Landmarks in Humanities 4th Edition by Gloria Fiero – Test Bank

Landmarks in Humanities 4th Edition by Gloria Fiero – Test Bank

Chapter 07
Rebirth

1. “The Black Death” describes the pandemic caused by
A. malaria.
B. influenza.
C. bubonic plague.
D. smallpox.

Learning Objective: Know the impact of the Black Death on Europe
Topic: Black Death
Topic: History

2. Of the Black Death, it is correct to say that it
A. took the lives of at least one third of Europe’s population.
B. was transmitted entirely by fleas.
C. strengthened the bonds of feudalism.
D. All these answers are correct.

Learning Objective: Know the impact of the Black Death on Europe
Topic: Black Death
Topic: History

3. The Magna Carta was significant in
A. the rise of constitutional monarchy in England.
B. the beginnings of the Great Schism.
C. ending the Hundred Years’ War.
D. All these answers are correct.

Learning Objective: Recall the significance of the Magna Carta
Topic: History

4. The Hundred Years’ War was instigated by
A. English claims to French lands and the French crown.
B. disagreements between the English and the papacy.
C. the French invasion of England.
D. the Great Schism.

Learning Objective: Understand the reasons behind the Hundred Years’ War
Topic: History
Topic: Hundred Years’ War

5. The English withdrew from France, ending the Hundred Years’ War, after facing a revitalized French army under the leadership of
A. Jean Froissart.
B. Wat Tyler.
C. Hugh Capet.
D. Joan of Arc.

Learning Objective: Understand the reasons behind the Hundred Years’ War
Topic: History
Topic: Hundred Years’ War

6. Ars nova is the name given to the
A. revival of Latin and Greek letters in Italy.
B. new use of light and shade in painting.
C. architectural developments of the early fifteenth century.
D. expressive new musical style of the fourteenth century.

Learning Objective: Describe the various functions of Renaissance music
Topic: Music and Dance

7. “The Great Schism” refers to the
A. rebellion of the peasants after the Black Death.
B. rivalry between church and state.
C. rivalry between two contesting popes.
D. All the answers are correct.