Which of the following is NOT a reason the Crusades started?

Economic: the eldest was without inheritance money

Which of the following is NOT true regarding knighthood?

The education of a young noble began as early as age 3

China was essential to the Silk Road because....

The Chinese knew the 'secret' formula to create silk.

A beneficial update to castles in medieval ages was NOT:

Walls were made with steel casing.

Which of the following is NOT a long-term affect of the Crusades?

Feudal power was strengthened and confirmed.

Those who donate money to art/artists.

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1
The Renaissance was a rebirth of Greco-Roman knowledge; it began in Italy and lasted from approximately 1300-1600 CE.
True
False
2
Humanism focuses on the individual and as opposed to religious views.
True
False
3
Which of the following is NOT a reason the Crusades started?
Political: Kings to the West wanted land and power.
Religious: All who fought promised "ticket to heaven"
Economic: the eldest was without inheritance money
Economic: Merchants could supply loans and gain interest
4
The artistic Renaissance did NOT:
use techniques like perspective and the vanishing point.
appear to be more realistic than Gothic art.
focus on religious themes
exhibit advanced use of shading and color.
5
Which of the following is NOT true regarding knighthood?
A squire took care of a knights armor, weapons, and warhorse
A knight abides to the code of chivalry.
At age 14, the boy would become a squire.
The education of a young noble began as early as age 3
6
A true example of a Renaissance man is:
Artemis LaStrange
Vince DiCaprio
Bonzo Lall
Leonardo da Vinci
7
Peace is helpful for trade, a la Pax Sinica and Pax Romana.
True
False
8
Which of the following is NOT a reason the Roman Empire Fell?
An over-extension of their army and infrastructure.
Caesar got shanked.
Constant raids by 'barbarian' tribes.
An over-reliance on slave labor.
9
A crusade is a holy war. There were 8 or 9 total, depending on the source.
False
True
10
Renaissance means "to be born again" in Latin.
True
False
11
China was essential to the Silk Road because....
The Chinese wanted the "heavenly horses" of the West.
The Chinese had a superior form of rice.
The Chinese knew the 'secret' formula to create silk.
China is massive.
12
Which of the following is not true about the feudal system?
It was a sometimes complex system of kings, dukes, bishops, and peasants...
All of the above are true.
Knights were the primary protectors of the realm.
Land was the primary method of currency/value.
13
A beneficial update to castles in medieval ages was NOT:
Walls would be angled differently to deflect heavy artillery
Walls would be built thicker and stronger
Walls were made with steel casing.
Castles were built with moats
14
The Renaissance was NOT related to
the fall of the Roman Empire.
Increased secular views
an increase in a larger and healthier middle class
Expansion of trade, exploration and technology
15
Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press did NOT
invent the modern printing press.
reinvent the wheel.
massively produce the Bible.
enhance literacy and education globally.
16
Which of the following is NOT a long-term affect of the Crusades?
The strengths & weaknesses of the Church were exposed.
Trade expanded between East and West
Feudal power was strengthened and confirmed.
Muslims and Christians became bitter and resented each other
17
Patrons of arts are:
Those who train endlessly to become master artists.
Those who allow the Church to influence the theme of art.
Those who donate money to art/artists.
Those who give their time to perfecting modern art.
18
Niccolo Machiavelli preached:
Power to the people.
Democracy is superior.
Stay in power however you can.
The means justify the ends.
19
Which of the following is NOT an extremely wealthy, thriving trading Italian city?
Milano
Anchiano
Venezia
Firenze
20
A renaissance man is multitalented and multiethnic.
False
True
21
Leonardo da Vinci was NOT
an artist
born in Michelangelo
a painter
a sculpor
22
Which of the Crusades were successful for the Christians?
The Childrens Crusade
The Last
None.
The First
23
The Crusades started in 897 and lasted for nearly 200 years
True
False
24
Charlemagne was one of the most powerful figures of medieval times.
False
True
25
Which of the following is false regarding Bubonic Plague?
It wiped out up to 80% of certain cities.
It's spread by ticks
It spread rapidly
It still exists today in the U.S.
26
Which animal was most favorable in Silk Road trade in dry, harsh desert climates?
Oxen
Mule
Camel
Horseback

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