Benchmark 3 Review

Why did the popularity of Christianity increase throughout Europe during the Middle Ages?

• A. European militaries destroyed the temples of traditional religions.

• B. The Catholic Church built monasteries.

• C. The Catholic Church adopted Buddhist teachings.

• D. European monarchs refused to name official religions in their kingdoms.

Status and wealth in the European feudal system of the Middle Ages were determined by which factor?

• A. business revenue

• B. land ownership

• C. military service

• D. slave trading

How were the heliocentric theories of Copernicus and Kepler different?

• A. Kepler believed that planets made elliptical orbits.

• B. Kepler believed that planets revolved around Earth.

• C. Copernicus believed that planets traveled counterclockwise.

• D. Copernicus believed that planets did not have their own gravities.

How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact societies in Europe?

• A. It prevented the Catholic Church from influencing European societies.

• B. It caused the rise of the feudal system in European societies.

• C. It made European societies more attractive to African immigrants.

• D. It isolated European societies from Asia and the Middle East.

How were traditional religions in Africa different from Christianity?

• They were monotheistic.

• They practiced ancestor worship.

• They had several holy books.

• They had no deities.

Which nations are located in East Asia? Select two that apply.

• Belgium

• China

• Egypt

• India

• Japan

Which tool completes this chart?

• combustion engine

• microscope

• printing press

• wheel

Which historical figure was most responsible for bringing Islam into the Kingdom of Mali?

• Genghis Khan

• Mansa Musa

• Mehmed II the Conqueror

• Suleiman the Great

How did the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy? Select three that apply.

• The merchant class developed.

• The circulation of currency decreased.

• Banking became more popular.

• The feudal system became more popular.

• Technological advancements led to the creation of new markets.

How are the Alps and the Ural Mountains similar?

• They both are located in Europe.

• They both are located in Russia.

• They both are located along the Black Sea.

• They both are located along the Mediterranean Sea.