Ancient Greece/Rome and Early European Test Review

True or False? Ancient Rome had a representative government? 

• True
• False

_________ is the birthplace of democracy

• Greece
• Rome

What was the plagues impact on the population?

• Doubled the population

• Killed 1/3rd of population

• Did not do anything to population

• Wiped out Central Asia

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

• dominance of the church

• constant feudal warfare

• lack of any governance

• increased interest in the arts

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

Where was the first democracy?

• Rome, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• Russia

• London, England

Which sea dominates the coast of much of Southern Europe?

• Norwegian Sea

• Baltic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• North Sea

Did the Magna Carta limit the powers of the king?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Magna Carta means __________ Charter?

• New

• English

• Magnificent

• Great