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WorksheetsUnit 3 Prep
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which statement BEST describes the role of the emperor of Japan during the feudal period?
The emperor had absolute control of Japan
The emperor was a cruel dictator who ruled harshly
The emperor was seen as a god
The emperor was a figurehead with limited power
What was the result of Japan's early experiences with Europeans?
Japan traveled widely and embraced cultural diffusion with the European countries
Japan invited foreign officials to visit and share their ideas
Japan sent representative to other countries
Japan adopted a policy of isolationism
What does the word "samurai" mean?
"to protect"
"to serve"
"to defend"
"to forgive"
What item did peasants give to samurai and daimyo in exchange for protection?
money they made
crops they grew
clothing they produced
children they sold into slavery
What culture greatly influenced the Japanese writing system and language?
China
Spain
Greece
Italy
Why have the Japanese relied on rice and the sea for their food throughout their history?
seafood and rice are important to Buddhism
seafood and rice are high energy foods, needed by the Japanese people
seafood and rice are plentiful in Japan, making inexpensive foods
seafood is easily available to the small island nation of Japan, and rice grows well in the coastal areas
Which of the following strongly influenced the arts of Japan?
the importance of the sea in the lives of the people
the religious practices of Buddhism and Shintoism
the importance of farming to the people
the philosophy of Confucius
What was the code of honor, loyalty, and discipline practiced by the samurai?
chivalry
bushido
shintoism
isolationism
What was so scarce and valuable in Japan that control of it caused many conflicts?
land
gold
water
silver
Why were the merchants located at the bottom of the social hierarchy in Japan?
they did not follow the laws
they did not contribute to taxes
they did not produce anything
they did not practice Shinto
Which religions/belief systems influenced Japanese art?
Zen Buddhism
Shintoism
Hinduism
Confucianism
When the shoguns gained power in Japan, how did it impact the emperor?
they allowed the emperor to make many decisions
they kept the emperor as a figurehead
they banished the emperor from Japan
they killed the emperor
-tanka poetry
-watercolor paintings
-lacquered boxes and furniture
Which civilization is responsible for these achievements?
China
Korea
Greece
Japan
What was the primary goal of the Reconquista?
to select a new Pope
to sign the Magna Carta
to retake Spain from the Muslims
to revolt against the rich landowners
What was the main goal of the Crusaders?
They wanted to permanently recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.
They wanted to free Constantinople from Muslim control
They wanted to reunite the two halves of the Roman Empire
They wanted to spread Protestant principles
What was a result of Europeans participating in the Crusades?
They encountered many different cultures
They converted to Islam and Judaism
They began to ignore the Pope's authority
They became more isolated and stopped traveling.
What was the long-term effect of the Crusades in Europe?
the strengthening of the feudal system
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
an increased trade and the demand for goods from the East
an increase in European isolation
Which two religions came into conflict during the Crusades?
Judaism and Christianity
Hinduism and Christianity
Islam and Hinduism
Islam and Christianity
Why were the Crusades fought?
to bring the Eastern bishops back under the Pope's control
to protect European territory from the invading Muslims
to reunite the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church
to gain control of Palestine, the Holy Land
What was an outcome of the Crusades?
the Holy Land came under Christian control but was later regained by the Muslims
the Holy Land remained under Muslim control
the Holy Land was destroyed and abandoned
the Holy Land was divided into two sides
Which of the following were reasons used for Christians to start the Crusades?
To recapture Palestine from the Turks
To free the Holy Land from Muslim rule
To prevent the Turks from attacking the Byzantine Empire
To take control of the Silk Road trade route.
Which of the following italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Genoa
Venice
Florence
Milan
What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?
The Medicine family
The Michelangelo family
The Medici family
How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?
it decreased literacy throughout the continent
it allowed literature to be mass produced
it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood
it decreased the production of navigational maps
What was an important influence fr Renaissance humanists?
the River Valley Civilization cultures
The Greek and Roman cutures
The Manorial System
Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure became very rigid
rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas
The political structure was disorganized
Humanism decreased in importance
What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?
He painted the Mona Lisa
He wrote the book called "The Prince"
He invented the movable type printing press
He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome
Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance?
new concepts on the universe
new concepts on religion
new trade routes and goods
books printed in local vernaculars
How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?
They had an interest in the spiritual life of people
They lacked interst in ancient Greek and Roman culture
They rejected traditonal Christian principles
They emphasized the importance of the individual
Architectural evidence of Greek and Roman influence on building created during the Renaissance is seen where?
Duomo
St. Peter's Basilica
Coliseum
Shinto shrines
What helped to increase the amount of vernacular literature during the Renaissance?
humanist belief
invention of the printing press
realism in art
publication of Greek and Roman mythology
Which Renaissance artist is responsible for creating the "La Pieta?"
Leonarda da Vinci
Michelangelo
Niccolo Machiavelli
Sandro Botticelli
Who is considered to be the most important multi-talented "Renaissance Man?"
Niccolo Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Johannes Gutenberg
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
Which Renaissance author was responsible for this quote?
Leonardo da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
Marth Luther
Johannes Gutenberg
Who are considered to be the influential people of the Renaissance?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Botticelli
Martin Luther
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Machiavelli
Who invented the printing press?
Leonardo da Vinci
Johannes Gutenberg
Martin Luther
Niccolo Machiavelli
Who was the German astronomer who proved that planets' orbits are elliptical?
Galileo
Sir Isaac Newton
Johannes Kepler
Copernicus
Who was the Polish astronomer who theorized the heliocentric universe?
Sir Isaac Newton
Galileo
Johannes Kepler
Copernicus
-spread ideas quickly throughout Europe
-literacy rates increased in many areas
-people were able to read The Bible in their vernacular
What technological advancement is being described above?
invention of the printing press
new navigational tools
invention of the telescope
diffusion of Romance languages
What role did monasteries play in Europe during the Middle Ages?
encouraging people to live a life of extravagance
preserving of sacred Islamic writings and knowledge
preserving of sacred Christian writings and knowledge
refusing to help the sick and less fortunate
Which text is considered a great example of illuminated artwork from medieval Europe.
Magna Carta
Book of Kells
Upanishads
Qu'ran
What cultural role did the Roman Catholic Church play in people's lives during the Middle Ages?
It gave them jobs, where they earned a paycheck.
It gave them a common bond and offered them stability.
It gave them military training.
It did not play a cultural role in people's lives.
What were some things that occured in monasteries during the middle ages? (Check ALL that apply)
hand-copying the bible
caring for the ill
education of boys, primarily for priesthood
creating pottery
What buildings were used by bishops as their headquarters?
churches
temples
mosques
cathedrals
Which leader decreed that monasteries should educate boys to prepare them for the priesthood?
John Knox
Martin Luther
Charlemagne
King John
What was the role of the Franciscans and Dominicans during the Middle Ages?
spread Christianity
spread Islam
fight in the Crusades
work as serfs
What was one of the main purposes of monasteries throughout Europe?
They offered land and protection in exchange for loyalty and military service
They converted villagers to Islam and Judaism
They preserved sacred Christian writings
They worked the farmland of vassals in exchange for money
Which of the following is true about the first universities in Europe?
The universities taught in English, the language of the church
The universities grew from monastic schools and theology degrees were most prominent
The universities taught math and science learned from Muslims
The universities were originally built to teach girls about reading
What was the purpose of building cathedrals?
to inspire awe
to make Charlemagne happy
to give people jobs
What was the greatest source of stability for people in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Protestant Church
The Great Council
The Roman Catholic Church
The strong central government
During the Middle Ages, who played the biggest role in creating the first universities in Europe?
serfs and peasants
kings and queens
noble landowners
monks and clergy
Define "divine right"
God given right to be king
the man with the most votes
the man deemed most right
How did life change for surviving peasants and serfs after the plague?
they began to demand pay for their labor
they all moved from towns to the country
they now had to work much longer days
they rioted and took over the manors
How did life change for surviving peasants and serfs after the plague?
they began to demand pay for their labor
they all moved from towns to the country
they now had to work much longer days
they rioted and took over the manors
Which of the following best describes how the Bubonic Plague was spread from one person to another?
through the air
through bites from infected fleas
through physical contact with the infected
all of the above
Where did the Bubonic Plague originate?
Northern Europe
South Africa
Central Asia
Middle East
Which of the following best explains why the Black Death spread so quickly throughout Europe?
doctors ran out of vaccinations for the plague
doctors ran out of antibiotics for the plague
doctors had little knowledge of how to cure the disease
doctors were too sick themselves to help others suffering
What was a major impact of the Black Death?
the loss of natural resources
the decline of feudalism
the increase in population
the decrease of kings' power
Approximately what percentage of the population of Europe was lost because of the Black Death?
1/2
1/3
1/4
1/8
How did the Plague arrive in Italy?
on trade ships
on the Silk Road
on the trans-Saharan trade route
on camels
The plague was spread by which of the following?
rats/ animals
humans
fleas
rain water
What did most people believe the Black Death was caused by?
dogs and cats
biological war affairs
God's punishment
food mites
What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord?
a sword
a fief
a holy relic
an indulgence
What was manorialism?
The knights code of honor
The economic system of feudalism
The social structure of feudalism
The jobs done by groups of Christian monks
What brought stability to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
the election of government officials
the development of the feudal system
the development of the caste system
the creation of well-structured cities
What caused the growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages?
the rivalry between the ancient empires
the unification of European rulers
the decline of the Roman Catholic Church
the collapse of a strong central government
Under manorialism, who did most of the actual work on the landholdings of the lords?
king
knights
lords
peasants
Which would be the most accurate description of a vassal?
one who buys land from the government
one who has a person working for him
one who is the leader of the manor and gives away land
one who is obligated to another because of land received
How did feudalism help to create nation-states in Western Europe?
it changed the economy to be based on trade
it weakened the power of the Roman Catholic Church
it strengthened the kings army and centralized their power
it did not make an impact on Western Europe
Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?
it offered the people protection and stability
it was forced upon them by the traders along the Silk Road
The feudal system was similar to the Roman government
The Pope told them to do it or they would not go to heaven
Which of the following could be considered vassals under the feudal system?
King
Lord/Noble
Knight
Samurai
What was a major characteristic of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
limited monarchies and strong central governments
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
increased educational opportunities
"Serfs were tied to the land."
What does the above statement mean?
Serfs were not allowed to sell crops that they grew on the lord's manor
Serfs were not allowed to leave the lord's manor without permission
Serfs were not allowed to perform more than one job on the manor
Serfs were not allowed to attend mass without the lord of the manor
Which of the following contributed to the growth of feudalism in Europe?
farmers looking for fair wages
loss of a strong central government
tribal warfare and invasion
weak economy
What does this diagram reveal about the feudal system?
It was based on educational achievement
It was based on social advancement
It was based on social class structure
It was based on Protestant or Catholic faith
