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1
Jewish and Christian beliefs differ from the Greco-Roman tradition in matters concerning the importance of____
Individual morality.
Belief in one God.
The family unit.
The role of law.
2
What was Justinian’s Code? (SSWH4a)
A school of philosophy.
A new form of writing.
An improved library system.
An organized set of civil law.
3
What was the disagreement behind the Great Schism of 1054? (SSWH4c)
Disagreement about where to send missionaries to spread the gospel.
Disagreement about lifestyles of church members.
Disagreement about who was required to pay tithes to the church.
Disagreement about who was the actual leader of the church.
4
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the …
Persian Empire
Islamic Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
5
The Byzantine Empire was ultimately conquered by the __________
Romans
Mongols
Macedonians
Ottomon Turks
6
All of the following are reasons for the fall of major empires EXCEPT _____________. (SSWH3f)
invading tribes.
disease.
lack of natural resources.
military decline.
7
What was one negative of the Mongol trading system? (SSWH4e)
The Mongols conquered the Chinese Song dynasty.
Merchants could travel safely across the empire.
The Mongols reopened much of the Silk Road.
It encouraged the spread of the bubonic plague.
8
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great? (SSWH3b)
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia.
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire.
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle.
The introduction of Christianity to the Near East.
9
The period known as the Pax Romana included all of the following EXCEPT _____________. (SSWH3a)
constant warfare.
a comfortable standard of living for almost everyone.
peace and stability.
the construction of roads and public buildings.
10
Which statement is consistent with the cultural influence of Ancient Rome on other civilizations? (SSWH3c)
Rome has had an enduring impact on modern civilizations.
The Romans greatly influenced Greek Society.
Rome has had a lasting impact on the modern art period.
The Romans greatly influenced early African societies.
11
This pottery used by the Greeks most likely illustrates which of the following? (SSWH3c)
Military conquests
Marathon races
Olympic games
Gladiator tournaments
12
The Athenians of Greece are credited with _____. (SSWH3c)
developing the crossbow.
establishing the first democracy.
being religiously tolerant.
using the wheel.
13
Why does Aristotle support the middle class as the location of power? (SSWH3b)
He finds poor people too backward to rule.
He thinks the rich are too greedy.
The middle class is steady and is less eager for change.
The middle class is very enthusiastic about democracy.
14
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek religious beliefs?
Both had Extensive mythology surrounding their many gods
Both were monotheistic but Greeks were Jewish and the Romans were Christian
Both accepted and spread Buddhist teachings
Greeks and Romans rejected gods and believed that men were alone
15
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by… (SSWH4a)
abolishing slavery
banning monotheism
moving the capital
writing a constitution
16
Which of the following is an enduring legacy of emperor Constantine? (SSWH3e)
reverted the Roman empire back to a republic to give power back to people
He converted to Christianity and helped it spread through the Roman empire
He fought Atila the Hun in hand to hand combat in Romes Coliseum & lostRome
made himself the pope of the church forever
17
war between Athens and Sparta that Sparta,won but left Greek as a whole weak and ready to fall to its neighbors.
Civil War
Greek War
Punic Wars
Peloponesian War
18
How did Theodora affect the Byzantine world? (SSWH4a)
She brought valuable treasures from foreign nations to Byzantine.
She was in favor of invading Rome.
She influenced new laws that expanded women’s rights and property rights.
She removed Justinian from the throne.
19
According to Aristotle, what often emerges from an “overenthusiastic democracy”? (SSWH3b)
Aristocracy
oligarchy
tyranny
monarchy
20
Which empire is described by these characteristics? (SSWH4e)
Ottoman Empire
Mongol Empire
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
21
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constanople
Moscow
Baghdad
Athens
22
Which Mongol ruler was known for his ruthless brutality?
Attila the Hun
Ghenghis Khan
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
23
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire? (SSWH3f)
economic troubles.
weak leadership.
invasions from German tribes and the Huns.
low taxes
24
Which factor gave Constantinople the biggest advantage for trade? (SSWH4b)
well-organized banks
fertile soil
mineral resources
good location on a peninsula
25
Byzantine Empire was considered the “New Rome”. Which of the following statements about the Byzantine Empire is true?
Byzantine’s laws were based on the old laws of Rome
All of the above are TRUE
Constantinople was a wealthy trading center
It was the center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity
