Kingdoms, Empires, and Nations

Unit 2 Study Guide World History

1. The Middle Ages took place primarily in what continent? 2. Explain the three levels of Feudalism. 3. In what kind of huge houses did nobles often live and why? 4. Describe the castle you chose for your castle project. 5. Write three facts about Joan of Arc. 6. Write two facts about Charlemagne. 7. Who was in charge of all European Emperors, Queens, and Kings during the

Middle Ages? 8. How did the Medici family become wealthy in Renaissance Italy? 9. How did most merchants become wealthy in Renaissance Italy? 10. What is a patron? 11. Describe Johann Gutenberg’s invention and why it is important. 12. Who said “it is better to be feared than loved?” 13. Who painted the Mona Lisa? 14. What is important about Sofonisba Anguissola? 15. Explain Humanism. 16. Explain Individualism. 17. Who started the Reformation? 18. What is an indulgence? 19. Why did Martin Luther write 95 Theses? 20. Name two differences between Protestants and Catholics. 21. Explain at least two facts about Jesuits. 22. Explain predestination. 23. What do Calvinism, Presbyterians, and Anabaptists all

have in common? 24. What religion is both Protestantism and Christianity?