The Middle Ages is the period of history between

the fall of Rome and Renaissance.

The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

contact with new ideas from Asia and Africa

The Columbian exchange was

trade between America and Europe

What effect did William the Conqueror have on the history of England?

English lifestyle combines elements of both cultures.

One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of both the Inca and the Aztec empires was

lack of natural immunity to diseases

Education increased during the Renaissance because

of humanist thinkers and the printing press.

The rise of trade and towns during the Middle Ages

created a new middle class of wealthy merchants and artisans

The Reformation and Counter-Reformation led to

conflict and less religious tolerance

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World History Semester l Review

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1
nobles granted the use of their land to ______ in exchange for money and protection
Serfs
Lords
Vassals
Fiefs
2
Europeans were eager to join the Crusades for all the following reasons EXCEPT
Rewarded in heaven
Forgive past sins
Reward with wealth
Escape plague
3
____ is the name given to the areas of Mexico and Central America
Mesoamerica
Yucatan
Bermuda
Tical
4
The Middle Ages is the period of history between
the fall of Rome and Renaissance.
the founding of Islam and Industrial Revolution
the fall of Constantinople and the founding of Islam
the collapse of the Mongol Empire and French Revolution
5
European traders sent Africans to the Americas to
trade with natives
spread Islam
work as slaves on plantations
start new colony
6
Identify nation NOT unified during late Middle Ages
France
Spain
Italy
England
7
The Renaissance began in Italy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
contact with new ideas from Asia and Africa
wealth from increased trade
interest in study of early christian writings
contact with Byzantine scholars
8
The Columbian exchange was
peace treaty between Spain and Native Americans
trade between America and Europe
trade between Italy and Spain
cultural exchange between American and Europe
9
Which of the following best explained why European rulers encouraged ocean exploration?
prove earth was round
test navigational tools
find new trade routes
spread Islam
10
The artists of the Renaissance focused on
sprititual world
science
humanistic concerns
Islamic virtues
11
What effect did William the Conqueror have on the history of England?
English lifestyle combines elements of both cultures.
England will conquer the Vikings
Abolished feudalism in England and Ireland.
He established Islam as the official religion of England
12
Which of the following best describes the Catholic Church during the late Middle Ages?
It provided strong moral leadership.
It offered great comfort to people during hard times.
It wielded great political power.
It grew weak and divided.
13
Which of the following was an effect of the printing revolution in the 1500s?
The spread of new ideas
the beginning of compulsory education
decreased funding for the arts
increased competition with China
14
The Black Death killed nearly 38 million people, resulting in
severe famine
colapse of catholic church
severe economic consequences
colapse of caste system
15
One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of both the Inca and the Aztec empires was
lack of natural immunity to diseases
misplaced trust in Spain
believe that iron canons would protect them
Peaceful ways
16
Education increased during the Renaissance because
of humanist thinkers and the printing press.
Kings desired educated subjects that could think
the Church desired for all people to read Bible
most jobs during Middle Ages required the ability to read.
17
What positive result came from the European Crusades?
Israel is created
Trade flourished
Islam is defeated
Jews migrate to holy land
18
In medieval times, most people were likely to have contact with the Catholic Church through
ArchBishop
Priest
Cardinal
Bishop
19
The rise of trade and towns during the Middle Ages
hindered the power of the Catholic Church.
strengthened feudalism in Western Europe
strengthened power of the nobility.
created a new middle class of wealthy merchants and artisans
20
The Reformation and Counter-Reformation led to
Europeans becoming athiest
return to primative nature religions
conflict and less religious tolerance
religious tolerance

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