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Europe Quiz #1 Review

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The belief that there is only one god

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Atheism

d)

Autocracy

2.

To treat (someone) cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs

a)

Nationalize

b)

Xenophobia

c)

Persecution

d)

Crusade

3.

A country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by a king or queen

a)

Republic

b)

Autocracy

c)

Capitalism

d)

Communism

4.

A disease that causes death and that spreads quickly to a large number of people

a)

Plague

b)

Buboes

c)

Tendonitis

d)

Arthritis

5.

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

a)

Nationalize

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Revolution

6.

A feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalize

d)

Polytheism

7.

A policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world

a)

Communism

b)

Feudalism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Capitalism

8.

What are the three major branches of Christianity?

a)

Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant

b)

Christian, Catholic, Protestant

c)

Baptist, Eastern Orthodox, CatholicB

d)

Catholic, Jewish, Muslim

9.

True or False: Christians believe that Jesus’ death and resurrection offers the forgiveness of sins.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Why did the Roman Republic give citizenship to conquered non-Romans?

a)

  All men in Athens were given citizenship

b)

  It encouraged them to be a part of the Republic rather than fight against it

c)

  The Republic was being drained of its resources by illegal immigrants

d)

  Romans refused to given citizenship to anyone born outside of the city of Rome

11.

All of the following were events that led to the end of the Roman Republic EXCEPT?

a)

  Disagreements/fighting between military generals, leading to civil wars

b)

  Julius Caesar took away a lot of the Senate’s powers

c)

  Government leaders became corrupt (dishonest or illegal behavior)

d)

  Invading barbarian tribes from Asia

12.

Multiple Answer. Choose Three. What are some of the achievements of the Roman Empire?

a)

  Built a system of roads and sea routes that were used in long-distance trade and conquests

b)

  Used aqueducts to bring water from outside sources into cities

c)

  Developing trade for the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

d)

  To unite the empire, Rome had a common language (Latin) and currency (coins)

13.

All the following are causes of the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT: 

a)

  Massive size of Empire made it too large to govern effectively

b)

  Dealt with civil wars, corrupt emperors, diseases, and famine

c)

  Had to constantly defend against invading groups

d)

  Julius Caesar becoming a Consul

14.

True or False: While the Roman Empire was governed by one person, the Roman Republic was ruled by two consuls, Senate, and Assembly.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What part of the world was superior to Europe in the fields of education and medicine during the Dark Ages?

a)

  The Middle East

b)

  America

c)

  Africa

d)

  Southeast Asia

16.

Multiple Answer. Choose Three. What happened after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

a)

  Majority of the population was poor and uneducated

b)

  It was conquered by the Persian Empire

c)

  Decrease in population from warfare and disease

d)

  Moved out of cities to the countryside to grow their own food

17.

All of the following were legacies left behind by Frankish kings EXCEPT:

a)

  Clovis defeats the Visigoths, preserves Roman customs and converts to Christianity

b)

  Caesar defeats Pompey in battle and conquers the Roman Republic turning it into the Roman Empire

c)

  Charlemagne was a strong Catholic ruler who improved education and the economy in Europe

d)

  Charles Martel defeated invading Muslims in Spain presenting the spread of Islam throughout Europe

18.

In comparison to the Roman Empire, life during Feudalism could best be described as ___________.

a)

  A dictatorship that helped keep order for Western Europe

b)

  Very similar due to government systems

c)

  Dangerous, uneducated, and a lower standard of living

d)

  Prosperous with many medical and technical advancements

19.

Since the plague killed millions of people in Europe, what were the lasting effects?

a)

  Emperors were able to put aside their differences and reunite the Roman Empire

b)

  Peasants demanded higher wages and lower taxes from the nobles who had to accept their demands

c)

  The disease killed everyone in Europe allowing for it to be taken over by warriors from China

d)

  Within a year of the plague the population of Europe doubled putting stress on their natural resources

20.

How did the Black Death cause societal as well as biological changes throughout Europe?

a)

  Less food, land, and lower wages led to poor living standards; weaker gene pool led to people with worsened immunity

b)

  During the time period of the Black Death, trade flourished causing economies to rise, while improved healthcare kept the population growth steady

c)

  The population rose quickly during the plague because of the dense living quarters within the cities

d)

  More food, land, and better wages led to higher living standards; stronger gene pool led to people with greater immunity

21.

Despite killing being a sin to both Christians and Muslims, why were they willing to fight and die in the Crusades?

a)

  The spread of knowledge and trade

b)

  The desire to reform the Catholic church

c)

  They both believed that dying in these wars would get them into heaven

d)

  Tension between Judaism and Islam

22.

Why is the Middle East mostly controlled by Muslims (Islamic worshipers) today?

a)

  The desire to reform the Catholic church caused Muslims to take over

b)

  Muslims ended up winning the last Crusade

c)

  Tension between Judaism and Islam

d)

  It isn’t; Christianity is the main religion in the Middle East today

23.

Although many people were killed in the Crusades, a positive outcome was:

a)

  The desire to reform the Catholic church

b)

  Christians and Muslims believed that dying in these wars would get them into heaven

c)

  Tension between Judaism and Islam

d)

  Knowledge and trade increased between Europe and the Middle East

24.

True or False: The movement of new ideas and ways of life was a benefit of trade, while the spread of diseases like the plague was a serious drawback.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Multiple Answer. Choose Three. What were the causes of the French Revolution?

a)

  Discontent (unhappiness) due to invasion of neighboring countries like America

b)

  France went into debt helping Americans fight for their independence against Great Britain

c)

  Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette spent tax money on luxury items: parties, food, and outfits

d)

  Farming crisis and crop failure led to food shortages

26.

In France, what did the 3rd Estate originally want from their government; what did they do?

a)

  End of taxes; killed everyone in the 1st and 2nd Estates

b)

  Removal of the King; surrendered to the military officers

c)

  Fair representation in the government; they formed their own assembly

d)

  An increase in the number of jobs in urban areas; boycotted foreign goods and attacked tax collectors

27.

What was the most important outcome from the French Revolution?

a)

  The monarchy was reinstated under Benedict Arnold

b)

  Because of nationalism, people began to look at themselves as citizens of a country rather than subjects to the king

c)

  An immediate and permanent democracy

d)

  The end of rule by the people and increase in power of the Catholic Church

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