What was the purpose of the European Crusades?

to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages

Which of the following best describes the social system of Venice?

Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii

What is the difference between a value and a belief?

A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal

Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?

the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals

How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?

It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs

What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?

It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea

Which of the following best describes the economic system of Florence?

Based on banking and silk and wool trade

Which of the following best describes the social system of Florence?

a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto

Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?

A small number of rich people who hold all of the power

How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?

It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home

Which of the following best describes the political system of Venice?

A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge

Which of the following best describes the political system of Florence?

oligarchy controlled by the Medici family

Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?

A set of values and beliefs common to one society

Which of the following best describes the economic system of Venice?

Powerful sea trade that controlled many ports

What was the purpose of the Silk Road?

It was a trade route from Europe to Asia

Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?

Healthcare is only for those who can afford it

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?

The feudal system was especially strong there

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STF Social Studies 8 Chapter 1/2 Review

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1
What was the purpose of the European Crusades?
to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages
to rescue the Pope from the Holy Land
to prevent the spread of the Black Plague to Europe
to reopen the Silk Road and reestablish trade with Asia
2
What is the image below an example of?
despotism
republic
oligarchy
hierarchy
3
Which of the following best describes the social system of Venice?
A class system identical to the feudal system
Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii
A class system including slaves and free men
Class system including the popolo grasso and popolo minuto
4
What is the difference between a value and a belief?
A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal
A value is part of an identity
A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal
A belief is part of an identity
5
Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?
the growth of the merchant class
new industries developed that specialized in trade
the collapse of the feudal system
the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals
6
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
astrology
diplomacy
colonization
urbanization
7
How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?
It brought silk and tea from the East to Europe
It encouraged us to learn Greek and Latin
It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs
It made Roman Catholicism the only religion in the world
8
What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?
The Treaty of Lodi was signed
The Medici family rose to power
The papacy moved to Avignon
It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea
9
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Florence?
based on sea trade
based on the Catholic Church
Based on banking and silk and wool trade
based on wine
10
Which of the following best describes the social system of Florence?
A class systems based on original citizens and immigrants
a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto
a class system based on the color of your skin
A class system identical to the feudal system
11
What is the time span of the Middle Ages?
300-1400 CE
1350-1600 CE
100-400 CE
300-1300 CE
12
Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?
A small number of rich people who hold all of the power
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A ruler who inherits his power by birth
A ruler with unlimited power
13
Which of the following is not a factor that shapes a society's worldview?
Ideas and Knowledge
Contact with other Cultures
Geography
Political Systems
14
How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?
It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home
It spread Islam across Europe, replacing Roman Catholicism
It expanded the influence of the Catholic Church
It reinforced Catholic beliefs for Europeans
15
Which of the following best describes the political system of Venice?
A republic that elected a senate to represent the citizens
An oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
A monarchy controlled by Henri IV
A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge
16
Which of the following is the best definition of identity?
A sense of self
Something accepted as truth
A group of people linked by common ideas about the world
A judgement about what is and is not important
17
Which of the following is the best name for the image below?
The Renaissance
The Catholic Church
The Feudal System
The Oligarchies of Italy
18
Which of the following terms describes the role of Islamic traders during the Middle Ages?
translators
middlemen
astrolabes
clergy
19
The increased trade after the Crusades caused which of the following?
the spread of Buddhism
the rise of the merchant class
the domination of the Islamic Empire
the domination of the Catholic Church
20
Which of the following best describes the political system of Florence?
Controlled by the despot, Henri IV
oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
republic controlled by an elected senate
A monarchy controlled by King Henri IV
21
Who would say this, «I will be rewarded in heaven for donating money now.»?
A nobleman
A serf
A bishop
A priest
22
In what time period did the Renaissance occur?
1070-1270 CE
1350-1600 CE
1450-1800 CE
1150-1500 CE
23
Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?
A collection of societies found in the same geographic area
A collection of ideas and knowledge about the world
A collection of identities common to one society
A set of values and beliefs common to one society
24
Which of the following is not an element of society that is affected by worldview
Culture
Contact with other cultures
Social Systems
Political and Economic Systems
25
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Venice?
Silk and wool trade
Wine trade
Banking
Powerful sea trade that controlled many ports
26
Which of the following was the main cause for urbanization in 1350?
The end of the feudal system
The Black Plague
Increased trade with China
The Crusades
27
Who would say this, «I must accept my short, harsh life on Earth»?
A knight
A bishop
A serf
A nobelman
28
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
It was a road made out of silk
It was secret road used to spread Buddhism
It was a road controlled by the Mongols to protect Asia
It was a trade route from Europe to Asia
29
Where did the Renaissance begin?
France
Byzantine Empire
Greece
Italy
30
Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?
Democracy is the best form of government
Education is free and available to all
Healthcare is only for those who can afford it
Freedom of religion is important
31
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?
It was protected to the north by the Alps
Ancient ruins reminded them of republicanism
The feudal system was especially strong there
The Catholic Church had relocated to Avignon

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