Quiz Ch 11,12

The early eastern European Slavic civilization at Kiev adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion, the Cyrillic alphabet, and certain styles of art and architecture as a result of

• wars with Japan

• conquests by Mongol invaders

• visits to western European countries

• trade with the Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire influenced the development of Russia by

• preventing Mongol invasions

• destroying the power of the legislature

• establishing the potato as a staple food

• introducing Eastern Orthodox Christianity

The cultural contributions shown in these photographs were developed during the

• Mesopotamian civilizations

• Pax Romana

• Tang dynasty

• Byzantine Empire

The leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship skills all contributed directly to the

• collapse of Silk Road trade

• defeat of Tokugawa Japan

• beginning of European exploration

• rise of the Mongol Empire

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties of China?

• wheel and stirrup

• chinampas and calendar

• gunpowder and movable wooden type

• mosaics and domes

Which statement about the Mongol Empire is accurate?

• The Mongols developed a highly technological society that emphasized formal education.

• European monarchies became a model for the early Mongol governments.

• Pax Mongolia led to regional stability, increasing trade on the Silk Road.

• The Mongols adopted Roman Catholicism as the official religion of the empire.

Which title best completes the partial outline below?

I. _________________________________

A. Incorporation of European and Arabic ideas in architecture

B. Preservation of Greco-Roman ideas

C. Spread of Orthodox Christianity into Russia

D. Development of Justinian Code

• Age of Discovery

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

• Crusades

Which group of people ruled much of Asia during the period shown on this map?

• Mongol

• Indian

• Japanese

• European

Which title best completes this graphic organizer?

• Arab Accomplishments

• Achievements of Meso-American Civilizations

• Russian Law and Architecture

• Byzantine Achievements

What was one long-term impact of Marco Polo’s visit to China?

• The Chinese began construction of the Great Wall.

• The principle of divine right was introduced to China.

• Christianity rapidly spread throughout the Yuan Empire.

• Europeans increased trade with China.