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History review 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What major event of the Middle Ages helped end feudalism and set the stage for the Renaissance?

a)

The Black Death

b)

The Industrial Revolution

c)

The French Revolution

d)

The American Revolution

2.

Who created the statues of David and Pieta?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Raphael

d)

Donatello

3.

What invention helped spread Renaissance ideas and increased literacy?

a)

Printing press

b)

Steam engine

c)

Compass

d)

Telegraph

4.

Define humanism.

a)

A philosophy emphasizing human potential

b)

A style of government

c)

A type of medieval art

d)

A religious movement

5.

How does Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?

a)

Renaissance art aimed for 3D illusionism, while Medieval art prioritized symbolic meaning

b)

Renaissance art used only religious themes, while Medieval art used only nature themes

c)

Renaissance art was created only by royalty, while Medieval art was created by peasants

d)

Renaissance art was painted on walls, while Medieval art was painted on paper

6.

How were Northern Renaissance artists different from earlier Renaissance artists?

a)

They focused on meticulous detail and realism.

b)

They only painted religious scenes.

c)

They ignored symbolism in their work.

d)

They used only bright colors.

7.

Why did Northern Renaissance artists often include themselves in their artwork?

a)

To showcase their skill.

b)

To hide secret messages.

c)

To follow church orders.

d)

To avoid criticism.

8.

Who started the Protestant Reformation and how?

a)

Martin Luther by posting the 95 Theses.

b)

John Calvin by writing a book.

c)

Henry VIII by founding a new church.

d)

Leonardo da Vinci by painting a mural.

9.

What was the Edict of Worms and what did it declare?

a)

A decree that officially condemned Martin Luther, banning his writings.

b)

A law allowing religious freedom in Europe.

c)

A treaty between Spain and Portugal.

d)

A document supporting the Catholic Church.

10.

Which four countries led exploration efforts during the Age of Exploration?

a)

Portugal, Spain, England, and France

b)

Italy, Germany, Russia, and Greece

c)

China, India, Egypt, and Brazil

d)

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland

11.

What was the Middle Passage?

a)

The route taken by European explorers to Asia

b)

The sea journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas

c)

The migration of Native Americans to the West

d)

The trade route between Europe and Australia

12.

What is the definition of mercantilism?

a)

Belief in the benefits of free trade

b)

Belief in the benefits of profitable trading

c)

Belief in the benefits of agricultural production

d)

Belief in the benefits of isolationism

13.

Why did Europeans begin using Africans as slaves?

a)

To meet the massive labor demands for profitable plantation economies

b)

To help with technological advancements

c)

To increase population diversity

d)

To improve diplomatic relations

14.

What does "favorable balance of trade" mean?

a)

The difference of value between countries' imports and exports

b)

The amount of gold a country possesses

c)

The number of colonies a country controls

d)

The amount of land a country owns

15.

How did mercantilism lead to capitalism?

a)

By fostering trade and accumulating capital

b)

By increasing agricultural production

c)

By promoting isolationism

d)

By encouraging feudalism