Quiz 25b - Europe

The following is a quiz about the continent of Europe, which includes: Geography, political, social, and economic topics.

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1 The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of

	socialism
	imperialism
	the natural rights of man
	the divine right monarchies

2 The best example of the success of nationalism in Europe is the

	development of socialism in France
	Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
	establishment of the Common Market
	unification of Germany

3 In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was

	the strengthening of the feudal system
	the adoption of Islamic religious practices
	an increased demand for goods from the East
	increased European isolation

4 The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with

	human scientific achievements
	religious themes
	materialism
	classic Greek and Roman subjects

5 Communist governments were established in most nations of Eastern Europe shortly after World War II because

	the region had a long tradition of strong Communist parties
	Communist governments were able to significantly increase agricultural productivity
	the Soviet Union used military and diplomatic pressures to install these governments
	in these nations members of the Communist Party won free elections

6 In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

	a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
	a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
	an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
	an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

7 In Europe, joint stock companies, shareholders, entrepreneurs, and the bourgeoisie contributed to the

	rise of capitalism
	development of feudalism
	decline of communism
	increase in power of the guilds

8 An important effect of the Protestant Reformation in Europe was that it strengthened the

	power of monarchies
	power of the pope
	belief in polytheism
	unity of Europe

9 The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by

	unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
	great intellectual and artistic creativity
	an advance of Muslim culture
	Christian unity throughout the region

10 The needs of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century Europe greatly contributed to the

	growth of overseas empires
	beginning of the triangular trade
	development of international peacekeeping organizations
	promotion of political and economic equality in Asia and Africa

11 Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were

	reasons for the rise of democracy
	causes of World War I
	requirements for economic development
	reasons for the collapse of communism

12 A main goal of the monarchs of Europe during the Age of Absolutism was to

	establish legislative bodies
	centralize political power
	improve the quality of life for the peasant class
	expand the role of the Catholic Church

13 A major impact of the Columbian exchange on western Europe was the introduction of

	Christianity that led to the rise of the Catholic Church
	new food crops that improved the European diet
	new military technology that weakened local rulers
	diseases that drastically reduced the population of Europe

14 "Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task."

Which empire is referred to in this quotation?

	Hellenistic
	Mongol
	Byzantine
	Ottoman

15 __________________________________________________________________________

• Location — included lands surrounding the eastern Mediterranean Sea
• People — Turks, Arabs, Greeks, Muslims, Christians, and Jews
• Nickname during the 19th and early 20th centuries — “Sick Man of Europe”

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Which empire is described by these characteristics?

	Gupta
	Mongol
	Roman
	Ottoman

16 At the Congress of Vienna (1815), the governments of Europe reacted to the French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon by attempting to

	restore old regimes to power
	spread the idea of democracy
	encourage nationalist movements
	promote the European free-trade zone

17 _________________________________________________________

• Classical Greco-Roman ideas were revived.
• Wealthy patrons supported the arts and education.
• Humanism spread throughout western Europe.

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Which period in European history is most closely associated with these statements?

	Early Middle Ages
	Industrial Revolution
	Renaissance
	Hellenistic Period

18 A direct impact that the printing press had on 16th-century Europe was that it encouraged the

	spread of ideas
	beginnings of communism
	establishment of democracy
	development of industrialization

19 Revival of trade in western Europe, decline of feudalism, revival of interest in learning, and cultural interaction with the Middle East are associated with the

	impact of the Crusades
	effects of the barter system
	growth of the Maya Empire
	rise of Charlemagne

20 Venice in Europe, Mogadishu in Africa, and Canton in China emerged during the 13th century primarily as important centers of

	agriculture
	trade
	manufacturing
	mining