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Review for GH 8 Midterm #alberta #history #socialstudies #grade8 #renaissance #worldviews
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1
The first European to set foot on North American land; thought he had found India.
Bartolomeu Dias
Vasco de Gama
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
2
Cathay was the name used for what modern country?
China
Turkmenistan
India
Japan
3
Formed around monasteries, these institutions were workplaces for many early humanists.
Cathedrals
Churches
Guild Halls
Universities
4
John Ball and Wat Tyler were the leaders of what major political event in the Middle Ages?
Catholic Counter-Reformation
Hundred Years' War
Peasants' Revolt
Ciompi Revolt
5
The language commonly spoken by the people who live in a particular region.
Dialect
Common speak
Vernacular
Colloquial
6
Which is NOT a characteristic of feudalism?
It was based on loyalty, land, and duty
Lords allowed their tenants to help make decisions
Peasants paid rent to the lord of the manor
People were born into a level of society and stayed there
7
What made Queen Elizabeth I of England a true Renaissance monarch?
Fluent in several languages, including Latin and Greek
Patron of the arts
All of them!
Well-educated
8
What was the leading cause of death for indigenous people in North America after contact?
Overworking
Conflict with Europeans
Civil War
Diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza
9
Towards the end of the Middle Ages, power is based on ___ instead of ___ (Fill in the Blanks)
Titles, Land
Wealth, Land
Wealth, Titles
Land, Wealth
10
Religion is the most important part of people's daily lives in the Middle Ages (T or F)
True
False
11
The term
Classical texts
refers to...
The Bible
Books written by Church officials
Important books throughout history
Ancient Greek and Roman texts
12
Followers of the Society of Jesus were known as...
Loyalists
Jesuits
Protestants
Dominicans
13
Developed the printing press in 1450; published a Bible of which few full copies still exist.
Johannes Gutenberg
Wolfgang Gutenberg
Johannes Bach
Francois Ier
14
Why was mathematics an important area of study in the Renaissance?
Considered a basic tool for understanding the universe
All of them!
Influenced other scientific areas, like astronomy
Crucial for the development of Europe's new economy
15
Renaissance
is best defined as...
Revitalize
Rebirth
Renew
Regret
16
The process of making observations, experimenting, and drawing conclusions based on evidence.
The Scientific Procedure
Trial and Error
The Scientific Method
The Experimental Process
17
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand were the monarchs of which European nation?
France
Spain
England
Portugal
18
Holy wars in which Christians attempted to regain control of the Holy Land from the Muslims.
The Crusades
Battle of Jerusalem
The Battle of Chioggia
The Holy Wars
19
Sumptuary laws were designed to...
Force people to go to church.
Limit consumption of alcohol.
Restrict what clothing different classes could wear.
Restrict what foods different classes could eat.
20
Prester John was a mythical figure who was thought to be capable of what?
All of them!
Communicating with God
Converting First Nations in North America
Helping Europeans defeat the Muslim civilizations
21
Galileo was tried for heresy because of which of the following beliefs?
Belief in the Scientific Method
Belief in a geocentric solar system
Belief in a heliocentric solar system
Belief in Protestantism
22
A series of meetings about church policies, and the start of the Catholic Counter-Reformation
Council of Ignatius
Imperial Diet of Worms
Imperial Meeting of the Vatican
Council of Trent
23
Which English privateer was viewed as a criminal by the Spanish for his raids and attacks?
George Boleyn
Francis Bacon
Walter Raleigh
Francis Drake
24
The main ideal of Humanism is...
The belief in the power of the community
The belief in one true God
The power of a strong leader
The belief in the potential of the individual
25
Women were not permitted to join religious orders (T or F)
True
False
26
Which of the following is not a main tenet of humanism?
Great things can be achieved through education
Humans have the power of reason
People should focus their study on one specific subject
Maintain an open, curious and questioning mind
27
A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group.
Point of View
Perspective
Worldview
28
Guilds are NOT responsible for which of the following tasks?
Controlling the price of goods
Setting quality standards
Selling finished goods
Deciding who could become an apprentice
29
Fill in the blank: The growth of towns led to the emergence of a ________________ class.
Merchant
Middle
Noble
Educated
30
This process was made legal during the Renaissance for the purposes of study.
Vivisection
Dissection
Surgery
Chiropractic Care
31
England was able to capture Spanish treasure fleets because of what naval development?
They weren't able to capture any treasure fleets
The development of faster ships
Better navigational technology
Larger, more powerful cannons
32
People who turned against the Catholic church in pursuit of a new religion were known as...
Nonbelievers
Atheists
Protestants
Reformers
33
The first nation involved in organized exploration.
Portugal
England
France
Spain
34
Martin Luther is best known for the publication of which of the following documents?
Disagreement with Church Hierarchy (95 Reasons)
An Argument Against Indulgences (The Essay)
Disputation on the Power of Indulgences (95 Theses)
A Lecture Regarding Indulgences (95 Theses)
35
What was the name given to overland trade routes that connected Europe and Asia?
The Silk Road
The Tea Trail
The Spice Route
The Pepper Passage
36
Refers to the actions/attitudes of a state whose goal is to increase its power and territory.
Mercantilism
Expansionism
Imperialism
Humanism
37
Which of the following city-states had the greatest naval power?
Genoa
Naples
Florence
Venice
38
The Battle of Diu was between Portugal and which group?
Korean turtle ships
Arab pirates
Chinese traders
Arab trading ships
39
Which of the following city-states held the most financial power?
Naples
Florence
Venice
Genoa
40
Cristobal Colon is another name for which European?
Prince Henry
Prester John
Christopher Columbus
Vasco de Gama
41
Prior to the Renaissance, which group was seen as craftspeople rather than artisans?
Florists
Playwrights
Sculptors
Painters
42
Where did Humanists get most of the classical texts from?
Ancient ruins outside of Rome
Jewish civilization
Muslim civilization
Libraries that had been forgotten
43
Machiavelli is best known for the following conclusion from
The Prince
:
Princes must act contrary to morality in order to rule
The end justifies the means
A prince should only be concerned with maintaining a state
It is a general rule about men that they are fickle liars
44
Which of the following is NOT a subject introduced by the Humanists during the Renaissance?
History
Scripture and Theology
Physical Training
Aesthetics
45
What modern country is attributed with the earliest Renaissance thoughts?
France
Germany
Spain
Italy
46
In the Middle Ages, doctors used this system to treat illnesses.
The Bodily Fluids Index
The Humorous Index
The Four Humours
The Four Fluids
47
Italy was governed by a monarchy during the Renaissance. (T or F)
False
True
48
Official exclusion from a church. Usually used in relation to the Catholic Church.
ostracization
expatriation
excommunication
heretical hiding
49
The belief that it is important to train a person's character and body as well as their mind.
Educating the spirit
Renaissance man
Traditional education
Educating the whole child
50
The rural area surrounding a city state.
Bandlands
Hinterland
Farmland
The countryside
51
The term used when charging interest on a loan.
Indulgences
Usury
Gluttony
Scam
52
Civic Humanism is based on the writings of which Roman philosopher?
Seneca
Cicero
Socrates
Plutarch
53
This sea was crucial to the success of Italian city states.
Dead Sea
Mediterranean Sea
North Sea
Black Sea
54
During the Renaissance, this book influenced architects to include classical features.
Et Laminas Tectonicas Limitum
De Aedificia Felis Et
De Architectonica
De Architectura
55
Time period where knowledge is spread quickly and easily. The Renaissance is considered one.
Communication Era
Knowledge Period
Informative Era
Information Age
56
Explorer accounts of indigenous societies led Europeans to believe what?
Indigenous people were not as developed as Europeans
Indigenous people were more technologically advanced
Indigenous people lived happier lives than Europeans
Indigenous people were much smarter than Europeans
57
The economic depression following the Black Death caused an increase in what?
Arts and culture
All of them!
Loyalty and city pride
Beautification of cities
58
A common belief for the cause of the Black Plague was...
It was a disease brought by foreigners
It was caused by poor hygiene
They had no guesses about where it came from
It was sent by God as a punishment for sins
59
What did towns offer that rural life did not?
Freedom and economic opportunities
Order and stability
Cleanliness
Medical treatment
60
This spice was so valuable it was worth more than its weight in gold.
Cayenne
Saffron
Pepper
Cumin
61
Worldview includes things like individual perspective and point of view (T or F)
True
False
62
The Polo family is an example of what social class?
Nobility
Peasants
Church Officials
Merchants
63
This explorer is often attributed as the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Bartolomeu Dias
Vasco de Gama
64
Millions of Europeans died as a result of this between 1346 and 1350.
The Bubonic Plague
Food Poisoning
The Peasants' Revolt
Cat Scratch Fever
65
The largest shipbuilding centre in Europe; at its height, it employed 2000-3000 workers.
The Arsenal of Assisi
The Venetian Docks
The Florentine Fleet
The Venetian Arsenal
66
Which Business Model in the late Middle Ages was based on Christian Principles?
Business Model B
Business Model A
67
Women had a lot of agency in Medieval Europe. (T or F)
True
False
68
Machiavellian is used today to describe a person who is...?
Capable of holding power, despite the odds
Unscrupulous, and who seeks power by any means possible
Unfazed by conflict in their day to day life
Ruthless when playing Monopoly
69
Civic Humanism is focused on...
Buying art and sculpture to beautify your city
Improving society through educating yourself
Educating children so they can lead society
Working in the government to improve civic policies
70
Which of the following was NOT a reason for European nations to explore during the Renaissance?
Expanding Gold Supply
Expanding Trade
Expanding Naval Power
Expanding Religion
71
This architect was known for his mathematical theory of perspective.
Giovanni Bellini
Leonardo da Vinci
Filippo Brunelleschi
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
72
Known as "The First Lady of the World"
Contesstina de Medici
Christine de Pisan
Isabella D'Este
Elizabeth Tudor
73
A list of titles that Catholics are forbidden to read. Published by the Catholic Church.
Catalogue of Heretical Texts
Index of Prohibited Books
Index of Illicit Literature
Ye Shall Not Read
74
The most valuable and sought-after trade goods were...
Livestock
Silks
Precious Metals
Spices
75
How did merchants influence the politics of city states?
They supported strong leaders that promised stability
They funded political campaigns
They took business away from the nobility
They caused conflict that created instability
76
Knights would swear this to their lords; an oath of loyalty.
Allegiance
Fealty
Dedication
Service
77
Which of the following is NOT an important impact of the Printing Press?
Creation of a more profitable writing profession
Cheaper and more accessible books
Increase in literacy levels
Increase in Latin and Greek fluency
78
A navigational tool that used the North Star to calculate latitude.
Cross-staff
Astrolabe
Compass
Back-staff
79
Freemen were not allowed to leave the manor without the lord's permission (T or F)
True
False
80
Niccolo Machiavelli was a well-known political leader in Florence (T or F)
True
False
81
A tax paid to the Catholic Church, either as a portion of crops or earnings.
Testament
Fee
Usury
Tithe
82
A Dominican monk who taught that "vanities" distracted people from God's word.
Giovanni Bocelli
Girolamo Savonarola
Andreas Vesalius
Pope Leo X
83
Elizabeth I's Tillbury Speech was about what historical event?
Sir Walter Raleigh's successful American colony in 1587
Shakespeare's first play in 1599
John Cabot's discovery of NFLD in 1497
Defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588
84
Which of the following authors was NOT writing during the Renaissance?
Christine de Pisan
Sir Francis Bacon
Euclid
William Shakespeare
85
Humanist writers focused on expressing what through their works?
Religious allegories
New ideas
Love and devotion
Thoughts and emotions
86
The church functioned in a hierarchical system during the Renaissance & Middle Ages (T or F)
True
False
87
Established a centre at Sagres for exploring navigational technology; was interested in ships.
Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Theodore the Timid
Prince Harris the Explorer
Prince George the Younger
88
A person who hand-wrote books on parchment; a tedious job that could take months or years.
Scribbler
Scribe
Squire
Speller
89
Humanist scholars often ran their own schools (T or F)
False
True
90
Worldview is the same as point of view (T or F)
True
False
91
The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 did what?
Publicly declared King Ferdinand as Emperor of North America
Publicly announced that Spain & Portugal ruled the New World
Secretly gave Portugal power over the Americas
Secretly divided the world between Spain and Portugal
92
The author of
The City of Women
is...
Queen Elizabeth I
Christine de Pisan
Isabella D'Este
Queen Isabella
93
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the success of Italian City-States?
Religion
Climate
Geography
Social Organization
94
The Renaissance saw a growing interest in which of the following subjects for art?
Portraits and landscapes
Still lifes
Religious iconography
Caricatures
95
This person launched the First Crusades through a speech delivered in 1095.
Pope John Paul II
Pope Alexander IV
Pope Urban II
Pope Leo X
96
Which country possessed the most wealth for the majority of the Renaissance?
Germany
Spain
England
The Netherlands
97
Towns would grow around which of the following buildings?
Palaces
Manors
All of them!
Monasteries
98
Andreas Vesalius was known for doing what during his time at the University of Padua?
Performing experiments on live humans
Working with the Church on acceptable anatomy research
Creating detailed drawings of human anatomy
Dissecting bodies in lecture while his students watched
99
An official order from the office of the pope; one was issued condemning Martin Luther's works.
Papal Bull
Papal Request
Papal Kitten
Papal Mustang
100
Patrons of the arts could be from which of the following classes of society?
Government officials
Wealthy merchants
Members of the Church
All three
