Key Events and Contributions of Medieval History

The video covers post-classical civilizations, focusing on the Byzantine Empire, its achievements, and the Great Schism. It discusses the spread of Orthodox Christianity into Russia and the influence of the Cyrillic alphabet. The expansion of Islam, its cultural contributions, and the Sunni-Shiite divide are highlighted. The video also explores medieval Europe, emphasizing the role of the Catholic Church, Charlemagne's reign, and Gothic architecture.

What was one of Justinian's major accomplishments during his rule in the Byzantine Empire?

• The construction of the Colosseum

• The discovery of America

• The invention of the printing press

• The codification of Roman law

What was a significant cultural contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

• The development of the Latin alphabet

• The creation of the Cyrillic alphabet

• The discovery of penicillin

• The invention of the steam engine

Which event marked the beginning of the schism within the Christian church?

• The separation in 1054

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The fall of Constantinople

• The crowning of Charlemagne

Where did Islam originate?

• The Iberian Peninsula

• The Arabian Peninsula

• The Indian Subcontinent

• The Scandinavian Peninsula

What was a major factor in the spread of Islam into Africa and Asia?

• The expansion of trade routes

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The discovery of the New World

• The invention of the compass

Which architectural achievement is associated with Islamic civilization?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa

• The Dome of the Rock

• The Eiffel Tower

What was a key unifying factor in the Islamic Empire?

• The Cyrillic script

• The use of Latin

• The Greek alphabet

• The Arabic language

Who was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor in 800?

• Alexander the Great

• Charlemagne

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Julius Caesar

What architectural style became popular during the Middle Ages in Europe?

• Modernist

• Renaissance

• Gothic

• Baroque

What economic system was prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Communism