "less equal" than men
164
napoleon's coup d'etat overthrew the __ to establish his consulate.
directory
british government
legislative assembly
city mayor
165
Brazil speaks Portuguese while rest of Middle and South America speak Spanish is explained by
The Triangular Trade
The Treaty of Tordesillas
mercantilist theory
the fact that those countries explored those areas first
166
the idea of justification by faith is credited to
huldrych zwingli
thomas more
martin luther
john calvin
167
By the end of the Hundred Years' War,
France had driven the English out of most of its territory.
the French Monarchy had lost much of its power and prestige.
victories gave the English a new sense of national unity.
use of feudal soldiers made national armies obsolete.
168
according to the doctrine of predestination,
God determines the fate of every person
political rulers had to obey papal authority
salvation can only be achieved by good works
salvation can be achieved only by faith
169
Why is France, Spain and the Dutch joined British colonies to defeat English during A.R.W?
Countries would gain valuable resources of gold and silver
Those countries would profit from slave trade with America
Those countries disliked the British
Countries wanted to defeat England, then take American land
170
___ explored the New England coastline of the Americas for England.
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Vasco d' Aquillera
Amerigo Vespucci
171
Chief motives for Europe expansion & exploration into New World were wealth, adventure, fame &
intrigue
religion
tobacco
cotton
172
King Henry initiated the exploration age with new schools & training in the field of navigation
true
false
173
all of the following were used by the National Convention to dechristianize France EXCEPT
adoption of a new calendar which eliminated sundays
priests were encouraged to marry
people who openly worshipped in public, burned at the stake
the word saint was removed from street names
174
Which of the following was not fought as part of the Seven Years' War?
Native American War in Latin America
Seven Year's War in Europe
War in India
French and Indian War in North America
175
napoleon was unable to defeat the british because
the french army was not adequate to defeat the british army
winters in brit. were too severe to have lengthly campaigns
britain was allied with america
the british navy made attack on britain virtually impossible
176
the largest social group included in the Third Estate was
the nobility
the artisans
the peasants
the bourgeoisie
177
All of the following were contributions of the Spanish to Indians during exploration EXCEPT
horses
prosperity and economic stability
guns
forced labor
178
this battle is considered Joan's first and best victory as a military leader of the French army
Poitiers
Orleans
Paris
Tours
179
what were the two major reasons that napoleon's grand empire collapsed?
resentment of the clergy and the plotting of the accountants
napoleon's greed and laziness within his bureaucracy
inability cripple britain w/ continental system/nationalism
france's weak economy and the drain of napoleon's many wars
180
The denial of basic Church doctrines was a punishable crime in the Middle Ages. What was it?
capitalism
heresy
bourgeoisie
deniality
181
All of the following are part of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution EXCEPT
no cruel or unusual punishment
the principle of eminent domain
government-sponsored health car
no unreasonable search or seizure
182
The Articles of Confederation failed largely in part because
the States had too much power
the Supreme Court had too much power
British hated the French and prevented them from passing it
the national government had too much power
183
Which of the following best describes the Holy Roman Empire?
Portion of medieval Europe where Orthodox Christians ruled
Portion of medieval Europe were Jews ruled
Portion of medieval Europe where Muslims ruled
Portion of medieval Europe where Roman Catholics ruled
184
which of the following commanders served beside Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans?
Captain Lahire
Phillip the Good
John of Luxembourg
The Duke of Burgundy
185
the purchase of a certificate of indulgence was supposed to provide
a position in the catholic church
a position in the civil service
freedom from feudal obligations
a reduction of punishment for sins
186
serfs were different from peasants in that serfs
lived in the cities and were not farmers like the peasants
owned the land they worked on
were legally bound to the land on they worked and lived
could live anywhere they chose except the lord's estate
187
John Calvin established the Consistory to
promote protestant beliefs in predominantly Catholic areas
punish people who deviated from the church's teachings
reward Catholic dissenters to join Calvinism
address the subject of divorce during the protestant refor.
188
Brazil is the only Portuguese speaking country in Latin America largely due to
Portugal refused integrate w/ tribes of North/South America
The Treaty of Tordesillas
lack of interest by Portuguese officials; settling New World
Portugal was proud of all-water route to India around Africa
189
a major factor in napoleon's failure to defeat russia was
russian naval supremacy
the harsh russian winter
the opposition of the catholic church
the continental system
190
The Estates-General was the French equivalent to
the Jewish Torah
Germany's Gestapo
America's Supreme Court
Britain's Parliament
191
Investiture was the practice of
nominating or selecting church officials by secular office
attaining heaven by following the sacraments
investing money into new ventures in capitalist economy
becoming the Pope in the Catholic Church
192
Why did land trade route Europe to Asia/ Middle East force exploration of water routes to Asia?
Lack of water etc prevented western Europeans from long trek
Western European countries lost caravans to random attacks
OttomanTurks(Muslims) refused allowing west European passage
Popes spread Christianity in areas of Islamic were chastised
193
All of the following were a result of European exploration in the western hemisphere EXCEPT
the spread of Christianity
introduction of steam-powered ships
open new trade routes
colonization of new lands
194
Which of the following was not a main component of a castle?
The portcullis
The fief
Arrow loops
The bailey
195
what happened at waterloo?
the "shot heard round the world" was fired
napoleon was defeated and exiled to the island of elba
napoleon was killed
napoleon was defeated by a British/Prussian army
196
Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederick Handel and Amadeus Mozart all had what in common?
music
art
architecture
literature
197
The first European country to explore a sea route to Asia was
the Netherlands
Spain
Portugal
England
198
When Napoleon realized he would not be able to defeat Great Britain militarily, he
instituted his Napoleonic Code
attacked Russia
sat down and had a bowl of Wheaties
implemented his Continental System
199
All of the following are characteristics of medieval castles EXCEPT
low ceilings in rooms to keep in heat
a large open area called a bailey
a square tower called a keep
habitation by both humans and animals
200
Which of the following is not true of Joan of Arc?
Was believed to be the Maid of Lorraine by many Frenchmen
Was cleared of heretical practices and witchcraft by English
She wanted to unite all of France, including Burgundians
claimed to be inspired through visions of St. Catherine
201
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen proclaimed
end to the monarchy and the abolishing of a National Assembl
equal rights for all men, but no political rights for women
equal rights for all, including political rights for women
an end to the National police force
202
its attempts to create a new order that refelcted its belief in reason, the National Convention
declared new national holidays celebrating french cuisine
pursued a policy of dechristianization- adopting a calendar
ordered to build libraries and universities without money
drafted another constitution-reflecting enlightenment ideas
203
what was the French term for "heir apparent" to the throne?
crown prince
bourgeoisie
dauphin
infante
204
before the revolution, members of the Third Estate had
a smaller tax burden than the other estates
a high tax burden and little political power
greater political influence than the clergy
a voice in gov equal to that of the First and Second Estate
205
Francis Bacon is credited with
originating the idea of natural law
helping to develop the scientific method
refuting the ideas of Copernicus
creating the first body of international law
206
who was Joan's squire (escort)?
John of Luxembourg
Pierre Cauchon
Jean de Metz
Luke the Duke
207
The Moluccas were known to Europeans as the "Coffee Islands."
True
False
208
___ was a code of ethics that knights were supposed to uphold.
Chivalry
Vassalage
The book of the brave
The fief
209
The Magna Carta was a document that
established 1st English court system
Limited power of king; usher in beginning of gov. in Britain
established peace between the Normans and the French
conceded power of royal courts to the Roman Catholic Church
210
one of the causes of the French Revolution was 100% of taxes were paid by the second estate
true
false
211
the original purpose of the Inquisition was to torture non-Chirstians for refusing Catholicism
true
false

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