Early European History

The Black Death helped end feudalism by creating...

• a shortage of labor. 
• a revolution.
• more advanced medicine.
• stronger families.

Ancient Greece was made up of...

• nation states.
• city-states.
• democracies.
• counties.

What was one early effect of the Crusades?

• The Roman Catholic Church declined.
• Trade increased. 
• Nobles gained more land.
• Peasants revolted.

Which cultural elements are important Roman influences in the Western world today?

• science, art, philosophy
• language architecture, law
• feudalism, drama, sports
• medicine, business, farming

This city was the home of the first democracy.

• Athens
• Rome
• London
• Venice

In ancient Greece the term "polis" was used to describe a community in which all residents were expected to take part in political affairs. Which of the following IS a feature of ancient Greece's government?

• Limited

• Unlimited

• Dictator

• Absolute Monarchy

The word "democracy" comes from teh Greek words demos, meaning "the people," and "kratie", meaning "to rule." Democracy was originally a method for the ________________________________________________________.

• elite to rule over the lower classes

• most educated people to rule over the less educated people

• people to have an equal say in rule

• lower classes to rule over the elite

Before becoming an empire, the Romans established a republic. What is this?

• rule by a family line

• rule by a divine leader

• a form of government by the few

• a form of representative government

What event played a part in bringing an end to the Feudal system in Europe?

• Fall of the Roman Empire

• The Black Death (Plague)

• The Church

• K-Pop

Which of the following art forms has been most influenced by early Greeks and Romans?

• architecture

• painting

• literature

• music