Europe in the Age of Exploration: 703377RR (pennfoster exam answers)

_______ was crowned emperor of Rome by the pope and controlled more land than anyone since the fall of the western Roman Empire . A. Charlemagne B. Otto the Great C. Conrad D. Charles Martel

A. Charlemagne

The capital city of the Byzantine Empire was A. Constantinople . B. Rome. C. Antioch . D. Alexandria.

A. Constantinople

What was a visible reminder of religious and political authority in the Byzantine Empire? A. Hagia Sophia B. Justinian Code C. Stratego D. Icons

A. Hagia Sophia

What allowed cities to grow in the tenth and eleventh centuries? A. Increased food production B. Specialization in professions C. The rise of feudalism D. Political unification

A. Increased food production

How was trade impacted by the fall of the Roman Empire? A. It became localized. B. It became international. C. It became dependent on imports. D. It became more expansive.

A. It became localized.

Which nation explored the coast of Africa under Prince Henry the Navigator ? A. Portugal B. England C. Spain D. France

A. Portugal

What was a cause of the Netherlands rebellion against Spain? A. Protestant anger at Spanish interference in their beliefs B. Massacres by Spanish troops against the Dutch C. A power struggle over who would be ruler D. Objections over the right to divorce

A. Protestant anger at Spanish interference in their beliefs

Europeans were first interested in exploration because they wanted A. a faster and cheaper route to trade with Asia. B. to convert indigenous people to Christianity C. to conquer new territories and gain power . D. to enhance their own scientific knowledge .

A. a faster and cheaper route to trade with Asia.

The intervention of ______ was a turning point in the Thirty Years ' War. A. Spain B. France C. Prussia D. England

B. France

In the ______ Controversy , church and state leaders argued over whether icons should be allowed in worship. A. Apostolic B. Iconoclast C. Investiture D. Simony

B. Iconoclast

What was the advantage of the location of Byzantine Empire's capital? A. It contained large tracts of fertile lands for agriculture. B. It was strategically located between Asia and Europe. C. It had access to a large river valley for efficient transportation. D. It served as a spiritual center for the Christian religion.

B. It was strategically located between Asia and Europe.

During the Middle Ages, central Europe was subject to invasions by people pushed out of southeast Europe called the A. Anglo - Saxons . B. Magyars . C. Norse. D. Visigoths .

B. Magyars

Why did the Byzantine Empire mimic the Roman Empire when it came to government structure, military strength, and legal and tax codes? A. The Byzantines and Romans collaborated to come up with similar systems. B. The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire . C. The Romans conquered the Byzantines and forced their systems upon them . D. The Romans and Byzantines were allied empires .

B. The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire .

The Byzantine Empire gained the most territory in the A. thirteenth century , after the Crusades . B. sixth century , when Justinian was emperor. C. ninth century , after the Iconoclast Controversy . D. fourth century , during the reign of Constantine .

B. sixth century , when Justinian was emperor.

What was a cause of the decline of the Carolingian empire following Charlemagne's death? A. Religious wars B. A decline of cities C. Division of the empire D. Invasions by the Visigoths

C. Division of the empire

What is one suspected reason why the Chaco Anasazi people had migrated away from their pueblos by the 1200s? A. Economic decline B. Invasion C. Drought D. Pandemic

C. Drought

Martin Luther believed in salvation by _____________ alone A. work B. Prayer C. Faith D. Education

C. Faith

The first wars of religion during the Protestant Reformation took place in which country ? A. Spain B. England C. France D. Germany

C. France

The scientist who disproved the theory of geocentrism was A. Johannes Kepler . B. Isaac Newton . C. Galileo Galilei D. Baruch Spinoza

C. Galileo Galilei

Which statement best describes how Pepin the Short helped the pope , in exchange for the pope's support? A. He gave power over his kingdom to the pope . B. He served as a missionary for the pope . C. He gave conquered land to the Church . D. He made the pope head of the Church .

C. He gave conquered land to the Church .

What did Marco Polo inspire ? A. Changes to economic systems in Europe B. Religious wars in the Middle East C. Interest in trade with Asia D. Conversion of indigenous people to Christianity

C. Interest in trade with Asia

How did the development of capitalism impact workers? A. It established workers as controllers of the means of production B. It began a system of apprenticeship C. It began a system of wage labor D. It began a system of profit sharin

C. It began a system of wage labor

What practical problem was Martin Luther addressing by translating the Bible into German from Latin ? A. German was a closer language to the original Bible than Latin . B. There were errors in the old translations of Latin texts. C. Most people didn't understand Latin. D. Latin versions of the Bible didn't discuss indulgences.

C. Most people didn't understand Latin.

Which of the following statements about the Byzantine Empire is true ? A. The Byzantine Empire was able to restore the old Roman Empire . B. The Byzantine Empire helped to reunite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. C. The Byzantine Empire helped preserve ancient Greek culture and literature . D. The Byzantine language, Greek, became the dominant language throughout Europe .

C. The Byzantine Empire helped preserve ancient Greek culture and literature .

The ruralization of the byzantine empire resulted in A. Frequent invasions B. Increased literacy C. Lower agricultural output D. A weakened economy

D. A weakened economy

What similarity did the kingdoms of the Vandals , Visigoths , and Ostrogoths have with the people of the Western Roman Empire whom they conquered ? A. All were led by the bishop of Rome. B. All followed Arianism . C. All followed forms of paganism. D. All practiced a form of Christianity

D. All practiced a form of Christianity

What was a characteristic of the High Middle Ages in the twelfth century? A. Establishment of empires B. Outside invasions C. Massive famines D. Flourishing art and culture

D. Flourishing art and culture

What was one impact Constantine had on the church? A. He supported Arianism and denounced Orthodox doctrine. B. He established the office of pontifex maximus . C. He accepted the right of the Church to overrule his authority . D. He established the idea that religion and politics would be connected .

D. He established the idea that religion and politics would be connected .

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do? A. It established France's right to explore. B. It allowed for the settlement of New York by the Dutch. C. It ended the war between Spain and England . D. It divided the world between Spain and Portugal.

D. It divided the world between Spain and Portugal

What was the importance of the Iconoclast Controversy ? A. It resulted in the building of the Hagia Sophia . B. It established the concept of caesaropapism . C. Its end resulted in the hierarchical organization of the Church. D. Its end marked the start of the split between the Eastern and Western Churches.

D. Its end marked the start of the split between the Eastern and Western Churches.

The Chimu were influenced by the A. Olmec. B. Mayans. C. Huari. D. Moche.

D. Moche.

Which European countries led overseas exploration in the fifteenth century? A. England and France B. Italy and Germany C. Denmark and Sweden D. Portugal and Spain

D. Portugal and Spain

What was a result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire ? A. Centralized rule B. Weaker religion C. Higher literacy D. Smaller cities

D. Smaller cities

What was the role of privateers such as Francis Drake? A. To conduct espionage operations B. To smuggle contraband goods C. To command mercenary soldiers D. To act as a state -sponsored pirate

D. To act as a state -sponsored pirate

The First Crusade resulted in the A. reunification of the Eastern and Western Churches. B. conquest of the Byzantine Empire . C. repulsion of Crusader forces by Islam. D. establishment of Crusader states.

D. establishment of Crusader states.

What accounted for the shift from nomadic to sedentary societies in early Native American culture? a. development of hierarchical social structures, b. invention of permanent housing types, c. decrease in warfare among different tribes, d. shift from hunter-gatherer to agricultural food ways

d. a shift from hunter-gatherer to agricultural food ways