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4th Nine Weeks Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was feudalism?

a)

government where all people voted on all issues

b)

government that used rule of law

c)

government where the king traded land for loyalty and service.

d)

government that was divided into three equal branches

2.
The Middle Ages began when the.....
a)
Roman Empire fell
b)
Greeks were polytheistic
c)
Agricultural Revolution began
d)
the Reformation started
3.
The term feudalism is best defined as a
a)
Division of power between branches of government
b)
Holy war between Christians and Muslims
c)
Process in which goods are traded for other goods
d)
System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty
4.

Europe was known as the Dark Ages because

a)

there was decline in trade, education,and culture

b)

Rome did not pay its electric bill

c)

There was constant darkness all the time and the sun never came out.

d)

Kings were not very smart

5.

The Middle Ages lasted from...

a)

500 CE- 1500 CE

b)

500 BC- 1500 BC

c)

1000 BC- 1200 CE

d)

1000 CE- 1500 CE

6.

Another name for the Middle Ages

a)

Manorialism

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Medieval

d)

Feudalism

7.
Feudalism is a political and economic system. In the Middle Ages, it worked because it provided something that people needed. What did people need?
a)
Freedom
b)
Protection
c)
Rights
d)
Education
8.
Who technically owned all of the land in the Kingdom?
a)
The King
b)
Everyone
c)
Peasants
d)
knights
9.

Perhaps the most frightening invaders during the Middle Ages were the________________.

a)

Germanic tribes

b)

Mongols

c)

Slaves

d)

Vikings

10.

Excommunication was a scare tactic that was used during the Middle Ages. What did it mean?

a)

No longer a part of the church.

b)

No longer a part of the church, and would not go to heaven if one died during excommunication.

c)

No longer a part of the church, and one would have to surrender all land and possessions to the Pope.

d)

No longer allowed to take communion, and as a result, not eligible to be loved by anyone.

11.

The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?

a)

Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam

b)

Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism

c)

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

12.

What was the result of the First Crusade?

a)

The crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem.

b)

The crusaders were defeated and returned home.

c)

The crusaders never made it to Jerusalem.

13.
The crusades were a series of wars fought between:
a)
Jews and Christians
b)
Jews and Muslims
c)
Christians and Muslims
d)
Christians and Catholics
14.

What was the original goal of the Crusades?

a)

To make sure that kings no longer ruled over peasants.

b)

To recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.

c)

To end Feudalism

d)

To open new trade routes to the East.

15.

During the Crusades, Muslims were the only group targeted by Christians.

a)

True

b)

False

16.
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
a)
A blue sword
b)
A yellow lion
c)
A red cross
d)
A black snake
17.
The Crusades were fought over the control of what "holy" city?
a)
Mecca
b)
Constantinople
c)
Jerusalem
18.

The majority of the Crusades were very successful in capturing the Holy Land.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What is the name of the people who follow Islam?

a)

Arabs

b)

Islams

c)

Muslims

d)

Iranians

20.

What were the Crusades?

a)

A military expedition by the Muslims to conquer the European Christians.

b)

A military expedition by the European Christians to regain Holy Land from Muslims.

c)

A war started by the serfs, who were tired of being ruled by kings.

d)

Conflict between manors.

21.

Approximately how long did the Crusades last?

a)

5 years

b)

25 years

c)

100 years

d)

200 years

22.

Were is the Holy Land?

a)

Canada

b)

France

c)

Middle East

d)

China

23.

Which was one effect of the Crusades?

a)

The Muslims were no longer in control of the Holy Land.

b)

New trade routes opened to the east.

c)

All of Europe became Muslim.

d)

Christianity came to an end.

24.
What does it mean to excommunicate something/someone?
a)
To have them receive a writ
b)
To make them be apart of an assembly of representatives who make laws
c)
To exclude a person from a church or religious community
d)
To make them be apart of a crusade
25.

Which TWO countries fought against one another in the Hundred Years War?

a)

Italy

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

France

e)

Portugal

26.

Which of the following BEST explains how Joan of Arc impacted the Hundred Years War?

a)

She inspired French troops and rallied them to victory

b)

She allied with the English and conspired against the French

c)

She worked with the Pope and helped end the war peacefully

d)

She created new laws and helped women get fair treatment

27.

What was the PURPOSE of the Inquisition?

a)

To find and punish non-Christians in Spain

b)

To make sure different religions were treated fairly

c)

To ensure that English was the only language spoken in England

d)

To allow peasants to have more rights in France

28.

Which of the following people have been continuously attacked throughout history?

a)

Spanish

b)

Jews

c)

Moors

d)

Muslims

29.

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

a)

the Louvre

b)

the Coliseum

c)

the Sistine Chapel

d)

the Eiffel Tower

30.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

31.
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
a)
Renewed
b)
Rebuilt
c)
Remade
d)
Rebirth
32.
Advantages of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press include all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Cheaper book prices
b)
Increase in education/literacy
c)
Increase in church power
d)
Rapid spread of ideas
33.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

Milan

b)

Italy

c)

Britain

d)

Florence

34.

Why were the Medicis important to the Renaissance?

a)

The commissioned many expeditions.

b)

They started a university in Florence.

c)

They believed in the teachings of Luther.

d)

They were patrons of the arts.

35.

What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?

a)

Luther was excommunicated.

b)

Luther was sainted.

c)

Luther was stripped of his ministerial vestments.

d)

Luther was put to death.

36.

Why were Copernicus’ proposals about the solar system so unique?

a)

People believed that Earth was the center of the universe.

b)

People believed that the Moon was the center of the universe.

c)

People believed that the Sun was the center of the universe.

d)

People believed that Earth was flat.

37.

The movement to change the church during the Renaissance was called?

a)

Counter-Reformation

b)

Counter- Revolution

c)

Revolution

d)

Reformation

38.

People who wanted the Catholic Church reformed (changed) were called?

a)

Lutherans

b)

Calvinists

c)

protesters

d)

Protestants

39.

People who wanted the Catholic Church reformed (changed) were called?

a)

Lutherans

b)

Calvinists

c)

protesters

d)

Protestants

40.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

41.

What is the main religion in India?

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Cristianism

42.
__________________ is the belief that one must do good to have good happen to them. 
a)
Dharma
b)
Sharma
c)
Karma 
d)
Abby McFarland
43.

The three major gods in the Hindu religion are __________.

a)

Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades

b)

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

c)

Thor, Odin, and Freya

d)

Sekhmet, Bast, and Isis

44.

Which animal is considered sacred to some Indian people?

a)

Bears

b)

Zebras

c)

Elephants

d)

Cows

45.
How did a person become a member of a caste?
a)
They were born into it
b)
They got to choose their caste
c)
The Brahmins selected it for you
46.
____________ is the belief that the soul is reborn until a person reaches spiritual perfection.
a)
Eightfold Path
b)
4 Noble Truths
c)
Karma
d)
Reincarnation 
47.
India's Caste System is an example of _______________.
a)
Geography
b)
Social Structure
c)
Achievements
d)
Economics 
48.
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
a)
Gandhi
b)
Siddhartha Gautama
c)
Aryans
d)
Ashoka
49.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
50.
True or False: Hinduism is a MONOTHEISTIC religion.
a)
True
b)
False