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WorksheetsSocial 8 Final Exam Review 2024
Total questions: 119
Worksheet time: 3hrs 35mins
Which of the following is not a key element of Worldview?
view of human nature
view of equality with others
view of proper nutrition
view of the relationship between individual and state
The word “Renaissance” refers to the rebirth of which of the following?
The feudal structure of society
Baptism by the Catholic Church
Belief in life after death
Interest in classical knowledge and learning
The prospering of the northern Italian city-states during the Renaissance was due to the fact that:
Italy received sponsorship from the Roman Catholic Church.
the city-states were geographically isolated from the rest of Europe.
Italy had more natural resources than the rest of Europe.
the city-states were located along international trade routes.
Which of the following were the most significant contributions to the Renaissance worldview from trading that occurred along the Silk Road?
Ideas and inventions
Spices and medicines
Diseases and transportation
Crusades and reformations
Which of the following words should you write in the box labeled #5?
The Renaissance
Intercultural Contact
Revival of Classical Knowledge
The Middle Ages
Which of the following words should you write in the box labeled #6?
The Renaissance
Intercultural Contact
Revival of Classical Knowledge
The Middle Ages
Which of the following words should you write in the box labeled #7?
The Renaissance
Intercultural Contact
Revival of Classical Knowledge
The Middle Ages
Based on the graphic image above, which of the following best completes the relationship of the parts?
Crusades
Revolution
Worldview
Superstition
Which of the following best represents the Worldview of many Christian Europeans during the Middle Ages?
Mathematics and Astronomy were the centre of all knowledge
Exploration was the key to the development of civilization
Religion was not as important as science
God was the centre of human existence
Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the Islamic Empire?
It was located at the crossroad of many trading routes.
It was unwilling to share important ideas with Europeans.
It encouraged scholarship and inquiry.
It developed science and medicine.
“The merchant class, or popolo grasso was organized into guilds”
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“Located along an important large body of water”
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“Charitable organizations called scuole were developed by its citizens”
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“Their government in the Middle Ages was a republic”
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In the late Middle Ages Crusades were organized primarily for the purpose of:
abolishing Christians.
returning land to Turkish people.
controlling the Holy Land.
collecting money for the Church.
Which speaker has the most correct views on how the Renaissance impacted today's modern world?
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Why is using the term “Dark Ages” to refer to the Medieval Period inaccurate?
The light bulb was invented in the Medieval Period.
Europeans advanced rapidly in the Medieval Period.
Large civilizations around the world flourished during the Medieval Period.
Large civilizations around the world flourished during the Medieval Period.
Which of the following words should you write in the box labeled #19 above?
Clergymen
Kings
Serfs
Noblemen
Which of the following accurately describes scientists’ modern beliefs about the Plague?
The disease was caused by improper religious practices.
The disease was carried by flea-infested rats.
The disease was caused by impure air in Medieval cities.
The disease was carried by magicians posing as doctors.
What qualities did the Greeks and Romans have that were admired during the Renaissance period?
They were great thinkers.
They were amazing artists.
They believed in the qualities of humankind.
All of the above.
Which is a correct statement about the Renaissance?
Painting focused more often on religious themes and showed less realism.
Rich citizens and families became patrons by commissioning great art.
Atists became more concerned with making money rather than depicting human beauty and feelings.
New buildings and cathedrals were constructed according to completely new and original ideas of architecture.
How did life begin to IMPROVE during the Renaissance?
Many areas of Europe remained under the influence of the Roman Catholic Church and maintained the status quo.
Scribes were hired to hand copy books which created a new trade.
Resources were used for military purposes, survival, and expansion.
People's attitudes towards the world around them were changing and they began to ask questions and look for answers.
Which of the following SLOWED the progress of the Renaissance into Northern Europe?
Artists developed new techniques and ideas which were adapted by other artists.
Feudalism was more entrenched in the lands beyond Italy to support an agricultural society.
Writers and philosophers expressed ideas that showed changing worldviews.
Scientists began to use scientific observation and apply their findings to everyday life.
________________ was strongly discouraged (illegal) during the Middle Ages, because the focus was on religion and the afterlife.
Renaissance art
Classical writing
Scientific questioning
The printing of books
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Renaissance artists?
They created more realistic images of the human form.
They travelled more, shared ideas, and developed better techniques.
They were paid more for their work.
They painted only religious themes.
The process of making observations, experimenting, and drawing conclusions is:
Astrology
The Scientific Method
Mathematics
Anatomy
Which statement about many Humanists is FALSE?
They looked to the past for inspiration.
They admired the Classics, and applied those ideas to their own worlds.
They rejected religion in favour of a worldly view.
They recreated classical styles in art, literature, and architecture.
Which of the following is NOT a way in which humanism affected art?
Painting styles were changed dramatically as artists portrayed humanist ideas or religious themes in a humanist style.
Realistic proportions and facial expressions made figures in paintings more lifelike.
Artists became more interested in the world around them than in the afterlife.
Renaissance art focused mostly on themes of nature and enjoyment.
How did Renaissance art change in the 15th century?
Classical Greek and Roman myths became popular subject matter in art.
Portraits of common people were popular as hiring artists became inexpensive.
Religious-themed art became acceptable for the first time.
Humanism encouraged all people to create their own art resulting in declining demand for painters, sculptors, and architects.
Which of the following describes artists in the later period of the Renaissance?
Artists struggled for appropriate wages and status in the social system.
Artists were very restricted in the subject matter of their work.
Better understanding of the human body allowed artists to create more realistic images of the human form in their work.
Artists remained isolated in their local communities, which made sharing ideas and improving techniques difficult.
Leonardo da Vinci had to get permission from _____________ to dissect human cadavers.
The King of France
Johann Gutenberg
Francois Viete
The Pope
Michelangelo was a painter and sculptor. His most famous painting is on the ceiling of:
Chapel of San Pedro
St. Peter's Basilica
Sistine Chapel
St. Bavo Cathedral
Copernicus' view that the sun, not the Earth was the centre of the universe conflicted with whose theory?
Roman Catholic Church
Francois Viete
Leonardo da Vinci
European philosophers
Perspective is an artistic technique of:
The intentional use of blurred lines.
Mixing ground glass with paint.
Representing the real world with vibrant colours.
Showing depth and three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.
When Renaissance artists began to use perspective in their artwork, what did this mean?
It made artwork look more realistic.
It gave artwork a non-religious point of view.
It gave the artwork the illusion of depth.
It showed the natural world in the background.
All of the following are humanist ideas/ interests, represented in Renaissance art EXCEPT:
Painting and drawings that were about more than just the church.
Keeping traditions and doing what had always been done.
Making things look real.
Use of perspective.
The Renaissance in Europe represented mostly:
A renewed interest in the culture and style of the ancient world.
A period of greater devotion to the study of Christianity.
A time of tolerance and understanding of worldviews.
An eagerness to conquer other lands.
The best description of the change in European worldview during the Renaissance is:
European thinkers were reluctant to change their superstitions and beliefs.
Humanism encouraged individuals to accept traditional explanations of the world around them.
Humanism encouraged individuals to be educated and involved in all aspects of life.
Humanism encouraged individuals to turn their backs on the church.
What does VERNACULAR writing mean?
Everyday language
Latin language
Italian language
English language
Education changed significantly during the Renaissance. Which of the following was not a characteristic of Renaissance education?
Students were encouraged to ask questions and seek answers.
New philosophies promoted the value of individual human life.
Students were taught to be good citizens and leaders in their community.
Astrology was used as a foundation for scientific teachings.
An opinion against the beliefs of a given religion is called:
Superstition
Heresy
Conflict
Bias
The Japanese system of centralized government under a shogun, who exercised actual power while the emperor was reduced to a figurehead.
Oligarchy
economy
Modernization
Shogunate
A government ruled by a few powerful people.
Oligarchy
economy
Modernization
Shogunate
Iwakura Mission
A system for producing and distributing goods, and services to fulfill people's wants
Oligarchy
economy
Modernization
Shogunate
Iwakura Mission
The transformation of traditional societies into industrial societies.
Oligarchy
economy
Modernization
Shogunate
Iwakura Mission
The removal of a head of state by military leaders.
military coup
Shoguns
Tokugawa
emperor
Meiji Period
Military leaders of the bakufu (military governments in Japan).
military coup
Shoguns
Tokugawa
emperor
Meiji Period
This man established a shogunate that would dominate Japan for hundreds of years.
military coup
Shoguns
Tokugawa
emperor
Meiji Period
The ruler of an empire.
military coup
Shoguns
Tokugawa
emperor
Meiji Period
Japan's Emperor defeated the last Tokugawa shogun. He opened up Japan to the rest of the world and started trading.
military coup
Shoguns
Tokugawa
emperor
Meiji Period
Japanese diplomatic journey around the world. study world and choose parts of western culture to strengthen Japan.
Oligarchy
economy
Modernization
Shogunate
Iwakura Mission
The Japanese system of centralized government under a shogun, who exercised actual power while the emperor was reduced to a figurehead.
Oligarchy
economy
Modernization
Shogunate
Iwakura Mission
