Unit 2 Review Quiz

Where do historians suspect the bubonic plague originated?

• South America

• Central Asia

• North America

• Australia

What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?

• Disputes over the English Channel

• Control over lands in France

• Religious differences

• Trade disagreements

What does the French word "Renaissance" mean?

• Revolution

• Rebirth

• Revival

• Restoration

Which cultures were revived during the Renaissance?

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Greek and Roman

• Chinese and Indian

• Persian and Byzantine

What was one of the key factors that contributed to the end of the feudal age in Europe by 1300?

• Decline in trade

• Increased trade and commerce

• Decrease in urban growth

• Collapse of universities

Which institution was a significant power in Europe during the late Middle Ages?

• The Protestant Church

• The Catholic Church

• The Eastern Orthodox Church

• The Anglican Church

What was one of the outcomes of increased trade and commerce in Europe by 1300?

• Decline in urban growth

• New wealth and prosperity

• Decrease in population

• Isolation from other cultures

Who wrote the Ninety-Five Theses in October 1517?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Thomas More

Which of the following was a problem within the Catholic Church that Martin Luther criticized?

• The use of Latin in services

• The wealth and luxury of high officials

• The construction of new cathedrals

• The practice of fasting

What was the primary source of knowledge about the natural world for most Europeans before 1500?

• The Bible and religious teachings

• Scientific experiments

• Modern technology

• The internet