Question 1

Identify the following terms.
-theme

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The term "theme" refers to the central topic, subject, or message that is being conveyed in a piece of writing, art, film, or other forms of expression. It is the underlying idea or the main point that the creator wants to communicate to the audience. Themes can be found in literature, poetry, movies, music, and even in events or experiences.

In literature, for example, a theme might explore concepts such as love, war, betrayal, friendship, good versus evil, coming of age, or the quest for identity. Themes are often universal, touching on aspects of the human experience that are common across cultures and time periods.

Themes are not always explicitly stated; sometimes, they are implied and must be inferred by the reader or viewer through the characters' actions, dialogue, and the progression of the narrative. Identifying the theme of a work can provide deeper insight into the creator's purpose and the work's overall significance.

In summary, a theme is the fundamental and often universal idea explored in a creative work. It serves as the foundation upon which the story or artistic expression is built.

Question 2

Rome was the largest city in Europe in the Middle Ages.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Identify the following terms.
-Mehmet II the Conqueror

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Mehmet II, commonly known as Mehmet the Conqueror (Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmet), was an Ottoman sultan who ruled first for a short time from August 1444 to September 1446, and later from February 1451 to May 1481. He is most famous for leading the Ottoman Empire to conquer Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, in 1453. This monumental event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire as a major power in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans.

Born on March 30, 1432, Mehmet II was the son of Sultan Murad II. His reign was characterized by ambitious military campaigns and extensive cultural and legal reforms. Mehmet II's successful capture of Constantinople at the age of 21 transformed the city into the new capital of the Ottoman Empire, which he then renamed Istanbul. This victory also allowed the Ottomans to further expand their empire into southeastern Europe and the Middle East.

Mehmet II is also known for his patronage of the arts and education, which led to a cultural renaissance within the empire. He invited many scholars and artists from all over Europe to his court, and he played a significant role in the preservation of classical Greek and Roman literature and knowledge.

His military campaigns continued throughout his life, extending Ottoman rule into the Balkans, the Black Sea region, and Anatolia. Mehmet II's reign laid the foundations for the Ottoman Empire's future territorial expansions and its dominance for centuries to come. He died on May 3, 1481, and was succeeded by his son, Bayezid II.

Question 4

The artist who painted the Sistine Chapel and who sculpted the statue of David was

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A)  Leonardo da Vinci. 
B)  Michelangelo. 
C)  Masaccio. 
D)  Raphael. 
E)  Alberti. 
A)  Leonardo da Vinci. 
B)  Michelangelo. 
C)  Masaccio. 
D)  Raphael. 
E)  Alberti.

Question 5

The ideal of early fifteenth-century Humanists was to

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A)  reject religion and the Church. 
B)  serve the state. 
C)  abandon history and the past. 
D)  work only for the most powerful states. 
E)  establish political democracies throughout Europe. 
A)  reject religion and the Church. 
B)  serve the state. 
C)  abandon history and the past. 
D)  work only for the most powerful states. 
E)  establish political democracies throughout Europe.

Question 6

The early fourteenth century was troubled by

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A)  the "little ice age." 
B)  a medieval greenhouse effect. 
C)  a rapid population increase. 
D)  the capture of Rome by Muslim armies. 
E)  the fall of Constantinople at the hands of the Seljuk Turks. 
A)  the "little ice age." 
B)  a medieval greenhouse effect. 
C)  a rapid population increase. 
D)  the capture of Rome by Muslim armies. 
E)  the fall of Constantinople at the hands of the Seljuk Turks.

Question 7

Italian city states such as Venice and Florence could best be described as

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A)  rural democracies. 
B)  urban democracies. 
C)  legitimate autocracies. 
D)  merchant oligarchies. 
E)  royal oligarchies. 
A)  rural democracies. 
B)  urban democracies. 
C)  legitimate autocracies. 
D)  merchant oligarchies. 
E)  royal oligarchies.

Question 8

The architect Filippo Brunelleschi was inspired by

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A)  Greek models. 
B)  Roman models. 
C)  Byzantine models. 
D)  Chinese models. 
E)  Roman Catholic Church models. 
A)  Greek models. 
B)  Roman models. 
C)  Byzantine models. 
D)  Chinese models. 
E)  Roman Catholic Church models.

Question 9

Identify the following terms.
-"The Renaissance was a direct consequence of the High Middle Ages." Discuss,pro and con.

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Pro: The Renaissance was indeed influenc

Question 10

The Renaissance artist who moved away from realistic portrayals to idealized forms was

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A)  Leonardo da Vinci. 
B)  Michelangelo. 
C)  Masaccio. 
D)  Raphael. 
E)  Alberti. 
A)  Leonardo da Vinci. 
B)  Michelangelo. 
C)  Masaccio. 
D)  Raphael. 
E)  Alberti.

Question 11

The most serious threat to Justinian's rule came from the

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A)  Greens and the Blues. 
B)  crusaders. 
C)  Muslims. 
D)  Bulgars. 
E)  Ostrogoths. 
A)  Greens and the Blues. 
B)  crusaders. 
C)  Muslims. 
D)  Bulgars. 
E)  Ostrogoths.

Question 12

In 1453,the Byzantine Empire fell to the

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A)  Arabs. 
B)  Seljuk Turks. 
C)  Ottoman Turks. 
D)  Bulgars and Ukranians. 
E)  the crusaders. 
A)  Arabs. 
B)  Seljuk Turks. 
C)  Ottoman Turks. 
D)  Bulgars and Ukranians. 
E)  the crusaders.

Question 13

Identify the following terms.
-What were some of the issues that divided Orthodox Christianity from Roman Catholic Christianity? What were the long-term political implications of these differences?

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Some of the issues that divided Orthodox

Question 14

As a result of the Black Death,

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A)  there was a decrease in anti-Semitism. 
B)  there was an increase in anti-Semitism. 
C)  flagellation disappeared. 
D)  the population rose in Italian cities but fell in English and French cities and towns. 
E)  the Pope moved to Avignon. 
A)  there was a decrease in anti-Semitism. 
B)  there was an increase in anti-Semitism. 
C)  flagellation disappeared. 
D)  the population rose in Italian cities but fell in English and French cities and towns. 
E)  the Pope moved to Avignon.

Question 15

The principles of Early Renaissance art

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A)  were demonstrated in the frescoes of Masaccio, which employed the laws of perspective and a more realistic relationship between figures and landscape. 
B)  excluded the nudes in the works of Palladio. 
C)  failed to begin a new area of artistic statement. 
D)  were marked by total disregard of knowledge of motion and/or anatomical detail. 
E)  explored the possibilities of scroll portraiture. 
A)  were demonstrated in the frescoes of Masaccio, which employed the laws of perspective and a more realistic relationship between figures and landscape. 
B)  excluded the nudes in the works of Palladio. 
C)  failed to begin a new area of artistic statement. 
D)  were marked by total disregard of knowledge of motion and/or anatomical detail. 
E)  explored the possibilities of scroll portraiture.

Question 16

Identify the following terms.
-Henry VII/Tudors

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Henry VII refers to Henry Tudor, who bec

Question 17

In the early fourteenth century,the Catholic church

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A)  financed the construction of the new cathedral of St. Peter's in Rome. 
B)  supported the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. 
C)  was forced to move the pope's residence to Avignon. 
D)  was placed under the rule of the Holy Roman Emperors. 
E)  banned the use of the inquisition. 
A)  financed the construction of the new cathedral of St. Peter's in Rome. 
B)  supported the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. 
C)  was forced to move the pope's residence to Avignon. 
D)  was placed under the rule of the Holy Roman Emperors. 
E)  banned the use of the inquisition.

Question 18

Identify the following terms.
-Michelangelo

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simo

Question 19

Identify the following terms.
-Theodora

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Theodora was a Byzantine empress who liv

Question 20

Political disintegration in the fourteenth century resulted from all of the following except

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A)  financial problems. 
B)  use of mercenary soldiers. 
C)  the breakdown of feudalism. 
D)  dynasties had too many male heirs. 
E)  dynasties were unable to produce male heirs. 
A)  financial problems. 
B)  use of mercenary soldiers. 
C)  the breakdown of feudalism. 
D)  dynasties had too many male heirs. 
E)  dynasties were unable to produce male heirs.

Identify the following terms. -theme

Rome was the largest city in Europe in the Middle Ages.

Identify the following terms. -Mehmet II the Conqueror

The artist who painted the Sistine Chapel and who sculpted the statue of David was

The ideal of early fifteenth-century Humanists was to

The early fourteenth century was troubled by

Italian city states such as Venice and Florence could best be described as

The architect Filippo Brunelleschi was inspired by

Identify the following terms. -"The Renaissance was a direct consequence of the High Middle Ages." Discuss,pro and con.

The Renaissance artist who moved away from realistic portrayals to idealized forms was

The most serious threat to Justinian's rule came from the

In 1453,the Byzantine Empire fell to the

Identify the following terms. -What were some of the issues that divided Orthodox Christianity from Roman Catholic Christianity? What were the long-term political implications of these differences?

As a result of the Black Death,

The principles of Early Renaissance art

Identify the following terms. -Henry VII/Tudors

In the early fourteenth century,the Catholic church

Identify the following terms. -Michelangelo

Identify the following terms. -Theodora

Political disintegration in the fourteenth century resulted from all of the following except

Early Humans and the First Civilizations

Ancient India

China in Antiquity

The Civilization of the Greeks

The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

The Americas

Ferment in the Middle East: The Rise of Islam

Early Civilizations in Africa

The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

The Flowering of Traditional China

The East Asian Rimlands: Early Japan, korea, and Vietnam

The Making of Europe

New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market

Europe Transformed: Reform and State Building

The Muslim Empires

The East Asian World

The West on the Eve of a New World Order

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Exam 13: The Byzantine Empire and Crisis and Recovery in the West

Identify the following terms. -theme

Rome was the largest city in Europe in the Middle Ages.

Identify the following terms. -Mehmet II the Conqueror

The artist who painted the Sistine Chapel and who sculpted the statue of David was

The ideal of early fifteenth-century Humanists was to

The early fourteenth century was troubled by

Italian city states such as Venice and Florence could best be described as

The architect Filippo Brunelleschi was inspired by

Identify the following terms. -"The Renaissance was a direct consequence of the High Middle Ages." Discuss,pro and con.

The Renaissance artist who moved away from realistic portrayals to idealized forms was

The most serious threat to Justinian's rule came from the

In 1453,the Byzantine Empire fell to the

Identify the following terms. -What were some of the issues that divided Orthodox Christianity from Roman Catholic Christianity? What were the long-term political implications of these differences?

As a result of the Black Death,

The principles of Early Renaissance art

Identify the following terms. -Henry VII/Tudors

In the early fourteenth century,the Catholic church

Identify the following terms. -Michelangelo

Identify the following terms. -Theodora

Political disintegration in the fourteenth century resulted from all of the following except

Early Humans and the First Civilizations

Ancient India

China in Antiquity

The Civilization of the Greeks

The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

The Americas

Ferment in the Middle East: The Rise of Islam

Early Civilizations in Africa

The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

The Flowering of Traditional China

The East Asian Rimlands: Early Japan, korea, and Vietnam

The Making of Europe

New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market

Europe Transformed: Reform and State Building

The Muslim Empires

The East Asian World

The West on the Eve of a New World Order

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