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WorksheetsHistory review 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What major event of the Middle Ages helped end feudalism and set the stage for the Renaissance?
The Black Death
The Industrial Revolution
The French Revolution
The American Revolution
Who created the statues of David and Pieta?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
Donatello
What invention helped spread Renaissance ideas and increased literacy?
Printing press
Steam engine
Compass
Telegraph
Define humanism.
A philosophy emphasizing human potential
A style of government
A type of medieval art
A religious movement
How does Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?
Renaissance art aimed for 3D illusionism, while Medieval art prioritized symbolic meaning
Renaissance art used only religious themes, while Medieval art used only nature themes
Renaissance art was created only by royalty, while Medieval art was created by peasants
Renaissance art was painted on walls, while Medieval art was painted on paper
How were Northern Renaissance artists different from earlier Renaissance artists?
They focused on meticulous detail and realism.
They only painted religious scenes.
They ignored symbolism in their work.
They used only bright colors.
Why did Northern Renaissance artists often include themselves in their artwork?
To showcase their skill.
To hide secret messages.
To follow church orders.
To avoid criticism.
Who started the Protestant Reformation and how?
Martin Luther by posting the 95 Theses.
John Calvin by writing a book.
Henry VIII by founding a new church.
Leonardo da Vinci by painting a mural.
What was the Edict of Worms and what did it declare?
A decree that officially condemned Martin Luther, banning his writings.
A law allowing religious freedom in Europe.
A treaty between Spain and Portugal.
A document supporting the Catholic Church.
Which four countries led exploration efforts during the Age of Exploration?
Portugal, Spain, England, and France
Italy, Germany, Russia, and Greece
China, India, Egypt, and Brazil
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland
What was the Middle Passage?
The route taken by European explorers to Asia
The sea journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas
The migration of Native Americans to the West
The trade route between Europe and Australia
What is the definition of mercantilism?
Belief in the benefits of free trade
Belief in the benefits of profitable trading
Belief in the benefits of agricultural production
Belief in the benefits of isolationism
Why did Europeans begin using Africans as slaves?
To meet the massive labor demands for profitable plantation economies
To help with technological advancements
To increase population diversity
To improve diplomatic relations
What does "favorable balance of trade" mean?
The difference of value between countries' imports and exports
The amount of gold a country possesses
The number of colonies a country controls
The amount of land a country owns
How did mercantilism lead to capitalism?
By fostering trade and accumulating capital
By increasing agricultural production
By promoting isolationism
By encouraging feudalism
