Which statement describes a difference between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?

Latin was the language in the Roman Empire, but many spoke Greek

An Islamic center of learning in Cairo, Egypt

Which of the following is not true of the expansion of Islam into India?

In the 16th century, the Mughals peacefully expanded into India

How did the excommunication of Emperor Leo III affect the Roman Empire during the eighth century?

It caused major tensions between the East and the West

Why was Constantinople called "New Rome"?

Constantine built the city to resemble Rome

In what way did the Christian Crusades contribute to the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

Latin Crusaders turned against the Byzantines

Which belief is shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

One day a week is devoted to worship and prayer

Which would have been a source for dispute between the Eastern and Western churches in the 11th century?

Claiming the pope was the highest Christian authority

Which of the following is true about Justinian's legal code?

It protected some individual rights

Which primary source about the Islamic Empire would be most likely to show bias?

A Crusader's speech to his troops before a battle

What event was the most significant in damaging the strength of the Byzantine Empire during the Crusades?

Alexius failed to deal with Venetians and Crusaders after enlisting help

Who was John of Damascus?

A monk who defended the use of icons

How did the Iconoclast Controversy affect the Byzantine Empire?

It heightened public disagreement with the church

How did the establishment of "New Rome" contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?

It split the empire into two separate halves.

What was the main purpose of the House of Wisdom, built by the Abbasid dynasty in Baghdad?

Translating ancient great works of literature into the Arabic language

Which of the following best describes the Golden Age of Islam?

It was a period of scientific and artistic innovation.

What role did merchants from Venice, Italy, play in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

They gained control over many Byzantine trading routes

How did most citizens of the Byzantine Empire relate to the Roman Empire?

They saw themselves as part of the Roman Empire

How did European leaders respond to Islamic expansion in the 700s CE?

They were threatened by it and sought to stop it

How did the excommunication of Emperor Leo III affect the Roman Empire during the eighth century?

It caused major tensions between the East and the West

Ibn Rushd is known for

Translating the works of Aristotle

Which of the following was not a goal of the Crusades?

Modernizing the technology in Europe

Which of the following best describes the hajj for Muslims?

A duty of Muslims to journey to the sacred city of Mecca

What was the primary effect of cultural exchange between Europe and the Islamic world?

Muslim goods and knowledge led to some advancements in European society

Which best describes the internal political turmoil that contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

Wealthy landowners attempted to control the empire with military power

What great contribution did monks make during the Byzantine Empire?

Preservation of Greek and Roman works

Which of the following is true about Muslim attitudes towards science in the Islamic Golden Age?

Muslims embraced scientific learning and innovation

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1
Which statement describes a difference between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?
The Romans used columns in their architecture, but the Byzantines did not
Latin was the language in the Roman Empire, but many spoke Greek
Christianity was the religion in the Roman Empire, but not in Byzantine
The Romans codified laws, but the Byzantines chose not to adopt them
2
Who said, "The ink of scholars is more precious than the blood of martyrs."
Ibn al-Haytham
Muhammad
Rumi
Al-Zahrawi
3
What is Al-Azhar?
A school for non-Muslims in Damascus, Syria
An Islamic center of learning in Cairo, Egypt
A school for non-Muslims in Damascus, Syria
A famous mosque in Cordoba, Spain
4
Which of the following is not true of the expansion of Islam into India?
Babur and Akbar were the first two rulers of the Mughals
Tensions deveopled between the Muslims and Hindus
In the 16th century, the Mughals peacefully expanded into India
The Mamlucks establsihed a Muslim empire in the 12th century
5
What discovery had a great impact on economic activity in the Islamic Empire?
Translation in English
Translation in Latin
Chinese papermaking process
Preparation of parchment
6
Which of the following best describes the Muslim view of Hebrew prophets in the biblical Old Testament?
They are viewed as early Muslims
They are honored as prophets
They are believed to be false messiahs
They are believed to be false prophets
7
How did the excommunication of Emperor Leo III affect the Roman Empire during the eighth century?
It led to an overthrow of the Western Roman Empire
It represented a victory for the iconoclasts
It caused major tensions between the East and the West
It led to a truce between iconoclasts and anti-iconoclasts
8
Roman culture survived following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire through which of the following?
New leadership in Europe
Germanic tribes
Trade networks with Asia
The Byzantine Empire
9
Why was Constantinople called "New Rome"?
Leaders of theChristian Church and 'Old Rome' had moved to Constantininople
Constantinople was geographically close to Rome
Constantine did not recognize the existence of "Old Rome
Constantine built the city to resemble Rome
10
In what way did the Christian Crusades contribute to the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
Latin Crusaders turned against the Byzantines
Nations that were not joining the Crusades attacked Byzantium
Financing the Crusades proved to be a burden for the Byzantine treasury
The Byzantine army lost many knights when they left to fight
11
What was the primary religion under the Ottoman Empire?
Judaism
Roman Catholic
Islam
Orthodox Christianity
12
Which belief is shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Alcohol should be avoided
Painting pictures of God is wrong
The faith has only one human leader
One day a week is devoted to worship and prayer
13
What do the three Abrahamic faiths—Christianity, Islam, and Judaism—have in common?
All believe Jesus is the Messiah
All have sacraments
All believe the Hadith is sacred
All believe in on God
14
Muslim forces successfully established Islamic rule in all of the following countries except
India
Egypt
France
Spain
15
What Byzantine city was a wealthy center of trade that maintained the commercial links between Europe and Asia?
Constantinople
Rome
Ravenna
Carthage
16
Which would have been a source for dispute between the Eastern and Western churches in the 11th century?
Claiming the pope was the highest Christian authority
Continuing the practice of baptism
Determining the day of the week on which the Sabbath fell
Seeking to convert others to Christianity
17
Which of the following is true about Justinian's legal code?
It has no influence on modern laws
It protected some individual rights
It created a democracy
It outlawed slavery
18
Which primary source about the Islamic Empire would be most likely to show bias?
A Crusader's speech to his troops before a battle
An advisor's letter to the caliph on a threat to the realm
A book containing algebra equations
The accounting records of an Italian merchant in Damascus
19
What are Cyril and Methodius of the Byzantine Empire remembered for?
Iconoclast debate
Warfare strategy
Beloved emperors
Missionary work
20
What event was the most significant in damaging the strength of the Byzantine Empire during the Crusades?
Venetian takeover of Byzantine trade routes deprived the empire of wheat
Alexius failed to deal with Venetians and Crusaders after enlisting help
The Latin migration to Constantinople caused religious rifts in Byzantine
The Seljuk Turks captured Palestine and Jerusalem from the Crusaders
21
Who was John of Damascus?
A chief advisor to Emperor Constantine
An early Christian bishop
A monk who defended the use of icons
A translator of the Bible into modern Russian
22
What is a major cultural contribution of the Byzantine Empire that means a picture made of many cubes of marble or glass
Papyrus
Textile
Textile
Mosaic
23
How did the Iconoclast Controversy affect the Byzantine Empire?
It created a divide within the imperial court
It weakened the Orthodox Church
It heightened public disagreement with the church
It increased the power of the emperor over religious matters
24
How did the establishment of "New Rome" contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?
It slowly drained the treasury.
It led to civil war within the empire.
It split the empire into two separate halves.
It created a larger, more expensive army.
25
What was the main purpose of the House of Wisdom, built by the Abbasid dynasty in Baghdad?
Preparing young Muslims for military service
Printing copies of the Qur'an to be distributed throughout the empire
Teaching non-Muslims about the life of Muhammad and the Islamic faith
Translating ancient great works of literature into the Arabic language
26
Which of the following best describes the Golden Age of Islam?
It was a period of scientific and artistic innovation.
Religious leaders discouraged ideas not in the Qu'ran
It was a period of brutal military control.
Religious leaders hastened progress by encouraging mysticism.
27
What group conquered Constantinople in 1453 CE, ending Byzantine rule?
Ottoman Turks
Avars Mercenaries
Sassanids
Venetians
28
Which emperor built the landmark church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople?
Constantine
Leo I
Alexius
Justinian
29
Which Byzantine emperor is famous for codifying Roman laws?
Constantine
Theodophilus
Leo III
Justinian
30
What role did merchants from Venice, Italy, play in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
They advised the pope in his diplomatic efforts against the Byzantines
They gained control over many Byzantine trading routes
They became allies of the Muslim caliphates, financing the latter's armies
They gained positions in the Byzantine court and misled the emperors
31
How did most citizens of the Byzantine Empire relate to the Roman Empire?
They proudly rejected Roman traditions and values
They created art that was identical to the work of the Roman Empire
They felt that Roman history was irrelevant to them
They saw themselves as part of the Roman Empire
32
What was the jizya in the Islamic Empire?
A collection of Muslim sayings
A tax on non-Muslims
A title for a local leader
A style of architecture
33
How did European leaders respond to Islamic expansion in the 700s CE?
They initially embraced Islamic technology, but eventually rejected it
They voted to give up certain lands to Islamic leaders
They initially rejected new religious leadership but eventually embraced it
They were threatened by it and sought to stop it
34
Which religious group has resisted Islamic influence and power in India?
Hindus
Jews
Christians
Budists
35
What religion did Constantine the Great legally recognize?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
36
How did the excommunication of Emperor Leo III affect the Roman Empire during the eighth century?
It led to an overthrow of the Western Roman Empire
It represented a victory for the iconoclasts
It caused major tensions between the East and the West
It led to a truce between iconoclasts and anti-iconoclasts
37
Ibn Rushd is known for
Conducting scientific experiments
Writing an anatomy textbook
Translating the works of Aristotle
Creating romantic poems
38
Which of the following was not a goal of the Crusades?
Conquering lands en route to the Holy Land
Modernizing the technology in Europe
Retaking religious shrine in the Holy Land
Stopping the spread of Islam in Europe
39
Which of the following best describes the hajj for Muslims?
The title given to a spiritual leader in any sect of Muslims
A duty of Muslims to journey to the sacred city of Mecca
A method of food preparation in accordance with Muslim faith
The name for the Muslim weekly holy day of public prayer
40
What was the primary effect of cultural exchange between Europe and the Islamic world?
European monarchs began to drive the Muslims out of Europe
Muslim goods and knowledge led to some advancements in European society
Europeans learned from the Muslims to respect other religions
European Christians and Jews adopted some of the religious views of Islam
41
Which external enemy proved to be the greatest continuing threat to the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century?
The Abbasids
The Turks
The Orthogoths
The Goths
42
What city did the Abbasid dynasty build in a strategic location to serve as the capital of the Islamic Empire?
Baghdad
Constantinople
Damascus
Ravena
43
Which best describes the internal political turmoil that contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
Church leaders fought with the emperors over who ruled the empire
Wealthy landowners attempted to control the empire with military power
Imperial family fought over who one was the true emperor
A group of peasants banded together in an attempt to overthrow the empire
44
What great contribution did monks make during the Byzantine Empire?
Scientific experiments
Preservation of Greek and Roman works
Recording of secular laws
Architectural ideas and plans
45
Which of the following leaders was victorious in the fall of Constantinople?
Osman I
Süleyman I
Constantine XI
Mehmet II
46
To where did Muhammad flee when he left Mecca in 622 CE?
Jerusalem
Medina
Damascus
Baghdad
47
Which of the following is true about Muslim attitudes towards science in the Islamic Golden Age?
Muslims only studied the work of other Muslim scholars
Muslims were concerned only with military innovations
Muslims embraced scientific learning and innovation
Muslims did not attempt to advance their scientific knowledge
48
Who was crowned emperor of the West in 800 CE?
Sophia
Augustus
Belisarius
Charlemagne
49
Which of the following is not associated with one of the pillars of Islam?
Rest on ther Sabbath
Fasting
Sacrifice
Charity
50
Roman culture survived following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire through which of the following?
New leadership in Europe
Germanic tribes
The Byzantine Empire
Trade networks with Asia

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