Question

Read the line graph.

Line graph of the population in Europe from 1000 to 1450 C E. Population is measured in millions. In 1000, the British Isles is under 5 million, in 1340 it is 5 million, and under 4 million in 1450. Italy is at 6 million in 1000, 10 million in 1340, and 7 million in 1450. France and the low countries are at 7 million in 1000, 19 million in 1340, and 12 million in 1450.

According to the line graph, by 1450, the population of France and the Low Countries had fallen to

about 8 million.
10 million.
about 12 million.
15 million.

With roots in Judeo-Christian principles, the Golden Rule states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Which of these statements is most like the Golden Rule?

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Do not hurt others in ways you would find hurtful.
Do not make promises you cannot keep.
It is better to amass riches so you can then help people.

Why was the 1848 revolt in Prussia successful only in the short term?

The country was under foreign rule again a year later.
The overthrown king was back in power a year later.
The public rebelled against changes a year later.
The new elected assembly was dissolved a year later.

The fall of Constantinople led to the breakup of

the Roman Catholic Church.
the Eastern Orthodox Church.
the Byzantine Empire.
the Ottoman Empire.

Which one of the Five Pillars of Islam refers to giving to the poor and needy?

alms
prayer
faith
pilgrimage

What was the impact of the Concordat of Worms?

The pope and Henry’s son became friends.
Henry V apologized for his father’s actions.
The pope recognized Henry V as the lawful emperor.
Henry V was forced to agree the pope was more powerful.

Following the Congress of Vienna, French liberals mainly belonged to which group?

leaders of smaller nations
middle-class business owners
wealthy land owners
poor, struggling families

Which is the best illustration of a figurehead?

a ruler whom everyone looks up to for his wisdom
a ruler whose associates make all the decisions for him
a ruler who is showy and trendsetting
a ruler who allows his affiliates to offer advice and guidance

Which is the correct use of the word “emerged”?

West African kingdoms emerged to form one union.
Trade emerged as a main source of income.
Gold emerged from one merchant to another.
Which merchant will best emerge the wealth?

The author credited with launching the English romantic movement was

William Wordsworth.
Edgar Allen Poe.
Alexandre Dumas.
Mark Twain.

Answer 1

1) By 1450, France and the Low Countries had fallen to: about 12 million.

2) Statement most like the Golden Rule: Do not hurt others in ways you would find hurtful.

3) Why the 1848 revolt in Prussia was only short-term: The new elected assembly was dissolved a year later.

4) The fall of Constantinople led to the breakup of: the Byzantine Empire.

5) Five Pillars — giving to the poor: alms.

6) Impact of the Concordat of Worms: The pope recognized Henry V as the lawful emperor.

7) After the Congress of Vienna, French liberals mainly belonged to: middle-class business owners.

8) Best illustration of a figurehead: a ruler whose associates make all the decisions for him.

9) Correct use of “emerged”: Trade emerged as a main source of income.

10) Author credited with launching the English romantic movement: William Wordsworth.