Which of these BEST explains where the Black Plague, or the Bubonic Plague, started?

It started in Central Asia and moved west along the Silk Road and reached Eastern Europe by 1343.

Which of these BEST describes the unplanned (accidental) results of the Crusades?

Trade increased, the feudal system was weakened, and the economy in Europe improved.

Which of these BEST explains how the Black Death (Bubonic plague) spread across Europe?

Rats carrying diseased fleas infested ships and houses.

Which of these BEST describes the result of the Crusades? Options: trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded, Europeans developed tolerance of non-Christian religions, Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East, Islamic influence dominated Europe

trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded

Which of these BEST explains why Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire? Options: Its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The pope had made it the capital of the Christian world. It was a religious center for Muslims. It was geographically isolated from surrounding empires.

Its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Which of these BEST explains why the Great Schism of 1054 happened? Options: - The disagreement between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church over the use of religious icons in church services. - The Greeks belief in many gods versus one God. - The use of the Ten Commandments by the Roman Catholic Church to guide behavior. - The belief in the doctrine of the New Testament by the Greek Orthodox Church.

The disagreement between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church over the use of religious icons in church services.

Which of these BEST explains what motivated the Mongols to expand their empire? (4e) Options: The desire for wealth and plunder., Population pressures within their own empires., The need to gain a port on the Baltic Sea., The desire to attack first to keep invaders from their own territories., The conversion of non-believers to their faith.

The desire for wealth and plunder.

Which of these BEST describes manorialism?

A system based around self-sufficient farming estates, where the lord and the peasants lived off the land together.

Which of these BEST explains the practice of Lay Investiture?

Secular rulers both chose nominees to church offices and gave them the symbols of their office.

Which of these BEST explains the aim of the Crusades? (DOK2) (SSWH7d) Options: To try to conquer the Holy Land and reclaim Jerusalem, To try to convert Muslims to Christianity, To discover unknown lands, To strengthen English dominance in the Arab world.

To try to conquer the Holy Land and reclaim Jerusalem

Which of these BEST explains why the Crusades have been called “history’s most successful failures"? Options: The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes in Europe. , Although the Crusaders captured the Holy Land, they were unable to bring about democratic reforms. , The Crusades helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire , The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many centuries

The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes in Europe.

Which of these BEST represents Justinian's greatest achievement? Options: Systematizing of the Roman legal code, The banning of prostitution within the Byzantine Empire, The establishment of Eastern Orthodoxy as the official state religion, The conquest of Gaul, The rebuilding of Rome.

Systematizing of the Roman legal code

Which of these BEST describes the accomplishment that Cyril and Methodius were responsible for? Options: The creation of a written script (Cyrillic) for the Slavic language., The conversion of Poland and Czechoslovakia to Orthodox Christianity., The recapturing of much of the territory of the Roman Empire., The conversion of Poland and Czechoslovakia to Roman Catholicism., The ending of the iconoclastic controversy.

The creation of a written script (Cyrillic) for the Slavic language.

Which of these BEST explains why the Cyrillic alphabet was developed? Options: to translate the religious texts of Byzantine Christianity for the Slavs, to enable historians to record the history of the Rus, to write the sacred text of Slavic pagan religion, to provide traders and merchants a way to record economic transactions

to translate the religious texts of Byzantine Christianity for the Slavs

Which of these BEST explains the Byzantine's Empire most important contribution to later civilizations? Options: preserving Greek and Roman culture, defeating the Mongols at Kiev, supporting the Catholic Church, spreading Hinduism throughout the region

preserving Greek and Roman culture

Which of these BEST explains why Constantinople achieved prominence during the 1400s? Options: its location was favorable for trade, its military power led to industrialization, the democratic government attracted trade, the pleasant climate led to an increase in population

its location was favorable for trade

Which of these BEST describes a result of Justinian’s wars of conquest? Options: the weakening of the empire’s defenses along its eastern frontier, the permanent addition of North Africa and Italy to the Byzantine Empire, the loss of the Balkans to the Visigoths, Justinian’s assassination at the hands of an angry mob in the Hippodrome

the weakening of the empire’s defenses along its eastern frontier

Which of these BEST describes the Hagia Sophia?

The great church built by Justinian that was the crowning glory of his building program.

Which of these BEST describes icons?

Images of religious objects venerated as part of the religious practices of the Orthodox Church

Which of these BEST describes the importance of the Justinian Code? Options: it established legal principles, it promoted equality for all classes, provided religious freedom, instituted democratic governments

it established legal principles

Which of these BEST describes interdiction? Options: The act of denying the holy sacraments to an entire country., The forgiving of sins and promising of eternal life in Christianity., This was considered to be one of the worst fates a member of the Catholic church during medieval times., The formal declaration of belief in God and the Church.

The act of denying the holy sacraments to an entire country.

Which of these BEST describes excommunication? Options: The expelling of someone from the church., The forgiving of sins and promising of eternal life in Christianity., The act of denying the holy sacraments to an entire country., The formal declaration of belief in God and the Church.

The expelling of someone from the church.

Which of these BEST describes Septicemia plague?

It was the rarest form of the plague and traveled in the blood stream.

Which of these BEST describes Clovis?

The Frankish king that was the first to convert to Christianity, therefore bringing his whole country into the Christian fold.

Which of these BEST describes what Pax Mongolica refers to? Options: The stabilizing effects created by the domination of the Mongols in Eurasia., The cultural diffusion that took place as a result of Genghis Khan., The defeat of the Mongols by a unified Europe., The Chinese defeat of the Mongol empire.

The stabilizing effects created by the domination of the Mongols in Eurasia.

Which of these BEST explains how Genghis Khan united the Mongols and built an empire? By combining a superior cavalry with a confederation of tribes and clans.

By combining a superior cavalry with a confederation of tribes and clans.

Which of these BEST explains why during the rule of Emperor Justinian, the Corpus Juris Civilis was important? Options: It allowed Byzantine citizens to know what law governed them., It Forbade the practice of Islam in the Eastern Roman Empire., It made Christianity the official religion of the empire., It held that the empire’s monarchs must follow all laws.

It allowed Byzantine citizens to know what law governed them.

Which of these BEST explains how Pope Gregory VII showed his power during the Middle Ages? Options: He used his authority to make a king beg for forgiveness., He led the first Crusade to recapture Jerusalem., He decided to translate the Bible., He declared war on Germany and Charlemagne

He used his authority to make a king beg for forgiveness.

Which of these BEST explains the importance of Pope Leo III naming Frankish King Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans" in 800CE?

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

Which of these BEST describes a TRUE statement regarding feudalism? Options: It was a complex system of relationships between people of different classes. It was built upon a system of buying and selling serfs obtained from other lands. It fueled the European ability to explore the New World and Africa. It helped to sustain the growing industrial productivity of Europe.

It was a complex system of relationships between people of different classes.

Which of these BEST explains why Pope Urban II is important in Catholic history? Options: He initiated the first Crusade against Muslims in the Holy Lands., He called for an end to the violence of the European Crusades., He was excommunicated by the Byzantine emperor over treatment of Muslims in Europe., He was the only Pope to actively oppose the Crusades before 1300.

He initiated the first Crusade against Muslims in the Holy Lands.

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Which of these BEST explains why Emperor Diocletian divided the Roman Empire into two administrative realms?

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He feared that the Empire was becoming too large to handle.

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Which of these BEST describes the Great Schism of 1054?

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The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church formally split into two distinct churches.

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Which of these BEST describes Prince Vladimir?

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the Russian leader of Kiev who converted his people to Christianity (Eastern Orthodox)

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Which of these BEST describes the Mongols?

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They are credited with the transmission of bubonic plague.

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Which of these BEST explains what Charlemagne accomplished? (DOK2) (SSWH7a) Options: He united the Germanic kingdoms under one rule., He overthrew the power of the pope., He launched a long period of peace in Europe., He forged an alliance with the Eastern Roman Empire.

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He united the Germanic kingdoms under one rule.

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Which of these BEST explains why Europe became a feudal society?

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Europeans needed to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions.

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Which of these BEST describes the Lay Investiture Controversy?

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The disagreement between the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII over who had the power to appoint church officials.

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