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WorksheetsTest #3
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?
a)
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse
b)
Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations
c)
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church.
d)
European rulers established religious freedom for their subjects
2.
• The world view shifted from other-worldly to secular.
• Greek and Roman ideas were revived.
• Improvements were made to the printing press
Which occurrence is most closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?
• Greek and Roman ideas were revived.
• Improvements were made to the printing press
Which occurrence is most closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?
a)
Galileo Galilei published information about a heliocentric universe.
b)
Emperors used the Twelve Tables to bring about Pax Romana.
c)
Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope.
d)
Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities.
3.
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
a)
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.
b)
God selects those to be saved.
c)
A person's life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.
d)
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.
4.
Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?
a)
focus on biblical themes
b)
influence of the West African tradition
c)
dominance of landscape paintings
d)
emphasis on the human form
5.
Base your answer to the following question on the speakers’ statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Speaker A: We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem in the hands of those who believe in Allah.
Speaker B: Come and battle while there is still time to protect the Holy Land where Christ walked.
Speaker C: We must go forth to heal the split between the churches.
Speaker D: An investment in ships and knights will yield control of profitable trade routes
Which speaker is expressing an economic motive for the Crusades?
Speaker A: We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem in the hands of those who believe in Allah.
Speaker B: Come and battle while there is still time to protect the Holy Land where Christ walked.
Speaker C: We must go forth to heal the split between the churches.
Speaker D: An investment in ships and knights will yield control of profitable trade routes
Which speaker is expressing an economic motive for the Crusades?
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
6.
. A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
a)
compromise with European Protestants
b)
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
c)
encourage new ideas in science and philosophy throughout Europe
d)
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
7.
Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?
a)
Religious unity declines throughout Europe.
b)
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases.
c)
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses.
d)
The Catholic Counter-Reformation begins.
8.
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
a)
establishment of parliamentary democracy in Britain
b)
fall of the Ottoman Empire
c)
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
d)
end of religious unity in Europe
9.
In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to
a)
seek the approval of the people
b)
learn and follow the commandments of the church
c)
promote openness in government
d)
establish and maintain power
10.
Which statement concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact?
a)
Literature began to appear in languages other than Latin.
b)
Art reflected the ideas of humanism and individualism
c)
Art produced during the Renaissance had religious as well as secular themes.
d)
The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior to that of the Italian Renaissance.
11.
One result of the Protestant Reformation was
a)
fewer challenges to Church authority
b)
a decline in religious unity in western Europe
c)
a weakening of the Inquisition
d)
the disbanding of the Jesuit order
12.
• Focus on individual achievement
• Use of classical Greek and Roman ideas
• Artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci
Which time period is most closely associated with these characteristics?
• Use of classical Greek and Roman ideas
• Artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci
Which time period is most closely associated with these characteristics?
a)
European Renaissance
b)
Hellenistic Golden Age
c)
Scientific Revolution
d)
Early Middle Ages
13.
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
a)
The Church gained influence as people became more interested in secular affairs.
b)
Church leaders were involved only in spiritual activities
c)
The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
d)
The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
14.
The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with
a)
reviving and preserving learning
b)
promoting social mobility
c)
serving the spiritual needs of society
d)
maintaining economic self-sufficiency
15.
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
I. _________________________
1 Decentralized governments
2 Widespread usage of manorialism
3 Increased power of the Roman Catholic Church
I. _________________________
1 Decentralized governments
2 Widespread usage of manorialism
3 Increased power of the Roman Catholic Church
a)
Results of the Spanish Reconquista
b)
Characteristics of Feudal Europe
c)
Essential Traits of the Italian City-States
d)
Outcomes of the Glorious Revolution
16.
Which advancement in technology revolutionized the way ideas were spread throughout western Europe in the 15th century?
a)
creation of the telescope
b)
introduction of the telegraph
c)
development of the astrolabe
d)
improvements to the printing press
17.
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in
a)
competition promoted between northern and southern European artists
b)
a realistic portrayal of the human body
c)
challenges made to ancient religious ideals
d)
the impact of William Shakespeare's writing in southern Europe
18.
Which leader started the Protestant Reformation by speaking out against papal abuses and the sale of indulgences in the Ninety-five Theses?
a)
Henry VIII
b)
Martin Luther KING, JR. :(
c)
Martin Luther
d)
John Calvin
19.
The terms Bushido, samurai, and daimyo are most closely associated with which group in Japanese history?
a)
merchants
b)
warriors
c)
emperors
d)
peasants
20.
One way Martin Luther and Henry VIII were similar is that they were
a)
Reformation leaders
b)
Impressionist painters
c)
Latin American revolutionary leaders
d)
divine right monarchs
21.
Which geographic factor of Korea most directly influenced the spread of Chinese culture to Japan?
a)
location
b)
climate
c)
mountains
d)
rivers
22.
Base your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Which conclusion about Zheng He's voyages is valid based on the information on this map?
Which conclusion about Zheng He's voyages is valid based on the information on this map?
a)
His fleet conquered and controlled Luzon.
b)
His expeditions traded directly with the interior of Africa.
c)
His expeditions sailed to ports in Asia and Africa.
d)
His fleet traveled only as far as the Bay of Bengal.
23.
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability throughout western Europe during the Middle Ages?
a)
church
b)
military
c)
inquisition
d)
nobility
24.
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
a)
Most literature was written in Arabic.
b)
Secular achievements were emphasized.
c)
Suffrage was granted to men and women.
d)
Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected.
25.
Which statement accurately describes the actions of Muslims during the Crusades?
a)
Most Muslims converted to Christianity.
b)
Muslims attacked and conquered Constantinople.
c)
Muslims defended Jerusalem because it was sacred to them.
d)
Many Muslims visited Europe for the first time to obtain luxury goods
26.
In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press was that the
a)
development of new ideas was discouraged
b)
literacy rate increased
c)
feudal system declined
d)
monarchies were restored to absolute power
27.
• Copernicus' heliocentric model of the universe
• Newton's law of gravitation
• Descartes' belief in truth through reason
This set of ideas from the Scientific Revolution gave Europeans a new way to
• Newton's law of gravitation
• Descartes' belief in truth through reason
This set of ideas from the Scientific Revolution gave Europeans a new way to
a)
support the core beliefs of the church
b)
view humankind's place in the universe
c)
authenticate historical facts
d)
verify civil liberties
28.
Which philosophy that was developed during the Renaissance is associated with a shift in focus away from religious subjects toward more secular subjects?
a)
scholasticism
b)
communism
c)
humanism
d)
absolutism
29.
Base your answer to the question on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
a)
Glorious Revolution
b)
Italian Renaissance
c)
Protestant Reformation
d)
Scientific Revolution
30.
During the Ming dynasty, why did China stop investing in overseas naval expeditions?
a)
Many foreigners were imitating Chinese culture.
b)
Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration
c)
Chinese merchants were threatened by foreign competition.
d)
People disagreed with Confucius’s demand for more territory.
31.
Base your answer to the following question on on the Japanese print below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Based on this print, which statement reflects an important theme in Japanese art and culture?
Based on this print, which statement reflects an important theme in Japanese art and culture?
a)
Beauty is found in technological innovations
b)
Realistic portrayals create a harmonious effect.
c)
Traditional activities should be expressed in simple forms
d)
Nature is a powerful force.
32.
Base your answer to the following question on the quotation below and on your knowledge of social studies.
"Kings and Princes coin money only out of metals, but the Pope coins money out of everything — indulgences, ceremonies, dispensations, pardons; all fish come to his net."
— Martin Luther, 1519
In this passage, Martin Luther presents his
"Kings and Princes coin money only out of metals, but the Pope coins money out of everything — indulgences, ceremonies, dispensations, pardons; all fish come to his net."
— Martin Luther, 1519
In this passage, Martin Luther presents his
a)
plan for economic change in Central Europe
b)
objections to practices of the Catholic Church
c)
justification for the dethroning of an absolute monarch
d)
objections to using only metals as the basis for money
33.
One long-term effect of the Crusades was the
a)
fall of the Ming dynasty
b)
growth of trade and towns in western Europe
c)
control of Jerusalem by Europeans
d)
development of Pax Mongolia
34.
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
a)
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
b)
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
c)
a shrinking middle class
d)
a socialist form of government
35.
Which of the following groups of people was most likely to oppose the main idea of this illustration during the 1600s?
a)
humanist thinkers
b)
Catholic clergy
c)
astronomers
d)
developers of the scientific method
36.
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
a)
The Mediterranean location of these city-states encouraged trade.
b)
The favorable climate of Italy led to a reliance on agricultural products.
c)
The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries.
d)
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe
37.
• Galileo used the telescope and challenged the teachings of the day.
• Sir Isaac Newton discovered the laws of gravity.
• Copernicus determined that the Sun is the center of the universe. Which period is most directly associated with these events?
• Sir Isaac Newton discovered the laws of gravity.
• Copernicus determined that the Sun is the center of the universe. Which period is most directly associated with these events?
a)
Early Middle Ages
b)
Industrial Revolution
c)
Scientific Revolution
d)
Protestant Reformation
38.
• Leonardo DaVinci used movement and perspective in his work.
• Machiavelli's The Prince advised rulers on how to gain and maintain power.
• Humanist scholars examined worldly subjects and classical culture.
Which period is associated with these statements?
• Machiavelli's The Prince advised rulers on how to gain and maintain power.
• Humanist scholars examined worldly subjects and classical culture.
Which period is associated with these statements?
a)
French Revolution
b)
Enlightenment
c)
Renaissance
d)
Early Middle Ages
39.
Base your answer to the following question on the chart below and on your knowledge of social studies.
What is the best title for this chart?
What is the best title for this chart?
a)
Role of the Church
b)
Feudal Obligations
c)
Knights' Code of Chivalry
d)
Rules for Guild Membership
40.
Which title best completes the partial outline below?
a)
Geographic Features of Japan
b)
Environmental Challenges in Mongolia
c)
Economic Issues Facing Saudi Arabia
d)
Factors Affecting British Industrialization
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