What is a worldview?

• A collection of beliefs and values about the purpose of life, relationships between people, and their relationships with the natural world common to a group of people.

• A set of laws governing a society.

• A scientific theory about the origin of the universe.

• A political ideology.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Western Worldview?

• All people are to be treated as equals.

• Individuality is important.

• Freedom of speech and religion are important rights.

• People should conform to a single way of thinking.

According to the Western Worldview, what is important for a person to have?

• A closed and unquestioning mind.

• An open, curious, and questioning mind.

• A mind focused only on tradition.

• A mind that rejects learning.

In the Western Worldview, what is considered an important social unit?

• The government.

• The workplace.

• Families.

• Schools.

What should be available to all according to the Western Worldview?

• Wealth.

• Basic education.

• Luxury goods.

• Political power.

What was the Renaissance?

• A historical period that originated in Italy in the 14th century known for the revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning.

• A period of scientific discoveries in the 16th century.

• A time of political upheaval in the 18th century.

• A phase of industrial development in the 19th century.

How did the Renaissance begin?

• Europe was slowly leaving the middle Ages in the 14th century and change was slowly taking place because of new contact with other cultures.

• Europe was entering the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.

• Europe was experiencing a political revolution in the 19th century.

• Europe was undergoing a scientific revolution in the 17th century.

What were the Crusades?

• A series of religious wars between Christian and Muslim forces.

• A series of political wars between European nations.

• A series of economic wars between trading companies.

• A series of cultural wars between different ethnic groups.

Which group is at the top of the social hierarchy?

• Nobles

• Higher Clergy

• King

• Serfs/Peasants

Who is positioned directly below the King in the social hierarchy?

• Nobles

• Higher Clergy

• Serfs/Peasants

• Lesser Nobles, Knights, Lower Clergy