Unit 1 - World History Test Diaz

Front

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

Back

Muhammad

Front

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

Back

Greek

Front

Which branch of Islam believes leadership should stay within Muhammad’s family?

Back

Shia

Front

Which of the following was a key intellectual achievement of the Islamic Golden Age?
Options: Machiavelli’s The Prince, Roman aqueducts, Gothic cathedrals

Back

Algebra and advances in medicine

Front

Why was the crowning of Charlemagne by the Pope in 800 CE significant in Europe?

Back

It linked Charlemagne to the Roman Empire, increasing both his and the Pope’s power

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Which of the following best explains the rise of feudalism in medieval Europe? The growth of trade demanded new land systems, The collapse of central governments led people to rely on local lords for protection, The Catholic Church required nobles to grant land to knights, Roman emperors encouraged peasants to serve under kings

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The collapse of central governments led people to rely on local lords for protection

Front

Which civilization developed city-states known as polis?

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Greece

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What type of government did the Roman Republic have?

Back

Democracy with elected officials

Front

The Pax Romana under Augustus is best described as:

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a long period of peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire

Front

How did the fall of Rome in the West differ from the survival of the Byzantine Empire in the East?

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The West collapsed under invasions, while the East remained a wealthy trading hub.