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First Semester Final Exam 2017
First Semester Final Exam 2017
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This review covers Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire
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1
What did iconoclasts believe?
It is wrong to worship animals.
It's wrong to worship kings.
Icons should always be used in Christian worship.
Icons should not be used in Christian worship.
2
Roman values of bravery, strength, and entertainment are demonstrated by their construction of?
country villas
aqueducts
the Pantheon
coliseums
3
One reason that the Roman Empire became weak was that...
Poor leadership, high taxes, and barbarian invasions.
Constantine allowed Christians to worship freely.
Diocletian divided the empire into East and West.
Education was not available to non-citizens
4
What happened after Emperor Justinian's death?
Muslims and Christians lived in peace for centuries.
His son became the new emperor after him.
A new emperor expanded the empire into France.
The Byzantine Empire slowly lost territory.
5
Which church leader heads the Roman Catholic Church?
A priest
The Pope
The Patriarch
A minister
6
How does a "moat" work?
It surrounds a city with water to protect it.
It raises the level of land in a city for safety.
It allows people to farm larger areas of land.
It creates new land so people can grow food.
7
Which of the following statements is
FALSE
about Justinian's code?
Property rights could be summed up with "Finders Keepers."
There was no separation of Church and State.
Cousins were allowed to marry.
Slaves had rights and could even own other slaves.
8
Who were the Patricians?
Slaves
elite families
Roman Centurions
ordinary citizens
9
The era that was peaceful across the Mediterranean world from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180 was...
the Roman age
the Pax Romana
the Roman Republic
the Christian expansion
10
If you are reciting a creed, what are you saying?
This is a poem that I like.
There are the rules for warfare.
I don't believe in icons.
I believe in the following ideas.
11
Aristotle argued that the best form of government is one ruled by...
Democracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Monarchy
12
Ancient Athens is remembered for democracy, Sparta is remembered for its focus on...
philosophy and education.
art and architecture.
military and bravery.
literature and music.
13
Who was the city of Rome named after?
Romulus
Remus
None of the above.
A she-wolf
14
What was the name of Emperor Justinian's wife?
Megan
Theodora
Arnela
Sejla
15
In ancient Athens, which group was considered citizens?
native born women
female landowners
all of the above
native born men
16
Over time, Roman citizens failed to influence political decisions as Rome went from a ...
dictatorship to monarchy.
republic to empire.
monarchy to theocracy.
theocracy to republic.
17
Both Judaism and Christianity include the belief that...
the Pope is God's representative on Earth.
There is only one God who created all things in 10 days.
Jesus was the messiah.
the Ten Commandments were written by God.
18
Which statement best describes the religion of the ancient Greeks?
Greeks believed in one god that created the universe.
Greeks believed that the gods interfered with humanity.
Greeks believed the gods could be appeased through fasting.
Greeks believed the gods created then ignored the world.
19
How did missionaries help spread Byzantine culture?
They explained Byzantine laws as the empire spread.
They taught artists how to make mosaics.
They took the Orthodox faith to new places.
They showed visitors the wealth of the Byzantine Empire.
20
Jesus' teachings were generally from traditions he learned that he was taught under...
Jewish teachings
Greek teachings
Roman Catholic teachings
Islamic teachings
21
The Hagia Sophia is best known throughout the world for the following reason:
Largest Cathedral in the World until the 1500's.
Religious and architectural.
Home of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Constructed of marble with 10,000 workers involved.
22
What critical event happened during the Fourth Crusade?
Pope decided to conquer the Byzantine Empire.
Roman Emperor needed help fighting the Seljuk Turks.
Constantinople was attacked and sacked by Crusaders.
Patriarch was able to gain control over Turkish lands.
23
How did Greek fire help the Byzantine military?
They could cook food even in winter.
They could burn ships, even in water.
They could kill enemy prisoners quicker.
They could carry fire on long marches.
24
What have historians learned about because the Byzantine librarians saved texts?
Early Slavic languages and cultures.
Roman and Greek literature, philosophy, science, and math.
Byzantine laws and customs.
The history of the Kievan Rus.
25
Which of the following descriptions of Ancient Greece is an example of Human-Environment Int.?
Greek merchants traded with other civilizations.
The land was rocky and mountainous.
The people believed in many different gods and goddesses.
The Greeks developed city-states between the mountains.
26
What does "iconoclast" mean?
Icon breaking
Ice breaking
Iditarod breaking
Image breaking
27
What empire finally conquered the Byzantine Empire after 2 months of siege warfare & cannons?
The Romans
The Crusaders
The Mongols
The Turks
28
Why was a "strait" important to Constantinople?
It controls access to the city by water.
It defines the border.
It reduces population.
It increases supplies.
29
What was the impact of Theodora on history?
Helped rebuild Constantinople and built 25 churches.
Answers 1 and 2.
Caused the slaughter of 30,000 during the Nika Revolt.
Convinced her husband to include laws to protect women.
30
Which of the following aspects of modern life was least influenced by the Greeks?
philosophy
government
literature and theater
religion
31
Which statement could appear in Justinian's Code?
Women may not own property.
Discrimination against Jews is forbidden by citizens.
If the emperor wants it, it will be law.
Roman law should be replaced.
32
How was Rome able to spread its language over many continents?
taking over the Tiber river.
military conquests and colonization.
having favor with the gods.
becoming allies with Carthage.
33
Due to loss of lands, 2 civil wars, and shrinking taxes, which economic group was hit hardest?
The lower class.
The upper class.
All of the classes.
The middle class.
34
Of the following, which was the most important contribution of Alexander the Great?
He spread Greek culture from N. Africa to S. Asia.
He wa a soldier and led his army from the front lines.
He named over 20 cities after himself and his horse.
He studied the philosophy of Aristotle as a boy.
35
What kind of religious artwork did some Christians oppose?
churches
statues
mosaics
icons
36
Which of the following statements best describes the Great Schism.
The Pope and the Patriarch wanted to lead all Christians.
All of the above.
Western churches spoke in Latin. Eastern in Greek.
Eastern churches could divorce. Western churches could not.
37
Early Romans developed their religious beliefs from...
Egyptian culture
Jewish beliefs
Babylonian texts
Greek mythology
38
What was the most important legacy of the Byzantine Empire?
Impact of the Fourth Crusade.
Creation of Cyrillic alphabet so Slavs could read the bible.
Crucial trade that took place between Europe and Asia.
Preservation of Greek and Roman knowledge.
39
Which of the following statements is true about the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople was at the junction of Europe and Asia.
Latin was spoken in Constantinople & Greek in Rome.
Rome was located at the junction of Europe and Asia.
Rome was Roman Catholic & Byzantine Empire was Muslim.
40
Which Roman emperor revamped the capital and named it after himself?
Nero
Heraclius
Constantine
Diocletian
41
Why is the Cyrillic alphabet important?
It is named for Cyril
It gave Slavic people a written language to read the Bible.
It is used in Justinian's Code
It reflects Roman influence.
42
Which statement describes the Great Schism?
Muslims and Jews fought for control.
Christians disagreed with each others beliefs.
Christians and Muslims fought for control.
Protestants and Catholics argued with each others beliefs.
43
All of the following things led to the Fall of the Western Roman Empire except...
Hygiene
Corrupt government leaders.
Barbarian invaders
Inflation
