WorksheetsEurope Quiz #1 Review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
The belief that there is only one god
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Autocracy
To treat (someone) cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs
Nationalize
Xenophobia
Persecution
Crusade
A country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by a king or queen
Republic
Autocracy
Capitalism
Communism
A disease that causes death and that spreads quickly to a large number of people
Plague
Buboes
Tendonitis
Arthritis
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
Nationalize
Imperialism
Nationalism
Revolution
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
Nationalism
Imperialism
Nationalize
Polytheism
A policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world
Communism
Feudalism
Imperialism
Capitalism
What are the three major branches of Christianity?
Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant
Christian, Catholic, Protestant
Baptist, Eastern Orthodox, CatholicB
Catholic, Jewish, Muslim
True or False: Christians believe that Jesus’ death and resurrection offers the forgiveness of sins.
True
False
Why did the Roman Republic give citizenship to conquered non-Romans?
All men in Athens were given citizenship
It encouraged them to be a part of the Republic rather than fight against it
The Republic was being drained of its resources by illegal immigrants
Romans refused to given citizenship to anyone born outside of the city of Rome
All of the following were events that led to the end of the Roman Republic EXCEPT?
Disagreements/fighting between military generals, leading to civil wars
Julius Caesar took away a lot of the Senate’s powers
Government leaders became corrupt (dishonest or illegal behavior)
Invading barbarian tribes from Asia
Multiple Answer. Choose Three. What are some of the achievements of the Roman Empire?
Built a system of roads and sea routes that were used in long-distance trade and conquests
Used aqueducts to bring water from outside sources into cities
Developing trade for the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta
To unite the empire, Rome had a common language (Latin) and currency (coins)
All the following are causes of the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT:
Massive size of Empire made it too large to govern effectively
Dealt with civil wars, corrupt emperors, diseases, and famine
Had to constantly defend against invading groups
Julius Caesar becoming a Consul
True or False: While the Roman Empire was governed by one person, the Roman Republic was ruled by two consuls, Senate, and Assembly.
True
False
What part of the world was superior to Europe in the fields of education and medicine during the Dark Ages?
The Middle East
America
Africa
Southeast Asia
Multiple Answer. Choose Three. What happened after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Majority of the population was poor and uneducated
It was conquered by the Persian Empire
Decrease in population from warfare and disease
Moved out of cities to the countryside to grow their own food
All of the following were legacies left behind by Frankish kings EXCEPT:
Clovis defeats the Visigoths, preserves Roman customs and converts to Christianity
Caesar defeats Pompey in battle and conquers the Roman Republic turning it into the Roman Empire
Charlemagne was a strong Catholic ruler who improved education and the economy in Europe
Charles Martel defeated invading Muslims in Spain presenting the spread of Islam throughout Europe
In comparison to the Roman Empire, life during Feudalism could best be described as ___________.
A dictatorship that helped keep order for Western Europe
Very similar due to government systems
Dangerous, uneducated, and a lower standard of living
Prosperous with many medical and technical advancements
Since the plague killed millions of people in Europe, what were the lasting effects?
Emperors were able to put aside their differences and reunite the Roman Empire
Peasants demanded higher wages and lower taxes from the nobles who had to accept their demands
The disease killed everyone in Europe allowing for it to be taken over by warriors from China
Within a year of the plague the population of Europe doubled putting stress on their natural resources
How did the Black Death cause societal as well as biological changes throughout Europe?
Less food, land, and lower wages led to poor living standards; weaker gene pool led to people with worsened immunity
During the time period of the Black Death, trade flourished causing economies to rise, while improved healthcare kept the population growth steady
The population rose quickly during the plague because of the dense living quarters within the cities
More food, land, and better wages led to higher living standards; stronger gene pool led to people with greater immunity
Despite killing being a sin to both Christians and Muslims, why were they willing to fight and die in the Crusades?
The spread of knowledge and trade
The desire to reform the Catholic church
They both believed that dying in these wars would get them into heaven
Tension between Judaism and Islam
Why is the Middle East mostly controlled by Muslims (Islamic worshipers) today?
The desire to reform the Catholic church caused Muslims to take over
Muslims ended up winning the last Crusade
Tension between Judaism and Islam
It isn’t; Christianity is the main religion in the Middle East today
Although many people were killed in the Crusades, a positive outcome was:
The desire to reform the Catholic church
Christians and Muslims believed that dying in these wars would get them into heaven
Tension between Judaism and Islam
Knowledge and trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
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.
True
False
Multiple Answer. Choose Three. What were the causes of the French Revolution?
Discontent (unhappiness) due to invasion of neighboring countries like America
France went into debt helping Americans fight for their independence against Great Britain
Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette spent tax money on luxury items: parties, food, and outfits
Farming crisis and crop failure led to food shortages
In France, what did the 3rd Estate originally want from their government; what did they do?
End of taxes; killed everyone in the 1st and 2nd Estates
Removal of the King; surrendered to the military officers
Fair representation in the government; they formed their own assembly
An increase in the number of jobs in urban areas; boycotted foreign goods and attacked tax collectors
What was the most important outcome from the French Revolution?
The monarchy was reinstated under Benedict Arnold
Because of nationalism, people began to look at themselves as citizens of a country rather than subjects to the king
An immediate and permanent democracy
The end of rule by the people and increase in power of the Catholic Church
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