What is the best description of the territory held by the Roman Empire at its height?

Britain, France, Italy, Middle East and North Africa

The lateen sail ship was more maneuverable than older ships was probably first used on the –

Indian Ocean by Arab and Indian traders

The Prince by Machiavelli -

provided a set of rules for rulers to take and hold power

What was NOT a result of this increase in trade?

establishment of Muslim trading posts in Europe

Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by -

demand for luxury goods from Middle East after the Crusades

What is the most accurate description of the basic relationships under feudalism?

Monarchs granted land to local lords.

The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for–

peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade

What occurred as a result of the coronation of the first Holy Roman Emperor?

greater political influence for the Church

How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?

Both were times of peace and artistic advancement.

Wealth accumulated from European trade with the Middle East led to -

the rise of Italian city-states.

In northern Italy, the Church’s rule against usury came into conflict with–

banks’ practice of charging interest on loans

Which of the following reforms was instituted by Augustus Caesar?

He created a professional civil service.

The medieval estate can best be described as -

source of protection and necessary goods

What led to the rise of city-states in northern Italy?

profits from trade between Europe and the Middle East

With the crowning of Charlemagne -

the political influence of the Church increased.

The lord in medieval Europe -

held the highest social position on the manor.

Which of these was NOT a factor in reducing Church influence in northern Italy?

sponsorship of Renaissance artists by church officials

Which of the following is the best description of workers on a medieval estate?

large group of peasants farming on an estate/manor

The use of windmills spread to Europe from the –

Muslim Empire in the Middle East

The Prince is famous for advocating what idea?

end result always justifies the means

What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?

renewed emphasis on family loyalty

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1
Charlemagne’s Empire–
was centered in Rome.
was centered in onstantinople
was centered in western Asia
was centered in western Europe
2
What is the best description of the territory held by the Roman Empire at its height?
Britain, France, Italy, Middle East and North Africa
Italy, North Africa, and most of sub-Saharan Africa
Europe including Italy, England, Russia and Scandinavia.
Italian Peninsula, the modern Middle East, India and Persia
3
Along which trade route was gold traded for salt?
northern Europe - Black Sea
trans-Saharan
Silk Road
maritime routes along the Indian Ocean
4
The lateen sail ship was more maneuverable than older ships was probably first used on the –
Black Sea by the Byzantine Naval Ships
Indian Ocean by Arab and Indian traders
Adriatic Sea by Roman fishermen
Mediterranean Sea by Greek Sailors
5
Where did the compass first originate?
Greece
India
Arabia
China
6
What goods did the Crusaders bring back to Europe from the East?
gold and silver
silk and spices
precious metals and oil
potatoes and corn
7
The Prince by Machiavelli -
firmly established democracy as the government in Italy
encouraged honesty and fair play by political rulers
was the story of an English prince from the Middle Ages
provided a set of rules for rulers to take and hold power
8
What technological advance did the Europeans borrow from the Chinese?
ships
paper
steel plow
metal weapons
9
What was NOT a result of this increase in trade?
increased demand for goods from the Middle East
production of goods specifically for trade
increased use of credit and banking
establishment of Muslim trading posts in Europe
10
Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by -
demand for luxury goods from Middle East after the Crusades
the repeal of a ban on non-Christian trade by the Pope
trade between Byzantine Empire and Holy Roman Empire
Muslim expansion into southern Europe
11
Charlemagne did each of the following to strengthen and unite his empire, except-
founded new churches
crowned the Pope
established schools
built and expanded roads
12
What is the most accurate description of the basic relationships under feudalism?
Monarchs granted land to local lords.
Lords granted land to serfs.
Serfs granted lands to monarchs.
Monarchs granted lands to serfs.
13
Government power in wealthy city-states seemed to rest in which segment of society?
church officials
merchants
farmers
lawyers
14
What is the 200-year period of Roman initiated by Augustus Caesar known as?
Pax Romana
Pax Republic
Pax Sinica
Pax Sun
15
What form of government did the Italian city-states develop?
imperial bureaucracy
republic
monarchy
direct democracy
16
The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for–
the change in government from empire to democracy.
civil war, massive unemployment, Caesar’s assassination.
peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade
religious change from Roman gods to Christianity.
17
What occurred as a result of the coronation of the first Holy Roman Emperor?
the Byzantine emperor declared war on Rome
greater political influence for the Church
greater division within the Roman Empire
an eventual war with the Vikings
18
Which of these regions was NOT influenced by Islam?
central Asia
west Africa
southeast Asia
east Asia
19
After the end of feudalism, what event stimulated trade?
Black Death
Hundred Years’ War
Crusades
discovery of new gold mines
20
Porcelain was an important trade good from –
Indies
Italy
China
Mali
21
How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?
Both were times of poverty
Both had little trade with the outside world.
Both were times of warfare.
Both were times of peace and artistic advancement.
22
Wealth accumulated from European trade with the Middle East led to -
the rise of Italian city-states.
the corruption of the Church
freedom for the serfs
an increase in crime
23
In northern Italy, the Church’s rule against usury came into conflict with–
expanding trade with the Far East on the Silk Road
banks’ practice of charging interest on loans
the goals of the Fourth Crusade
the desire to expand trade with the Muslim empire
24
Which of the following reforms was instituted by Augustus Caesar?
He granted religious freedom with the Edict of Milan
He reorganized Roman law into Justinian’s Code.
He instituted a system of elections to choose a new emperor.
He created a professional civil service.
25
Which Renaissance writer advocated the philosophy that “the end justifies the means?”
Petrarch
Machiavelli
Erasmus
Moore
26
What region was a major source of gold?
South Asia
West Africa
Northern Africa
Southwestern Asia
27
What was the primary trade good from the Baltic region in ancient times?
silks
spices
amber
tin
28
The medieval estate can best be described as -
a workplace between Monday -Friday where people make money
a cruel factory where wealthy capitalists acquire money
a government farm where people work to feed the military.
source of protection and necessary goods
29
Who held the lowest social position on an estate in medieval Europe?
serf
vassal
lord
knight
30
What led to the rise of city-states in northern Italy?
victorious knights from the Crusades settled in the area
the granting of papal letters of autonomy
profits from trade between Europe and the Middle East
lack of interest in the region by the Holy Roman Empire
31
New bookkeeping practices that enhanced trade after the the Middle Ages were made easier by -
Phoenician alphabet
Paper from China
Arabic numerals
Gold coins
32
With the crowning of Charlemagne -
the Ottoman Empire gained control of most of Europe
a greater division within the Roman Empire occurred.
the political influence of the Church increased.
the Vikings were expelled from Europe.
33
Buddhism spread to Korea and Japan from –
Samarkind
China
Ceylon
Arabia
34
During the European Middle Ages, what served as a unifying force throughout Europe?
Reformation
feudal system
Catholic Church
manorial system
35
All of the following were important Italian city-states except-
Florence
Genoa
Troy
Venice
36
What religion spread from India to the rest of east Asia?
Confucianism
Shinto
Taoism
Buddhism
37
The lord in medieval Europe -
was the only literate person on the manor.
held the highest social position on the manor.
was not allowed to fight in battle.
was the only one allowed to lead church services
38
Who founded a large empire in Western Europe in the 8^th century?
Muslims
Franks
Romans
Mongols
39
Which of these was NOT a factor in reducing Church influence in northern Italy?
church rules against charging interest
interest in Greek philosophy
trade stimulated interest in secular life
sponsorship of Renaissance artists by church officials
40
All of these are true of the feudal system except-
knights were the mounted warriors
monarchs provided land in return for military service
priests elected the king.
serfs were provided protection in return for labor
41
Which of the following is the best description of workers on a medieval estate?
large group of peasants farming on an estate/manor
group of equals working to better the nation’s production
band of highly skilled craftsmen working as slaves for king
a highly industrial and unified workforce
42
In early Renaissance, what monetary device expanded the supply of money and expedited trade?
paper-money economy
barter system
securities and stocks
letters of credit
43
What agricultural commodities were first developed in India?
cedar and ebony
cotton and sugar
wheat and grain
tomatoes and maize
44
What was the major economic and social structure in medieval Europe?
manorial
commercial
pastorial
feudalism
45
What is the correct social order in a feudal society?
lord - vassal - monarch - serf
lord - monarch - serf - vassal
monarch - vassal - lord - serf
monarch - lord - vassal - serf
46
The use of windmills spread to Europe from the –
Mauryan Empire in India
Muslim Empire in the Middle East
Tang Dynasty in China.
Kingdom of Mali in Africa
47
The Prince is famous for advocating what idea?
successful ruler keeps his word regardless of consequences
end result always justifies the means
death penalty for those who disagree with the the leaders
overthrow of absolute power
48
What was the primary trade good from the Baltic region in ancient times?
spices
tin
silks
amber
49
What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?
slavery was abolished and slaves were freed
renewed emphasis on family loyalty
Jerusalem was returned to the Hebrews
Christians were granted religious freedom

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