Which statement BEST describes the difference between historians and archaeologists?

historian study written record; archaeologist study artifact

The development of the Byzantine society was due in part to all of the following EXCEPT

the pope abandoned the Christian followers in the east

The most influential Christian leader in Roman society was the

pope, who was the bishop of Rome

As the Roman Empire expanded what threat did some emperors fear?

the empire was too large to defend and govern properly

What effect did the Goth's attack on Rome in 410 have on the citizens of Rome?

The attache made them realize they could be conquered

What was the goal behind many of the great Roman engineering and artistic achievements?

to improve the lives of citizens and make them more pleasant

Which of the following was NOT a power held by Rome's emperor?

power to elect members of the senate

What happened to the eastern empire after Justinian's death?

It began to decline after facing invasions by various groups

What were Byzantine mosaics?

pictures made with pieces of colored stone or glass

Unlike the emperor of the western empire, the Byzantine emperor

was the head of the church as well as the political ruler

a group of people who share a common culture

Which of the following BEST highlights the reign of Constantine?

The capital of the empire was moved to Constantinople

Which event marked the end of the 1,000 year history of the eastern Roman Empire?

Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks

The Justinianic Code is BEST described as

a fair legal system based on Roman and Christian laws

Which of the following took place LAST?

Byzantine Christians formed the Eastern Orthodox Church

What role did Christianity play in Byzantine society?

Christianity was central to Byzantines' lives

How did outside military threats weaken Roman society?

People who were needed at home were pulled into the army

Which of the following was NOT an internal problem threatening the Roman Empire's existence?

Workers' strikes shut down important industries

What were Justinian's passions?

reuniting the Roman Empire, the law, and the church

one of the most powerful German kings

man made channels that carry water

Why was the Rosetta Stone unique?

it was the key to understanding ancient writing

How did the Hun invasion of the Goth territories affect the Roman Empire?

Goths moved into and eventually conquered Roman territory

What is the Hagia Sophia?

most famous & magnificent Byzantine church in Constantinople

What is the difference between a fossil and an artifact?

Fossil was once alive, Artifact = thing that was not living

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7th - Ch. 1&2 - History/Fall of Rome

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1
Which of the following did Atilla NOT attack?
southern Italy
Greece
northern Italy
Gaul
2
Which statement BEST describes the difference between historians and archaeologists?
historian study written record; archaeologist study artifact
historians study ancient history; archaeologist study recent
historian study artifact; archaeologist study written record
Historians study recent history; archaeologist study ancient
3
The development of the Byzantine society was due in part to all of the following EXCEPT
people began speaking Greek instead of Latin
the Byzantines' interaction with other cultures
the pope abandoned the Christian followers in the east
scholar studied Greek philosophers
4
One example of an artifact studied by an archaeologist is a
skeleton
tooth
tool
footprint
5
Which of the following is a secondary source?
speech draft
court document
biography
diary entry
6
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
Trajan
Diocletian
Constantine
7
The most influential Christian leader in Roman society was the
leader of the Senate
head of the Stoic philosophers
pope, who was the bishop of Rome
emperor
8
Archaeologists study
objects people leave behind
legends and stories
secondary sources
written records
9
Which architectural elements did the Romans borrow from the Greeks?
wood frame construction
highly elaborate stonework
columns and open spaces
arches and stairs
10
As the Roman Empire expanded what threat did some emperors fear?
Christianity would not survive, ending the empire
the empire was too large to defend and govern properly
most citizens wanted a smaller, republic government
the pope was too powerful and would become Rome's leader
11
What effect did the Goth's attack on Rome in 410 have on the citizens of Rome?
The attache made them realize they could be conquered
All women and children were sent to territories far away
Romans quickly tried to make peace with their enemies
The quickly voted to elect a new emperor
12
What was the goal behind many of the great Roman engineering and artistic achievements?
to impress the emperors
to win the annual contests help in the city of Rome
to improve the lives of citizens and make them more pleasant
to win a seat in the Senate
13
Which of the following was NOT a power held by Rome's emperor?
power to elect members of the senate
power to punish lawbreakers
power to declare war
power to lead religious festivals
14
What does the Latin expression "Civis romanus sum" mean?
I am a Roman citizen
Long live Romans
I live in Rome
The sun never sets on the Roman Empire
15
Business records and ancient coins offer archaeologists clues about a society's
family traditions
politics
economy
religious rites
16
Which of the following statements about our understanding of history is true?
It is always changing
It is based only on ancient objects
It stays the same
It is based only on written records
17
What happened to the eastern empire after Justinian's death?
it joined forces with Muslim invaders to form a new empire
it was conquered by barbarians from the north
It began to decline after facing invasions by various groups
Justinian's wife became ruler
18
What were Byzantine mosaics?
units of currency
large domes built on top of important churches
the colorful robes Byzantine emperors wore
pictures made with pieces of colored stone or glass
19
Which item below helps modern people to understand Greek democracy?
speeches
obsidian weapons
tomb paintings
coins
20
Which of the following groups did NOT invade parts of the Roman Empire?
the Huns
the Vandals
the Ostrogoths
the Chinese
21
Unlike the emperor of the western empire, the Byzantine emperor
held only ceremonial powers and not political powers
was elected by a council of citizens
worked in partnership with the pope
was the head of the church as well as the political ruler
22
The Stoics thought that citizens should live virtuous lives & act for the good of Rome
False
True
23
What is a society?
a union of ancient traders
a ruling class of nobility and royalty
a community of people who were born the same eyar
a group of people who share a common culture
24
Which of the following BEST highlights the reign of Constantine?
Constantine outlawed Christianity
The empire was split into 2 halves
Constantine signed treaties with the barbarians
The capital of the empire was moved to Constantinople
25
Which event marked the end of the 1,000 year history of the eastern Roman Empire?
the death of Justinian
the writing of the Justinian Code
the renaming of Constantinople to Istanbul
Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks
26
The Justinianic Code is BEST described as
Justinian's attempt to abolish Christianity
rules of conduct for the Roman army
a set of architectural rules to create new cities and towns
a fair legal system based on Roman and Christian laws
27
Which of the following took place LAST?
Eastern priests received permission to marry
Byzantine Christians formed the Eastern Orthodox Church
Eastern emperors were given complete control of the church
Greek was made the official language of the eastern church
28
What role did Christianity play in Byzantine society?
None; Byzantines quickly converted to Islam
Christianity was outlawed in Justinian's era
Christianity was central to Byzantines' lives
Although Christian, Byzantines didn't think it was important
29
How did outside military threats weaken Roman society?
Revolutionaries overthrew government while the army was gone
Barbarians and others brought new religions to Rome
Barbarians & other invaders were allowed to march into Rome
People who were needed at home were pulled into the army
30
Which of the following was NOT an internal problem threatening the Roman Empire's existence?
Disease swept through the empire killing many people
Political corruption was common in the gov't
The gov't raised taxes higher and higher to support the army
Workers' strikes shut down important industries
31
What were Justinian's passions?
warfare, architecture, and abolishing slavery
politics, music, and fighting the power of the pope
reuniting the Roman Empire, the law, and the church
painting, protecting the environment & establishing language
32
Who was Clovis?
the first pope of Rome
Atilla's son
one of the most powerful German kings
a wealthy Roman who fought corruption
33
What are aqueducts?
a type of wild bird found in italy
indoor plumbing fixtures
a type of military cargo boat
man made channels that carry water
34
Why was the Rosetta Stone unique?
It was the earliest religious relic ever found
it was the key to understanding ancient building techniques
it was the earliest example of ironwork ever found
it was the key to understanding ancient writing
35
How did the Hun invasion of the Goth territories affect the Roman Empire?
Romans were greatly influenced by Goth culture
Goths moved into and eventually conquered Roman territory
Treaties signed w/ Goths greatly expanded the size of empire
The Romans and Goths joined forces to fight the Huns
36
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
textbook
letter
school paper
encyclopedia
37
Historians must be careful to avoid
myths
legends
revisions
bias
38
In the past, history books often overlooked
the role of military leaders
the contributions of women
the role of wealthy people
the contributions of men
39
What is the Hagia Sophia?
most famous & magnificent Byzantine church in Constantinople
the name of the largest market in Constantinople
the name of a famous Byzantine mosaic
the title of the wife of the Byzantine emperor
40
What is the difference between a fossil and an artifact?
Fossil was once alive, Artifact = thing that was not living
Fossil = something not living, Artifact = something living
A fossil is a bone, an artifact is an object
Fossil = something once alive. Artifact= is something living

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