Review for Benchmark #2

True or False: In 476 A.D. the ENTIRE Roman Empire fell to the Barbarians? 

• True
• False

What caused the spread of the black death? 

• infested fleas on black rats

• Exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
• Airborne virus transmitted through birds
• Consumption of contaminated water

What was the Eastern part of the Roman Empire called and what was its capital? 

• Roman Republic, Rome
• Western Empire, Athens
• Byzantine Empire, Constantinople
• Ottoman Empire, Istanbul

Which two very important documents were influenced by the Magna Carta (select two)? 

• United States Constitution, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Emancipation Proclamation, Treaty of Versailles
• Ten Commandments, Geneva Convention
• Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights

How did the Bubonic Plague have a negative effect on Asian Civilizations? 

• Increased population and economic growth
• Improved healthcare and social stability
• Enhanced trade and cultural exchange
• Decreased the European demand for Asian goods

What was the military result of the first crusade in 1099 CE? 

• Capture of Jerusalem by Christians

• Defeat of the Byzantine Empire
• Establishment of a peace treaty with the Muslim forces
• Retreat of the Crusaders back to Europe

Which statement describes one result of the Crusades? 

• Exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and Asia Increased 

• Rise of a single dominant religion in the Middle East
• Decreased trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East
• Complete isolation between Europe and the Middle East

What effect did the Crusades have on Europe? 

• Caused widespread famine and disease
• Led to the decline of European economy
• Decline of feudalism

• Resulted in the loss of valuable resources and territory

In what ways could the crusades be considered a failure? 

• Complete victory and achievement of primary goals
• Positive impact on relationships with other regions
• Jerusalem was never captured for long and Muslim's maintained control

• Minimal loss of lives and resources

What do Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have in common? 

• Monotheism
• Agnosticism
• Atheism
• Polytheism