European History and Economy Quiz

Which event best completes this time line?

• Education became less important.

• International trade increased.

• Isolationism increased.

• Religious organizations lost power.

What was a long-term economic impact of the Black Death?

• It decreased wages as there was a smaller supply of workers.

• It led to an increase in wages since there was a shortage of workers.

• It strengthened feudalism since more people left crowded cities to farm.

• It strengthened trade as foreign medicines were in higher demand.

How did the Black Death have a positive impact on the economy of Europe?

• It decreased the demand for goods.

• It inspired the creation of labor unions.

• It brought an end to feudalism and increased the wages of average workers.

• It increased the number of consumers within the economy.

Which event best completes this time line?

• The Silk Road closed.

• Trade with Asia and Africa increased.

• The Black Plague destroyed crops.

• Trade with Asia and Africa decreased.

How did the growth of the merchant class and trade in Europe impact international commerce?

• Governments refused to support trade with foreign cultures.

• Religious leaders collected heavy taxes that limited profits.

• Banks developed systems of credit to make trade easier.

• Bartering replaced the use of currencies.

How did the changes seen in this graph impact the European economy?

• It decreased the number of available workers.

• It increased the demand for most goods.

• It increased the efficiency of the feudal system.

• It decreased the value of mercantilism.

What is a core element of capitalism?

• Federal control of businesses.

• Private ownership of businesses.

• Governmental control of wealth.

• Public redistribution of wealth.

Which event best completes this time line?

• Education became less important.

• International trade increased.

• Isolationism increased.

• Religious organizations lost power.

This is a time line of events in European history. Which event best completes this time line?

Which event helped bring an end to the feudal period of Europe?

• American Revolution.

• Bubonic Plague.

• Discovery of the New World.

• Opening of the Silk Road.