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WC: Ch 11 Review - Byzantines, Russians, and Turks Interact

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the legal code established by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian to regulate the Byzantine Empire's legal system?

a)

Hagia Sophia

b)

Malik Shah

c)

Justinian Code

d)

Alexander Nevsky

2.

Which term refers to the official expulsion or exclusion of someone from the Christian Church, often used as a political tool by Byzantine emperors?

a)
Incorporation
b)
Reconciliation
c)
Acceptance
d)
Excommunication
3.

Which Russian ruler is known for his efforts to codify laws and promote education during the Kievan Rus period?

a)
Yaroslav the Wise
b)
Catherine the Great
c)
Vladimir the Great
d)
Ivan the Terrible
4.

What title is given to the chief minister or adviser to a Muslim ruler, especially in the medieval Seljuk and Ottoman empires?

a)
Vizier
b)
Caliph
c)
Emir
d)
Sultan
5.

The term "icon" in the context of Byzantine history refers to:

a)
A style of architecture popular in Byzantine culture
b)
A form of military strategy
c)
Religious images or paintings
d)
A type of currency used in the Byzantine Empire
6.

Who was the famous Seljuk Sultan known for his military campaigns and contributions to Islamic art and culture?

a)

Malik Shah

b)

Yaroslav the Wise

c)
Genghis Khan
d)
Attila the Hun
7.

The Hagia Sophia, initially a cathedral in Constantinople, later became a mosque and is now a museum. What role did it serve during the Byzantine Empire?

a)
Library
b)
Marketplace
c)
Prison
d)
Cathedral
8.

In Byzantine history, what term refers to the highest-ranking bishop, often considered the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

a)
Patriarch
b)
Bishop
c)
Pope
d)
Cardinal
9.

What is the title given to the ruler of Russia, derived from the Latin word "Caesar"?

a)

Czar

b)
Sultan
c)
Emperor
d)
King
10.

Which group of people played a significant role in the early history of Russia, settling in the region and contributing to the formation of the Russian state?

a)
Mongols
b)
Aztecs
c)

Slavs

d)
Vikings
11.


What was the name of the Turkish tribe that played a crucial role in the decline of the Byzantine Empire, capturing Anatolia and threatening Constantinople?

a)
Ottoman Turks
b)
Mongol Turks
c)
Arab Turks
d)
Seljuk Turks
12.

(Ch 11.1) How did the Byzantines help to preserve Greco-Roman culture?

a)

By establishing a new language that combined Greek and Latin.

b)

By conquering and assimilating other cultures into the Byzantine Empire.

c)

By valuing education and focusing on classical learning.

d)

By destroying all non-Greco-Roman cultural influences.

13.

(Ch 11.1) What various methods did the Byzantines use to hold off their enemies?

a)

Isolationism and fortification

b)

Cultural assimilation and religious conversion

c)

Military aggression and conquest

d)

Bribes, diplomacy, political marriages, and military power

14.

(Ch 11.1) Why did the Christian Church split?

a)

Economic differences between East and West.

b)

Theological disagreements and disputes over the use of icons.

c)

A dispute over the authority of the Byzantine emperor.

d)

Seljuk Turk invasions and their impact on Christianity.

15.

(Ch 11.2) How did Yaroslav’s decision to divide his realm among his sons help cause Kiev’s decline?

a)

The division among Yaroslav's sons triggered internal conflicts and struggles for control over territories, contributing to the decline of Kiev.

b)

Yaroslav's decision led to a peaceful succession, fostering stability in the Kievan state.

c)

Yaroslav's decision encouraged a sense of unity among his sons, strengthening the Kievan state.

d)

The division of the realm by Yaroslav resulted in economic prosperity, mitigating the factors contributing to Kiev’s decline.

16.


(Ch 11.2) What were the main demands that the Mongols made on their Russian subjects?

a)

Religious conversion and cultural assimilation

b)


Territorial expansion and military service

c)

Absolute obedience and massive tribute

d)

Agricultural development and trade alliances

17.

(Ch 11.2) How did Ivan III lead the Russians to their independence from the Mongols?

a)

By refusing to pay further tribute to the Mongols and successfully facing them at the Ugra River.

b)

By adopting the title of Sultan and establishing a new capital in St. Petersburg.


c)

By defeating the Mongols in a decisive battle at the Ugra River.


d)

By forming an alliance with the Byzantines and Seljuks.


18.

(Ch 11.3) Why did the Seljuks need to seek religious guidance from the Persian peoples they had conquered?

a)

The Seljuks were initially agnostic and sought religious insights.

b)

The Persians possessed advanced military knowledge.

c)

The Seljuks were illiterate and unfamiliar with Islamic traditions.

d)

The Seljuk way of life was more attractive to the Persians.

19.

(Ch 11.3) How did the death of Malik Shah affect the Seljuk Empire?

a)

The Seljuk Empire experienced a period of stability and prosperity.

b)

Malik Shah's death had no significant impact on the Seljuk Empire.

c)

Malik Shah's death led to the rise of a powerful successor who expanded the empire.

d)

The Seljuk Empire disintegrated into a loose collection of minor kingdoms.

20.


(Ch 11.3) What agreement did Saladin and England’s King Richard I reach about Jerusalem?

a)

Jerusalem was ceded to the Western powers entirely.

b)

Saladin retained control of Jerusalem, and Western pilgrims were granted access to Christian holy places.

c)

Jerusalem became a neutral territory, jointly governed by Muslims and Western powers.

d)

The city of Jerusalem was divided, with each faction having control over specific sections.

21.

Which of the empires shown here lasted the longest? Use this comparison chart of various empires and your knowledge of world history to answer the question.

a)

Persian

b)

Byzantine

c)

Aztec

d)

Roman

e)

Mongol

22.

The population of Byzantium was five times the size of which

empire? Use this comparison chart of various empires and your knowledge of world history to answer the question.

a)

Persian

b)

Byzantine

c)

Aztec

d)

Roman

e)

Mongol