The feudal system was:

Supported by the labor of the peasants

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

To stop any person from gaining too much power

People abandoning their own children was a result of:

The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague

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

Prices of goods remained the same

Which conclusion can be made about the plague?

Port cities were the first to be affected by the Plague

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

The lack of support from the Catholic Church

Which of the following is true about the Crusades?

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

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

Sharp class distinctions divided European society

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

Every male citizen of all social classes should participate

During the Middle Ages:

Popes and monarchs challenged each other

The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:

End of the Republic and birth of the Empire

Martin Luther believed

The Bible over the Church's teachings

What were Latifundias?

Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome

Which statement was true about Sparta?

It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta

Which of the following is true about the Black Death?

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

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

Continued growth of the economy

What was the goal of Alexander the Great?

Bring the whole world under one rule

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1
Why was hiring mercenaries negative?
They lack the values Roman citizens held
They only fight for the money
They might be from lands invading Rome
All of the Above
2
Greece's geography led to its economy being based on what?
Farming
Manufacturing
Sea-Trade
Hunting
3
The feudal system was:
Intended to provide social mobility
Controlled by the middle class
Designed to promote equality
Supported by the labor of the peasants
4
Martin Luther was a leader during the:
Scientific Revolution
Middle Ages
The Crusades
Reformation
5
Which group made up the largest percentage of population in Athens?
Foreign-born residents
Females and children
Slaves
Adult Males
6
What was the purpose of dividing the Roman government into three branches?
To stop any person from gaining too much power
Creating the laws
Maintaining a working government
Creating guidelines for crimes and punishment
7
When Isabella and Ferdinand married they combined forces to defeat the Muslims during the:
Voyages of Columbus
Italian renaissance
Spanish Reconquista
Crusade for the Holy Land
8
People abandoning their own children was a result of:
The outocome of the famine in Ireland
Treatment of native people in Latin America
The breakdown of social order during the bubonic plague
The power of the special courts during the inquisition
9
Martin Luther's beliefs led him to
Post the 95 Thesis
Complete his studies to be a priest
Sign the Peace of Augsburg
Create Theocracy
10
Dividing the Roman government into three branches is a reflection of:
The 12 Tables
Checks and Balances
Rules of Laws and Justice
Popular Sovereignty
11
Greek philosophers encouraged citizens to:
Believe only men in power were smart
believe in what their gods wanted them to
Ask questions
Rely on philosophers to answer life's questions
12
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the latifundia on Roman society?
Small farmers could not compete with the low prices
Slave labor was needed to work the large fields
Prices of goods remained the same
Cities became over crowded and people were unemployed
13
Why were there several emperors in Rome for such a short time period?
The empires divided the empire more and more
Citizens tried to buy the throne
Rival generals competed for power
All of the Above
14
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
15
Rome was protected from invasion by the:
Alps
Tiber River
Carpathian Mountains
Adriatic Sea
16
In ancient Greece, Greek temples were normally built on the:
Acropolis
Plains
River
Valley
17
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Increase in knowledge
More literacy
The Church couldn't censor what was being written
Learning began to decrease
18
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
Italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea
Contact through trade
Renaissance thinkers had an interest in the history of Rome
The lack of support from the Catholic Church
19
The artistic technique to help the viewer understand depth and dimension is:
Humanism
Constancy
Perspective
Realism
20
During the Middle Ages:
War was limited to religious holidays
Religion was controlled by lords
Landlords determined when wars took place
The church was very powerful
21
Which of the following is true about the Crusades?
The Crusaders captured the Holy Land
The Crusades caused Rome to fall
The Crusades stopped the Turks from capturing Constantinople
They didn't achieve their goals but brought change to Europe
22
A result of extensive trade routes in Europe was:
Capitalism
Subsistence Farming
Manorialism
Hunting and Gathering
23
The land that a lord gave to a vassal was called a:
Grant
Chivalry
Charter
Fief
24
What event led to a sharp decline in population between 1351-1370?
War
Immigration
The Plague
Famine
25
Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is true?
Sharp class distinctions divided European society
The Catholic Church led to a classless society
The nobles encouraged social mobility
Industrialization led to the growth of socialism
26
What form of Government did Pericles help establish in Ancient Greece?
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
27
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
Knighthood
The Guild
The Church
The Nation-State
28
What caused the sharp decline in the amount of land Rome had in its empire?
The fall of Rome
The Birth of the Republic
The end of the Republic and birth of the Empire
The creation of Rome
29
What were the expectations for the people in a Democracy in Ancient Greece?
Every male citizen of all social classes should participate
Only the rich would participate in the government
Only those with blood lines to the rulers participate
Only the dictator can make decisions
30
Where can we see an example of the Roman Republic today?
The Declaration of Independence
The United States Constitution
The National Judiciary System
The War Powers Act
31
What type of government did the Early Romans practice?
Oligarchy
Republic
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
32
Who thought the Pope has too much power?
Johann Gutenberg
Socrates
Martin Luther
Desiderius Erasmus
33
During the Middle Ages:
Monarchs and popes strengthened the church
Popes and monarchs challenged each other
Popes gave little attention to political matters
Monarchs dominated the church's leaders
34
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Females and children
Foreign born residents
Adult Males
Slaves
35
The Roman Empire expanded in area during the:
End of the Republic and birth of the Empire
Birth of the Republic
Fall of Rome
Creation of Rome
36
Martin Luther believed
The need for lay investiture
Imprisioning those who disagreed with the church
Unifying the church
The Bible over the Church's teachings
37
What were Latifundias?
Farms free from slave labor
Machines of conquest from the expansion of Rome
Large farm estates built by the rich in Rome
Small farms ran by independent farmers
38
Which statement was true about Sparta?
Fighting was frowned upon
Politics was valued over warfare
Mothers loved their sons who returned safely
It was an honor to fight and die for Sparta
39
Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
It did not spread beyond Europe
It spread rapidly through Russia
It affected only urban areas
It was most severe in Europe but was also in Africa and Asia
40
Christian warriors were encouraged to:
Join the crusades
Force the Russians to convert
Stop the Huns in Europe
Stop a Viking invasion
41
The European Feudal system was a society based on:
Political ability
Accumulated wealth
Social Classes
Educational achievement
42
Which of the following did not have an effect on inflation in Roman society?
Division of the rich and poor in Rome
Continued growth of the economy
Middle class sinking into poverty
Increases in taxes
43
What country was least affected by the plague?
Italy
France
Poland
England
44
Why did Population decline in the early 14th Century?
Disease and famine
Technology
Immigration
Agriculture
45
A feudal manor was:
Self-sufficient
Caused Inflation
Caused competiton
Led to a trade embargo
46
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
47
This civilization was wiped from history due to the result of the Punic Wars:
Greece
Macedonia
Etruscans
Carthage

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