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1Which of the following has the most important influence on culture?
- Aenviornment
- Bthe natural abilities of the people
- Cdiscoveries
- Dlife expectancy
2When was the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
- A476 BC
- B1054 CE
- C1453 BCE
- DAD 476
- E1054 BCE
3All of the following happened when the government of the Western Roman Empire fell EXCEPT:
- AAll the Roman Catholic Church Began to assume some of the responsiblilites of governing western Eurpope
- BGermanic invaders carved up western Europe which led to incessant fighting
- CIn the chaos of the dark ages, many separated themselves from society by oining convents ad monastaries
- DThe Pope, who needed protection, sent envoys to convert the Visigoths to Christianity
4Which of the following is NOT true of Charlegmanges rule?
- ACharlemagne encouraged education, supporting Church and monastary schools
- BThe Dark Ages came to an end
- CWestern Europe was united for the first timr dince the fall of the Western Roman Empire
- DHe developed strong alliances with the people he conquered by allowing them to maintain their own religious beliefs
5The manorial system is described my all of the following EXCEPT:
- AIt was an economic system that emerged to satisfy the needs of nobes and peasants
- BEach maonor was self-sufficient
- CIt developed out of needwhen trade and protrction broke down in Europe
- DIt created a large trade network between manors in Europe
6The fuedal system is described by all of the following sttements EXCEPT:
- AIt was a system of centralized government based on mutual obligation
- BIt was a politicl system based on control of land, militsy service, and loyalty
- CVassals were required to pay homage to their lords
- DEurope was divided into thousands of small fiefs, each with its own lord
7Henry II did everything EXCEPT:
- AHe formed a representative assembly called the Great Council
- BHe established a common law for all to abide by
- CHe formed a circuit court system
- DHe formed a jury sysem that used bothe grand and petty courts
8The Magna Carta was important for all of the folowing reasons EXCEPT:
- AIt limited the power of the king
- BIt gave people due process or legal rights
- CIt made all Englishmen equal
- DIt forced the king to consult with the nobles before taxing them
9The Christian Church along with monasteries and convents helped preserve European culture in each of the following ways EXCEPT:
- AThey created a court system to punish wrong doers
- BThey formed a military to protect the Pope and the people
- CThey served as hospitals
- DThey copied important texts from the Greeks and Romans
- EThey asked the leader of the Orthodox Church to help them fight the Germans
10Why was the battle of Hastings important?
- AHarold Godwinson won, preserving English power in Britain
- BThe Normans conquered England
- CIt marked the end of the Crusades
- DAfter mistreating the nobility, King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta
11Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Black Death:
- AWarfare changed as firearms were used
- BSecularization
- CAnti-Semitism
- DFuedalism broke down
12All of the following are characteristics of a nation EXCEPT:
- ACommon culture
- BPatriotism
- CCentralized government
- DArmy
13The Pope made the call for the Crusades in AD 1095 in order to:
- ABecome the King of Jerusalem
- BTo destroy Constantinople
- CTo reunite the Christian worl Christians
- DTo recapture the Holy Lands
- EBoth C & D
14All of the following contributed to the spread of the Black Death EXCEPT:
- AThe growing populations in towns and cities
- BPoor sanatation
- CAqueducts that carried the water born illness to large populations
- DIncreased trade
15All of the following were effects of the 100 Years' War EXCEPT:
- AKnights lost status as firearms were introduced to warfare
- BEngland won
- CPatriotism emerged in both England and France
- DFeudalism declined
16What was one reason the Renaissance was born in the northern cities of Italy in the 14th centruey:?
- AGrowing prosperity from trade and business brought wealth to the cities
- BCreativity flourished under the strong leadership of the popes
- CItaly was isolated geographically which enabled it to develop its own style
- DItaly's poor economy drove Italian to seek satisfaction in the arts
17Which of the following was NOT true of the Italian city-states during the Middle Ages:
- AA republican form of governmentarose in many cities such as Vanice
- BSignori sometimes took charge in periods of chaos
- CThe popes controlled nearly all of the city-states
- DBanking made many families such a the Medici's wealthy
18What advice did Machiavelli give to rulers in The Prince?
- ATo remember their ethical and religious convictions
- BTo do whatever it took to maintain the stability of the state
- CTo be as clever and shifty as they wanted, but not immoral
- DTo always be cruel and ruthless
19Why was the invention of moveable type so important?
- AThe prices of books increased
- BLiteracy rates increased throughout Europe
- CKings could maintain their power by controlling the press
- DIt helped the Church regain the authority it held during the Middle Ages
20All of the following were trends of the Renaissance EXCEPT:
- AThe feudal system reached its highpoint as many feudal lords fought with each other
- BPeople tended to be more secular
- CHumanism influenced many aspects of Renaissance society
- DA spirit of individualism developed and encouraged people to try new things
21How did the northern humanists differ from those in the south?
- AThey were more concerned with social reform than their southern counterparts
- BThe emphasis in the south wa on literature
- CThe northern humanists resisted ideas that were critical of the Church
- DIn art, the northern humanists concentrated on portraits and rarely painted landscapes
22Which of the following was not an important Renaissance city?
- AVenice
- BRome
- CFlorence
- DConstantinople
23What was reborn during the Renaissance?
- AReligious scholarship
- BCapitalism
- CClassical culture
- DReligious theocracy
24Renaissance painting was characterized by allof the following EXCEPT:
- AThe portrayal of realistic human figures
- BThe use of perspective
- CThe use of bright colors
- DNew emphasis on religious subjects
25Leonardo da Vinchi is considered the ideal "Renaissance Man" because:
- AWas a brilliant artist
- BHe was able to do so many things well
- CHe was a genius
- DHe achieved great succes anf fame
26The ideas of the Renaissance spread to northern Europe in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
- AA byproduct of war was the spread of humanist ideas
- BArab traders stopped in Italian ports before sailing to Britain and the Low Countries to sell their goods
- CNew printing techniques led to the mass distribution of humanist ideas
- DItalian merchants helped spread humanist ideas
27The Babylonian Captivity and Great Schism:
- AWere established by Italian Popes
- BSaw Clementine V vigorously asset papal independence from royal influence
- CWeakened the repuation of the papacy
- DWere the main cause of the Protestant reformation
28Maritn Luther belived in all of the following ideas EXCEPT:
- ASalvation based on faith alone
- BParticipation in the seven sacraments is necessary for salvation
- CThe Bible is the ultimate authority on religious doctrine
- DAll humans, including clergy and lay, are equal in the sight of God
29What was the Protestant Reformation?
- AAn attempt to destroy people's reliance on religion
- BAn attempt to reform the Catholic Church
- CThe rebirth of classical culture
- DThe emergence of democratic government across Europe
30How did the Anabaptists differ from other Protestants?
- AThey baptized only adults
- BThey did not believe in the separation of church and state
- CThey were mostly wealthy and educated
- DThey did not belive people should be baptized
31Why did the Calvinists emphasize right behavior and hard work?
- AThey believed a person's purpose in life was to earn salvation through good works
- BThey believed a person's behavior depended on obeying church laws
- CThey believed right behavior was a clue as to who was destined for salvation
- DThey believed right behavior determined the right to govern in the church
32Which Church did Henry VIII establish?
- AThe anglican church
- BThe Church of England
- CThe Puritan Church
- DThe Pilgrim Church
33What did Martin Luther criticize the Catholic Church for in his 95 Theses?
- ACollecting tithes from Church members
- BThe College of Cardinals
- CHaving mass in vernacular languages
- DThe sale of indulgences
34What was the goal of the Puritans?
- ATo purify the Anglican Church from all Catholic influence
- BTo join Catholic and Protestant doctrine
- CTo separate from the Catholic Church
- DTo make Henry VIII the leader of their Church
35All of the following were effects of the Catholic Reformation EXCEPT:
- AThe sale of indulgences was forbidden
- BThe Bible was translated into vernacular languages
- CThe practice of simony was eliminated
- DSeminaries were established to uniformly train preists
36Which of these events during the age of exploratiom was a cause of the other three?
- AEuropeans brought food, animals, and ideas from one continent to another
- BEuropean diseases had an adverse effect on the native populations of new territories
- CWarfare increased as European nations competed for land and power
- DAdvances in navigational technology made long ocean voyages possible
37The Crusades indirectly contributed to the the discovery of the New World by:
- AForcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population
- BForcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople
- CStimulating European demand for goods from the East
- DIncreasing the power of the fuedal lords
38Why did Columbus sail west in 1492?
- ATo reach the New World
- BBecause of the free market economic priniplaes the Spanish government followed
- CBecause trade routes to Asia were controlled by Muslims
- DThe Portugese government was looking for slaves
39Which was an immidiate result of the Age of Exploration?
- AIslamic culture spread across Africa and Asia
- BEuropeanization of many places around the world
- CIndependence movements developed in Asia and Africa
- DMilitary dictatorships were established throughout Europe
40According to the theory of mercantilism, nations should:
- APlace taxes on the lower taxes
- BIncrease their supply of bullion
- CEncourage at free market to stimulate the economy
- DIncrease the size of their armies
41Which of the following best describes the food exchange between Europe and the Americas?
- AEuropeans brought coffee, corn, and potatoes to the Americas, and took rice, wheat, and oranges to Europe
- BEuropeans brought wheat, sugar, and sheep to the Americas, and took corn, potatoes, and tobacco to Europe
- CEuropeans brought squash, peanuts, and tobacco to the Americas, and took sheep, turkeys, and pigs to Europe
- DEuropeans brought tomatoes, potatoes, and wheat to the Americas, and took horses, beans, and rubber to Europe
42Which of the following was a conquistador?
- AChristopher Columbus
- BPrince Henry
- CHenry Hudson
- DFrancisco Pizarro
43Planters in the Americas began to use African slaves for labor because:
- AAztecs refused to work on plantations
- BThey believed Native Americans were not human
- CDisease had killed millions of Native Americans
- DAfrican slaves were less expensive than Native American slaves
44Which of the following best describes the "three G's"?
- AGiftes, Gold and Glory
- BGod, Golry, and Gilders
- CGod, Gold, and Glory
- DGold, God, and Gluten
45Sailors could calculate their location based on the position of the sun and stars in relation to the horizon with the:
- ACompass
- BAstrolabe
- CCaravel
- DNautical map
46Which of the following was one result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
- AThe Portugese Empire was larger than the Spanish Empire
- BThe Spanish Empire was larger than the Portugese Empire
- CThe British Empire was larger than the Prtugeuese Empire
- DSpain took control of Brazil
47Which European country was the first to send out explorers?
- ASpain
- BFrance
- CEngland
- DPortugal
48Who established a school in Portugal for sailing, mapmaking, and navigation?
- AJohn Cabot
- BChristopher Columbus
- CHernan Cortes
- DPrince Henry "the Navigator"
49The expeditions of Conquistadors Hernan Cortes and Fransico Pizarro resulted in the...
- ADestruction of the Aztec and Incan empires
- BCapture of Brazil by Portugal
- CColonization of North America by Portugal
- DExploration of the East Indies
50Africans were captured ad sold to the European slavers by...
- AMissionaries
- BNative Americans
- CMuslim mercenaries
- DOther Africans
51Which of the following statements about joint stock companies is FALSE?
- AThey involved a pool of investors
- BThe investors shared the profits
- CThe investors shared the risks
- DOnly the Dutch set up joint stock companies
52What was the goal of the Spanish Inquisition?
- ATo eliminate non-Catholics from Spanish society
- BEnd the Hanseatic league
- CEstablish an absolute monarchy
- DTo combat the effects of decentralized government
53The Ottoman Empire made its greatest military impression on Europe in 1683 by
- ALaying seige to Vienna
- BConquering southern France
- CInvading Russia along the river routes
- DSeizing lands north of the Black Sea
54The Pragmatic Sanction
- AWas promulgated by Leopold I and stressed pragmatism in finding a solution to religious strife in Hapsburg lands
- BProvided a legal basis for the inheritance of Maria Theresa to the Habsburg throne
- CWas promulgated by Frederick II in support of his claim to the Hapsburg throne
- DNone of the above
55The Hohenzollerns subdued the power of the nobles by requiring them to:
- AGive up their serfs
- BServe in the military
- CServe in the government
- DAll of the above
56Frederick The Great of Prussia:
- AAgressively pursued war with his neighbors
- BHad an army of Giants
- CFreed the serfs
- DArranged for his daughter to succeed him
57Why was absolutism difficult to achieve in England?
- AEngland had a Republican government
- BEngland had democratic traditions that limited the power of the king
- CThe English resented ambitious monarchs like Elizabeth I
- DEngland had a weak economy
58Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a challenge for Elizabeth I?
- AShe commanded a large Scottish army
- BShe had the support of the Dutch
- CShe had legitamate claim to the throne
- DShe was the second daughter to Henry VIII
59The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588:
- AShifted power to England and France
- BSaved France from Spanish conquest
- CInflicted a defeat which weakened England
- DReaffirmed Dutch dominance of the seas
60Elizabeth I's religious reforms in the Anglican Church can best be described as:
- ACatholic doctrine and traditional Protestant ritual
- BProtestant doctrine and traditional Catholic ritual
- CThe restoration of Catholic rule in England
- DThe worst decision of her reign
61The Fronde caused Louis XIV to do all of the floowing EXCEPT:
- AHe moved the royal court away from Paris
- BHe domesticated the nobility
- CHe persecuted the Protestants
- DBuild a royal palace called the Louvre
62All of the following are true of Versailles EXCEPT:
- ALouis XIV moved his court there to avoid the Paris mob
- BNobles were invited to live at the Palace
- CIt was the envy of monarchs all over Europe
- DIt was originally designed as a fortress for the French military
63Why did Peter The Great travel around Europe in 1697-98?
- ATo study Western models of government, military structure, and culture
- BTo create alliances with western powers
- CTo find a royal wife
- DTo establish trade routes between Russia and France
- ETo plan defensive fortifications
64Catherine The Great changed Russia by:
- AAbolishing all social class distinctions
- BBecoming constitutional monarchs
- CPreventing wars with neighboring nations
- DIntroducing western ideas and capturing a warm water port
65Which Political system is ruled by a few?
- AAutocracy
- BOligarchy
- CDemocracy
66Which kind of Political system has one ruler?
- AAutocracy
- BOligarchy
- CDemocracy
67Which Political system is controlled by representatives who are elected by the people?
- AAutocracy
- BOligarchy
- CDemocracy
68Which Political system would be influenced by divine righ theory?
- AAutocracy
- BOligarchy
- CDemocracy
69Which kind of Political system is ruled by an autocrat?
- AAutocracy
- BOligarchy
- CDemocracy
70Where would an absolute monarch be located?
- AAutocracy
- BOligarchy
- CDemocracy
71Absolutism is a politicals system:
- AWhere power comes from the people
- BDominated by a military dictatorship
- CIn which the monarch has complete power based upon divine right theory
- DThat allows for religious tolerastiom
- EThat combines church and state
72Peter The Great accomplished all of the following except:
- ABrought the Church under his control
- BHe drew nobility into state service
- CHe assured continuity by naming his son Alexis to be the next Tsar
- DTook power from the boyars and streltsy
- EHe built up the army and navy
73Which of the following was NOT part of Louis XIV's typical day?
- AHunting
- BMass
- CA morning sponge bath
- DA private dinner (lunch)
- ERituals with the courtiers
74All of the following are true of Louis XIV's wars EXCEPT:
- AOnly small territorial gains were made
- BIn each war, he fought against nations allied against him
- CHe depleted the treasury by waging four wars
- DThe war of Spanish Succession and its aftermath weakened France Spain
- EThe Hapsburg became the dominate power in Europe
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