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