Which leader played a crucial role in spreading Greek culture throughout the known world?

• Julius Caesar
• Augustus Caesar
• Socrates
• Alexander the Great

What was the structure of the Greek polis?

• A centralized monarchical system
• A loose confederation of tribes
• A city-state with its own government
• An empire ruled by a single emperor

Who was known for formalizing logical thinking and creating a method for scientific inquiry?

• Plato
• Aristotle
• Socrates
• Alexander the Great

What factor led to the decline of the Western Roman Empire?

• The spread of Christianity
• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor
• Increased power of the Byzantine Empire
• Successful conquests by Greek city-states

What impact did the Byzantine Empire have on the development of Russian cities like Moscow and Kiev?

• Spread of Orthodox Christianity and Cyrillic script
• Introduction of democratic governance
• Expansion of the Islamic Caliphate
• Development of feudal societies

What was the Great Schism of 1054?

• The division between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire
• The split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church
• The separation of the Greek and Latin churches
• The war between Rome and Carthage

Who was responsible for the codification of Roman law in the Byzantine Empire?

• Justinian
• Constantine
• Theodora
• Alexander the Great

What role did Empress Theodora play in the Byzantine Empire?

• Military leader and strategist
• Architect of the Hagia Sophia
• Author of philosophical works
• Advisor and co-ruler with Emperor Justinian

How did Christianity initially spread throughout the Roman Empire?

• Through Roman laws mandating conversion
• By military conquest and forced conversion
• Via apostles and missionaries traveling across the empire
• By translation of Christian texts into Latin

What was one significant cultural impact of the Mongol rule in China?

• He relied solely on large armies for conquests
• He used psychological warfare and mobile cavalry units
• He formed alliances with European powers
• He focused only on defending Mongol territories