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Post Classical Civilizations Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the name of the code that unifed Byzantine and western Roman empire?
a)
Hammurabi's Code
b)
Justinian's Code
c)
Theodora's Code
d)
Byzantine's Code
2.
Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?
a)
Trade hub for Europe, Asia, and Africa
b)
Great architecture 
c)
Autocratic rulers 
d)
The pope lives there
3.
Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.
a)
Hagia Sophia
b)
National Cathedral
c)
Notre Dame
d)
Taj Mahal
4.
Who was the famous lady that influenced her husband to increase some legal rights of women?
a)
Irene
b)
Theodora
c)
Joan of Arc 
d)
Eleanor of Aquitaine 
5.
Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?
a)
It established all rules regarding. taxation.
b)
It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.
c)
It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.
d)
It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.
6.

Using the map, which of the following statements BEST explains the major influence of Justinian and his general, Belisarius? 

  

a)

A. They established the first Byzantine territories in Africa and Europe.

b)

B. They expanded trade by establishing territories along the Mediterranean Sea.

c)

C. They contributed to a decline in the number of Byzantines practicing Christianity.

d)

D. They expanded the Byzantine Empire by conquering much of the old Roman Empire. 

7.

The Tang and Song is known as the

a)

End of Chinese Civilization

b)

Dynastic Cycle

c)

Golden Age of China

d)

Beginnings of the Mongol Empire

8.
Trade from China to Europe  
a)
made China poor
b)
Silk Road
c)
passed along the Grand Canal
d)
came across the East China Sea
9.

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

a)

spinning wheel and stirrup

b)

domes and arched bridges

c)

gunpowder and magnetic compass

d)

cannon and longbow

10.
What was the major trade route from China to Europe and Africa called?
a)
Silk Road
b)
Porcelain Path
c)
Riches Route
11.

Japan is an __________ or group of islands.

a)

archipelago

b)

cayman

c)

island key

d)

enclave

12.

Which religious practice in Japan exists with Buddhism which includes honoring nature and spirits?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Shinto

c)

Sikhism

d)

Sunni

13.

The ________ were the protectors end enforces of the land who were comparable to Knights during the Middle Ages.

a)

Saumrai

b)

Ninjas

c)

Zulus

d)

Kawas

14.

Which of the following was a vassal lord in Feudal Japan?

a)

Shogun

b)

Earl

c)

Samurai

d)

Daimyo

15.

What was the name of the Samurai code of conduct?

a)

Chivalry

b)

Bushido

c)

Tripitaka

d)

Shinto

16.

What group of people are considered the lowest classes in Feudal Japan?

a)

Shoguns

b)

Samurai

c)

Merchants/Peasants

d)

Daimyos

17.

Who is considered the most powerful person in Feudal Japan?

a)

Shogun

b)

Samurai

c)

Emperor

d)

Daimyo

18.

What other religions are monotheistic?

a)

Christianity and Judaism

b)

Christianity and Monarchy

c)

Christianity and Sumerian

d)

Christianity and Egyptian Religion

19.

What is the holy book of Islam called?

a)

Bible

b)

Torah

c)

Quran

d)

Dictionary

20.

Muhammad is considered to be the ______ ______ of Islam.

a)

Holy Book

b)

Holy Prophet

c)

Holy Ruler

d)

Holy God

21.

What is a Hajj?

a)

Fasting done by Muslims during Ramadan

b)

A Creed said every time Muslims pray

c)

A pilgrimage to Mecca

d)

Praying five times a day

22.

What is the Salat or Prayer?

a)

Prayer said five times a day

b)

Creed said when Muslims pray

c)

Holy book

d)

Holy Prophet

23.

Define: Muslim مسلم

a)

A follower of Jesus.

b)

A follower of the Catholic Church.

c)

A follower of Christianity.

d)

A follower of Islam, means "one who has submitted"

24.

Who is Muhammad?

a)

A jewish teacher and healer; founded Christianity.

b)

A world famous comedian.

c)

Arab religious, social and political leader; founded Islamic religion.

d)

A prophet.

25.

Define: Pilgrimage الحج

a)

A temple.

b)

A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.

c)

A religious prayer in that takes place daily.

d)

A type of special food.

26.

Define: Mosque مسجد

a)

A muslim place of worship.

b)

A church.

c)

A prayer.

d)

A religion.

27.

Define: Mecca/Makkah

 العاصمة المقدسة

a)

A city located near Italy.

b)

A city in East Asia. Founded by Muhammad.

c)

City in western Arabia; birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, and ritual center of the Islamic religion.

d)

The main city of Greece where leaders come together.

28.

What was the climate in Islam like for the Arabic person?

a)

Easy, with plentiful resources. No one had to trade for resources.

b)

Somewhat hard, but had enough resources to survive.

c)

Hard, with harsh desert climates that encouraged trade and influences nomadic and sedentary lifestyles.

29.
In the 700s, Arabian merchants played a large role in -- 
a)
spreading new technology across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
b)
converting large numbers of European to Islam.
c)
uniting most of Asia and Europe.
d)
stopping the invasions of nomadic tribes in Asia.
30.
Where did Islam begin? 
a)
Balkan Peninsula 
b)
Arabian Peninsula
c)
Iberian Peninsula
d)
Florida
31.
How did the location of the Islamic Empire influence trade with with other Civilizations?
a)
It served as a middleman for trade between Africa, Europe, and Asia.
b)
The Caliphates refused to trade with anyone.
c)
All trade between Europe and Asia was forbidden.
d)
They traded with the Americas.
32.

Which of the following best describes the Caliphate?

a)

A group of men who studied the religion of Islam

b)

A pilgrimage to the Islamic holy city of Mecca

c)

A ceremony performed by Muslims before they pray

d)

The government of the Islamic Empire