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Our Worldview: Chapter 1
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A review of the front matter and Chapter 1 of Our Worldviews
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1
Who would say this, «I must accept my short, harsh life on Earth»?
A nobleman
A bishop
A knight
A serf
2
Which of the following best describes the
political system
of Venice?
An oligarchy formed by the Doge
A monarchy controlled by Henri IV
A Great Council who picked and controlled the Doge
A republic that elected a senate to represent the citizens
3
Which of the following
best
describes the
culture
of Florence?
the centre of the European book trade
A beautiful city wall that was decorated with frescoes
An annual carnival where the citizens wear masks
Many artists sponsored by the Medici Family
4
Which of the following is the best definition of a
despot
?
An dictator with unlimited power
a government where a few, rich people hold the power
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A leader who inherits his power by birth
5
What is the image below an example of?
despotism
hierarchy
republic
oligarchy
6
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Greece
France
Byzantine Empire
Italy
7
Which of the following was an effect of the
Black Death
?
diplomacy
urbanization
astrology
colonization
8
Which of the following would
not
be found in the Byzantine Empire?
Egypt
Turkey
Italy
Lebanon
9
In what time period did the Renaissance occur?
1150-1500 CE
1450-1800 CE
1350-1600 CE
1070-1270 CE
10
Which of the following was
NOT
a result of
urbanization
?
the collapse of the feudal system
the growth of the merchant class
the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals
new industries developed that specialized in trade
11
Which of the following
best
describes the
political system
of Florence?
A monarchy controlled by King Henri IV
oligarchy controlled by the Medici family
republic controlled by an elected senate
Controlled by the despot, Henri IV
12
Which of the following was the main cause for
urbanization
in 1350?
The end of the feudal system
The Black Plague
The Crusades
Increased trade with China
13
Which of the following is
not
a factor that shapes a society's worldview?
Geography
Ideas and Knowledge
Political Systems
Contact with other Cultures
14
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
15
What is the time span of the
Middle Ages?
100-400 CE
300-1300 CE
1350-1600 CE
300-1400 CE
16
What was the purpose of the European
Crusades
?
to reopen the Silk Road and reestablish trade with Asia
to rescue the Pope from the Holy Land
to save the Holy Land from the Islamic civilization
to prevent the spread of the Black Plague to Europe
17
In 1463, what event led to Genoa being conquered by other city-states?
It lost control of Constantinople to the Ottomans
The Grimaldi family took control of the government
Italy was invaded by the French
Venice declared war on Genoa
18
Which of the following is the
best
name for the image below?
The Renaissance
The Feudal System
The Catholic Church
The Oligarchies of Italy
19
Which of the following is the best definition of
oligarchy
?
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A small number of rich people who hold all of the power
A ruler with unlimited power
A ruler who inherits his power by birth
20
How did Genoa's
economic systems thrive
?
It paid the artists who came to make art
It funded ship-building thus expanding trade
It made the florin the official currency of Europe
It financed the beautiful buildings of Genoa
21
What type of
political system
did Andrea Doria form in Genoa in 1528?
A democracy
A despot
A monarchy
A republic
22
Which of the following terms describes the role of Islamic traders during the Middle Ages?
translators
clergy
middlemen
astrolabes
23
Which of the following was
not
a discovery made by the Islamic civilization?
Arabic numerals
gunpowder
biology
astrolabe
24
Which of the following is
NOT
a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?
The Catholic Church had relocated to Avignon
The feudal system was especially strong there
They modelled ancient Greece and Roman republics
It was protected to the north by the Alps
25
How did the Renaissance impact the
Western worldview?
It encouraged us to learn Greek and Latin
It made Roman Catholicism the only religion in the world
It brought silk and tea from the East to Europe
It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs
26
Genoese culture was known for all but which of the following
the printing press
great palaces
frescoes
daring architecture
27
Which of the following
best
describes the
economic system
of Florence?
based on wine
based on banking, silk and wool
Based on the Catholic Church
based on sea trade
28
Which of the following is the
best
definition of
worldview?
A collection of identities common to one society
A collection of ideas and knowledge about the world
A collection of societies found in the same geographic area
A set of values and beliefs common to one society
29
What was the purpose of the
Silk Road
?
It was a trade route from Europe to Asia
It was secret road used to spread Buddhism
It was a road controlled by the Mongols to protect Asia
It was a road made out of silk
30
Which of the following is
not
an element of society that is affected by worldview
Social Systems
Culture
Political and Economic Systems
Contact with other cultures
31
Who would say this, «I will be rewarded in heaven for donating money now.»?
A priest
A bishop
A nobleman
A serf
32
Which of the following best describes the
social system
of Venice?
Class system including the popolo grasso and popolo minuto
A class system including slaves and free men
Class system, including the nobles and cittadini originarii
A class system identical to the feudal system
33
Which of the following
best
describes the
social system
of Florence?
A class systems based on original citizens and immigrants
a class system based on the color of your skin
a class system that included guilds and the popolo minuto
A class system identical to the feudal system
34
Which of the following would
not
be part of a Canadian worldview?
Education is free and available to all
Freedom of religion is important
Democracy is the best form of government
Healthcare is only for those who can afford it
35
What event in 1261 allowed Genoa to prosper as a city-state?
The papacy moved to Avignon
The Treaty of Lodi was signed
It conquered Constantinople and controlled the Black Sea
The Medici family rose to power
36
Which of the following people is
best
described as a
patron of the arts
?
Lorenzo de Medici
Leonardo da Vinci
Amerigo Vespucci
Alessandro Botticelli
37
The increased trade after the
Crusades and the Black Plague
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
38
What is the difference between a value and a belief?
A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal
A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal
A value is part of an identity
A belief is part of an identity
39
How did the
Crusades
impact the
worldview
of Europeans in the Middle Ages?
It expanded the influence of the Catholic Church
It spread Islam across Europe, replacing Roman Catholicism
It reinforced Catholic beliefs for Europeans
It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home
