Which of the following is not a reason for increased agricultural production in Europe?

the import of new crops from Asia.

The phrase usually associated with the medieval social structure is

“those who pray, those who fight, and those who work.”

The main goal of the missi dominici was to

bring the counts under tighter control.

The High Middle Ages witnessed

a resurgence in the growth of cities.

Which of the following statements is not true about Clovis?

He converted to Arian Christianity.

Which of the following is not true of the Vikings?

the Vikings never targeted monasteries

Isaac Newton’s “Principia” explained

the laws of gravity and motion.

Which of the following was not a consequence of the Crusades?

The Fourth Crusade increased the Byzantine Empire’s power.

After the collapse of western Roman authority,

Germanic tribes established regional kingdoms.

After the death of Clovis,

his successors lost much of their authority.

In “The Wealth of Nations,” Adam Smith argued for

a free market based on competition.

Galileo Galilei added support for the heliocentric theory by

observing the sky through a telescope.

Historians once used the term feudalism to refer to

the political and social order based on the holding of land.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rapid spread of the Bubonic Plague?

doctors refused to treat those who caught the plague.

Inspired by the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment thinkers believed that

natural laws influence human society.

Which of the following was not representative of Renaissance painting?

a deeply religious tone seen in its choice of subjects

Which one of the following was NOT a common result of the bubonic plague?

a temporary decrease in workers’ wages.

One of the biggest reasons for increased agricultural production in Europe was

the introduction of a heavier plow.

increased trade between the eastern & western Mediterranean.

Which of the following was not a result of the crumble of Roman authority in Europe

the Church lost all its influence.

After the death of Louis the Pious, the Carolingian Empire

was split into three parts by his sons.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Charlemagne?

He was mistrustful of intellectual pursuits.

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1
Which of the following is not a reason for increased agricultural production in Europe?
the import of new crops from Asia.
the invention of the horse collar.
the introduction of the three field system.
the introduction of a heavier plow.
2
Which of the following was not an occupation of Leonardo Da Vinci?
all of the above are tru
engineer
sculptor
painter
3
The outbreak of the bubonic plague in the fourteenth century began in
England
India
China
Africa
4
Pope Urban II
led the fight against the Albigensian heresy.
excommunicated Henry IV.
launched the crusades in 1095.
was forced to step down after a confrontation with Henry IV.
5
The phrase usually associated with the medieval social structure is
“every man united in god and king.”
“those who fight and those who work.”
“the mandate of heaven.”
“those who pray, those who fight, and those who work.”
6
Clovis’s conversion to Christianity probably reflected the influence of his Christian wife,
Livia.
Clothilda.
Theodora.
Olympia.
7
The main goal of the missi dominici was to
strengthen the empire’s military forces.
spy on Charlemagne’s Islamic enemies.
bring the counts under tighter control.
oster better relations with the Byzantine emperor.
8
The High Middle Ages witnessed
the return of unified imperial rule in Europe.
a resurgence in the growth of cities.
a marked decline in trade.
a strengthening of noble feudal control in the countryside.
9
Charles Martel defeated an Islamic force in 732 at the battle of
Paris
Istanbul
Paris
Tours
10
Which reformer said that any Christian could read the Bible and understand God’s message?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Zwingli
John Knox
11
Which Germanic tribe was most influential in establishing the foundations of European culture?
Ostrigoths
Visigoths
Franks
Angles
12
The reign of Augustus inaugurated a period known as the
Mare Nostrum
Pax Romana
Punic Wars
Augustian Reform
13
Which of the following statements is not true about Clovis?
He converted to Arian Christianity.
He wiped out the last vestiges of Roman authority in Gaul.
He received the support of the popes.
He conquered the Germanic tribes on his borders.
14
Which of the following is not true of the Vikings?
Viking ships were able to sail in 3 feet of water.
the Vikings were the first Europeans to reach the Americas.
the Vikings never targeted monasteries
Vikings served as merchants as well as raiders.
15
Isaac Newton’s “Principia” explained
the Scientific Method.
the limits of human reason.
the value of experimentation.
the laws of gravity and motion.
16
Leonardo di Vinci is most famous for his painting the
School of Athens
Mona Lisa
Starry Night
Venus
17
Which of the following did not impact the increased agricultural yield of the High Middle Ages?
the introduction of new crops.
government financial support
the expansion of farmable land
the use of new technology.
18
Fiefs were
grants of land.
gifts given from the retainer as a sign of submission.
peasants, who were legally tied to the soil.
officials sent out by Charlemagne.
19
Which of the following was not a consequence of the Crusades?
The Fourth Crusade increased the Byzantine Empire’s power.
The Crusades stimulated trade between Europe and the East.
the failure of later crusades lessened respect for the Pope.
weakened the noble's power and strengthened royal power.
20
What were the salons of French Enlightenment thinkers?
gatherings in private homes
stores where books were sold
secular university classes
lectures open to the public
21
After the collapse of western Roman authority,
a greater pan-Germanic empire was established.
Europe was overrun and united by Islamic forces
the Visigoths created imperial unit
Germanic tribes established regional kingdoms.
22
The Frankish leader whose conversion to Christianity led to a partnership with the popes was
Clovis
Pepin
Charles Martel
Charlemagne
23
In medieval society, political power was vested in
local authorities.
a strong centralized government.
the pope.
he hands of the Holy Roman Emperor.
24
After the death of Clovis,
his kingdom was reabsorbed into the Roman Empire.
his successors lost much of their authority.
his kingdom fell under Islamic control.
his kingdom fell under Byzantine control.
25
In “The Wealth of Nations,” Adam Smith argued for
building a global industrial empire.
a free market based on competition.
allowing colonies to be independent.
a national policy to accumulate gold.
26
Galileo Galilei added support for the heliocentric theory by
formulating laws of gravity and motion.
retracting his views under pressure.
making mathematical calculations.
observing the sky through a telescope.
27
Historians once used the term feudalism to refer to
the class of highly trained Confucian officials.
the Byzantine religious world
a strong, centralized political order.
the political and social order based on the holding of land.
28
The Enlightenment overall promoted an attitude of
optimism
piety
cynicism
anger
29
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rapid spread of the Bubonic Plague?
rowded and unsanitary conditions in the cities.
doctors refused to treat those who caught the plague.
uarantines were put in place too late to stop the plague.
people fled cities seeking safety with their families.
30
What change happened in Europe as a result of Gutenberg’s innovation?
Scholarship became available in monasteries.
Latin became the common language of the people.
Books were easier to obtain.
Processing metal became far more efficient.
31
Inspired by the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment thinkers believed that
society matters more than individuals.
dictators learn from their experience.
natural laws influence human society.
nature is beyond human understanding.
32
Which of the following was not representative of Renaissance painting?
the use of linear perspective to represent three dimensions
the choice of themes from the Greek or Roman world
the creation of the individual portrait as an artistic genre
a deeply religious tone seen in its choice of subjects
33
Which one of the following was NOT a common result of the bubonic plague?
a decline in population.
a decline in trade.
a temporary decrease in workers’ wages.
peasant rebellions caused by efforts to freeze wages.
34
The only crusade that recaptured Jerusalem was the
first crusade.
third crusade.
second crusade.
fourth crusade.
35
Money to support the arts in Renaissance Italy came primarily from
industry
agriculture
commerce
maritime adventures
36
The Rule, vows of poverty, chastity and obedience was developed by
Gregory I.
St. Benedict.
Leo III.
St. Thomas Aquinas.
37
The vassal would owe loyalty, obedience, and military service to his lord in return for
a cash payment.
representation on the lord’s council.
a remission of excommunication.
a grant of land.
38
One of the biggest reasons for increased agricultural production in Europe was
the introduction of new crops from the Byzantine world.
the agricultural loans guaranteed by powerful Italian banks.
the introduction of a heavier plow.
the official support of the serfs by the popes.
39
The Crusades
increased trade between the eastern & western Mediterranean.
stopped all trade because of the constant warfare.
led to a slight decline in trade in the Mediterranean.
had virtually no impact on trade whatsoever.
40
The Council of Trent was part of the
Scientific Revolution
Renaissance
Counter Reformation
Reformation
41
Which of the following was not a result of the crumble of Roman authority in Europe
small regional kingdoms replaced empire.
the Church lost all its influence.
trade declined.
cities disappeared.
42
The Renaissance began in
Italy.
Spain.
England.
France
43
After the death of Louis the Pious, the Carolingian Empire
was swallowed up by a resurgence of Byzantine power.
fell under British control
was split into three parts by his sons.
became a puppet state controlled by expanding Islamic empire
44
Which of the following attributes were elements of humanism?
disbelief in a deity.
the beauty of nature
the worth of the individual
scientific understanding
45
Indulgences were considered a sign of church corruption because they were
privileges given to priests.
pardons that people could buy.
violations of the vow of poverty.
arguments against church teachings.
46
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Charlemagne?
He was mistrustful of intellectual pursuits.
He instituted the missi dominici.
He established a capital at Aachen.
He extended his authority as far south as Rome.
47
In 802, what gift did Charlemagne receive from the Abbasid caliph, Harun al-Rashid?
a terra-cotta army
a chess set displaying the two leaders as the kings
an elephant named Abu al-Abbas
a thousand pounds of gold
48
When sea voyages began to require sailing out of sight of land, this encouraged a growing interest in
chemistry
biology
astronomy
physics
49
In 1066, William of Normandy conquered
England
France
Italy
Denmark

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