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1
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
julius caesar
nero
augustus Caesar
constantine
2
What was the name of the dominant Christian church in the Byzantine Empire?
Russian Orthodox Church
catholic church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Protestant church
3
What event marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England?
The Battle of Hastings
The signing of the Magna Carta.
The establishment of English Common Law.
The Reconquista
4
What were the economic effects of the Crusades?
use of credit and banking.
More goods, spices, and textiles in Europe.
Increased trade in the Middle East.
all of the above
5
spartan society was best characterized as
peaceful
millitaristic
education focused
democratic
6
Which Byzantine Emperor is known for his military achievements and attempts to re-establish the Roman Empire in the East
constantine
ataturk
Justinian 1
charlegmane
7
who were the samurai
the slaves of high ranking members of society
farmers responsible for planting and harvesting crops
warriors that defended their lord's domains and engaged in battles
the poor, lowest ranking members of society.
8
Why were Islamic armies so successful in expanding their empire?
They forced all conquered people to convert to Islam
They had advanced naval technology
They had larger populations than their enemies
The Byzantine and Persian Empires were weak from previous wars
9
Which mountain ranges form the northern border of the Indian subcontinent?
rockies
alps
andes
hindu Kush and Himalayas
10
Islam is.... (Select all that apply)
1of the 3 Abrahamic religions
monotheistic
polythiestic
athiestic
11
What caused the conflict between patricians and plebeians in the early Republic?
opposition to the monarchy
Inequality in political power and land ownership
Religious differences
Disputes over military strategy
12
What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?
greek
turkish
latin
roman
13
what was the primary obligation of knights and vassals in the feudal system?
to provide military service to their lord.
to oversee religious ceremonies.
to collect taxes for the king.
to train peasants in craftsmanship.
14
king of the gods
hades
apollo
posieden
zeus
15
What role did Paul play in spreading Christianity?
he wrote letters and traveled extensively
he destroyed pagan temples
He was a Roman emperor
He built the Colosseum
16
were located in the east and known for conquering lands to enslave people?
magyars
vikings
anglo saxons
franks
17
Which of the following are TRUE about China's development?
There were 10 dynasties known by name in China's history
all of the above
Geographic features restricted access into and out of China
China is ruled by a succession of ruling families
18
What does the word Renaissance mean?
revival
reformation
rebirth
revolution
19
what does polytheism mean?
not believing in any gods
worshiping many gods
worshiping animals
worshiping only one god
20
What is the name of the famous church in Constantinople known for its intricate mosaics and architectural grandeur?
Westminster Abbey
St. Peter's Basilica
Hagia Sophia
Notre Dame Cathedral
21
what was bushido
a code of honor the samurai followed
a style of Japanese architecture
the Japanese religion
the highest ranking members of society.
22
How did Christianity differ from Roman mythology?
christianity had no sacred texts
Christianity was originally a branch of Roman mythology
christianity focused on monotheism and salvation
christianity had many gods
23
who were known as notable traders, merchants, sailors, and "carriers of civilization"?
phoenicians
hebrews
mesopotamians
egyptians
24
Which of the following structures is most associated with Roman architecture?
The Colosseum
The Pyramids of Egypt
The Acropolis of Athens
The Great Wall of China
25
A type of government that was ruled by the wealthy landowners (hint: Athens had this at one point)
monarchy
democracy
olligarchy
aristocracy
26
How did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
through military conquest
through trade and missionaries
only through the support of emperors
it was forced on all citizens
27
What was the primary language of the English court after William the Conqueror's victory?
spanish
english
german
french
28
What power did the tribunes have in the Roman Republic?
They commanded the army
They served as priests
They could veto laws harmful to plebeians
They acted as judges in legal cases
29
The ______________ Empire was known for its vast territory and wealth, including gold.
jamaica
zimbabwe
somalia
Mali
30
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Harsha
Alexander the Great
Chandragupta
Ashoka
31
What is the traditional date of Rome's founding?
27 BCE
476 CE
753 BCE
509 BCE
32
Which of the following are key components of Chinese trade?
Paper
copper
silk
porcelain
33
Where did the Vikings travel from?
british isles
hungary
italy
scandinavia
34
Which major rivers were significant in the Indian subcontinent?
euphrates and tigris
Huang He and Yangtze
indus and Ganges
Nile and Amazon
35
Which of the following was a key trade route connecting Asia with Europe?
spicey road
golden road
silk road
the panama canal
36
The kingdom of _______________ was known for its powerful rulers and its control of the gold trade.
songhai
zimbabwe
nigeria
ghana
37
where does the phrase "an eye for an eye" come from?
mandate of heaven
code of hammurabi
ten commandments
the torah
38
What was the significance of the Hundred Years' War for England and France?
introduced the concept of feudalism.
Resulted in the Reconquista.
it created a sense of national unity.
Led to the Magna Carta.
39
What led to the decline of the Gupta Empire?
scientific advancements
Economic prosper
Strong rulers
Civil war and foreign invaders
40
What was the significance of the Edict of Milan?
It made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire
It ended the Punic Wars
It divided Rome into East and West
It was the first Roman legal code
41
Which battle marked the end of Islamic expansion into Europe?
Battle of Tours
battle of Constantinople
Battle of Mecca
battle of hastings
42
Which city is considered the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
haymarket
Rome
constantinople
athens
43
goddess of the moon and the hunt
hades
artemis
apollo
posieden
44
How many pillars of Islam are there?
4
6
3
5
45
Which event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
The crowning of Charlemagne.
The signing of the Magna Carta.
The collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
The fall of the Byzantine Empire.
46
All of the following are true of Greek mythology
EXCEPT
it explained the natural world
the gods had human-like qualities
temples and festivals praised the gods
it was monotheistic
47
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Roman Republic?
Two consuls elected annually
A Senate composed of patricians
A dictator appointed in times of crisis
A king ruling for life
48
What was the name of the major conflict between Rome and Carthage?
the punic wars
the Persian war
the 100 year war
the Macedonian war
49
Which of the following is NOT an early river valley civilization?
mesopotamia
egypt
indus river valley
maya
50
African kingdoms are mostly known for trading...
salt and gold
glass
silk
spices
