a) different social classes
b) worship of idols
c) trade with foreign lands
d) women having equal rights
100
What were two indirect results of the Crusades?
a) Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was strengthened.
b) Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was weakened.
c) Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened.
d) Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was strengthened.
100
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a) a renewed interest in education and the arts
b) a period of disorder and weak central government
c) an increase in trade and manufacturing
d) growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
100
Base your answer to the question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
a) overseas trade routes
b) early belief systems
c) river valley civilizations
d) burial sites of ancient rulers
100
During the middle ages Western European societies were most influenced by?
a) national monarchies
b) the Roman Catholic Church
c) Mr. Petranchuk
d) The Byzantine Emperors
200
The feudal systems in medieval Europe was characterized by?
a) a decentralized political system
b) religious diversity
c) an increased emphasis on education
d) the development of wealthy middle class
200
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
a) concept of government by laws
b) belief that political power should be controlled by the military
c) establishment of agricultural communes
d) rejection of the concept of slavery
200
Which factor contributed most to the rise of the feudal system in Europe?
a) development of trade routes
b) influence of the medieval church
c) strength of the nobles
d) weakness of the central government
200
Olympic games, the poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization?
a) Egyptian
b) Greek
c) Roman
d) Phoenician
200
Who fought in the crusades?
a) Jews and Muslims
b) Arabs and Christians
c) Christians and Muslims
d) Trade and religion
300
Early civilizations developed mainly in?
a) areas with abundant mineral resources
b) valleys near rivers
c) areas with climatic diversity
d) mountainous areas
300
“All things were under its domain...its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny.”
Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement?
a) the guild
b) knighthood
c) the Church
d) the nation-state
300
The ancient Athenians are credited with
a) inventing and using the wheel
b) eliminating slavery
c) establishing governments that had democratic elements
d) inventing the printing press
300
The ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a) a parliament in Britain
b) military juntas in Latin America
c) a communist government in China
d) a theocracy in Iran
300
What is the name of the new teacher in the classroom?
a) Ms. Flores
b) Mr.Dimeo
c) Mr. Beckman
d)Ms. Keegan
400
The development of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China indicates the importance of
a) heavy forestation
b) mountain passes
c) rugged coastlines
d) river valleys
400
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
a) a strong central government
b) rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
c) universal suffrage in national elections
d) a strict adherence to constitutional principles
400
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a) an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
b) a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
c) the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
d) a decrease in trade between cultural groups
400
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
a) change from nomadic herding to settled farming
b) growth of iron toolmaking technology
c) migration of early peoples to the Americas
d) decline of large empires
400
Base your answer to the question on the drawing below and on your knowledge of social studies.
What inference can be drawn from the location of the church in this drawing?
a) The mill was managed by the church.
b) Religion played a significant role in the lives of the residents.
c) the church controlled trade within the manor.
d)The church played a limited role in education.
500
In Western Europe the Middles ages began after the collapse of which empire?
a) Mughal
b) Roman
c) Ottoman
d) Byzantine
500
Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?
a) rapid social change
b) high literacy rate
c) industrial-based economy
d) rigid class structure
500
Base your answer on the illustration and on your knowledge of social studies.
The illustration represents a society based on?
a) social class
b) educational achievement
c) accumulated wealth
d) political ability
500
Feudalism influenced Europe and Japan by
a) providing social stability
b) fostering the growth of religion
c) eliminating warfare
d) encouraging formal education
500
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
a) rulers of the Roman Republic
b) artists of the Italian Renaissance
c) religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
d) philosophers of ancient Greece