Final Review

Which Eastern philosophical tradition contributed to the development of classical civilization during the Han Dynasty in China?

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Sikhism

• Stoicism

Which is one factor that contributed to the development of manorialism during the European Middle Ages?

• the colonial interests of the British Empire

• the social disorder after the collapse of the Roman Empire

• the economic trade from the Mongol Empire

• the religious influence of the Ottoman Empire

What was one characteristic of life as a serf under medieval manorialism?

• agricultural labor for physical protection

• social mobility through property ownership

• improved health from advances in medicine

• guaranteed education at the local university

Which of the following is NOT a role played by Medieval monasteries in the Middle Ages?

• They served as the hospital for the sick and hungry.

• They became the armed forces for most people in Europe.

• They preserved valuable books and manuscripts

• They received pilgrims and travelers as no inns existed.

What is the best description for the relationship between the Church and state in Medieval Europe?

• The church controlled the state including leaders, subjects, and laws.

• The church was controlled by the state including kings and nobles.

• The church only controlled religious functions within the state

• The church was controlled by state agencies.

River Valley civilizations developed as a result of --

• agricultural practices

• the domestication of animals

• access to fresh water

• all of the above

The Great Schism is best described as -

• Eastern and Western Churches were merged.

• Eastern and Western Churches collaborated to gain members.

• Eastern and Western Churches were divided into the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.

• The Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church converged to create one large church.

Which statement below provides an accurate description of the beliefs of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faiths during the Middle Ages?

• Both religions view the Pope as the leader of their faith.

• The Eastern Orthodox use icons to represent their religious beliefs, while Roman Catholics use statues and other artistic interpretations.

• They both presented their church services in Latin.

• They both frown on the use of indulgences.

Who was the great ruler that developed and spread Hellenistic Culture across much of the known world? 

• Alexander the Great 

• Thomas the Great 

• Peter the Great 

• Andrew the Great

How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?

• with enforcement of his legal codes

• with taxation for his building projects

• with violence from his military’s tactics

• with tolerance for his people’s cultures