Which of the following best completes the diagram? A Muslim must marry and have children. A Muslim must go on a pilgrimage to Mecca. A Muslim must cover his hair in public spaces. A Muslim must defend the faith of Islam against all other religions.

A Muslim must go on a pilgrimage to Mecca.

Using the map, which of the following statements BEST explains the major influence of Justinian and his general, Belisarius? A. They established the first Byzantine territories in Africa and Europe. B. They expanded trade by establishing territories along the Mediterranean Sea. C. They contributed to a decline in the number of Byzantines practicing Christianity. D. They expanded the Byzantine Empire by conquering much of the old Roman Empire.

They expanded the Byzantine Empire by conquering much of the old Roman Empire.

Which of the following best completes the graph? A. Constantine moved the capital city to Constantinople. B. The Byzantine Empire transfers all religious texts from Latin to Greek. C. Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Cerularius excommunicated each other. D. Justinian and Belisarius conquered a large portion of the old Roman Empire territory.

Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Cerularius excommunicated each other.

Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Byzantine Empire? A. The Great Schism weakened the Orthodox Church, B. The Western Roman Empire conquered Constantinople, C. Economic decline due to an inability to trade on the Mediterranean Sea, D. Disease spread and neighboring civilizations attacked Byzantine territory

Disease spread and neighboring civilizations attacked Byzantine territory

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the map of the Ottoman Empire seen above? A. The height of the Byzantine Empire lasted until the 1600s. B. The Ottomans, like the Byzantines, preserved Roman culture. C. The Ottoman Empire destroyed what was left of Greek culture. D. The weakening of the Byzantine Empire left it vulnerable to conquest.

The weakening of the Byzantine Empire left it vulnerable to conquest.

Which of the following is true about the impact of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire on Western Europe? A. Western Europe entered a period known as the High Middle Ages, when trade and learning flourished and urban populations increased. B. Western Europe entered a period sometimes called the Dark Ages, when learning declined and urban populations decreased. C. Western Europe's new Germanic kingdoms were able to thrive by maintaining old Roman roads and coinage. D. Western European economies declined as the ancient economic system of barter collapsed in new Germanic kingdoms.

Western Europe entered a period sometimes called the Dark Ages, when learning declined and urban populations decreased.

Which of the following was a result of the economic improvements that came from a revival of trade during the Middle Ages? Options: The conflict between neighboring villages created mounting tensions across Europe. Local craftspeople were struggling to keep up with increased demands for goods. Fewer people needed to become skilled in craftwork and the barter system emerged. New towns were created and saw the birth of capitalism and a new artisan social class.

New towns were created and saw the birth of capitalism and a new artisan social class.

What happened to travel and the economy in Western Europe as a result of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

Roman roads fell into disrepair and barter replaced the Roman monetary system.

Which of the following was one way monks and nuns of the Early Middle Ages helped build a unified Christian culture that would serve as a foundation for Western civilization? Options: They converted many Germanic pagans to Christianity. They kept Greco-Roman learning alive among all Christians. They converted many Byzantine pagans to Christianity. They kept the Latin language alive among common Christians.

They converted many Germanic pagans to Christianity.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the map above? Options: Western civilization arose from the merging of many European civilizations. The Slavic people were unable to influence the rising Western civilizations in Europe. Individual civilizations had firm borders that divided distinct cultures throughout Europe. The Middle Ages marked the point in history where most modern countries were formed.

Western civilization arose from the merging of many European civilizations.

How did William the Conqueror get his title?

by taking the English throne by force despite the opinions of the people

How did the School of Athens reflect the development of humanism?

It blended Greek and Roman cultures, as evidenced by the philosophers at the center of the background, with secular subjects.

How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the development of the Scientific Revolution? Options: A. The Protestant Reformation supported the development of the printing press. B. The Protestant Reformation supported the cultural rebirths of the Renaissance. C. The Protestant Reformation supported independent thought on scientific matters which led to independent thought on spiritual matters. D. The Protestant Reformation supported independent thought on spiritual matters which led to independent thought on scientific matters.

The Protestant Reformation supported independent thought on spiritual matters which led to independent thought on scientific matters.

How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the development of the Scientific Revolution?

The Protestant Reformation supported independent thought on spiritual matters which led to independent thought on scientific matters.

Which of the following statements describes the effect of the Reformation on Europe? A. Religious diversity decreased after the Reformation. B. The population within each country uniformly all practiced the same religion. C. The development of new religious sects divided the populations between some countries. D. Military conflict between European countries was reduced due to increased religious unity.

The development of new religious sects divided the populations between some countries.

Which of the following best explains the relationship between Muslims and Hindus in India? A. Hindus responded to Muslim invasions with violence and hostility. B. Muslims and Hindus often adopted many of each other's practices and beliefs. C. Hindus made up most of the ruling class but Muslims made up most of the population. D. Muslims made up most of the ruling class but Hindus made up most of the population.

Muslims made up most of the ruling class but Hindus made up most of the population.

Which of the following best explains the effect of the trade routes shown in the map above? A. Most Islamic influences were confined to areas taken by military conquest. B. The only major outcome of Islamic military expansion was economic gain. C. Islamic belief, culture, and discoveries spread quickly across Europe, Asia, and Africa. D. The Arab Empire remained isolated from the cultural influence of surrounding empires.

Islamic belief, culture, and discoveries spread quickly across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Which of the following is a major difference that separates the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)? A. They all worship different gods. B. They each have their own distinct sacred texts. C. They each follow the same basic commandments. D. They all believe in the same key prophets and religious leaders.

They each have their own distinct sacred texts.

Which of the following best explains why rulers of the Arab Empire did not force those who practice Christianity and Judaism to convert to Islam? A. Muslims do not believe in converting people to Islam. B. The three religions share similar practices and beliefs. C. Muslims wanted to avoid potentially starting a Holy War. D. There were no Christian or Jewish people in Arab territories.

The three religions share similar practices and beliefs.

How did both the Maya and Inca adapt to their physical environments in order to successfully develop agriculture?

The Mayas built chinampas for farming and the Incas built terraces for farming.

How was quipu used by the Inca?

to keep records of tax collections, census records, and other data

What was the primary purpose for the building of the Inca road system?

to allow armies and news to move quickly through the empire

What motivated European maritime exploration of the Indian Ocean? Options: A. to colonize Madagascar, B. to find a route east to the Americas, C. to trade directly with Asian merchants in order to sell European goods like wool, D. to trade directly with Asian merchants in order to buy highly valued items like spices

to trade directly with Asian merchants in order to buy highly valued items like spices

What is an example of the changes caused by the Columbian Exchange? Options: A. world population declined, B. European power quickly declined, C. American diseases spread to Europe and China, D. American foods like corn and potatoes were introduced to European diets.

American foods like corn and potatoes were introduced to European diets.

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

Which statement describes an impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the lives of Africans? Options: A. Cross-cultural trade between Africa and Asia declined. B. New diseases were brought to Africa and resulted in massive deaths caused by a plague. C. The transfer of Africans to Europe supported the developments that led to the Industrial Revolution. D. The forced enslavement and transportation of Africans to the Americas by Europeans resulted in a captive labor force for more than 200 years.

The forced enslavement and transportation of Africans to the Americas by Europeans resulted in a captive labor force for more than 200 years.

Which of the following describes the French economic motivation for founding the colony of New France? A. to find gold, B. to take part in fur trading and fishing, C. to establish settlements and plantations, D. various reasons including establishing settlements and escaping religious persecution

to take part in fur trading and fishing

What was one way the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar?

They encouraged the spread of new ideas.

What was the foundation of Thomas Hobbes’s social contract? A. Only a laissez-faire government could produce an orderly society. B. Only a government that protected natural rights could produce an orderly society. C. Only a powerful government, such as an absolute monarchy, could produce an orderly society. D. Only a weak government, such as one headed by an enlightened despot, could produce an orderly society.

Only a powerful government, such as an absolute monarchy, could produce an orderly society.

What document John Locke’s view of natural rights directly influences? “Being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.” — John Locke, Second Treatise of Government

the Declaration of Independence

Which statement describes the Enlightenment economic philosophy of laissez-faire? A. Unequal distribution of property was caused by the corruption of society. B. Only enlightened despots should be allowed to influence a country’s economy. C. Businesses should be free to operate with little or no interference from the government. D. Privately owned businesses should operate with complete oversight from local governments.

Businesses should be free to operate with little or no interference from the government.

Which of the following Enlightenment ideas found more support during the French Revolution than the American Revolution? A. Public office should be held by those with talent and not by those with money. B. Equal rights for all meant equal rights for men and women according to natural law. C. A monarchy based on enlightened absolutism was the most sound basis for a government. D. The financial privileges of the wealthy should be redistributed among other members of society.

Equal rights for all meant equal rights for men and women according to natural law.

Which of the following Enlightenment ideas found more support during the French Revolution than the American Revolution? A. Public office should be held by those with talent and not by those with money. B. Equal rights for all meant equal rights for men and women according to natural law. C. A monarchy based on enlightened absolutism was the most sound basis for a government. D. The financial privileges of the wealthy should be redistributed among other members of society.

Equal rights for all meant equal rights for men and women according to natural law.

(A) Midterm Review I Flashcards

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What church was founded in the Byzantine Empire?

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Eastern Orthodox

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A contribution by Justinian I to the Byzantine Empire was

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creating a legal system.

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Serfs were farmers who_______________ leave the manor were the LEAST likely to benefit from the cultural changes of the medieval period.

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Could not

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Disease that killed 1/3 of Europe's population and one of the reasons why the Byzantine Empire's borders were weakened and easily taken over by the Ottoman Turks:

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Black Plague

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Who do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism claim as a common ancestor?

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Abraham

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What did the Magna Carta do?

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Limited the power of the King

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The relationship between a lord and vassal was set up by a

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feudal contract

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