World History I- Postclassical Civilizations

Which group was most repsonsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?

• Roman Soldiers

• Islamic traders

• Egyptian pharaohs

• Sumerian bureaucrats

Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?

• Established monasteries in Russia

• Centered in Mecca

• Headed by the Pope

• Conducted services in Greek

Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?

• Tapestries

• Mosaics

• Sculpture

• Music

Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?

• The Church

• Merchant guilds

• The feudal system

• Roman universities

The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning--

• expansion

• leaders

• prayer

• pilgrimages

Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?

• Nomads in West Africa

• Migrated from Central Asia

• Lived on the Arabian Peninsula

• Sea traders from South Asia

Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?

• Greek

• Roman

• Byzantine

• Indian

Whose codification of Roman Law has strongly influenced European laws of today?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Constantine

• Augustus Caesar

• Justinian