Unit 4 Quiz

How did the Roman emperor Diocletian solve the problem of governing an enormous empire?

• He created a complex bureaucracy.

• He split it into eastern and western halves.

• He allowed each area to manage its own affairs.

• He formed an alliance with the Christian Church.

Which feature of Russian culture resulted from contact with the Byzantine Empire?

• classical ballet

• Slavic language

• Orthodox Christianity

• musical folk instruments

Spiritual and political leaders of the Muslims were called

• khans

• caliphs

• traders

• scholars

A particular advantage of the Muslim Empire in warfare was its use of

• horses

• camels

• archers

• chariots

The Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam originally split over

• which translation of the Qur'an to use

• which ruler's authority they respected

• whether Muhammad was human or a god

• whether the capital should move to Baghdad

The Silk Road was significant between 300 to 1500 because

• it crossed the Indian Ocean.

• it was launched by the Vikings.

• it was the world's largest trade network.

• it was made up of water routes in Europe.

Which factor gave Constantinople the biggest advantage for trade?

• fertile soil

• good location

• mineral resources

• well-organized banks

Justinian built Hagia Sophia as a

• hospital

• market

• palace

• church

What was the power structure of the Byzantine Empire in religious matters?

• The pope ruled over the bishops.

• The emperor and the pope were equals.

• The emperor had power over the patriarch.

• The patriarch was appointed by the bishops.

What was Justinian's Code?

• an improved library system

• a new form of writing

• a school of philosophy

• an organized set of laws