World History Midterm 2022

Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?

• Trade hub for Europe, Asia, and Africa
• Great architecture 
• Autocratic rulers 
• The pope lives there

Which of the following is true of Empress Theodora (multiselect)

• She was a champion of women's rights/human rights

• She met with diplomats and passed laws

• She built churches

• She convinced Justian to stay and put down the Nika Riots

The world's first Christian Empire was?

• Persian

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Byzantine

Based on the chart, which of the following events was an effect of the differences between followers of Christianity in the East and West Roman Empire?

 

• The fall of the Roman Empire

•   The Great Schism of 1054

   

• The establishment of Justinian Codes

   

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• England

• Norway

• Italy

• Spain

What was the Renaissance a "rebirth" of?

• Religion
• Classical culture
• Life (after the black death)
• Middle Ages

Humanism means:

• obedience to God is not as important as obedience to state

• the power of state is more important than individual liberty

• the teachings of ancient Greeks were not relevant

• that the individual has importance and achievements should be celebrated

Which invention helped fuel the Renaissance and spread it to Northern Europe?

• astrolabe

• crossbow

• printing press

• steam engine

What were Martin Luther's 95 Theses against?

• The King's outrageous taxes

• The Catholic Church selling indulgences

• The excommunication of his mother

• They were not against anything, they were in favor of the Church

According to Martin Luther, how does someone achieve salvation?

• Through sacraments like prayer and ceremonies

• Through the Pope and the Catholic Priests

• Through indulgences

• Through faith alone