Post-Classical Test

After the Western Roman Empire fell to Germanic Invaders in the 5th century AD, the eastern part of the empire eventually became known as the

• Byzantine Empire

• Carthaginian Empire

• Islamic Empire

• Persian Empire

Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?

• Location has made it easy to invade

• The irregular coastline has made many natural harbors

• Large plains are its primary physical feature

• Earthquakes do not threaten the island

In western Europe, feudalism developed after the

• Roman Empire collapsed

• Renaissance began

• City of Constantinople fell

• Mongols invaded

Technological achievements made during the Tang and Song Dynasties were important because they

• Were used to defeat Kublai Khan

• Contributed to economic growth and cultural advancement

• Increased contact with the Americas

• Led to social equality between men and women

The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion, the Cyrillic alphabet, and the different styles of art and architecture through contact with

• Traders from China

• Conquering Mongol invaders

• Vikings from northern Europe

• Missionaries from the Byzantine Empire

Which development is most closely associated with the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?

• Emergence of the Russian Orthodox Church

• Division of the Roman Empire

• Building of the Hagia Sophia

• Fall of Constantinople

Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western Europe?

• Legislature

• Church

• Monarchy

• Military

The term feudalism is best defined as a

• Holy war between Christians and Muslims

• Process in which goods are traded for other goods

• Division of political power between three separate branches

• System in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty

The terms masters, apprentices, and lords are most closely associated with the

• Encomienda system of Latin America

• Guild system of Europe during the Middle Ages

• Civil service system in China during the Tang Dynasty

• Caste System in India

What was one result of large armies traveling great distances during the Crusades?

• Europe's population severely declined

• Democracy in the Middle East grew

• Cultural diffusion increased

• Slavery was eliminated