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Semester Exam
History Exam for NWRMS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which geographic feature covers most of Southern Europe? | Mountains |
| What is Eurasia? | The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia |
| What is topography? | It refers to the shape and elevation of land in a region |
| How did the peninsulas of Southern Europe affect the way people lived? | It let them become traders and seafarers |
| Who was Saint Patrick? | He was one of the first missionaries to travel to northern europe |
| How did monks contribute to medieval society? | They spent their rime in prayer, work, and meditation |
| Who built a European empire and was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800? | Charlemagne |
| Who were the Vikings? | They sailed around most of Europe, raiding, trading and spreading their influence |
| What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord? | pieces of land |
| What was the main duty of a vassal? | support a lord in exchange for land |
| What was a manor | large estate owned my a knight or lord |
| Which group introduced feudalism to Italy? | Historians |
| The feudal system lasted long where? | Japan |
| During the Middle Ages, power in Europe shifted from nobles to who and who? | Popes and kings |
| Which leader benefited from cooperating with the pope? | Charlemagne |
| The Eastern Orthodox Church was founded by those who agreed with what? | The bishop of Constantinople |
| What were some of the pope's duties and powers? | They had political power and spiritual power |
| As popes tried to increase their power, they came into conflict with who? | kings |
| Why were the Crusades fought? | they were fought over control of the Holy Land |
| During the Crusades, Christians fought against who? | Muslims |
| What was the outcome of the Crusades? | The Holy Land came under Muslims control |
| Where did friars live? | Villages |
| In medieval society, markets, festivals, and religious ceremonies took place where? | Local Churches |
| Who played the biggest role in creating the first universities in Europe? | Church leaders |
| Whose rule in Spain ended in 1002? | Muslim Moors |
| What happened to Jews during the Middle Ages? | They were discretion against Europe |
| Describe on effect of Marco's Polo's journey to China. | He became government official |
| What was Venice famous for? | producing glass |
| How did the Mongols help increase trade between Europe and Asia? | Made the Silk Road safe to travel |
| What effect did the merchant families have on the Renaissance in Italian cities? | Supported arts and learning |
| machiavelli wanted to have an effect on what? | Politics |
| Miguel de Cervantes is best known for what? | Don Quixote |
| What is the Scientific Revolution? | A series of events that led to the birth of modern science |
| Ancient Greek thinkers emphasized the use of what and what? | Observation and logic |
| Who was an ancient astronomer and mapmaker? | Ptolemy |
| What did Galileo use to study astronomy? | a telescope |
| Which country was the leading developer of advancements in sailing? | Portugal |
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