World History Quiz

Which statement describes how the leadership of Europe changed between 476 A.D. and approximately 1000 A.D.?

• The Byzantine Empire collapsed leaving no rule

• The Roman Empire collapsed leaving no rule

• The Byzantine Empire divided into nation-states

• The Roman Empire divided into nation-states

Which statement accurately compares the early medieval period in Europe to the Roman Empire?

• Early Medieval Europe was characterized by less stability and progress.

• Early Medieval Europe was characterized by greater emphasis on the arts.

• Early Medieval Europe was characterized by greater scientific achievement.

• Early Medieval Europe was characterized by less centralized and cultural diversity.

Which phrase best explains a major religious result of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Establishment of Judaism in Northern Europe

• Expansion of the authority of the Catholic Church

• Beginning of the Islamic age in Spain

• Return of pagan beliefs in Italy

Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?

• New farming techniques were developed.

• The Catholic Church wasn't as important to people

• The use of established trade routes declined.

• New military tactics were developed.

What outcome resulted from the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe?

• Feudalism replaced a centralized empire.

• Church influence declined.

• Dependence on foreign trade increased.

• Local leaders established representative governments.

Which statement best describes the impact of Justinian's Code?

• Byzantine (Eastern Roman Empire) Law code that influenced European and American laws.

• Byzantine Law code that led to lawlessness in the empire.

• Babylonian (Former Mesopotamia) Law code that influenced European laws

• English Charter of Rights that established common law

Which statement describes events that led to a major schism within Islam?

• Disagreement over the Crusades

• Disagreement over the rightful caliph

• Tension with other religious groups in Spain

• Lack of a common language in the Muslim Empire

... The split arose from a dispute over who should succeed the Prophet Muhammad after his death in A.D. 632.  Some followers believed his successor should be chosen by a tribal consensus, and they named one of Muhammad's inner circle as the first caliph, or spiritual leader.  But the others thought the successor should come directly from the Prophet's family, namely his cousin and son-in-law Ali... 

                                                  Source: National Geographic, June 2004

The situation described in this passage led to the

• Establishment of Russia

• Fall of Constantinople

• Division of Sunnis and Shiites

• Tension between Protestants and Catholics

Which phrase best explains the diffusion of Islam as shown on this map?

• The establishment of political reforms

• The advent of the printing press

• It followed established trade patterns

• The contact with refugee populations

What do these religions have in common?

-Christianity

• - Islam

• - Judaism

• They originated in the Arabian Peninsula.

• They observe the Five Pillars.

• They began during the Roman Empire.

• They are monotheistic faiths.