MC 11, 12,13 part 1

How did the collapse of the Western Roman Empire impact the Byzantine Empire?

• It protected the Byzantine Empire from invasions by the Germanic tribes.

• It allowed the Byzantine Empire to abandon Christianity.

• It allowed the Byzantine Empire to continue Roman culture in Europe.

• It isolated the Byzantine Empire from the Middle East and Asia Minor.

Based on this chart, how did the rule of Justinian I impact the Byzantine Empire?

• It strengthened Christian influence on the Byzantine Empire.

• It isolated the Byzantine Empire from other European cultures.

• It increased tensions between the Byzantine Empire and the Western Roman Empire.

• It decreased the role of Christianity within the Byzantine Empire.

This is a quote from historian Steven Runciman. For nine centuries, [...] the great city [of Constantinople] had been the capital of Christian civilization. This quote provides evidence for which statement?

• The Byzantine Empire was unable to prevent the cultures of Southwest Asia from influencing Europe.

• The Byzantine Empire was unable to create a capital in Europe.

• The Byzantine Empire was quickly conquered by its neighbors.

• The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the religious cultures of Europe.

In feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but in reality had little power?

• Daimyo

• Emperor

• Farmers

• Shoguns

In what way were European and Japanese civilizations similar during the medieval period?

• Both used feudal systems to organize society.

• Both produced large amounts of silk.

• Both depended on the Catholic Church.

• Both underwent eras of prosperity.

Why did Christianity blossom in the lands controlled by the Byzantine Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire built churches and made Christianity the official religion.

• The Turkish invaders brought Christianity to the region, increasing its popularity.

• Trade with the Middle East brought Christianity to the region.

• Justinian attempted to ban all religion, but local churches controlled the Senate.

During the Kamakura Shogunate of twelfth-century Japan, no one could be called a samurai without the permission of the shogun.

• Samurai had decreased in numbers.

• Samurai had become highly important.

• Samurai had lost skills needed for battle.

• Samurai had been required to pay special taxes.

Which statement most shows that the samurai class in feudal Japan developed aristocratic features?

• They trained constantly for battle.

• They performed complex ceremonies.

• They kept careful records of their ancestors.

• They faithfully served powerful landowners.

Use the list to answer the question. Three Virtues of Bushido - courage - respect - honor Bushido described a way of living necessary for service to

• a powerful lord.

• a class of students.

• a group of worshippers.

• a wealthy business owner.

How did the shogun gain power in Japan?

• They controlled the regional militaries.

• They studied European governments.

• They influenced popular artists.

• They sold land to Chinese diplomats.