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Which of these was a goal of the First Crusade?

A
to force Muslims to leave Constantinople
B
to convince the Muslims to rule Jerusalem jointly
C
to destroy the city of Jerusalem
D
to halt the spread of Muslim rule
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Which sentence best describes characteristics of Renaissance art?

A
Renaissance art had both religious and European themes.
B
Renaissance art had both religious and Medieval themes.
C
Renaissance art had both religious and secular themes.
D
Renaissance art had both religious and political themes.
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Which best states how ideas from classical philosophy were applied to Renaissance government?

A
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to increase the size and influence of government.
B
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and influence of government.
C
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to decrease the size and influence of government.
D
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and organization of government.
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Compared with Medieval art, Renaissance art often appeared to be

A
unrealistic.
B
lifelike.
C
ordinary.
D
religious.
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During the Renaissance, more Europeans became increasingly interested in

A
education and the military.
B
religion and spirituality.
C
business and religion.
D
education and the arts.
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Which best describes why the Italian Renaissance spread to northern European cities?

A
Government support that helped the Renaissance grow in Italy during the early 1400s began to expand in northern European cities during the mid-1400s.
B
Cultural conditions that helped the Renaissance grow in Italy during the early 1400s began to appear in northern European cities during the mid-1400s.
C
Religious support that helped the Renaissance grow in Italy during the early 1400s began to expand in northern European cities during the mid-1400s.
D
Population growth that helped the Renaissance grow in Italy during the early 1400s began to appear in northern European cities during the mid-1400s.
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Where did Italian artists and writers flee for safety during the Italian wars?

A
South America
B
North America
C
northern Europe
D
southern Europe
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In the 1300s, Jewish people were often blamed for causing the plague and

A
were persecuted and murdered.
B
were forced to convert to Christianity.
C
were tried by juries and imprisoned.
D
were forced to leave the continent.
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Historians are always looking for clues, which makes historians similar to

A
attorneys.
B
scientists.
C
geographers.
D
investigators.
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People began to study classical thought during the Renaissance to

A
earn respect.
B
improve the Church.
C
better themselves.
D
earn money.
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How does the use of perspective affect the appearance of individuals in Renaissance paintings?

A
They appear to be larger.
B
They appear to be three-dimensional.
C
They appear to be closer to each other.
D
They appear to be flat.
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How did the Great Famine affect Europeans’ health?

A
It led to starvation.
B
It led to food poisoning.
C
It led to bubonic plague.
D
It led to pneumonic plague.
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How did the Renaissance affect the power of independent monarchs?

A
It sparked a movement to make all monarchs independent.
B
It increased their power.
C
It sparked a movement to outlaw monarchies.
D
It decreased their power.
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During the Renaissance, people began to question

A
scholarly ideas
B
secular ideas
C
classical ideas
D
religious ideas
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What is one similarity between the famine and plague of the 1300s?

A
Both lowered food supplies in Europe.
B
Both lowered the population of Europe.
C
Both were caused by social unrest.
D
Both were caused by weather changes.
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How did the Great Famine affect life expectancy for Europeans during the 1300s?

A
It made life expectancy much shorter.
B
It made life expectancy slightly longer.
C
It made life expectancy slightly shorter
D
It made life expectancy much longer.
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A reason that Renaissance art looked different from Medieval art is that it was generally

A
created for major political figures.
B
created for the Catholic Church.
C
created for wealthy patrons.
D
created for aspiring artists.
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Which statement best answers the question. Despite the fact that the Black Death was widespread and deadly,

A
it seemed that some Europeans were immune to it.
B
it seemed that many doctors did not attempt to treat it.
C
it was not understood how it started or how it spread.
D
it did not affect most countries in western Europe.
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The city of Jerusalem was significant to European Christians because they believed it was

A
the place where Jesus was crucified.
B
a city that controlled trade with Asia.
C
the place where the pope lived.
D
the site of Solomon’s ancient temple.

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