Medieval Christian Europe

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Which of these is a major reason why Constantinople was chosen to be the capital of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire?
it was close to the wealthy Russian Empire,
it was the location of an Islamic holy site,
it was at a crossroads of lucrative trade routes,
it was located far inland and protected by mountains

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it was at a crossroads of lucrative trade routes

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In an attempt to save the Roman Empire, Emperor Diocletian

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divided the empire into Western and Eastern sections.

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Which of these was the MOST important aspect of European feudalism? Options: the spread of Islam in Europe, the Christian Church, the use of vernacular languages in worship, the oath of loyalty between vassal and lord

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the oath of loyalty between vassal and lord

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Why was it important that Pope Leo III named Frankish king Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans" in 800CE?

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It symbolized Charlemagne's importance and the power of the Catholic Church.

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During the Middle Ages, which group was generally responsible for the preservation of learning and ancient literature?

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priests and monks

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William the Conqueror (also known as William of Normandy) was responsible for uniting most of

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England.

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In the Hundred Years War French troops were motivated by the leadership of

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Joan of Arc

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The Fall of the Roman Empire marks the beginning of the

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Dark Ages.

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This emperor collected and codified all laws of the Byzantine age. Who was he?

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Justinian

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After the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, which was MOST important in unifying Western Europe?

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the Roman Catholic church