World History 2019-2020 9 Weeks Exam 2 Review

How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Christian Church?

• The Church encouraged voyages of exploration.

• The Church published the Bible in the vernacular.

• The Church adopted Latin as the official language.

• The Church served as the unifying power in society.

The medieval Church was a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome because it offered...

• indulgences for sinners

• stability and security

• redistribution of wealth

• multiple sets of beliefs

The graphic organizer illustrates which of the following?

• Caste System of the Aryan Kingdoms

• Class Hierarchy of the Abbasid Dynasty

• Social Structure of the Feudal Kingdoms

• Political Pyramid of the Carolingian Dynasty

Much of Shari’a law derives from which source?

• Torah

• Qur’an

• Ottoman sultans

• Greek philosophers

Which social group of European feudal society showed allegiance to a lord by providing military service?

• Artisans

• Kings

• Serfs

• Vassals

Which of the following led to a major schism within Islam?

• disillusionment over the Crusades

• disagreement over the rightful caliph

• tension with other religious groups in Spain

• lack of a common language in the Muslim Empire

The introduction of the magnetic compass and paper currency during the Tang and Song dynasties influenced Chinese society by —

• making trade easier

• increasing crop yields

• limiting foreign invaders

• improving government efficiency

How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?

• It greatly reduced the population because of the wars.

• It allowed other religions to replace a weakened Christianity.

• It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.

• It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.

Historically, which requirement for a Muslim leader was most important in the Shi’a branch of Islam?

• that the leader promoted freedom of religion

• that the leader followed the example of Muhammad

• that the leader was in the hereditary line of Muhammad

• that the leader was elected through the democratic process

How did the Great Schism of the Catholic Church affect church authority during the 15th century?

• Church power weakened due to a loss of prestige.

• Church power weakened due to new works of art.

• Church power strengthened due to an expansion of territory.

• Church power strengthened due to new activities of missionaries.