Practice Questions: Crusades Through Reformation
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- 1.Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on western Europe?
- A.
The philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
- B.
Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes.
- C.
Nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region declined.
- D.
The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure.
- 2.One major result of the Crusades was the
- A.
Permanent occupation of the Holy Land by the Europeans
- B.
Long-term decrease in European trade
- C.
Conversion of most Muslims to Christianity
- D.
Spread of Middle Eastern culture and technology to Europe
- 3.Francis Bacon, Galileo, and Isaac Newton promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on
- A.
The experiences of past civilizations
- B.
Experimentation and observation
- C.
Emotions and feelings
- D.
The teachings of the Catholic Church
- 4.The Commercial Revolution in western Europe led directly to the
- A.
Development of a socialist economy
- B.
Establishment of the guild system
- C.
Weakening of the power of the middle class
- D.
Expansion of world trade
- 5.The Crusades have been called "history's most successful failures." Which statement best explains this expression?
- A.
The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes in Europe.
- B.
Although the Crusaders captured the Holy Land, they were unable to bring about democratic reforms.
- C.
The Crusades helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire.
- D.
The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many centuries.
- 6.A major result of the Crusades was the
- A.
Conversion of the majority of Europeans to Protestantism
- B.
Weakening of the power of the middle class in Europe
- C.
Growth of trade between Europe and Asia
- D.
Development of feudalism in Europe
- 7.Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance in Europe?
- A.
Emphasis on artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing reforms.
- B.
The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity.
- C.
The presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to artistic achievement.
- D.
An economy based on subsistence agriculture encourages artistic development.
- 8.An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on
- A.
Accepting ideas based on Confucian thought
- B.
The teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
- C.
Magic and alchemy
- D.
Classical Roman and Greek writings
- 9.In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
- A.
Superiority of medieval thought
- B.
Devotion to religion
- C.
Value of the individual
- D.
Obedience to government officials
- 10.Which situation is considered a cause of the other three
- A.
Religious unity declines throughout Europe.
- B.
The Catholic Counter-Reformation begins.
- C.
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases.
- D.
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses.
- 11.An important long-term result of the Crusades in the Middle East was the
- A.
Increased tension between Muslims and Christians
- B.
Destruction of Muslim military power
- C.
Creation of a large Christian state on the Red Sea
- D.
Restoration of the Byzantine Empire
- 12.In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in
- A.
Lower living standards for industrial workers
- B.
Decreased economic rivalry between kings
- C.
Increased political power for the clergy
- D.
Development of towns and cities
- 13.Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?
- A.
Strong rulers censored new ideas
- B.
Europe became increasingly isolated from other regions.
- C.
The emphasis on religious uniformity increased.
- D.
A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.
- 14.European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance
- A.
The Church was no longer influential
- B.
The emphasis on individual worth increased
- C.
Economic activity declined
- D.
Art no longer contained religious themes
- 15.One important effect of the Crusades on western Europe was that they
- A.
Led to a decline in the importance of the church in western Europe
- B.
Furthered cultural diffusion throughout western Europe
- C.
Introduced the Industrial Revolution to western Europe
- D.
Ended the western European quest for an overseas empire
- 16.The issues of the sale of indulgences and of the worldly lives of the clergy were addressed by
- A.
Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations
- B.
John Locke in his treatises on government
- C.
Martin Luther in his Ninety-Five Theses
- D.
Karl Marx in The Communist Manifesto
- 17.In Europe, the Crusades resulted in
- A.
A greater isolation of the region from the world
- B.
An increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia
- C.
The adoption of Islam as the official religion of many European nations
- D.
The strengthening of the feudal system
- 18.The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by
- A.
Religious revival
- B.
Social reform and political upheaval
- C.
Economic decline
- D.
Artistic and literary achievements
- 19.The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
- A.
Stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
- B.
Supported by the working class
- C.
Limited to Italy, France, and Germany
- D.
Encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution
- 20.Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
- A.
The social structure became very rigid.
- B.
Creativity in the arts was encouraged.
- C.
The political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire.
- D.
Humanism decreased in importance.
- 21.Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
- A.
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
- B.
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
- C.
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
- D.
The glorification of human beings is sinful
- 22.
Base your answer on the time line below and on your knowledge of social studies Which period of European history is represented by this time line?- A.
Enlightenment
- B.
Middle Ages
- C.
Reformation
- D.
Commercial Revolution
- 23.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 strengthened
- C.
Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened
- D.
Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was weakened
- 24.When Martin Luther wrote the Ninety-Five Theses, his main intent was to
- A.
End the power of the Church in Europe
- B.
Reform corrupt practices of the clergy
- C.
Create a new and separate form of Christianity
- D.
Enhance his position in the Church
- 25.Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution?
- A.
Decline in population growth in Europe
- B.
Shift of power from western Europe to eastern Europe
- C.
Spread of feudalism throughout western Europe
- D.
Expansion of European influence overseas
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