Byzantine
Middle Ages
WORLD AT WAR
Misc.
New Technology
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What best describes the Byzantine territory at the height of the empire?
Justinian’s Code of laws was developed from and replaced Roman law.
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What the role of the Church in medieval Europe?
The Pope was believed to be a representative of God and set both religious and secular laws for society
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How did the League of Nations fail to prevent the start of World War II?
The League had limited power to intervene and members were focused on problems in their own countries.
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What group was known for their human sacrifices?
The Aztecs
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What contributed most to the success of German blitzkrieg tactics in WW2?
The massive improvement in airplane technology.
2000
What was the the major influence of Justinian and his general, Belisarius?
They expanded the Byzantine Empire by conquering much of the old Roman Empire.
2000
What quality was used to distinguish high-ranking members of society from low-ranking members under the feudal system?
Land ownership
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What best explains the events portrayed on the map?
Germany violated many of the limitations set by post World War I treaties.
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What was a major achievement of the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa?
The activism that ended apartheid
2000
What was the effect of Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press on Western Europe?
Europeans were exposed to new ideas about religious and secular thought.
3000
What is the name of this famous Byzantine building? What was it originally? What is it now? 
The Hagia Sophia
It was originally a Catholic church, but was converted into a Muslim Mosque.
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What was the role of Vassals in the feudal system?
They were granted plots of land in exchange for military service
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What treaty ended World War 1 and blamed Germany for the war?
The Treaty of Versailles
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Explain why rulers of the Arab Empire did not force those who practice Christianity and Judaism to convert to Islam.
The three religions share similar practices and beliefs.
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What was the new weapon the United States used against Japan at the end of WW2?
The atomic bomb
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Who was Justinian's wife? What was she known for?
Justinian’s wife was Theodora ( his trusted advisor.)She campaigned for women's rights.
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Who is at the top of Feudal system triangle?
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Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. How did imperialism contribute to the cause of World War I?
The rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.
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What was the effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Native American population?
The spread of Old World diseases to which the Native Americans had no immunity.
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What was a result of the growing tension between the Soviet Union and Democratic nations in the West during the Cold War?
The arms race to develop and test nuclear technology.
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What type of Byzantine art is this?
A mosaic.
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Which of the following groups would be LEAST likely to benefit from the cultural changes and achievements of the medieval period?
A. Serfs
B. Scholars
C. Merchants
D. Church Leaders
A. Serfs
(Because they were poor servants)
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What was the most significant result of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
It destroyed the isolationist sentiment in the United States.
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when is Ms. Jackie's birthday
feb 3
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How did devices such as the Spinning Jenny affect Britain’s economy?
Britain was able to industrialize the textile industry before many countries.