What did Anselm believe?

God, as a perfect being, must exist simply by definition.

Peter Abelard's "Yes and No" critiques what?

contradictions between Church teachings and scripture

Viking raids in Europe caused...

citizens to turn to local lords for protection

Who won the Battle of Thermopylae?

Persia but the Greeks held them off long enough for others to leave

Why is the Byzantine Empire important and influential?

They preserved much of Greek and Roman writings and civilizations

Why did Rome consider Carthage a threat before the Punic Wars?

The Carthaginian Empire in Sicily and Spain was encroaching on Rome

Why is the Battle of Tours significant?

Charles Martel defeated Muslim forces invading Europe

Pre-Socratic Greek philosophy attempted to

explain the universe on the basis of unifying principles

What is scholasticism?

the blending of religious ideas and human reason

forms a more complete religious, ethical, and political system

What does Pax Romana refer to?

the period of peace and prosperity in Rome

What is the Great Chain of Being?

The hierarchical structure of life with God at the top and others below

the rules and codes Muslims must follow in their daily lives

What caused the first civil war in Rome?

The power struggle among the members of the senate

a military formation where they're in a tight square

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1
in 800 CE, Charlemagne...
was named Holy Roman Emperor
died
was born
is defeated by Muslim forces
2
Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Constantine
Marc Antony
Theodosius
Diocletian
3
What grade will you get on this final?
F, but I'll try my best
A
A
A
4
What did Anselm believe?
God, as a perfect being, must exist simply by definition.
God must be a humancreation.
we can combine human reason with religion
we CAN NOT combine human reason with religion
5
Which philosopher focused on forms?
Socrates
Plato
Anselm
Abelard
6
Peter Abelard's "Yes and No" critiques what?
stressed the importance of faith and acceptance of Church teachings
meant to prove the existence of God
contradictions between Church teachings and scripture
explained the role of purgatory in our salvation
7
True or False: Athenian women had more responsibility and rights
true
false
8
What is a polis?
central marketplace
the hill where temples are usually located
protected walled city
city-state
9
Viking raids in Europe caused...
Christians to turn away from the Church
the fall of Rome
citizens to turn to local lords for protection
the power of the Church to increase
10
Who held the most power in the Middle Ages?
The Holy Roman Emperor
Royal families
Feudal lords
The church
11
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta
Persia
Carthage
Athens
12
Who said "the unexamined life is not worth living"?
Aristotle
Martin Luther
Plato
Socrates
13
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Abraham
Jesus
Muhammad
Paul
14
Who won the Battle of Thermopylae?
Greece
Persia but the Greeks held them off long enough for others to leave
Carthage
Sparta
15
Why is the Byzantine Empire important and influential?
They spread Judaism
They committed the largest genocide in history
neglected and even destroyed a great deal of classical literature
They preserved much of Greek and Roman writings and civilizations
16
Why did Rome consider Carthage a threat before the Punic Wars?
Carthage’s invasion of Britain threaten Italy’s grain and papyrus supply
Carthage's food was more popular than Rome's
The Carthaginian Empire in Sicily and Spain was encroaching on Rome
The Carthaginians had superior military technology.
17
Why is the Battle of Tours significant?
Christian forces successfully took control of Jerusalem
Christian forces killed thousands of Muslims in a mosque
Muslim forces successfully invaded Europe
Charles Martel defeated Muslim forces invading Europe
18
Pre-Socratic Greek philosophy attempted to
undermine traditional aristocratic Greek society
explain the universe on the basis of unifying principles
eliminate diversity from the world.
turn all Greeks away from the world and toward contemplation.
19
What is scholasticism?
the belief that the Earth was in the center of the universe
the first major Athiest movement
the blending of religious ideas and human reason
Scripture should answer all of our questions about God
20
What is this?
St. Peter's Basilica
The Parthenon
The Colosseum
Marist
21
What is Hellenism?
the spread of Greek culture
the spread of French culture
the shift of power away from Royal families
A new branch of Christianity during the Reformation
22
Which of the following were major parts of Medieval architecture?
rounded arches
all of the above
small windows
massive stonewalls
23
Islam...
requires its followers to be pacifists
forms a more complete religious, ethical, and political system
observes a strict separation between church and state
was spread by monks who took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
24
What is the Muslim holy book?
Koran
Torah
I Am The Messenger
Bible
25
What animal raised the founders of Rome?
duck
zebra
horse
she-wolf
26
What does Pax Romana refer to?
the time period when Rome started to fall
the period of peace and prosperity in Rome
efficient Roman post office and package transport services.
the checks and balances of Rome's government
27
Who won at the Battle of Marathon?
Greece
Carthage
Greece but Persia won the war anyway
Persia
28
Who made Christianity legal in the Roman empire?
Marc Antony
Constantine
Diocletian
Theodosius
29
What is the Great Chain of Being?
The hierarchical structure of life with God at the top and others below
the idea that God had to exist because we thought of him as perfect
pre-Socrates philosophical ideas
a popular restaurant in the Middle Ages
30
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the downfall of Rome?
Inflation and economic struggles
Invaders in the West
Judaism
Assassination of Roman leaders
31
Who killed Julius Caesar?
Augustus Octavian
Marc Antony
Brutus and other senators
Mr. Mayer
32
An especially important cultural center in the Hellenistic world with the largest library in ancient times was
Constantinople
Rome
Alexandria
Athens
33
What is the traditional date for the fall of Rome?
410
2021
476
284
34
Who wrote Summa Theologica?
Thomas Aquinas
Anselm
Mr. Tucker
Abelard
35
Where did Dante go in his Divine Comedy?
Ancient Rome
The Holy Land
Hell
Alsip
36
What did aqueducts do for Rome?
Protected the frontier from Barbarians
Transport water
Transport electricity
Transport soldiers
37
What is Sharia Law?
the laws established for how to fight during the Crusades
a prayer Muslims say five times a day
the rules and codes Muslims must follow in their daily lives
rules regulating Judaism
38
What historical event is the setting for the Iliad?
World War II
The Punic War
The Trojan War
The Renaissance
39
What caused the first civil war in Rome?
The soldiers revolting over the constant campaigning to expand territory
The loyalty of the soldiers to their generals over the state
The power struggle among the members of the senate
The growing unrest over grants of citizenship to select provinces
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What is a phalanx?
a tool used by Roman soldiers
a military unit during The Crusades
a military formation where they're in a tight square
a Greek god

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