Midterm Review #1 At about 9 weeks into Course

How were European Crusaders impacted by the interactions they had with Islamic World?

• They destroyed almost all of what existed within Islamic civilization

• They prevented the spread of trade out of Europe through violence

• They brought back medical and philosophical knowledge as well as increased desire for international trade

• They were not at all impacted by interactions

How did development of 3 field crop rotation affect daily life of medieval citizens?

• Increased use of international trade within the economy

• Prevented spread of bubonic plague across Europe

• Encouraged Mongolian invasions of 1200s

• increased agricultural production and population

In 800 C.E Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Emperor. How did this impact the relationship between church and government?

• Demonstrated the separation of Church and State within Medieval Europe

• Demonstrated the interconnectivity between religion and government in Medieval Europe

• Prevented Popes from interfering with Political Power

• Stopped the use of Feudalism as an economic system

How were Medieval Monarchs and Holy Roman Emperors political ambitions limited by the power of the Pope during Medieval Europe?

• Pope could use interdict or excommunication

• Pope could not in reality limit political power as he was only a spiritual leader

• Pope had a larger military force at all times

• Pope could use better military technology on battlefield

What was the major geographical reason for the wealth of Constantinople throughout history?

• Location fostered international trade

• Lack of water made it necessary to develop new technologies

• Connection to the Americas made exchange between New and Old World simple

• Large mountains allowed for isolation

How did code of Hammurabi affect Babylonian society?

• It prevented belief in polytheism within Hammurabi's Kingdom

• It unified the people of his kingdom under a single codified law code

• It prevented long distance trade, protecting local merchants from competition

• It stopped the flow of international diseases into Mesopotamia

Which geographical feature fostered the development of the 4 oldest civilizations of our planet?

• High Mountain Ranges

• Limited water supply

• Connection to Americas

• River Valleys

How did Neolithic Era domestication of plants and animals change human society forever?

• it allowed for smaller bands of hunters and gathers to travel lighter

• It prevented the spread of diseases within Urban areas

• It allowed for the flourishing of populations of wild game that Paleolithic people hunted, like Wooly Mammoth

• It led to permanent settlements and larger population

How did social classes and caste systems rank people of ancient societies?

• Different layers had different amounts of wealth, power, respect, and privileges (usually based on birth)

• Each layer had the same amounts of privileges and wealth, but different responsibilities

• Each layer was determined by merit, or the skill and ability of each individual person

• The citizens of the society voted directly on which individual person would belong to which class

In what way did the concept of 'Divine Right' affect political power throughout history?

• It limited and undermined the authority of monarchs

• It allowed for the spread of democracy across larger geographical regions

• It expanded the rights of lower classes

• It strengthened the authority of monarchs to rule