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Which of the following statements about the intellectual pursuits of Western Europeans prior to the 8th century is MOST accurate?

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  1. Greek learning had been retained and there was widespread literacy among the noble classes.

  2. All literacy and contact with ancient cultures was lost in the centuries following the fall of Rome.

  3. Greco-Roman rational traditions were blended with Christian mysticism to create a new form of Christianity.

  4. Literacy was found mostly in monasteries, which usually resulted in little more than copying older manuscripts.

  5. Universities appeared throughout the Germanic kingdoms which rapidly renewed learning after the fall of Rome.

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Correct Option: C

The English population began to expand rapidly from ___________.

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  1. The nineteenth century

  2. The mid-eighteenth century

  3. The early-eighteenth century

  4. The eighteenth century

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Correct Option: B

Which was a major result of the Reformation?

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  1. New Christian denominations emerged

  2. Religious teachings were no longer allowed in the universities

  3. The Crusades were organized

  4. The power of the Pope was strengthened

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reformation led to the division within the Church. It broke the unity of Christendom. The church was broken up into two major groups: Protestantism and Catholicism. The two main groups further divided into many sects. National Churches were established in many countries. The supremacy of the Pope was replaced by the supremacy of the Bible.

"Monalisa" painted by which of the following personality?

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  1. Raphael

  2. Michael-Angelo

  3. Leonardo-da-Vinci

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Leonardo-da-Vinci was a multi-talented personality having proficiency in painting, sculpture, architecture, engineering etc. His world famous oil painting, Monalisa, sparked a new trend in portrait painting influencing European paintings of the coming centuries and gave new colors to the ideals of Renaissance. His paintings were a combination of science and art which is well reflected in this masterpiece. 

Who is the 'Father of Renaissance'?

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  1. Boccaccio

  2. Shakespeare

  3. Dante

  4. Petrarch

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petrarch is known as the 'Father of Renaissance.' He collected about 200 Latin and Greek manuscripts.He was well-known for his poem and sonnets. A deep contemplation of man's happiness and sorrow can be seen in his poems. 

The medieval man's thinking had been controlled by the _____.

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  1. Church

  2. King

  3. Noble

  4. Aristocrat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Church was the most influential body in medieval history. It held great importance in the lives of people who perceived the Church as a source of divinity and legitimacy.

_______ means rebirth or revival.

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  1. Reformation

  2. Revolution

  3. Renunciation

  4. Renaissance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Renaissance" is a French word meaning rebirth or revival. Europe witnessed extensive prosperity during the later Middle Ages. There were many thinkers and researchers in various walks of life. The Europeans advanced in religious power, political power, economy, social structure, art, literature, science, etc. Renaissance means all round progress in various walks of life. 

From whom did the humanist scholars acquire books during the Renaissance?

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  1. Turks

  2. Arabs

  3. Jews

  4. Chinese

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

During the Renaissance, the humanist scholars acquired the books from the Arabs and retranslated them into Greek and Latin and studied them.

Which one of the following was not an objective of the geographical explorations?

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  1. Finding a sea route to India

  2. Reformation of the church

  3. Propagation of Christianity in new lands

  4. Earning more profits.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Reasons for geographical explorations: 
i) The Turks had captured Constantinople in the year 1453. They blocked the short route to go to Asia. So, the Europeans were keen on discovering a sea route to India. 
ii) Discovery of new countries and the possibility of spreading Christianity as they believed their religion to be superior.
iii) Europeans believed that China was a fertile place to make profit. 

Which century is called the 'Age of geographical explorations'?

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  1. 20th century

  2. 18th century

  3. 16th century

  4. 17th century

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 16th century has been called the century of geographical explorations. Until the end of the Middle Ages, Europeans were ignorant of geography. In the later developments, Europeans found new sea routes to various parts of the world. The new continent of North America, South America and Australia came to light.