World History Midterm part 4

Which Chinese philosophy supports the idea that human nature is inherently evil and that a ruler's greatest asset is strength not goodness?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

The Byzantine Empire...

• Was the eastern half of the Roman Empire

• Controlled areas as far east as China and Mongolia

• Had a democratic government

Which of the following is NOT true of Constantinople?

• it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire

• The city was conquered many times because it had no walls

• Before it was Constantinople, it was called Byzan

Which of the following BEST characterizes Justinian in relation to the Byzantine Empire?

• He was a general who conquered much territory for the Byzantine Emperor

• He was a member of the clergy who advised the Byzantine Emperor

• He was one of the greatest emperors of the Byzantine Emperor

The racecourse for horses and chariots in Constantinople was called what?

• Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

• Circus Maximus

• Hippodrome

Hagia Sophia....

• Is a structure which has served as a Christian church

• Literally means "holy wisdom"

• Both answers are correct

"Corpus Juris Civilis"....

• Is significant because it has influenced many later law codes

• Was based on Roman law

• Both answers are correct

Who was the wife of Justinian who helped him to overcome a revolt of the Byzantine people?

• Theodora

• Anna Comnena

• Claudia

What is true of icons, which were an important part of Eastern Orthodox faith?

• Icons are priests who serve as bishops in the cathedrals of major cities

• Icons were special religious services celebrating important holidays in the Eastern Orthodox faith

• Icons are holy images (paintings, statues, etc)

In AD 1054, a schism occurred between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. What is a schism?

• Dispute

• War

• Permanent split