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Mastery: Y8 Michaelmas Humanities

Quiz by Mark Seccombe

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  • Q1
    Geography - Which term refers to the total number of people living in a specific area?
    Life Expectancy
    GDP
    Size
    Density
    45s
  • Q2
    Geography - Which continent has the highest population density?
    Europe
    Africa
    Australasia
    Asia
    45s
  • Q3
    Geography - Which factor is a push factor for migration?
    Good sanitation
    Better healthcare
    Political stability
    Lack of jobs
    45s
  • Q4
    Geography - What is the term for the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime?
    Death rate
    Fertility rate
    Life expectancy
    Birth rate
    45s
  • Q5
    Geography - What term is used to describe a large settlement such as a city or town?
    Rural
    Connurbation
    Suburb
    Urban
    45s
  • Q6
    Geography - Which type of settlement has buildings clustered around a central point, such as a church or market square?
    Linear
    Nucleated
    Dispersed
    Scattered
    45s
  • Q7
    Geography - Which of these is NOT a function of a settlement?
    Recreational
    Industrial
    Agricultural
    Residential
    45s
  • Q8
    Geography - Which of these industrial sectors involves manufacturing
    Secondary
    Quaternary
    Primary
    Tertiary
    45s
  • Q9
    History - What characterised the Italian Renaissance period, and how did it differ from the preceding Mediaeval era?
    The Renaissance emphasised religious dogma, while the Mediaeval era focused on secular humanism.
    The Renaissance saw the rise of absolute monarchies, unlike the Medieval era dominated by city-states
    The Renaissance prioritised artistic and intellectual pursuits, contrasting with the Mediaeval emphasis on feudalism and agriculture.
    The Renaissance promoted Gothic architecture, contrasting with the Mediaeval preference for classical Roman designs.
    45s
  • Q10
    History - Why was the Renaissance predominantly centred in Italy, particularly in Florence?
    Florence was a strategic military centre that attracted intellectuals.
    Italy had a centralised government that supported artistic endeavours.
    Florence was a wealthy city-state with a strong merchant class that patronised the arts.
    Italy had vast natural resources necessary for artistic innovations.
    45s
  • Q11
    History - What were the significant cultural, intellectual, and artistic changes brought about by the Renaissance?
    Expansion of the Byzantine Empire's influence in Western Europe.
    Rise of universities focused on theology and religious studies.
    Renewed interest in classical learning, humanism, and individualism.
    Increased emphasis on feudal obligations and serfdom.
    45s
  • Q12
    History - Who were Renaissance scholars, and what role did they play during this period?
    They were scientists who developed groundbreaking theories on planetary motion
    They were clergy dedicated to spreading religious dogma through sermons.
    They were intellectuals who revived classical learning and promoted critical thinking.
    They were artists who created realistic paintings of religious scenes.
    45s
  • Q13
    History - How did art evolve from the Mediaeval to the Renaissance era?
    Mediaeval art prioritised architectural innovation, while Renaissance art favoured sculpture and pottery.
    Mediaeval art focused on religious themes and symbolism, while Renaissance art depicted secular subjects with realism and perspective.
    Mediaeval art emphasised individualism and emotional expression, unlike Renaissance art's emphasis on communal values and collective identity.
    Mediaeval art utilised vibrant colours and abstract forms, contrasting with Renaissance art's use of monochromatic palettes and minimalistic designs.
    45s
  • Q14
    History - What was the impact of the printing press on the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?
    It hindered communication between scholars, delaying the transmission of Renaissance innovations.
    It accelerated the decline of the Renaissance by limiting access to printed materials.
    It facilitated the rapid dissemination of knowledge, contributing to the spread of Renaissance ideas beyond Italy.
    It centralised intellectual activity in Florence, restricting the exchange of ideas with other European centres
    45s
  • Q15
    History - What was the primary motivation behind Henry VII's consolidation of power in England during the Tudor period?
    To promote religious tolerance and establish England as a centre of Renaissance learning.
    To restore Catholic influence in England and suppress Protestant dissent.
    To strengthen the monarchy and stabilise the kingdom after the Wars of the Roses.
    To expand England's territorial holdings through military conquests.
    45s

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