Unit 1 - Test Correction Questions

Front

What problems did Rome face as it expanded its empire and dealt with conquered people?

Back

Some groups were granted citizenship with rights, while others were denied; caused anger and riots.

Front

How did generals like Julius Caesar weaken the Roman Republic?

Back

They started civil wars and gained more power than the Senate.

Front

Which event marked the ultimate decline of the Western Roman Empire?

Back

Germanic tribes destroyed/looted Rome

Front

What problems weakened the Roman Empire?

Back

Rival armies fighting for power, heavy taxes, and slow communication.

Front

What was feudalism and how did it work?

Back

A system of loyalty, land, and work between monarchs, lords, and peasants.

Front

How did social class affect daily life in feudal society?

Back

Social class determined people’s work, responsibilities, and lifestyle.

Front

Why was Constantinople so important and wealthy in the medieval world?

Back

Its location, strong defenses, trade, and advanced city life

Front

What role did the emperor play in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

Back

Leader of the government and God’s representative on Earth

Front

What was the Great Schism and how did it shape the church?

Back

The permanent split of Christianity into two religions with different beliefs, traditions, and leaders.

Front

How did the Black Death affect peasants and serfs?

Back

Many peasants left manors, feudalism weakened, and serfdom declined.