The West
In Western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
A. Mughal
B. Roman
C. Ottoman
D. Byzantine
B. Roman
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the--
A. Gupta Empire.
B. Mongol Empire.
C. Byzantine Empire.
D. Persian Empire.
C. Byzantine Empire.
The importance of the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code is that they--
A. promoted equality for all classes.
B. provided religious freedom.
C. established legal principles.
D. instituted democratic governments.
C. established legal principles.
The Twelve Tables of Rome and Hammurabi's Code were both--
A. codified legal systems that sought to protect individual rights.
B. writing techniques taught in Roman schools.
C. sacred religious texts instructing citizens how to live a moral life.
D. royal mandates that proclaimed the divine nature of the emperor.
A. codified legal systems that sought to protect individual rights.
Which ancient civilization is associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system, and the poets Horace and Virgil?
A. Phoenician
B. Roman
C. Babylonian
D. Greek
B. Roman
In Western Europe, which development caused the other three?
A. Rise in the power of the Church
B. Breakdown of central government
C. Decline of trade
D. Fall of Rome
D. Fall of Rome
Incorporation of European and Arabic ideas in architecture / Preservation of Greco-Roman ideas / Spread of Orthodox Christianity into Russia / Development of Justinian Code. Which heading best completes this list?
A. Byzantine Empire
B. Crusades
C. Persian Empire
D. Age of Discovery
A. Byzantine Empire
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of--
A. the process for making silk.
B. the concept of zero.
C. a republican form of government.
D. the printing press.
C. a republican form of government.
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it--
A. united Muslim and Roman thought.
B. was the first democratic constitution.
C. served as a model for European legal systems.
D. preserved many ancient Chinese legal decrees in writing.
C. served as a model for European legal systems.
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they--
A. created classless societies.
B. developed extensive trade networks.
C. established free-market economies.
D. encouraged democratic ideals.
B. developed extensive trade networks.
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe--
A. came under the control of the Muslims.
B. was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire.
C. entered a period of chaos and disorder.
D. returned to a republican form of government.
C. entered a period of chaos and disorder.
Which cultural element spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia?
A. Orthodox Christianity
B. Latin language
C. Democratic ideas
D. Silk cloth
A. Orthodox Christianity
Roman women could own property. Roman women could make wills leaving their property to whomever they chose. A valid conclusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women--
A. could hold political offices.
B. enjoyed some legal rights.
C. had the right to vote.
D. were equal to men.
B. enjoyed some legal rights.
The concept of "innocent until proven guilty" appeared in which of the following?
A. Ten Commandments
B. Mali Law
C. Mughal Law
D. Justinian Code
D. Justinian Code
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both--
A. created democratic societies in which people elected their government officials.
B. governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea.
C. promoted unity and communication by building a strong system of roads.
D. developed a social system in which great equality existed.
C. promoted unity and communication by building a strong system of roads.
What happened to the territories of the Roman Empire following its collapse?
A. They came under the control of Constantine.
B. They were divided among the generals of the Roman military.
C. They were conquered by provincial governors.
D. They were divided among the Germanic tribal groups.
D. They were divided among the Germanic tribal groups.
Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area(s) of--
A. military technology.
B. economic policy and planning.
C. religious doctrine.
D. government and law.
D. government and law.
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was--
A. an increase in trade and manufacturing.
B. a period of disorder and weak central government.
C. the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class.
D. a renewed interest in education and the arts.
B. a period of disorder and weak central government.
Ancient Roman law was among the first to state that--
A. females had property rights.
B. slavery was illegal.
C. verbal contracts were invalid.
D. women were the head of the household.
A. females had property rights.
How did the role of the Roman Senate change following the formation of the first triumvirate?
A. It lost most of its power and authority to the triumvirate.
B. It was increasingly used to provide representation for the lowest class.
C. It was given greater power over domestic issues by the triumvirate.
D. It showed favoritism to the wealthy merchant class.
A. It lost most of its power and authority to the triumvirate.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a problem with the medieval era in Europe?
A. It was a time when people stopped practicing religion.
B. It was a time when learning, trade, and the fine arts suffered.
C. It was a time when warriors were jobless.
D. It was a time when people were very interested in science and technology.
B. It was a time when learning, trade, and the fine arts suffered.
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the development of Russia?
A. Introduction of Eastern Orthodox Christianity to the region
B. Abandonment of the central Asian trade routes
C. Viking invasions toward the end of the tenth century
D. Germanic invasion of Eastern Europe during the eighth century
A. Introduction of Eastern Orthodox Christianity to the region
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by--
A. a strong and centralized government.
B. rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders.
C. adherence to constitutional principles.
D. universal suffrage in national elections.
A. a strong and centralized government.
The Twelve Tables, Justinian's Code, and the English Bill of Rights are similar in that each addresses the issue of--
A. economic development.
B. the individual and the state.
C. the importance of religion.
D. social mobility.
B. the individual and the state.
Why was Charlemagne's coronation in 800 a significant factor in the development of Christianity as a unifying social and political factor in Europe?
A. Immediately following his coronation, Charlemagne's first order of business was to denounce other religions and call for a new era of social and political unity.
B. As a born Christian and a descendent of the Roman Empire, his coronation silenced the followers of other religions and intimidated the supporters of other political leaders.
C. Immediately following his coronation, all non-Christians left for Asia, stripping Europe of political dissenters and greatly reducing the threat of internal rivalry.
D. As a descendent of a Germanic tribe who had converted to Christianity, his coronation symbolized the fusion of the primary components of the new European civilization.
D. As a descendent of a Germanic tribe who had converted to Christianity, his coronation symbolized the fusion of the primary components of the new European civilization.