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In The Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri uses poetry to explore

A
the simplicity of human nature.
B
the complexity of human nature.
C
the existence of life after death.
D
the power of political turmoil.
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A major theme present in Renaissance art, but not in Medieval art, is

A
the role of humanism.
B
the role of the Church.
C
the role of agriculture.
D
the role of patrons.
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How did humanism affect paintings during the Renaissance?

A
Paintings became more religious.
B
Paintings became less political.
C
Paintings became more lifelike.
D
Paintings became less realistic.
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A Northern Renaissance writer who applied humanistic principles to the theater was

A
Desiderius Erasmus.
B
William Shakespeare.
C
Thomas More.
D
Hans Holbein.
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Which best states how the use of perspective made Renaissance art appear different than Medieval art?

A
Perspective added colors to Renaissance art that Medieval art did not have.
B
Perspective added depth to Renaissance art that Medieval art did not show.
C
Perspective made Renaissance art seem larger than Medieval art.
D
Perspective made Renaissance art seem more religious than Medieval art.
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Who built a European empire and was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800?

A
Clovis
B
Saint Patrick
C
Pope Leo III
D
Charlemagne
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The great scholar king of the Franks was _______ .

A
Clovis
B
Henry VIII
C
Napoleon
D
Charlemagne
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Which best describes the images that Michelangelo painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

A
stories from the New Testament of the Bible
B
stories from the Old Testament of the Bible
C
lessons the Church wanted to teach
D
lessons Michelangelo wanted to teach
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If a group of people pillaged a town, what did they do to the town?

A
They took valuable items from the town.
B
They decided to settle in the town.
C
They destroyed the town by setting fires.
D
They took over leadership of the town.
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During the early Middle Ages, only a few towns existed because

A
agriculture was the basis of the economy.
B
people were encouraged to rely on a lord.
C
poor farming methods required many workers.
D
individuals wanted to live in a small community.
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Why were Renaissance artists influenced by ancient Greek and Roman temples and buildings?

A
The artists worked close to the temples and buildings.
B
The artists read books about the temples and buildings.
C
The artists traveled to visit the temples and buildings.
D
The artists saw paintings of the temples and buildings.
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What compromise was reached at the Concordat of Worms?

A
The pope allowed Henry V to choose some of his own bishops.
B
Henry V acknowledged the total authority of the Church.
C
The pope allowed Henry V to return to the Church as a loyal member.
D
Henry V was allowed to veto the appointment of a bishop.
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Read the excerpt from The Life of a Polish Peasant.Every farmer had first to do his dues at the manor house, whether with his team or on foot. Only then could he work his own land, sowing and reaping at night. No excuse as to pressing needs at home was of any use. If one did not appear as ordered, at once the overseer would come. If he found the wife busy cooking he would throw a pail of water on the fire.On the basis of the excerpt, why would an overseer throw water on a fire?

A
He wanted to help the peasants get their work done more quickly.
B
He thought the fire was a potential hazard to the manor.
C
He believed everyone should eat only at the manor house.
D
He disapproved of the peasants spending time on their own needs.
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What was an effect of the Crusades on the Muslim world?

A
The Crusades increased religious tolerance among Muslims.
B
The Crusades increased Muslims’ distrust of Europeans.
C
The Crusades increased the power of the Muslim empires.
D
The Crusades increased the power of Constantinople.
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Read Robert the Monk’s account of Pope Urban II’s speech.This royal city [Jerusalem] . . . desires to be liberated and begs you to come to her aid. . . . God has granted you above all other nations great glory in arms. Accordingly, undertake this journey eagerly for the remission of your sins, with the assurance of the reward of imperishable glory in the kingdom of heaven.Which best summarizes what the pope is saying?

A
Traveling to Jerusalem is the will of God.
B
Warfare in the name of God is a sin.
C
God has given Jerusalem to Muslims.
D
God will reward those who fight for control of Jerusalem.
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Before the Reformation, the dominant force in European life was the

A
Catholic Church.
B
Protestant Church.
C
French monarchy.
D
English monarchy.
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The Hundred Years’ War led to an increase in

A
nationalism.
B
feudalism.
C
aristocracy.
D
democracy.
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A Northern Renaissance artist who also published books was

A
Thomas More.
B
Hans Holbein.
C
Jan van Eyck.
D
Albrecht Dürer.
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How did religion unify medieval society?

A
by creating laws similar to government laws
B
by establishing authority over kings and nobles
C
by including all social classes in the religious community
D
by claiming only the Church had ultimate religious authority
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Which best describes the homes in which peasants lived?

A
The homes were close to the manor village.
B
The homes were well built and safe.
C
The homes provided shelter and plenty of privacy.
D
The homes housed both people and animals.

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