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One reason Renaissance art looks more lifelike than Medieval art is that it uses

A
ordinary objects.
B
naturalism.
C
perspective.
D
classical influences.
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During the Hundred Years’ War, monarchies fought over a throne and

A
labor shortages.
B
control of peasants.
C
food shortages.
D
control of territory.
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What was one significant indication that the European feudal system was effective?

A
Similar systems developed in China and Japan.
B
European peasants voted to keep the system in place.
C
Invaders did not manage to attack Europe.
D
The system put an end to the Roman Empire.
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Under the Roman Empire, citizenship and loyalty to the empire governed society. What governed society after the empire fell?

A
a strong professional military
B
a bond of language and culture
C
centralized rule
D
personal ties and relationships
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This painting shows a key event from the First Crusade.

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A
by their armor
B
by their weapons and horses
C
by the red crosses on their backs
D
by the thrones on which they are sitting
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Which is the best illustration of a figurehead?

A
a ruler whom everyone looks up to for his wisdom
B
a ruler whose associates make all the decisions for him
C
a ruler who is showy and trendsetting
D
a ruler who allows his affiliates to offer advice and guidance
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In Athenian society, who was allowed to vote?

A
all women
B
all foreigners
C
all citizens
D
all men
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Why was Maximilien de Robespierre executed?

A
He wanted to retain the French nobility.
B
He didn’t believe in democratic reform.
C
He eventually became a tyrant.
D
He was found guilty of treason.
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In addition to patronage, merchant families during the Renaissance began to

A
educate their sons.
B
practice new religions.
C
establish new businesses.
D
hide their wealth.
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Effective body paragraphs in an essay about a turning point are

A
relevant and precise.
B
biased and non-specific.
C
open-ended and relevant.
D
biased and descriptive.
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How did the trans-Atlantic slave trade change the African economy?

A
It introduced European goods to Africa, which decreased demand for African goods.
B
It increased the number of people looking for work in Africa, which made money scarce.
C
It allowed Africans to manufacture weapons to sell to slave traders.
D
It led to the production of crops such as coffee and sugar in Africa.
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During the Renaissance, applying humanist ideas to government meant that people began to

A
support government more.
B
support government less.
C
debate about government.
D
hold elections for government.
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Why did the Chinese guard the secret of silk production so carefully?

A
The process was not perfected and not ready to share with others.
B
The knowledge would create too much bickering between silk manufacturers.
C
The Silk Road would most likely collapse without silk production.
D
The production generated great wealth for China as long as it was not shared.
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In Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes uses the story of a man who dresses as a knight to explore

A
military strength.
B
government corruption.
C
human nature.
D
human suffering.
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The map shows medieval Europe. Charlemagne was known as the "father of Europe.” How does this map help to explain that title?

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A
It shows that Charlemagne united eastern and western Europe.
B
It shows that Charlemagne’s empire was as large as that of the Franks.
C
It shows that Charlemagne’s empire was more powerful than the Roman Empire.
D
It shows that Charlemagne conquered a huge part of Europe.
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Which best describes the issue central to the philosophe movement?

A
social equality
B
poverty
C
deism
D
women’s rights
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Which empire lasted only one hundred years, and which lasted almost three hundred years?

A
The Aryan Empire lasted one hundred years, while the Mauryan Empire lasted three hundred.
B
The Gupta Empire lasted one hundred years, while the Aryan Empire lasted three hundred.
C
The Gupta Empire lasted one hundred years, while the Mauryan Empire lasted three hundred.
D
The Mauryan Empire lasted one hundred years, while the Gupta Empire lasted three hundred.
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Upon the Roman emperor’s acceptance of Christianity, how did the religion’s status change?

A
Christianity was made the empire’s official religion.
B
Christianity immediately spread around the world.
C
Christianity became legal to practice.
D
Christianity developed uniform beliefs.
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Which three major factors contributed to the Roman Empire’s decline?

A
political insurrections, military rebellions, famine
B
political instability, military conflict, economic crisis
C
political dictatorship, military genocide, severe drought
D
political stability, military peace, economic growth
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What was the primary impact Confucius had on the Chinese people?

A
He restored the culture’s economy.
B
He renewed the culture’s traditional virtues.
C
He expanded the culture’s writing system.
D
He developed the culture’s legal system.

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