What was the purpose of the European Crusades?

to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages

What is the difference between a value and a belief?

A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal

How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?

It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home

Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?

A small number of rich people who hold all of the power

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?

The feudal system was especially strong there

Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?

the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals

Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?

A set of values and beliefs common to one society

What was the purpose of the Silk Road?

It was a trade route from Europe to Asia

Which of the following is the best definition of a despot?

An oppressor with unlimited power

How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?

It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs

Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?

Healthcare is only for those who can afford it

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1
What was the purpose of the European Crusades?
to prevent the spread of the Black Plague to Europe
to save the Holy Land and reestablish Christian pilgrimages
to rescue the Pope from the Holy Land
to reopen the Silk Road and reestablish trade with Asia
2
Which of the following is not an element of society that is affected by worldview
Social Systems
Political and Economic Systems
Culture
Contact with other cultures
3
What is the difference between a value and a belief?
A belief is part of an identity
A value is part of an identity
A belief is an accepted truth, but a value is personal
A value is an accepted truth, but a belief is personal
4
How did the Crusades impact the worldview of Europeans in the Middle Ages?
It spread Islam across Europe, replacing Roman Catholicism
It exposed Europeans to new ideas that they brought home
It expanded the influence of the Catholic Church
It reinforced Catholic beliefs for Europeans
5
Which of the following is the best definition of oligarchy?
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A ruler with unlimited power
A ruler who inherits his power by birth
A small number of rich people who hold all of the power
6
Which of the following people is best described as a patron of the arts?
Amerigo Vespucci
Leonardo da Vinci
Lorenzo de Medici
Alessandro Botticelli
7
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italian city-states flourished after 1350?
The Catholic Church had relocated to Avignon
It was protected to the north by the Alps
The feudal system was especially strong there
Ancient ruins reminded them of republicanism
8
Which of the following was NOT a result of urbanization?
the construction of huge Catholic cathedrals
the growth of the merchant class
new industries developed that specialized in trade
the collapse of the feudal system
9
Which of the following is the best definition of worldview?
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
A collection of identities common to one society
10
What is the time span of the Middle Ages?
1350-1600 CE
300-1400 CE
300-1300 CE
100-400 CE
11
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
astrology
diplomacy
urbanization
colonization
12
Where did the Renaissance begin?
France
Greece
Italy
Byzantine Empire
13
Who would say this, «I will be rewarded in heaven for donating money now.»?
A priest
A serf
A nobleman
A bishop
14
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
It was a road controlled by the Mongols to protect Asia
It was a road made out of silk
It was a trade route from Europe to Asia
It was secret road used to spread Buddhism
15
Which of the following is the best definition of a despot?
a government where a few, rich people hold the power
An oppressor with unlimited power
A democracy where representatives are chosen by the people
A leader who inherits his power by birth
16
What is the image below an example of?
despotism
oligarchy
republic
hierarchy
17
How did the Renaissance impact the Western worldview?
It encouraged us to learn Greek and Latin
It brought silk and tea from the East to Europe
It made Roman Catholicism the only religion in the world
It formed the basis for our moderns values and beliefs
18
The increased trade after the Crusades caused which of the following?
the spread of Buddhism
the domination of the Catholic Church
the domination of the Islamic Empire
the rise of the merchant class
19
Which of the following was the main cause for urbanization in 1350?
The Crusades
The end of the feudal system
The Black Plague
Increased trade with China
20
In what time period did the Renaissance occur?
1150-1500 CE
1350-1600 CE
1070-1270 CE
1450-1800 CE
21
Who would say this, «I must accept my short, harsh life on Earth»?
A serf
A nobelman
A bishop
A knight
22
Which of the following is the best name for the image below?
The Catholic Church
The Oligarchies of Italy
The Feudal System
The Renaissance
23
Which of the following is not a factor that shapes a society's worldview?
Political Systems
Geography
Ideas and Knowledge
Contact with other Cultures
24
Which of the following was not a discovery made by the Islamic civilization?
astrolabe
gunpowder
biology
Arabic numerals
25
Which of the following is not a minority group in Canada?
First Nations Canadian
Chinese Canadian
English Canadian
French Canadian
26
Which of the following is the best definition of identity?
Something accepted as truth
A sense of self
A group of people linked by common ideas about the world
A judgement about what is and is not important
27
Which of the following would not be part of a Canadian worldview?
Freedom of religion is important
Education is free and available to all
Healthcare is only for those who can afford it
Democracy is the best form of government
28
Which of the following would not be found in the Byzantine Empire?
Egypt
Lebanon
Turkey
Italy
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Which of the following terms describes the role of Islamic traders during the Middle Ages?
middlemen
translators
astrolabes
clergy

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