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Byzantine and Mongols

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which empire was conquered in 1453 by the invasion of the Ottoman Turks.

a)

Byzantine

b)

Mughal

c)

Roman

d)

Han

2.

Which of these is a long-term impact of the Byzantine Empire on eastern Europe?

a)

the spread of Latin into modern-day Ukraine

b)

the spread of Eastern Orthodoxy into Russia

c)

in continuation of Byzantine law by Islamic empires

d)

spread of Catholicism into the Eastern Mediterranean

3.

The Great Schism (1054) resulted in the creation of

a)

Scientific Revolution and the Age of Exploration.

b)

Southern Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance.

c)

Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation.

d)

Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

4.

What happen because of the Byzantine trade with Kievan Rus', also called the Kingdom of Kiev?

a)

Byzantine Empire adopted Russian religion and language.

b)

Kievan Rus' became part of the Byzantine Empire

c)

Kingdom of Kiev conquered Constantinople in 1453, establishing a new empire.

d)

Byzantine religion, language, and architecture influenced the development of Russia.

5.

How did Justinian's wife, the Empress Theodora, affect the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Her high-born status legitimized Justinian's rule.

b)

She ensured that women could take part in Christianity.

c)

She worked to enact laws improving the status of women.

d)

Her efforts brought Rome and Constantinople closer together.

6.

How was the Mongol rule in China versus Mongol rule in Russia different?

a)

religion.

b)

government.

c)

gender relations.

d)

economic activity.

7.

What happened to Constantinople in 1453?

a)

conquered by the Roman Empire.

b)

destroyed by a massive earthquake.

c)

conquered and renamed Istanbul by the Ottomans.

d)

destroyed by the invading forces of Genghis Khan.

8.

What was one of the main reasons for the schism between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church?

a)

papal primacy.

b)

nature of Jesus.

c)

belief in saints.

d)

existence of God.

9.

What was Byzantine Emperor Justinian's MOST significant political accomplishment?

a)

codifying Roman law.

b)

defeating the Roman Empire.

c)

defeating invaders from the south.

d)

restoring the empire to its previous size.

10.

How did Genghis Khan build an empire?

a)

Samurai warriors ruling the clans.

b)

shogunates within a feudal system.

c)

Mongol battle tactics with a belief in racial superiority.

d)

a superior cavalry with a confederation of tribes and clans.

11.

Which Russian overthrew the Mongol rule?

a)

Yaroslav

b)

Ivan the Great

c)

Olga

d)

Ivan the Terrible

12.

Which 16th century Russian Tsar helped Russia expand, but he is more known for his violent personality and ruthless judgement?

a)

Yaroslav

b)

Ivan the Great

c)

Olga

d)

Ivan the Terrible

13.

What city was the predecessor of Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia as the main city of the Rus?

a)

Rome

b)

Moscow

c)

Kiev

d)

Constantinople

14.

What writing system was developed in the 9th century and is used throughout Russia and parts of eastern Europe?

a)

Alphabet

b)

Cyrillic

c)

Mandarin syllabary

d)

Phoenician

15.

From what word is the title Czar or Tsar derived?

a)

Emperor

b)

Augustus

c)

Khan

d)

Caesar

16.

What was the name of Mongol khanate in Russia?

a)

Ardabil Khanate

b)

Chagatai Khanate

c)

Golden Horde Khanate

d)

Kipchak Khanate