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1
Who was the emperor when the period known as the
Pax Romana
began
Caesar Augustus
Pompey
Marc Antony
Julius Caesar
2
All of the following were causes in Roman Empire's decline
EXCEPT
spread of Christianity & influence of religion
Spread of Islam & foundation of a new empire
decrease in military strength
Failing Economy
3
Classical Greeks are credited with contributions to society in Government, Art, & __________
Judicial System
Hellenism
Farming Technique
Philosophy & Learning
4
The highly infections nature of the plague was enhanced by?
starving peasants' consumption of black rats
quarantine measures being used
Urban congestion and lack of sanitation
many peasants seeking medical care
5
The Holy city of Islam, where Muslims turn towards to pray is?
Mecca
Byzantium
Riyadh
Jerusalem
6
The Saum or 4th pillar said?
Fast from sun up to sun down
Pilgrimage to Mecca
pray four times a day
Give alms to charity
7
Islam traces its lineage back to __________ one of Abraham's sons
Muhammad
Ishmael
Noah
Jesus
8
Athens helped develop modern western culture in many ways
EXCEPT
image of modern beauty that was seen through gods & goddesse
forms of drama and theatre that still exist today
introducing idea of government where citizens had large say
government in which only a few citizens had a large say
9
Zakat or the third of the Five Pillars of Islam was?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Statement of Faith
Give alms to charity
Pray Five times a Day
10
The form of government where the power structure rests with a small group of people
aristocracy
oligarchy
republic
democracy
11
The most important aspect in Feudalism, in regards to attaining power, was?
Land to Control
Dynastic Bloodlines
Papal Support
Titles of Nobility
12
Pax Romana means?
Peace of Rome
Peace of Macedonia
Peace of Athens
Peace of Greece
13
Which of the following religions are polytheistic?
Buddhism & Hinduism
Buddhism & Judaism
Hinduism & Islam
Islam & Christianity
14
Individual who offers military support to a Lord or monarch in a feudal system
Castle
Vassal
Fief
Manor
15
All of these are reasons why Islam spread quickly
EXCEPT
??
Christians sacrificing themselves to spread Islam
Trade Routes allowed spreading of ideas
Strength of Military
Allah on the side of Muslims
16
In the age of Feudalism, the majority of Europeans belonged to which social class?
Serfs (peasants)
Nobility
Middle Class
Knights (Vassals)
17
The most important institution during the Medieval Period was the?
The Monarchy
The University
The Church
City Hall
18
A ____________ is a govn't where citizens vote on representatives to represent them
Constitutional Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
19
Which is true about the spread of Islam?
Spread slowly as ideas moved across globe
Spread due to miraculous weather conditions
Spread as Muslims hand out $ to whoever would join religion
Spread fast within 100 years taking over a lot of land
20
What is the importance of Muhammad?
revealed the religion of Christianity
He is the final prophet of Islam
He is the messiah of Islam
First prophet of Judaism
21
For three centuries the Christians and Muslims fought over which land? and it was called what?
Byzantine Empire, Punic Wars
Middle East, Punic Wars
Byzantine Empire, The Crusades
Holy Roman Empire, The Crusades
22
which of the following could be considered the first use of biological warfare?
Bathing in blood of puppies and other animals
Flaggelants whipping people in the streets
Tartars catapulting dead bodies into Italy
Jews poisoning the water wells in medieval towns
23
Which religion asks its followers to make a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
24
Which are two monotheistic religions?
Islam & Hinduism
Judaism & Buddhism
Judaism & Islam
Buddhism & Christianity
25
All of the following are true of the Black Death
EXCEPT
Bubonic Plague was most common form
Spanish merchants brought disease to N. Africa
Black death caused villages to disapear from history
Flea infested rats spread disease
26
For military service, Feudal Lords relied on his knights who were considered what to the Lords?
Serfs
Fief
Vassals
King
27
A group of people of the same occupation was known as what prior to being called "unions"
Apprenticeship
Charter
Guild
Manor
28
Which of the following statements BEST describes Pax Romana
Period of division under 2 triumvirate
Political Stability
Period of struggle for power
Period of constant War