Which factor was most critical to the Renaissance starting in Italy?

City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade.

What was a key outcome of Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses in 1517?

a reduction in the power of the Catholic Church

How did the Crusades help initiate the European Renaissance?

increasing trade between east and west

Why were kingdoms like Ghana and Mali prosperous during the Post-Classical Era?

The had contact with islamic merchants and controlled key trade routes

What was the greatest influence of ancient Greek thought on modern Western political ideas?

importance of induviduals and democracy

What political change resulted from the Hundred Years’ War?

Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.

What political characteristics were typical of civilizations during the Classical Era (500 BCE–600 CE)?

Large with a complex but stable bureaucracy

Which inventions and innovations are attributed to Song China?

Moveable type and the magnetic compass

What best describes cultural achievements in India under Gupta rule?

A period of flourishing art and technology

What was a common characteristic of many societies during the Early Civilizations Era?

Inequality between men and women

What geographic factor most likely influenced the start of the Neolithic Revolution?

Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.

What economic shift during the Renaissance supported the flourishing of art?

the development of a wealthy merchant class

What was one major result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia in the Middle Ages?

a vast, unified empire of many cultures

Who founded Buddhism, and what was his primary goal?

Siddhartha Gautama, who sought to end suffering through the Eightfold Path

How did Justinian’s policies show the connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?

Construction of large religious buildings

Why did the sale of indulgences by the Church spark the Protestant Reformation?

leaders like Martin Luther embraced Roman Catholic doctrine

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1
Which factor was most critical to the Renaissance starting in Italy?
The unity of the Kingdom of Italy
Italy won the Crusades
City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade.
The catholic church provided wealth
2
What was a key outcome of Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses in 1517?
a reduction in the power of the Catholic Church
a decline in the expansion of overseas colonies
the emergence of absolute monarchies
the beginning of the crusades
3
How did the Crusades help initiate the European Renaissance?
conquering Jerusalem
Islam conquered europe and introduced new things
increasing trade between east and west
introducing the Europeans to Islamic art
4
In ancient Sparta, what activity was central to citizenship for men?
Financial contribution to public-works projects
participation in religious riuals
adopting vows of pacificism
membership in the military
5
Why were kingdoms like Ghana and Mali prosperous during the Post-Classical Era?
They enslaved people for the Atlantic slave trade with Britain.
The were self-sufficent
The had contact with islamic merchants and controlled key trade routes
They resisted Islam
6
What was the greatest influence of ancient Greek thought on modern Western political ideas?
efficiency of the free market
importance of induviduals and democracy
seperation of church and state
seperation of powers
7
What political change resulted from the Hundred Years’ War?
Knights built large independent armies
Peasants gained privileges by serving in new national armies.
Religious leaders emerged as powerful local leaders in France and England.
Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.
8
What political characteristics were typical of civilizations during the Classical Era (500 BCE–600 CE)?
Small and decentralized
Large and ineffecient
Large with a complex but stable bureaucracy
Small but wealthy states
9
Which inventions and innovations are attributed to Song China?
Lateen Sails and chronometers
Bows and steel arrowheads
Moveable type and the magnetic compass
Concrete and Aquaducts
10
What best describes cultural achievements in India under Gupta rule?
Massive military conquests and a focus on martial tasks
A period of flourishing art and technology
Culture froze so people could spent time in prayer
Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.
11
What was a common characteristic of many societies during the Early Civilizations Era?
Inequality between men and women
Democratic political values
Freedom of all people
Voting rights were given to more and more people.
12
Why was the medieval Church a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome?
Provided several ways to heavan
Indulgences
Stability and Security
Gave away wealth
13
What geographic factor most likely influenced the start of the Neolithic Revolution?
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
Development of rocketry
Development of Factories
Changing sea levels forced hunter-gather societies to relocate.
14
What economic shift during the Renaissance supported the flourishing of art?
the development of a wealthy merchant class
Introduction of paper currency that was in higher demand by artists
government subsidized art schools
Development of government programs that paid for the education of artists
15
Which empire expanded from Greece to India by 323 BCE?
Roman Empire
Han Dynasty
Sargon's Empire
Alexander's Empire
16
Under the manorial system, what were nobles required to provide for the serfs?
Food
protection
cattle
Livable wage
17
What was one major result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia in the Middle Ages?
provided a model for political organization
commanded believers to act morally
a vast, unified empire of many cultures
a revival of art and literature
18
Which of the following was NOT a Roman Republic effort to separate power?
Two Consuls serve as chief executive
Praetors had absolute power
Senate debated and advised on laws
Elected Assemblies could vote
19
Who founded Buddhism, and what was his primary goal?
Jesus who told everyone to love everyone else
Siddhartha Gautama, who sought to end suffering through the Eightfold Path
Krishna, who taught about the importance of dharma in the Bhagavad Gita
Mahavira, who promoted non-violence to all living things
20
Which term best means "one who shows loyalty to a lord?"
Artisans
Samuari
Vassals
Kings
21
How did Justinian’s policies show the connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?
Named the Pope
Could removed salvation from heretics
Construction of large religious buildings
Was the head of the Catholic Church
22
What is a key feature of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Little access to water
Development of oracle bones
Complex Urban planning
Construction of ziggurats
23
Why was Christianity significant in rebuilding Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
provided stablity
Provided military leadership
Provided peasants with a cash infusion
Took over the Roman government
24
Why did the sale of indulgences by the Church spark the Protestant Reformation?
Protestants rejected dietary restrictions on sweets
leaders like Martin Luther embraced Roman Catholic doctrine
the Roman Catholic pope refused monetary support for the Vatican.
many Protestants did not believe salvation could be purchased.

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