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1.

In the Late Middle Ages, there was a struggle in power in Europe between: (choose all that apply):

a)

Popes

b)

Lords

c)

Monks

d)

Kings

2.

EXCOMMUNICATION happens when:

a)

The pope stops giving your kingdom money unless you fight holy wars for him.

b)

The pope "kicks you out" of the church, taking away your chance to go to heaven.

c)

The pope sends priests and monks to assist a kingdom in feeding and aiding the poor.

d)

The pope makes the call across all of the church for a Crusade, or holy war.

3.

What happens in an ALLIANCE?:

a)

Countries work together for protection.

b)

People decide to go on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

c)

Kings decide to take their armies to the Holy Land for the Crusades.

d)

Countries split up based on their religious beliefs.

4.

When the Christian church split in two, the western portion of Europe under the pope became known as:

a)

The Eastern Orthodox Church

b)

The Holy Byzantine Church

c)

The Roman Catholic Church

d)

The Holy Roman Empire

5.

When the Christian church split in two, the eastern portion of Europe became known as:

a)

The Eastern Orthodox Church

b)

The Holy Roman Empire

c)

The Holy Byzantine Church

d)

The Roman Catholic Church

6.

What were some main reasons of the Crusades? (choose all that apply):

a)

People thought that it was a sure way to get to heaven if they fought and died.

b)

Lords and knights wanted to gain money and land.

c)

People wanted to convert Muslims to Christianity.

d)

The pope was simply looking to make more money for the church by starting the Crusades.

e)

Muslims conquered the Holy Land.

7.

What were several reasons why the Crusades failed? (choose all that apply):

a)

European Christians were not used to fighting in the desert.

b)

They were thousands of miles from home and could not expect help quickly.

c)

Bad leadership and planning from Lords and Kings.

d)

Christians were weaker fighters than the Muslims were.

e)

They were massively outnumbered by the Muslims.

8.

Which Crusades were successful? (choose all that apply):

a)

1st Crusade

b)

2nd Crusade

c)

3rd Crusade

d)

4th Crusade

e)

Children's Crusade

9.

The fierce and brilliant king of England who fought in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

King Richard

b)

King Harold

c)

Saladin

d)

Bohemond

10.

The Muslim sultan who fought against the Christians in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

Mubahrak

b)

Saladin

c)

Mohammed

d)

Ibn Battuta

11.

The Holy Land was: (choose all that apply):

a)

The area around the city of Jerusalem.

b)

a place with rich farmland that was desired by Christians and Muslims.

c)

desired by Christians, Muslims and Jews alike.

d)

reconquered and kept by Christians throughout the rest of the medieval ages.

e)

ruled by King Richard the Lionheart.

12.

What were several after-effects of the Crusades? (choose all that apply):

a)

A deep mistrust between many Muslims and Christians that exists even today.

b)

a better understanding between Islam and Christianity.

c)

new trade between the Muslim world and Europe; new trade goods began to flow.

d)

a successful reconquest of the Holy Land by the Christians.

e)

The holy city of Constantinople eventually being captured by Islam.

13.
The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?
a)
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
b)
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
c)
Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism
d)
Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
14.
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
a)
A blue sword
b)
A yellow lion
c)
A red cross
d)
A black snake
15.
True of False: the majority of the Crusades were very successful in capturing the Holy Land.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
In what Crusade, did Christians capture Jerusalem in 1099?
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
d)
Fourth
17.
What was the result of the First Crusade?
a)
The Crusaders were defeated and returned home
b)
The Crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem
c)
The Crusaders never made it to the Holy Land
d)
The Crusaders got greedy and attacked Constantinople
18.

What did French knights do when they reached Constantinople during the 4th Crusade?

a)

Destroyed the city

b)

Joined the Byzantines

c)

Looted the city

d)

Destroyed the Greek Orthodox Church

19.

Even though the European knights all came from different countries, what language did they all have in common to help communicate?

a)

French

b)

Latin

c)

English

d)

Spanish

20.
Who can send someone to hell through the power of excommunication?
a)
Pope
b)
King
21.
Who makes the laws of their country?
a)
Pope
b)
King
22.
Who believed he spoke for god?
a)
Pope
b)
King
c)
Both
23.
Which two types of leaders controlled most of European society at this time?
a)
popes and bishops
b)
knights and kings
c)
kings and popes
d)
lords and vassals
24.
Why did the pope have such great power in Western Europe?
a)
People believed that popes were descended from Jesus
b)
People believed popes were more powerful than bishops.
c)
People were afraid of the pope.
d)
Because  most Europeans at the time belonged to the Christian Church.
25.
Which statement best describes the relationship between popes and kings during the middle ages?
a)
Popes became more powerful than kings.
b)
Many popes became kings, and many kings became popes.
c)
Popes and kings often disagreed with each other.
d)
Kings had more power than popes did.
26.

Who was often rich and lived in beautiful palaces?

a)

Kings

b)

Popes

c)

Both Kings and Popes

27.

Who would inherit their position of power from their father?

a)

Kings

b)

Popes

c)

Both Kings and Popes

28.
Which major landform separates North and South Africa?
a)
Sahara Desert
b)
Zagros Mountains
29.
Which river runs through Egypt?
a)
Nile River
b)
Amazon River
c)
Euphrates River
d)
Ganges River
30.
Which sea separates Egypt from Saudi Arabia?
a)
Black Sea
b)
Red Sea
31.
Which mountain ranges runs through Morocco?
a)
Zagros Mountains
b)
Atlas Mountains
32.
The _______ Gulf is surrounded by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
a)
Persian
b)
Oman
33.
Which country is located north of Jordan?
a)
Oman
b)
Afghanistan
c)
Syria
d)
Yemen
34.

_________ are the most common physical feature here and make up 66% of the area.

a)

Mountains

b)

Deserts

c)

Plateaus

d)

Grasslands

35.

Which best describes the climate of much of Southwest Asia?

a)

Hot and dry

b)

Windy and cold

c)

Tropical and rainy

d)

Moderate and cool

36.

The climate of Southwest Asia has led much of the region to experience a scarcity of _____________.

a)

Trading

b)

Rainfall

c)

Oil production

d)

Desalination plants

37.
Which body of water is this?
a)
Tigris River
b)
Red Sea
c)
Arabian Sea
d)
Strait of Hormuz
38.
Which body of water is this?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Arabian Sea
39.
Which body of water is this?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Strait of Hormuz
d)
Mediterranean Sea
40.
What country is this?
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Egypt
d)
Saudi Arabia
41.

what is letter A?

(a)  

42.

What is B?

(a)  

43.

What is C?

(a)  

44.

What is D?

(a)  

45.

What is E?

(a)  

46.

What is F?

(a)  

47.

What is G?

(a)  

48.

What is H?

(a)  

49.

What is I?

(a)  

50.

What is J?

(a)  

51.

Riyadh is the capital of

a)

Turkey

b)

Syria

c)

Saudi Arabia

52.

Riyadh is the capital of

a)

Turkey

b)

Syria

c)

Saudi Arabia

53.

What nationality was Joan of Arc?

a)

Spanish

b)

French

c)

Italian

d)

Portuguese

54.

What did Joan have to do join the troops?

a)

look like a man

b)

look like a woman

c)

change clothes

d)

live in France

55.

The English wanted to prove that Joan was a

a)

Saint

b)

witch

56.

On what condition was Joan freed from prison ?

a)

She had to look like a man

b)

She had to look like a woman

57.

Why was she declared a saint?

a)

because she was a witch

b)

because she saved France

58.

Joan of Arc fought to unite what country?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Italy

59.

Why did Joan believe that she had to see the future king of France?

a)

Voices from God told her to go

b)

Her father sent her

c)

She wanted to be famous

d)

The local priest told her to go

60.
What was Joan of Arc accused of at trial?
a)
heresy and crossdressing
b)
heresy and treason
c)
treason and crossdressing
61.

What animal contributed the most to the spread the black plague?

a)

Birds

b)

Fleas and rats

c)

Fish

d)

Lions

62.

How did the plague impact Europe?

a)

People started to question the church

b)

1/3 of the population died

c)

It contributed to the decline of feudalism

d)

All are correct

63.

Some scientists think the plague arrived in Europe from?

a)

Ships

b)

Airplanes

c)

Camel caravans

d)

Trains

64.

Many people did NOT believe that the Black Plague was a result of God punishing them?

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Why were many jews killed?

a)

They believed God was punishing them and being jewish was a sin

b)

They broke out into a riot and many were killed

c)

They fell off a cliff

66.
Which institution held the most power during the Medieval Times?
a)
The King
b)
The Emperor
c)
The Serfs
d)
The Church
67.
1. Which of these terms describes ‘a group of local people who meet to decide whether or not a person should be accused of a crime?'
a)
Trial jury
b)
Common Law
c)
Circuit judges
d)
Grand Jury
68.

The Magna Carta introduced which idea?

a)

Parliament

b)

King appointing bishops

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Domesday Survey

69.
In England, the Magna Carta
a)
Limited the power of the king
b)
Gave the king unlimited power
c)
Limited the power of the pope
d)
Split power equally between the king and the pope
70.
Medieval cities were...
a)
Run democratically by all people.
b)
Dirty and often unhealthy places.
c)
Planned to allow plenty of spaces between buildings.
d)
Full of advanced systems for managing sewage, light, and heat. 
71.
What other effects did the Crusades have on Europeans? 
a)
It opened up their eye's to the rest of the world. 
b)
It brought medicine and science 
c)
It brought wealth and trade
d)
All of these
72.

What actions and policies characterized the rule of King John before the Magna Carta? (Choose 3)

a)

He ignored feudal traditions

b)

He tried to be fair to the nobles

c)

He shared his money with the nobles

d)

He lost English territory in France

e)

He demanded more money from the nobles

73.

The disease known as the Black Death is today known as the....

a)

Bubonic Plague

b)

Pandemic

c)

Yellow Fever

74.
The Crusades were a series of "holy wars" launched by...
a)
Western European Christians against Jews
b)
Byzantine Christians against Jews
c)
Western European Christians against Muslim groups.
d)
Muslim groups against Western European Christians. 
75.
The Crusades exposed Western Europeans to ideas and discoveries of the Muslim world, resulting in...
a)
A decrease in Christianity within Europe itself
b)
An understanding and peace between Christians and Muslims
c)
A hatred for Muslim culture and science within Europe.
d)
An increase in European education and thought. 
76.
Which of the following was a lasting effect on Europe as a result of the Crusades?
a)
Trade between Europe and the East increased.
b)
Many Muslims moved to Europe. 
c)
Europe became more isolated. 
d)
Many Europeans converted to Islam. 
77.
The First Crusade has the intended goal of capturing which city? 
a)
Mecca
b)
Cairo 
c)
Jerusalem
d)
Rome
78.

Which group in Europe was often singled out for persecution because people blamed them for the Black Death?

a)

Jews

b)

Traders

c)

Muslims

d)

Women

79.

Explain how the Black Plague spread throughout Europe.

a)

Plague came from Britain and then spread to the rest of the mainland Europe through trade.

b)

Plague was brought back to mainland Europe by knights returning from the crusade in Central Asia.

c)

Plague spread from Central Asia through trade across the Middle East into Italian ports and then into Central Europe.

d)

Plague started in Moor controlled Spain and then spread from warfare between Christianity and Muslims.

80.

Why don't pandemics like the Bubonic Plague effect the planet today?

a)

Vaccines have been developed for every disease.

b)

Strict public health rules and modern medicine are effective in stopping pandemics.

c)

Improvements in nutrition protect people from wide-spread disease.

d)

Viruses and bacteria have been eradicated.

81.

The death of so many people caused a labor shortage in Europe. Which three statements explain how these labor shortages affected society? (Choose 3)

a)

Landowners produced crops that required less labor.

b)

Workers demanded and received higher wages.

c)

Workers began to form labor unions to gain power.

d)

Rural workers moved to towns and cities.

e)

Landowners imported slaves to replace workers.

82.
Which of the following was an effect of the Plague on Europe?
a)
Surviving peasants gained more economic power.
b)
Most usable farmland was poisoned or destroyed. 
c)
Peasants developed greater loyalty to their monarchs.
d)
Religion became less of an influence among people. 
83.

Which church was rebuilt by Justinian that is a symbol of Byzantine architecture, power, and beauty

a)

Hagia Sophia

b)

Theodora Cathedral

c)

Constantinople Temple

d)

Justinian Code

84.

What improvements did Justinian make to Constantinople? (choose THREE)

a)

He moved the city

b)

He built new roads, bridges and buildings

c)

Improved their water systems

d)

Rebuilt the Hagia Sophia

85.

Why did Justinian reform the laws? (Select 2)

a)

He wanted to make them simpler

b)

He wanted to make sure everyone followed the same laws

c)

He thought the laws were poorly written

86.

Why do historians claim Justinian was the greatest Byzantine ruler? (Choose THREE)

a)

He made Constantinople more advanced

b)

He survived the Plague

c)

He re-conquered Rome

d)

He created an extensive legal system

e)

He was the first Christian Emperor

87.

The (a)   is a set of laws that were solidified by many law scholars of around 532

88.

Which of the following best describes Justinian?

a)

Ruler of the Western Roman empire who reunited Rome

b)

Emperor of the Byzantium empire of Rome who reunited Rome

c)

The war general general who controlled the riots of the Byzantine empire

d)

None of the above

89.

How long did Romans use Justinian's Code after it was constructed?

a)

100 years

b)

2000 years

c)

900 years

d)

They never used it

90.

What caused the original Hagia Sophia to be destroyed?

a)

Fire

b)

Natural disasters

c)

Riots

d)

It never fell

91.
What has the codified laws of Justinian become known as?
a)
Justinian's Code
b)
Justinian's Laws
c)
Justinian's Duties
d)
Justinian's Codified Laws of Rome
92.
Justinian was able to reconquer former Roman territories by defeating _ tribes that had taken over the region.
a)
Germanic
b)
Spanish
c)
Roman
d)
Viking
93.
Who was the army general that helped to defeat the Nika Revolt and take back the former Roman territories?
a)
Augustus Maximus
b)
Maximus Caesar
c)
Belisarius
d)
Theodosius
94.

What can you conclude about the city of Constantinople?
a)
Constantinople is a difficult city to travel to
b)
Constantinople is located in Asia.
c)
Constantinople located at the center of major trade routes
d)
Constantinople is on the Mediterranean Sea.
95.
Who moved the Roman empire's capital east from Rome to Byzantium?
a)
 Justinian
b)
Augustus Caesar
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Constantine
96.
What was Justinian's code?
a)
an improved form of writing 
b)
an improved library system
c)
a school of philosophy
d)
an organized set of laws
97.
What has the codified laws of Justinian become known as?
a)
Justinian's Code
b)
Justinian's Laws
c)
Justinian's Duties
d)
Justinian's Codified Laws of Rome
98.
What has the codified laws of Justinian become known as?
a)
Justinian's Code
b)
Justinian's Laws
c)
Justinian's Duties
d)
Justinian's Codified Laws of Rome
99.
What is the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
a)
Rome
b)
Istanbul
c)
Constantinople
d)
Columbus
100.
Which of these BEST describes the defenses of Constantinople?
a)
It was built high up, with water on 3 of its sides and high, defensive walls on the other side.
b)
It was completely surrounded by water.
c)
It had high walls surrounding the entire city.
d)
It was built on a hill with no walls or water defenses.
101.
Which of these is NOT a reason Constantinople's location was beneficial to its success:
a)
The natural defenses of water on 3 sides and its high location made it difficult to invade.
b)
It was a center for trade between many different parts of the world.
c)
It had a great amount of cultural diversity because of the amount of people traveling in and out from different areas of the world.
d)
It had a great amount of farmland and had food surpluses. 
102.
For entertainment, MOST of the people of Constantinople:
a)
Went to the Hippodrome
b)
Bought expensive things
c)
Went swimming
d)
Watched movies
103.
What was a key feature of Constantinople?
a)
Orphanages
b)
Running Water/Sewer Systems
c)
Hospitals 
d)
All of these featuers
104.
In 1054, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church formally split. This is a:
a)
Liturgy
b)
Patriarch
c)
Icon
d)
Schism
105.

What was a monastery in the Middle Ages?

a)

A store that sold and repaired shoes

b)

A place where monks lived and practiced their religion

c)

A place that studied science

d)

A hospital with doctors and nurses

106.

What job did monks have while living at the monastery?

a)

Copying manuscripts

b)

Washing clothes

c)

Farming and cooking food

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

107.

What was the second strategy of the Normans against the English?

a)

They came at the English from behind

b)

They fooled the English to believe that they were in retreat

c)

They pretended to be dead

d)

They pretended to surrender

108.

Who was Empress Wu?

a)

the only male empress to reign over China

b)

the only female empress to reign over China

c)

the only First Lady of the United States

d)

the first female Prime Minister of Japan

109.

What major construction project by the Sui Dynasty helped improve national transportation and trade in China?

a)

Silk Road

b)

Panama Canal

c)

Brightline

d)

Grand Canal

110.

How did the Tang Dynasty manage their empire?

a)

using transportation and military force

b)

by completing the Great Wall

c)

through central government, network of roads, trade, and civil service system

d)

restored the caste system and democracy

111.

What was the new component that was added to Confucianism to make it neo-Confucianism?

a)

movement that contained a religion component that traditional Confucian philosophy did not

b)

movement that included Christianity that traditional Confucian philosophy did not

c)

movement that encouraged violence that traditional Confucian philosophy did not

d)

movement that was more concerned with politics and considered a response to Buddhism

112.

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties?

a)

wheel and stirrup

b)

domes and buildings

c)

gunpowder and movable wooden type

d)

iphones and computers

113.
Mongols were nomadic -- this means they
a)
Moved frequently
b)
Stayed in one location
c)
Farmed the land
114.
True or False: The Mongolian Empire was the largest continuous empire in history (land size).
a)
True
b)
False
115.
True or False: The Mongols forced their religion on others.
a)
True
b)
False
116.
Who was the most powerful leader of the Mongols?
a)
Mansa Musa
b)
Genghis Khan
c)
Qin Shi Huang
117.
Genghis Khan wanted to..
a)
Rule only in Central Asia
b)
Expand only where other Mongols lived
c)
Conquer the whole world
118.
People could avoid being killed when attacked by the Mongols if they 
a)
Paid taxes to the Mongols
b)

Surrendered without a fight

c)
Both of these
119.

How did Kublai Khan’s empire differ from the Mongol Empire built by Genghis Khan?

a)

Khan’s empire did not conquer China’s capital.

b)

Khan’s empire did not expand past ancient China.

120.

What capital city did Kublai Khan establish after defeating the Sung dynasty?

a)

Khanbaliq

b)

Xiangyang

121.

How did Confucianism influence emperors of the late Yuan dynasty?

a)

They required civil service exams based on Confucianism.

b)

They required all servants to practice Confucianism.

122.

How did Marco Polo’s stories influence the Silk Road trade?

a)

They led to an increase in European trade with Asia.

b)

They led to a decrease in Asian trade.