Unit 6 - Transformation of Western Europe

Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?

• Crusades - Renaissance - Neolithic Revolution - Roman Empire

• Neolithic Revolution - Crusades - Renaissance - Roman Empire

• Renaissance - Neolithic Revolution - Crusades - Roman Empire

• Neolithic Revolution - Roman Empire - Crusades - Renaissance

Which set of historical periods in European history is

in the correct chronological order?

A. Medieval Europe

B. Italian Renaissance

C. Golden Age of Greece

D. Age of Absolutism

• A - B -C - D

• C - A - B - D

• C - B - A - D

• D - C - B - A

The revival of Greek and Roman culture, the economic growth of Italian city-states in the 1400s, and the development of humanism were aspects of the

• Age of Revolutions

• Spread of Islam

• European Renaissance

• Protestant Reformation

An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on

• Classical Roman and Greek writings

• Magic and alchemy

• The teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

• Accepting ideas based on Confucian thought

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

• Merchants supported the Green Revolution

• Many European scholars had migrated to this area

• Farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains

• Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia

Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?

• People should study worldly subjects as well as

  sacred matters.

• Governments should establish overseas empires.

• Individuals should withdraw from the world and

  study religion.

• Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study

  of life after death.

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

• God selects those to be saved.

• People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.

• The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.

• A person's life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.

During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of

• Individualism

• Absolutism

• Religious salvation

• Technological advancement

In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to

• Seek the approval of the people

• Promote openness in government

• Establish and maintain power

• Learn and follow the commandments of the

  church

Which advancement in technology revolutionized the way ideas were spread throughout western Europe in the 15th century?

• Introduction of the telegraph

• Improvements to the printing press

• Creation of the telescope

• Development of the astrolabe