World Semester 2 Review #1

Who was the 1^st Emperor of the Byzantine Empire?

• Constantine

• Clovis

• Henry VIII

• Robespierre

What religion became the center of the Byzantine Empire?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhist

Who rules the Byzantine Empire during the Golden Age?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

What was the reason for the split between the Christian Church of Rome and the Christian Church of Constantinople?  

• Spiritual Interpretations of the bible

• marriage rights of priests

• Supreme Authority of the Pope

• all other choices are correct

The rise of the Germanic kingdoms came at the fall of Roman power in the area of modern Europe. The strongest of such kingdoms to emerge was that of the

• Muslims

• Normans

• Franks

• Ottomans

Charles Martel is best known for which one of the following?

• winning the Battle of Tours

• creating Doomsday book

• His work during the Renaissance

• Exploration achievements

Charlemagne’s empire signaled a new era because it:

• Rejected the Pope’s authority.

• Reestablished the Roman system of law.

• Produced great works in art and science.

• Blended Germanic, Greco-Roman, and Christian elements

Who was the leader of the Mongols that demanded absolute loyalty?

• Charles Martel

• Ghenghis Khan

• Clovis

• Justinian

The Middle Ages/ Medieval Times, was sometimes called The Dark Ages because:

• Romans were conquered

• Universities were created

• The level of learning, trade, and quality of life declined.

• Knights were used for protection

Why did feudalism develop in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Trading routes needed to be re-organized and feudalism helped this occur.

• Feudalism was a new type of farming that was needed for the population to increase.

• Feudalism was a loosely organized system of rule that provided protection from Vikings and helped maintain law and order

• Feudalism provided protection from forcible conversion