Byzantine Empire
What was Justinian's goal for military conquest? Did he succeed?
It was to reconquer the lost lands of the Roman Empire. He mostly succeeded.
What were the three vows that Monks were required to take according to St. Benedict?
Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience.
How did geography affect Russia's development?
Flat terrain, with no natural defensive perimeter meant that it was frequently invaded, which led to its focus on having a large army as well as it becoming an "Asiatic" power eventually.
What civilization did researchers such as Dr. George Reisner attribute Nubia to?
Egypt
Who instituted the code of Chivalry in Medieval Europe? Whom did apply to?
The Church. It applied to Knights.
Who wrote “The Secret History” about Justinian?
The Historian Procopius.
True or False? St. Paul was responsible for blending Christian Doctrine with Greek philosophy to create Theology?
False. It was St. Augustine.
Is Russia considered a Western nation?
What was the Capitol of the Kingdom of Kush?
Meroe.
Henry II of England was married to what Queen?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Was Empress Theodora portrayed favorably by Procopius?
No, she was depicted as quite promiscuous.
Performing Mass in Latin and a dispute over whether priests could marry were two factors that led to what event in 1054 CE?
The Great Schism
True or False? Feudalism occurred in Russia and Medieval Europe at the Same Time?
False, Feudalism occurred after the Mongols were expelled from Russia much later than in the rest of Europe.
True or False? Mohammed’s message was well-received in Mecca initially.
It was not, and he was forced to flee to Medina.
True or False? Feudalism occurred in Russia and Medieval Europe at the Same Time?
False, Feudalism occurred after the Mongols were expelled from Russia much later than in the rest of Europe.
What 19th century law code was based on the “Code of Justinian??
The Napoleonic Code.
What is Petrine Theory?
The theory that Peter was the first bishop of Rome (Pope) upon which Catholicism is based.
What was the preferred weapon of Choice for the Mongols?
The compound bow.
What percent of the Islamic world (approximately) are Shia vs. Sunni Muslims?
10% are Shia, the rest are Sunni.
True or False? Serfs could marry as pleased in Medieval Europe?
False. They needed permission of the Lord (Nobleman) who owned the land they farmed.
Who finally conquered Byzantium in 1453?
The Ottoman Turks.
True or False? St. Augustine was responsible for spreading Christianity through Missionary Journeys?
Falso. It was St. Paul.
How did Prince Vladimir of Kiev contribute to the development of Religion in Russia?
After investigating all the major religions at the time, he made Greek Orthodoxy the official religion of Russia.
What are the five pillars of the Faith in Islam? What is the unofficial “sixth” pillar?
The declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer five times a day (Salah), giving to charity (Zakat), fasting during the month of Ramadan (Sawm), and making a pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) if able. The unofficial sixth pillar is Jihad.
What was the investiture controversy? How was it resolved?
A power struggle between the Church and the King over who could "Invest" the bishops with power. It was a resolved with a compromise: The Church would invest them with "spiritual" power, and the King would invest them with "earthly" power.