Humanism Quiz

Which of the following was a reason for growth during the Middle Ages?

• Increased warfare

• Demand for exotic goods

• Decreased population

• Decline in transportation

What role did merchants, traders, and explorers play during the Middle Ages?

• They were responsible for building castles.

• They facilitated new trade routes and cultural exchange.

• They restricted the flow of goods between regions.

• They primarily focused on farming and agriculture.

What concept drove the expansion during the Middle Ages?

• Feudalism

• Cultural traditions

• Supply and demand

• Religious conflict

What was one result of the growth during the Middle Ages?

• Decline in economic activity

• Increased isolation of cultures

• Cultural exchange and economic growth

• Elimination of trade routes

Which of the following best describes the significance of new trade routes during the Middle Ages?

• They isolated regions from one another.

• They allowed for better transportation and trade.

• They replaced demand for exotic goods.

• They restricted merchants' activities.

Which of the following goods were commonly traded on the Silk Road?

• Potatoes and corn

• Silk, spices, stones, and textiles

• Weapons and machinery

• Coffee and tea

What was a major challenge faced by traders on the Silk Road?

• Lack of goods to trade

• Inability to communicate

• Terrain, bandits, and long distances

• Poor crops

One result of the religious wars from 1095-1291 CE was:

• decreased interest in Eastern goods

• improved Mediterranean sea routes

• decline in European trade

• isolation fo the Arab world

Which new goods were introduced to Europe as a result of the religious wars?

• Corn and tomatoes

• Spices, sugar, citrus, and textiles

• Gold and silver

• Pottery and paper

What was a key idea of Humanism during the Renaissance?

• Humans should only focus on religion

• Humans can think, reason, and make their own choices

• Humans are insignificant in the universe

• Humans should avoid personal growth