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1
The feudal system was
an exchange of land for service
a new educational system
outlawed in Europe
initiated by the pope
2
When the last king of Rome was overthrown, his place was taken by two magistrates called
consuls
plebeians
tribunes
senators
3
All of the following are true about Christians and Christianity except
Christianity today is the second largest religion in the world.
In 380, Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
Monasticism and missionary work was encouraged to help spread Christianity.
In the early Roman Empire, Christians were persecuted and even killed.
4
Which statement is TRUE of Athenian democracy?
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote in Athens.
Women were allowed to vote in major elections.
All residents of Athens were given voting rights.
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections.
5
The pope's influence in the Middle Ages resulted from
his appointment by the Roman Emperor
the fact that nearly everyone in Europe was Christian
the powerful army he headed under General Charlemagne
the economic influence of the Papal States
6
The Magna Carta
created Europe''s first banks
divided England
limited the King's power
created taxes
7
Why did a group of senators murder Julius Caesar?
because of his lack of military success
to return governing power to the king
because he declared himself "Dictator for Life"
because he was extremely unpopular with the Roman people
8
What were Lords obligated to provide for the serfs and peasants who worked their land?
extra money for extra work
protection from dangerous invaders
education for their children
celebrations with feasts on holidays
9
Why did Constantine build a new capital city?
to escape the authority of the pope
to spread Christianity
because the east was richer and better defended
because Rome was destroyed in a fire
10
Which is NOT true about Athenian AND American democracy?
Both assign citizen duties, like voting and jury duty.
Both have 3 branches of government.
Both have only one chief executive, like a president or consul.
Both began because of dissatisfaction with tyrants.
11
Who took the throne in Macedonia after King Philip II was assassinated?
Alexander
Archimedes
Darius III
Philip III
12
Caesar Augustus' statement "I found Rome built of bricks, I leave her clothed in marble" refers to
the development of massive rock quarries in the Italian countryside.
the ambitious building program initiated by him.
the rebuilding of Rome after Carthage burned the city to the ground.
the ambitious military program initiated by him.
13
The Law of the Twelve Tables
benefited patricians
showed the influence of the Etruscans
benefted plebeians
caused a civil war
14
The Crusades were
an expansion of trade routes between Europe and Asia
the establishment of colonies in the New World
a reuniting of Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
a series of wars fought over the Holy Land
15
In ancient democracies, such as Greece and Rome, political rights were generally given to
all adult citizens, men and women
only wealthy aristocrats
only adult male citizens
all males who lived in the city-state or empire
16
Alexander helped create a new culture called Hellenistic by
conquering the Persians.
creating the catapult.
combining Greek ideas with those of other cultures
rejecting the Greek gods.
17
The Punic Wars were a series of 3 wars fought between young Rome and the much older civilization of
Tunisia
Carthage
Greece
Phoenicia
18
When Romans created their Republic, they designed it to
ensure all residents of Rome had equal rights
incorporate checks and balances between the different branches
have one powerful chief executive
make the Senate more powerful than the Tribunes
19
How were Athens and Sparta different?
Sparta was a democracy, while Athens was a feudal society.
Sparta was a religious state, while Athens was a military state.
Sparta was a military state, while Athens was a democracy.
Sparta was a military state, while Athens was a religious state.
20
The proverb (famous phrase), "All roads lead to Rome" refers to
the fact that Rome built high quality roads
the thousands of miles of roads that connected Rome to all her provinces
Caesar Augustus connecting all roads in the city of Rome to his palace
the fact that Rome's military traveled along these roads
21
Monks who joined the Benedictine order
had to have a university education.
were typically trying to avoid military service.
took vows of poverty and obedience.
abstained from manual labor
22
The following are all effects of the Black Death EXCEPT
the movement of people from rural (countryside) to urban (city) areas
the deaths of at least one-third of Europe's population
the collapse of the medieval manor system
the end of the Hundred Years' War
23
Which of the following languages did NOT develop from Latin, the language of Rome?
Italian
French
Spanish
German
24
The most famous early philosophers of Ancient Greece are Socrates and his student
Diogenes
Plato
Alexander
Aristotle
25
The period of Roman Peace, beginning with the reign of Augustus (27BC) until AD 180 is known as
the Julio-Claudian Age
the Good Emperors Age
the Augustan Age
the Pax Romana
26
The Great Schism of 1054
increased the power of the pope
ended the golden age of art and architecture in Rome
created two distinct churches - Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
led to the beginning of Muslim invasions of the eastern Roman Empire
27
The epic poems Iliad and Odyssey were written by
Herodotus
Dionysus
Aristophanes
Homer
28
The phrase "bread and circuses" referred to
the prosperity of the Roman Empire that allowed most Romans to live well
the reluctance of wealthy Romans to become involved in politics
the weekly market held in the Forum
free food and entertainment provided by the government to prevent rebellion
29
Vikings began raiding northern Europe because
they had converted to Christianity and sought Christian relics
they wanted to spread their own Norse religion
Viking farmers could not grow enough food to feed their people
they wanted to stop attacks on Scandinavia.
30
All of the following are reasons why Alexander the Great's empire did not grow any larger EXCEPT
He became ill.
His soldiers wanted to return home.
His generals refused to continue fighting.
He was defeated in the battle in Africa.
31
All of the following are reasons why Rome fell EXCEPT
insecure borders - the army was no longer able to stop invasions
economic issues caused by things like inflation and reliance on slave labor
ineffective leaders and political corruption
an increase in the amount of food supplied by Roman farmers
32
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, most of Europe was ruled by
Germanic Tribes
Byzantine Governors
Central Asian Warlords
Italian Nobles
33
Paul of Tarsus was a key figure in the development of Christianity because
he actively opposed the teaching that Jesus was the Messiah
he attracted many new followers.
he remained in Rome
he followed Jewish dietary laws