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WorksheetsWCIV Western Civ Sem 2 Final
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
God
Battle of Talas River
Monastery
Hagia Sophia, Justinian’s Code and Hippodrome are all related to which empire?
Roman Empire
Greek Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol (Yuan) Empire
Arguably one of the greatest Byzantine emperors. Ruled from 527 C.E.- 565 C.E.
Theodora
Justin
Justinian
Belisarius
No one helped him, he trusted no one.
The Greek Empire
What was the primary motivation for Viking raids?
Religious conversion
Political conquest
Acquiring wealth and resources
Exploring new lands
Which regions did the Vikings come from?
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
England, France, and Germany
Russia, Poland, and Ukraine
Iceland, Greenland, and Faroe Islands
Which force provided unification and stability in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Customs of Germanic tribes
Monarchical families
Roman Catholic Church
Strong military
All of the following led to the Roman Catholic Church’s increase in power and importance except –
the Pope anointed Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor.
the monasteries preserved Greek and Roman cultural achievements.
the loss of population after the Black Death.
missionaries spread Christianity.
Which group made up the largest part of the population and was the main labor force of medieval life?
Vassals
Knights
Lords
Peasants
Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities
medieval
Charlemagne
monks
Pope
System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty or protection
A crusade
A farm
A knight was someone who:
Volunteered to be in the army
A person of noble birth specifically trained for combat
The fittest athletes in the village
Was once a peasant
Name the siege weapon...
Trebuchet
Siege tower
Battering ram
Long bow
Mangonel
Name the siege weapon...
Trebuchet
Siege tower
Battering ram
Long bow
Mangonel
Name the siege weapon...
Trebuchet
Siege tower
Battering ram
Long bow
Mangonel
What does excommunication mean?
declaring that a person is no longer free
declaring that a person is no longer a slave
declaring that a person is no longer a member of a church or nation
None of the above
Early Christians believed that Gargoyles on Gothic Churches represented what?
Evil leaving the church
animals of the underworld
Ancient animals
the Good leaving the church
What is the Name of this type of window which is a characteristic of Roman Catholic Gothic Cathedrals?
Flower Window
Radial Window
Abstract Window
Rose Window
What Muslim leader reconquered Jerusalem after the 2nd Crusade?
William the Conqueror
Saladin
Richard I
Ibn Batuta
What was the original goal of the Crusades?
To make sure that kings no longer ruled over peasants.
To recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.
To end Feudalism
To open new trade routes to the East.
Malaria
Bad air
Mosquitos
What was a major effect of the Crusades?
Religious toleration for Jews
Economic control of North Africa
Increased influence of the Patriarch
Increased trade with Arab cultures
Roman Catholics (most Christians at the time) controlled most of what continent?
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
The Christians and The Muslims
The Pope promised them a lot of money
Feudalism is a social and economic system based on land ownership and loyalty
Who is Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc is a French hero who led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years' War.
The Bubonic Plague is also known as
The Yellow Fever
The Three Field System was a...
where farmers would split up their fields into 3 parts and crops were rotated based on growing and harvest seasons and seasons of rest
where farmers could grow no crops on their land every other year
where farmers could grow crops all year long
where farmers could alternate crops and cattle each year
What is canon law?
Canon law is a set of laws made by the Christian Church.
Canon law is a type of Germanic unspoken rule
Who was Thomas Aquinas?
Thomas Aquinas was a medieval Catholic philosopher and theologian known for his influential works
Why is the Magna Carta an important document in history?
It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
It determined England's physical boundaries
Who fought each other in the Crusades?
The Eastern and Western Roman Empires
The Romans and the Greeks
The Europeans and the Egyptians
The Europeans and the Muslims
What was the most important result of the Crusades?
The Crusades resulted in many new religions to emerge.
The Crusades resulted in the Holy Roman Empire's permanent possession of Jerusalem.
The Crusades caused the Holy Roman Empire to isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
The Crusades led to trade and new kinds of knowledge.
What was the primary motivation for the Crusades?
political
economic
social
religious
Why was Jerusalem so important to Christians?
Christians believed it was the holiest site in Christendom.
Control of Jerusalem meant power.
It was the location of the highest populations of Christians.
It was the center of the Catholic Church.
Who called for the First Crusade?
Saladin
Pope Urban II
Gregory VII
Richard I
What inspired the Third Crusades?
A disagreement between the Pope and the Monarchy.
Egypt was a center of Muslim power.
Saladin took control of Jerusalem.
Expanding the Empire.
Pope Urban II wanted to recapture the Holy Lands so that...
Christians going on pilgrimages to visit the Holy Land would be safe.
Muslims had the right to visit the Holy Lands.
the Byzantine emperor could be defeated.
Jerusalem could remain in the hands of the Turks.
Which general led the Muslim forces sucessfully?
Saladin
Pope Urban II
Mohammad
Genghis Kahn
Which city did they fight over?
Byzantium
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Mecca
What was one significant consequence of the Crusades on European society?
Increased power and influence of the papacy (the pope)
Weakening of feudalism and the rise of centralized monarchies
Expansion of trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East
Spread of scientific knowledge and technological advancements
How much of an effect did the Renaissance have on history from 1300 to 1500?
People began to become more religious and reject humanism
There were more castles and moats being created as war raged across the Islamic world
Pets were introduced into society and cross-species diseases began to develop
Increased trade, education in the arts became more common, and the printing press was developed
Describe the difference between Medieval Art & Renaissance Art
Medieval Art=simple, religious, and lacks depth; Renaissance Art=has shading, depth, secular, and is realistic.
Medieval art is obsessed with humanism while Renaissance art is more focused on religion
Renaissance art emphasizes paint and dyes while Medieval art focuses on wood and wool
Medieval Art tells a story, Renaissance Art is a single scene.
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
He is the leader of the Ninja Turtles
He was the most famous figure of the Renaissance. He painted the Mona Lisa and is the ideal "Renaissance Man'.
He was the leader of Florence during the Renaissance
He was the student of Machiavelli and wrote "The King", the sequel to "The Prince"
Who is King Henry VIII?
King of England during the High Middle Ages. Commonly confused with Aethelberd of Kent.
King of England during the Reformation. He proved his loyalty to the Pope and was named Holy Roman Emperor
King of England during the Protestant Reformation. He created the Church of England because the Pope wouldn’t grant him a divorce.
King of France during the Reformation. He was good friends with Luther and helped France transition from Catholicism to Lutheranism.
What is Humanism?
People are horrible and we should, instead, focus on the everlasting perfection of God.
People could do great things and should study the wonderful traits of human beings.
People are okay; they are good sometimes and not others.
Martin Luther is the Father of what movement?
Reformation
Renaissance
Black Death
Counter-Reformation
What is an indulgence?
Indulgences were only possibly because of the Printing Press
An indulgence was permission from the Church to indulge in any sin they wished.
An indulgence is an invitation to dine with the local priests.
An indulgence is a pardon that the clergy sold which relieved (forgave) people of their sins.
Define secularism
Religion should play a large role in government
Religion should not play a role in government, education, or other public parts of society.
Worldly matters must not be allowed to rid the Church of its authority
Religion must be the focus of life. For without God, life is meaningless
What does "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Regurgitation
Resurrection
Reformation
What made the Printing Press so important?
It allowed people to press different prints onto their clothing, setting off a creative boom in fashion.
It allowed the Pope to make more money, as he could sell more Bibles to more people
It allowed ideas to be more easily refuted since people could easily find counter-arguments.
It helped spread criticisms of the Catholic Church to the masses. This allowed the Protestant Reformation to begin.
Philosophers and painters of the Renaissance and wanted to return to the times of ...
Perspective
Greece and Rome
The Middle Ages
about 3 weeks ago
What is excommunication?
The Church of England is also known as the _____ Church.
Presbyterian
Eastern Rite Catholic
Anglican
Saxon
Why did religious leaders call for the Council of Trent in the mid-1500s?
to elect a new pope
to regulate the laws and practices of Protestantism
to end the Crusades
to regulate the laws and practices of the Catholic Church
Why did the Catholic Church begin the Counter-Reformation after the Council of Trent?
to react to the Protestant criticisms of the Catholic Church
to weaken the political influence of the Catholic Church
to protect Protestant nations from being attacked by Catholic nations
to increase trade between Catholic nations in Europe
How did the events of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation impact the European continent?
Conferences between religious leaders established peace and tolerance among the various religions.
The continent was divided with part of it becoming Protestant and part of it remaining Catholic.
The Council of Trent ended the Protestant movement and merged the two religions back together.
All of the nations in Europe gave up Catholicism and adopted Protestant beliefs.
This individual was considered to be th true "Renaissance Man."
Middle Ages art focused on ______________________.
church
salvation
individual
kings
What is the written work?
This is a modern essay on government.
This argues for absolute rule.
This argues that the ends justifies the means.
This argues that a ruler should be feared and not loved.
The Prince
Utopia
The Praise of Folly
The Birth of Spring
Who invented the Printing Press?
Johann Gutenberg
Erasmus
Thomas More
John Calvin
Identify the name and artist of this famous Renaissance work.
Last Supper, by Leonardo
School of Athens, by Raphael
School of Philosophy, by Plato
Birth of Venus, by Michaelangelo
During the Renaissance, more Europeans became increasingly interested in
education and the arts
business and religion
religion and spirituality
education and the military
Which best describes how italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea contributed to the flourishing of the Renaissance?
Italy's location allowed many artists and writers to protect new ideas.
Italy's location allowed many philosophers and politicians to try new ideas.
Italy's location allowed many travelers and traders to challenge new ideas.
Italy's location allowed many travelers and traders to bring back new ideas
During the Renaissance, Italian artists were supported by wealthy
priests
scholars
patrons
popes
What is heresy?
the church of England
an idea that goes against the official beliefs of a church or religion
an organzation that punished those who did not follow catholocism
priest belonging to an order charged with converting others to catholocism
How did the Medici family contribute to the Renaissance?
They were patrons of the arts
They killed off anyone who challenged their power
They went on a crime spree
They formed the first government that collected taxes
Compared with Medieval art, Renaissance art often appeared to be
unrealistic
lifelike
ordinary
religious
What was the Protestant Reformation?
An attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman.
An attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.
A call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.
An argument over leadership of the Catholic Church that led to the election of 3 Popes
What was The most immediate cause of the Reformation?
Henry the VIII creating the Church of England
Erasmus writing Praise of Follies
John Calvin establishing Calvinism
Martin Luther posting The 95 Theses
Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?
The Church was all-powerful.
The Church’s power declined.
Factories began using electricity.
Women gained equal rights with men.
What was Marco polo famous for?
Traveling to China and the Far East
Traveling throughout all of Italy
Writing a book about how to govern
Building a cathedral
What was the first book to be printed on a printing press?
Utopia
Hamlet
The Bible
The Prince
The Renaissance came after what period of time?
Ancient
Middle Ages
Modern
Post-Modern
These were sold by the church and were purchased in order to cancel sins.
a Repentance
a Forgiveness Certificate
an Indulgences
a Get Out of Purgatory Certificate
German monk who wanted the church to make changes and instead started the reformation movement
Martin Luther
Marco Polo
King Henry VIII
Michelangelo
Who were the Protestants?
people who went out and performed duties for the Church
people who were humanists
people who wanted fair treatment by the lords
people who protested against and broke with the Catholic Church
Luther believed that ________________ was how people would end up in heaven.
Which of the following best describes Luther's teachings?
A person could gain salvation based on faith alone
Priests were necessary to interpret the Bible
No clergy member should marry
The pope's word was more important than the Bible
Which word means "the language of everyday speech in a particular region"?
Latin
Vernacular
Perspective
Fresco
He believed that the end justifies the means, do good if possible, evil if necessary.
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
Niccolo Machiavelli
Petrarch
Intellectual movement that focused on human potential and studying subjects like rhetoric, history, poetry, and grammar.
Humanism
Middle Ages
Classical Era
Crusades
One reason why the Renaissance began in where it did?
Italy was not impacted by the plague
Italy was the last area impacted by the plague
Trade made Italian cities wealthy
Because it was the center of the Catholic Church
Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by:
Muslim expansion into southern Europe
The repeal of a ban on non-Christian trade by the Pope
The Crusades
A trade alliance between the Byzantine empire and the Holy Roman Empire
What disease decimated the population of much of Asia and Europe?
the Spanish Flu
Malaria
Small Pox
the Black Death
Shakespeare's plays were the first ones to
use music and dialogue
display the human struggle
use animals on stage
use female actresses
Which of the following selections best explains why Shakespeare’s works captivated audiences?
Shakespeare was the first playwright in the world who wrote in the English language.
Shakespeare hired the best and most renowned actors to perform in his plays.
Shakespeare introduced themes in his work that the audience could relate to.
Shakespeare was popular with the royal family and audiences felt obligated to support his work.
Identify the title and the painter.
Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci
Venus, by Rafael
Birth of Venus, by Shakespeare
Monal Lisa, by Michaelangelo
Identify the title and the painter.
the Pieta, by Michaelangelo
David, by Michaelangelo
Death of Venus, by Rafael
the Pieta, by Leonardo da Vinci
Identify the title and painter.
Diet of Worms, by Martin Luther
Family Portrait, by Sandro Botticelli
Baccus and Ariadne, by Leonardo da Vinci
the Arnolfini Portrait, by Jan van Eyck
Identify the title and the painter.
the Medici Palace, by Michelangelo
The Sistine Chapel, by Michelangelo
Scenes from the Bible, by Leonardo da Vinci
Frescoes of the Pope, by Rafael
Identify the title and the author.
the 95 Theses, by Martin Luther
The Diet of Worms, By Martin Luther
The German Bible, by John Calvin
The Prince, by Machiavelli
Identify the sculpture and the artist.
David, by Michaelangelo
Matthew, by Michaelangelo
David, by Donatello
Donatello, by Leonardo
Identify the sculpture and the artist.
the Final Meal, by Leonardo da Vinci
the Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci
the Communion, by Raphael
Dinner then Death, by Michaelangelo
The monk selling indulgences that led to Protestantism.
The protestant king who became one of the greatest rulers in English history.
The painter of the Sistine Chapel.
How did humanism influence the art of the Renaissance?
Artists focused more on abstract, non-representational forms
Art became more focused on religious themes
Artists emphasized realism, human emotion, and the human form
Art was used primarily for propaganda purposes
What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?
Luther was excommunicated.
Luther was sainted.
Luther was stripped of his preaching duties.
Luther was put to death.
Martin Luther is credited with having started which period in world history?
the Renaissance
the Reformation
the Age of Exploration
the Scientific Revolution
the period of "rebirth" in Ancient Greek and Roman learning that followed Europe's Middle Ages
Renaissance
Reformation
Protestants
Catholic Reformation
How did Marco Polo’s chronicle of his travels in Asia affect Europe?
Europeans searched for faster routes to the Americas.
Europeans became more interested in exploration.
European monarchs refused to support further exploration.
European rulers halted the search for Prester John.
What caused the Age of Exploration?
People of the Americas welcomed European technology and culture.
Europeans were interested in discovering a quicker route to the Americas.
Representatives from the Americas arrived in Europe as diplomats.
The demand for spices and other Asian goods grew in European markets.
Which trade routes from the ancient and medieval period was no longer an option to buy goods from Asia?
Trans-Saharan Trade
Silk Road
Indian Ocean Trade
Mediterranean Trade
Many of the European countries wanted to spread?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Christopher Columbus mistakenly believed he had discovered:
North America
a western route to Asia
an ancient civilization
Cuba and Hispaniola
All of the following are reasons for European exploration except:
Glory
Gold
Oil
Spices
An instrument that points to the magnetic north.
circumnavigate
compass
astrolabe
quadrant
This word means conqueror; it is used specifically for the Spanish conquerors of Latin America & the Caribbean.
compass
conquistador
circumnavigate
cannibal
To sail or travel all the way around is __________
detour
compass
circus
circumnavigate
Prince Henry the Navigator
Spanish explorer who became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean in 1510 while exploring Panama
Dominican priest who spoke out against mistreatment of Native Americans
Portuguese explorer-the first European to reach India by sea sailing around the tip of Africa.
(1394-1460) Prince of Portugal who established an observatory and school of navigation at Sagres and directed voyages that spurred the growth of Portugal's colonial empire.
Ferdinand Magellan
Spanish explorer who became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean in 1510 while exploring Panama
Portuguese explorer who found a sea route to the Spice Island by sailing around the American continent. His crew was the first to circumnavigate (travel all the way around) the world.
Spanish explorer who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541).
(1394-1460) Prince of Portugal who established an observatory and school of navigation at Sagres and directed voyages that spurred the growth of Portugal's colonial empire.
Christopher Columbus
Portuguese explorer-the first European to reach India by sea sailing around the tip of Africa.
Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the conquest of Aztec Mexico in 1519-1521 for Spain.
Spanish explorer who became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean in 1510 while exploring Panama
Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
Many men, women & children went on this dangerous journey to the Holy Land. Forgiveness of sins was promised to anyone who set out on this path in the name of God
Crusades
I increased food production in Medieval Europe. I like to divide things into sections. I like farming. What agricultural technique is described?
Three-Field System
If the man had religious training, he would be a member of what?
Clergy
I am a man of morals and have promised to be brave, loyal, and to protect the weak. What code do I honor?
Chivalry
I love to travel. I started in Asia and crisscrossed the Silk Roads on my way to Europe in the 1300s. People did not like me very much. Who am I?
Bubonic Plague
Match the following images with their correct description or title.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Hagia Sophia
Viking Longship
the Black Death
The Great Schism
Match the following images with their correct description or title.
Excommunication
to be removed from the church
Lay Investiture
religious leaders chosen by kings
Canon Law
the rule of the church
Clergy
priests and bishops
Simony
selling religious privileges
excommunicated
was cast out, or ordered to leave the empire
Martin Luther
called for reform of the church
Ninety Five Theses
a list of complaints against indulgences
Protestants
protested for the reform of the Church
Johann Tetzel
seller of indulgences for the Pope
