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Islam
Middle Ages
Black Death
Renaisance and Reformation
European Exploration
100
What does Islam mean? A. One God. B. Surrender to the will of God. C. Follow God's word. D. Believe in God.
B. Surrender to the will of God.
100
What is the name for a grant of land given to a vassal? A. vassalage B. fief C. feudal contract D. chivalry
B. fief
100
Which of the following was NOT one of the effects that Black Death had on the Economy? A. When workers and employees died, production declined. B. Surviving workers demanded higher wages. C. Merchants readily agreed to pay higher wages. D. Prices rose because the cost of labor increased.
C. Merchants readily agreed to pay higher wages.
100
What started the renaissance? A. It began when the ancient writings of Greek and Roman philosophers were discovered. B. It began when the Italian artist started selling their painting around the world. C. It began when the Pope allowed art work to be displayed in the churches. D. It began when people started to appreciate art and literature more.
A. It began when the ancient writings of Greek and Roman philosophers were discovered.
100
Which of the following did NOT enable European exploration? A. The astrolabe. B. The compass. C. Designing of slower ships D. More accurate maps.
C. Designing of slower ships
200
Which of the following did not happen in Muhammad's famous vision known as "Night Journey?" A. Muhammad traveled to Jerusalem. B. Muhammad ascended to heaven. C. Muhammad spoke with prophets like Moses and Jesus. D. Muhammad spoke with God.
D. Muhammad spoke with God.
200
A knight defended the Church and defenseless people. This was the idea of A. feudal contract B. chivalry C. common law D. vassalage
B. chivalry
200
Black Death helped to bring about the end of A. Feudalism. B. Monarchs. C. the Church's power. D. slavery.
A. Feudalism.
200
What led to the explosion of new art, science, architecture, literature and ideas, known as the renaissance? A. Artist could sell their works around the world. B. Rich people gave artists money so they could focus on doing their art. C. Artwork became more affordable so more people could buy it. D. The Catholic church began to finance the study of those things.
B. Rich people gave artists money so they could focus on doing their art.
200
Why did Columbus sail West? A. He thought India was West of Europe. B. He thought he could sail straight around the world to India. C. He thought that the world was flat. D. He thought that he would find new lands in the West.
B. He thought he could sail straight around the world to India.
300
How did Islam change the relationship between the Arabic tribes? A. It divided them. B. It caused them to fight with each other. C. It caused them to recognize each other. D. It united them.
D. It united them.
300
Feudalism arose in response to A. misplaced loyalties to kings B. the need for protection from invasions C. the weakening power of the Church D. a need for a more chivalrous society
B. the need for protection from invasions
300
Which of the following actions did the people NOT take during the outbreak of Black Death? A. They turned to magic and witchcraft for cures. B. They plunged in to wild pleasures, thinking they would die soon anyway. C. They beat themselves with whips to repent for their sins. D. They gave money to the Church to try and avoid getting the disease.
D. They gave money to the Church to try and avoid getting the disease.
300
What does the selling of indulgences by the Catholic Church mean? A. People could buy their way into purgatory by giving money to the church. B. People could buy their way out of purgatory and into heaven by giving money to the church. C. People could go to a place that is in between heaven and hell to do further penance for their sins. D. People could not go to heaven unless they repented and suffered some earthly punishment.
B. People could buy their way out of purgatory and into heaven by giving money to the church.
300
Which of the following was NOT an effect of European Exploration? A. Triangular Trade and Slave Trade B. Diseases killed millions of Native Americans C. Asian traders traveled to the Americas. D. North and South America were discovered.
C. Asian traders traveled to the Americas.
400
What are the two factions of Islam that developed after Muhammad died? A. Sunnie and Shi. B. Sunnis and Sha. C. Sunni and Shia. D. Sunni and Sharia.
C. Sunni and Shia.
400
What role did peasants have in the feudal system? A. They gave homage and military service. B. They provided protection and food. C. They farmed the land and paid rent. D. They gave a fief and military aid.
C. They farmed the land and paid rent.
400
How was the bubonic plague transmitted from rats to humans? A. Fleas bit infected rats, jumped unto humans and bit them, transmitting the bacteria. B. Infected rats spread it through the humans’ food supply. C. Infected rats bit the humans. D. People ate the infected rats.
A. Fleas bit infected rats, jumped unto humans and bit them, transmitting the bacteria.
400
In the ninety-five theses, Luther expresses concern that A. the Catholic Church would not change its practices. B. people don’t go to church enough. C. when people are sure they are going to heaven, they stop thinking about God. D. the Pope had too much power.
C. when people are sure they are going to heaven, they stop thinking about God.
400
The exchange of plants and animals that took place between Europe and the Americas is known as A. the favorable balance of trade. B. the Columbian Exchange. C. the Great Exchange. D. the exchange of exports and imports.
B. the Columbian Exchange.
500
What do you call the building where Muslims Pray? A. Temple B. Mosque C. Church D. Synagogue
B. Mosque
500
To train for war the knights A. fought their peasants B. invaded other villages C. played video games D. competed in jousting tournament.
D. competed in jousting tournament.
500
How was the Black Death transported from its original source to all of Europe? A. Camel caravans brought it to Europe. B. Birds got infected by the rats and then flew to Europe carrying the disease. C. Infected rats got on merchant trading vessels and were transported to Europe. D. The Crusaders brought it back with them when they returned to Europe.
C. Infected rats got on merchant trading vessels and were transported to Europe.
500
How was the English Reformation different from the rest of Europe? A. It was based on King Henry VIII’s desire to get a divorce, not on changing church practices. B. It was an unpopular movement among the poor people. C. It was accepted by the Pope. D. It happened more quickly than in the rest of Europe.
A. It was based on King Henry VIII’s desire to get a divorce, not on changing church practices.
500
Which of the following was NOT brought to the Americas by the Europeans? A. horses B. citrus fruit C. potatoes D. honeybees
C. potatoes