World History #1

What is significant about the Justinian Code?

• it gives importance to human rather than divine matters

• it is based on custom rather than on written law

• it became the basis for legal systems of most modern European countries

• it challenged the church

The Paleolithic Age is also known as this:

• New Stone Age

• Age of Discovery

• Age of Enlightenment

• Old Stone Age

Birthplace of democracy

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

• London

Which of the following groups were the wealthy landowners who controlled the Senate?

• Tribunes

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Patricians

Followers of Judaism are called:

• Muslims

• Christians

• Jews

• Monks

Luther's Ninety-five Theses were posted on the church door:

• to ask for a clear body of doctrine to follow

• in protest of the corruptions of the Church

• to spread the word of God

• seek forgiveness for questioning Church doctrine

Humanism is:

• a system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters

• complete and unrestricted power in govt.

• a devout belief in divine matters

• a philosophy that focuses on the fundamental nature of existence

Islam spread as a result of:

• the conquering of nations

• economic prosperity among the Muslims

• enforced doctrine among the people

• trade and travel

All of the following allowed for more exploration except:

• free enterprise

• improved map making

• compass

• advanced shipbuilding

The belief that government by the consent of the governed came from:

• Humanism

• Absolutism

• Enlightenment

• Social Contract