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Byzantine Empire
Early Russia
The Fall of Rome
Feudalism and Manor System
Middle Ages
100
Constantinople was a thriving city in the 1200s mainly because of its location on a major trade route between (1) China and southern Africa (2) the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea (3) the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire (4) Asia Minor and eastern Europe
(4) Asia Minor and eastern Europe
100
An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the 1. Orthodox Christian religion 2. use of the Latin alphabet 3. beginning of democracy 4. factory system
1. Orthodox Christian religion
100
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the 1. Persian Empire 2. Byzantine Empire 3. Mongol Empire 4. Gupta Empire
2. Byzantine Empire
100
The term feudalism is best defined as a (1) holy war between Christians and Muslims (2) process in which goods are traded for other goods (3) division of political power between three separate branches (4) system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty
(4) system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty
100
Pope Leo III made Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor in the year 800. Why is this an important event in Europe's history? a. This event would end religious influence in politics in Europe. b. Charlemagne would be able to defeat many enemies because of his new title. c. This event brought back the idea of a united Christian empire which affected politics in Europe for years. d. Charlemagne remains a well liked figure in French history.
c. This event brought back the idea of a united Christian empire which affected politics in Europe for years.
200
The strategic location of the Byzantine Empire allowed control of the key trade routes between the (1) South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca (2) Caspian Sea and the Indian Ocean (3) North Sea and the English Channel (4) Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
(4) Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
200
The adoption of the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet by the Russian people occurred as a result of 1. territorial expansion during the reign of Catherine the Great 2. the westernization policies of Peter the Great 3. contact with Byzantine culture in the 10th century 4. the influence of the Crusaders during the Middle Ages
3. contact with Byzantine culture in the 10th century
200
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was 1. a renewed interest in education and the arts 2. a period of disorder and weak central government 3. an increase in trade and manufacturing 4. the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
2. a period of disorder and weak central governmen
200
Both European medieval knights pledged oaths of (1) loyalty to their lord or military leader (2) devotion to their nation-state (3) service to their church (4) allegiance to their families
(1) loyalty to their lord or military leader
200
All things were under its domain...its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny.” Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement? 1. the Guild 2. Knighthood 3. the Church 4. the nation-state
3. the Church
300
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it (1) preserved many ancient Chinese legal decrees in writing (2) served as a model for European legal systems (3) became the first democratic constitution (4) united Muslim and Roman thought
(2) served as a model for European legal systems
300
The introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet and Orthodox Christianity to Russia is most closely associated with (1) Viking conquests (2) Byzantine missionaries (3) Alexander the Great’s armies (4) Ottoman expansion
(2) Byzantine missionaries
300
What was one reason for the decline the western Roman Empire? (1) outbreak of war between religious groups (2) inability to force back foreign invaders (3) efforts of the middle class to gain power (4) lack of a common currency
(2) inability to force back foreign invaders
300
Feudalism influenced Europe and Japan by (1) providing social stability (2) fostering the growth of religion (3) eliminating warfare (4) encouraging formal education
(1) providing social stability
300
In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the 1. central government in Rome 2. military alliance between France and Germany 3. federation of the craft guilds 4. Roman Catholic Church
4. Roman Catholic Church
400
Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire? (1) Mesoamerica (2) India (3) Rome (4) Egypt
(3) Rome
400
The early eastern European Slavic civilization at Kiev adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion, the Cyrillic alphabet, and certain styles of art and architecture as a result of (1) wars with Japan (2) conquests by Mongol invaders (3) visits to western European countries (4) trade with the Byzantine Empire
(4) trade with the Byzantine Empire
400
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was [A] the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire [B] continued acceptance of traditional religions [C] a series of military defeats in Africa [D] political corruption and the instability of the government
[D] political corruption and the instability of the governmen
400
The histories of the serfs in medieval Europe showed that this group (1) used political power to improve living conditions (2) successfully revolted against rulers (3) was socially mobile (4) had little or no political power
(4) had little or no political power
400
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages? 1. free market 2. socialism 3. manorialism 4. command
3. manorialism
500
One way in which the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code were similar is that both provided (1) a standardized system of laws (2) a means of achieving social equality (3) the freedom to pursue their own religion (4) the right to a public education
(1) a standardized system of laws
500
Which development in Russian history led to the other three? (1) Orthodox Christianity was adopted in Russia. (2) Trade developed along rivers linking Russia and the Byzantine Empire. (3) The Cyrillic alphabet became the basis of Russian written language. (4) Russian rulers took the title of czar, or caesar.
(2) Trade developed along rivers linking Russia and the Byzantine Empire.
500
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe [A] was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire [B] came under the control of the Muslims [C] entered a period of chaos and disorder [D] returned to a republican form of government
[C] entered a period of chaos and disorder
500
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by 1. the manor system and the importance of land ownership 2. absolute monarchies and strong central governments 3. decreased emphasis on religion in daily life 4. extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
1. the manor system and the importance of land ownership
500
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that 1. favored separation from secular governments 2. avoided involvement in social and educational matters 3. was a strong force that divided many people 4. was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments
4. was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments