Limle's Semester 1 WH Quiz

Who was Justinian and What did he do?

• Justinian was a Byzantine Emperor who expanded the Byzantine Empire and codified Byzantine law.

• Justinian was a Greek philosopher known for his contributions to mathematics.

• Justinian was a famous general who led the Roman army to victory in the Punic Wars.

• Justinian was a medieval scholar who translated ancient texts into Latin.

Who created the Cyrillic alphabet? Why was it created?

• Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, to translate the Bible into Slavic languages

• Leonardo da Vinci, for artistic purposes

• Albert Einstein, for scientific notation

• William Shakespeare, for writing plays

What was Justinian’s plague?

• A pandemic that affected the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century

• A series of wars during Justinian's reign

• A famine that struck the Byzantine Empire

• A political crisis in the Byzantine court

In what way did the Fourth Crusade lead to the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

• It strengthened the Byzantine military.

• It resulted in the sacking of Constantinople.

• It led to a stronger alliance with Western Europe.

• It caused the Byzantine Empire to expand its territory.

What was the role of the pope in medieval Europe?

• Religious leader and political influencer

• Military commander

• Economic advisor

• Architectural designer

What is the definition of Christendom?

• The worldwide body or society of Christians

• A specific Christian denomination

• A religious text

• A Christian holiday

Feudalism is best defined as:

• A political system where a king grants land to nobles in exchange for military service, who in turn manage the land and peasants

• An economic system based on free market principles

• A religious movement that sought to reform the Catholic Church

• A cultural renaissance that emphasized humanism and art

What is manorialism?

• A political system

• An economic and social system based on land ownership

• A religious belief

• A type of government

The Black Death was caused by:

• A virus

• A bacterium

• A fungus

• A parasite

What impact did the Black Death have on the economy of medieval Europe? How did this help the peasants who were working during this time?

• It caused a labor shortage, leading to higher wages for peasants.

• It led to a decrease in agricultural production, harming peasants.

• It resulted in increased taxes on peasants, worsening their conditions.

• It had no significant impact on the economy or peasants.