38. Who was the empress of the Byzantine Empire who was disliked by some for her scandalous background and also because of the high degree of influence she had over her husband?
Theodora
100
44. ________, crowned as "Roman Emperor," built an empire that was the first to unify much of Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Charlemagne
100
49. A person that cannot receive the sacraments from the Church has been ___________.
excommunicated
200
(8)What was the most important contribution of the seafaring Phoenicians?
alphabet
200
20. What is a republic?
government where citizens elect officials to represent them
200
39. After the conversion of Vladimir, the Russians shared what religious faith with the Byzantine Empire?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
200
45. The conflict between the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII was based on Henry wanting to _______________________________.
appoint bishops in his empire
200
51. The goal of the First Crusade was to take __________________ from the Muslim Turks.
Jerusalem
300
(9)Who foudned Hinduism? Where did it take place?
Siddhartha Gautams, India
300
21. Lis four languages that are based in Latin (romance languages).
French, Spanish, Italian, Romanian
300
40. The Mongol conquests took most of Asia, with the exception of what two lands?
India and Japan
300
The Code of Conduct for knights was called _______.
chivalry
300
52. __________ was the Muslim leader of the Second Crusade.
53. __________ was the Christian leader of the Second Crusade.
52. Saladin
53. Richard the Lionhearted
400
(10)What is the biggest difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
They disagree on the caste system.
400
22. In the Roman Repbulic, who were the consuls?
chief executives
400
41. What military tactics most contributed to the Mongol's success as conquerors?
use of the recurve bow & horsemenship
400
47. A serf (or peasant) was not allowed to ______________ where they worked.
leave the land
400
54. The Reconquista refers to the wars to recapture ___________ from the Muslims.
Spain
500
(11)How did Buddhism spread to Asia?
trade and travel
500
29. Why is 476 AD cited as the year that Rome fell?
That was when the last emperor was removed from power.
500
42. How did Chinggis Khan succeed as a leader?
brilliant military strategy, promoted the most skilled and loyal, being ruthless
500
48. The highest official in the Catholic Church is the _____.
Pope
500
55. Why were the Christians so interested in capturing Jerusalem?
It was the home of Jesus and Mary, so it was holy.