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

greater political influence for the Church

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

peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade

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

Both were times of peace and artistic advancement.

With the crowning of Charlemagne -

the political influence of the Church increased.

What was NOT a result of this increase in trade?

establishment of Muslim trading posts in Europe

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

Monarchs granted land to local lords.

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

sponsorship of Renaissance artists by church officials

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

Britain, France, Italy, Middle East and North Africa

Which of the following reforms was instituted by Augustus Caesar?

He created a professional civil service.

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

Indian Ocean by Arab and Indian traders

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

large group of peasants farming on an estate/manor

The Prince by Machiavelli -

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

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

demand for luxury goods from Middle East after the Crusades

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

profits from trade between Europe and the Middle East

The lord in medieval Europe -

held the highest social position on the manor.

The medieval estate can best be described as -

source of protection and necessary goods

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

the rise of Italian city-states.

What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?

renewed emphasis on family loyalty

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

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

banks’ practice of charging interest on loans

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

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