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Kelly Roman and Medieval Review 2
Kelly Roman and Medieval Review 2
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This concept explained the changing of Dynasties in China
Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Change
Yin and Yang
Naturalism
2
Who was the first Christian emperor?
Theodosius
Constantine
Diocletian
Justinian
3
Russia preserved the cultural and religious heritage of
Byzantine Empire
the Mongols
Greece and Rome
Vikings
4
the process by which the eldest son acquires the titles, lands and wealth of his father
Assimilation
Primogeniture
Lay Investiture
Mandate of Heaven
5
What are the accomplishments of Emperor Zheng?
ended the Chinese feudal system
Allowed religious freedom
Ushered in the “golden age” of china
He established firm control of China; had an elaborate tomb
6
What happened on March 15, 44 BC
Julius Caesar was assassinated
Julius Caesar conquered Pompey in Greece
Pompey won the Battle of Actium
Marius was elected consul
7
What largely prompted the 100 Years War?
Conflicting claims over the English throne
Conflicting claims over the Viking throne
Conflicting claims over the Holy Land
Conflicting claims over the French throne
8
Which family were the “rightly guided” caliphs?
The Rashidun
The Umayyads
The Abbasids
The Sassanids
9
Which is the most accurate statement contrasting the Han and Qin Dynasties
the Qin had a less severe law code than the Han
the Han were more moderate in their approach to government
the Han had a more severe law code than the Qin
the Qin embraced intellectualism more than the Han
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Which of the following was demonstrated by the “Barracks Emperors”?
Rome maintained a strong focus on military expertise
Rome could rise to prominence again under strong leadership
Rome lost old value loyalty to state above personal ambition
Rome was easy to rule
11
What was philosophy was minimized under the Han Dynasty?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
12
What was one advantage of Constantinople over Rome for the capital of the Byzantine Empire
far away from Asia
close location for trade with the Near and Far East
less prosperous than the western empire, so it needed help
it was the easiest place to conquer
13
Why are the early Church theologians important?
they established Christian teaching
they helped combat heresy
all of the above
their work helped in the spread of mainstream Christianity
14
Why was the Council of Nicaea called?
to give Constantine a way to punish heretics
to decide who should be the first pope
to outline the beliefs of Christians
to stop the persecution of Christians
15
What prompts the long armed conflict between the Persian Empire and Byzantine Empire?
The competition between the Pope and Patriarch
Competition over the Holy Land
Competition of land and natural resources
Extreme religious differences
16
Why did the Black Death spread throughout Europe?
there wasn’t enough rain
everybody knew everybody else
trade and conquest
the Vikings used it as a conquering tactic
17
Which religion was prominent among the Sassanids (Persian Empire)
Eastern Orthodoxy
Buddhism
Islam
Zoroastrianism
18
Why was Nero the last Julio-Claudian emperor
the Senate chose an emperor from another family line
his son did not want to become emperor
he had all of his relatives killed
emperors began adopting successors
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Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
religious tolerance in Western Europe
the reunification of the Roman and Byzantine churches
increased trade in Western Europe
permanent conquest of the Holy Land by Christians
20
What prompted the struggle between Popes and Monarchs in Western Europe
Who could appoint local bishops (lay investiture)
Who could excommunicate people
Who controlled the Holy Roman Empire
Who could control the Byzantine army
21
According to Buddhist teaching, how does one reach Nirvana?
by living a moral life, following the Eightfold path
by obeying the teachings of the Vedas
by respecting the “five relationships”
by worshiping the Buddha
22
Which of the following were effects of the Sack of Jerusalem in 70 AD?
riches from the city used to fund Roman building projects
Jews were dispersed around the Mediterranean world
all of the above
the Jewish Temple was destroyed
23
Which of the Muslim factions has the largest number of followers?
Sufi
Sunni
Jihad
Shia
24
What does Confucianism emphasize?
Strict societal relationships
A relationship with nature
Strict legal code
Reaching enlightenment
25
What is Arabesque
ornate portraits of God
realistic depictions of landscapes
portraits of Muhammad
Abstract geometric shape
26
The Edict of Milan, introduced under Constantine:
granted freedom of worship to citizens of the Roman empire
required all Roman citizens to worship the Roman gods
was the sacred text used by the Jews
is a record of the work performed by the apostles
27
Where did early Chinese civilizations settle?
Between the river systems in China
Around the Himalayas
On the border of the Gobi desert
Near the southern jungles and rainforests
28
Which best describes the actions of Emperor Wudi?
all of the above
he took control of salt and iron industries
he tightened security along the Silk Road
he greatly expanded the Han Dynasty
29
Which city became a leading center for learning under the Abbasids?
Medina
Baghdad
Damascus
Mecca
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Which best describes the Pax Romana?
a time of peace and prosperity
the first years of the Roman Republic
a time of civil war
a period of instability in Rome
