seldom wielded any real political power.

The Tang Empire declined when

political and military decay undermined the social order.

After Muhammad's death, the Muslim community

chose a successor (caliph), Abu Bakr.

A problem within the church was simony, or

buying and selling of ecclesiastical appointments.

The establishment of Christianity as the official faith in Byzantium set the precedent for _?

The rise of Islam as the focus of a political empire.

The end of Anglo-Saxon domination in England came in the late 11th century with:

invasion of the Norman duke William the Conqueror.

The tributary system was a practice in which

other countries acknowledge the Chinese emperor is supreme.

Chinese maritime innovations included

compasses and large oceangoing ships called junks.

The rise of literacy in Korea resulted from the

improved printing system and the han'gul writing system.

By instituting civil service examinations for entrance into the gov't bureaucracy, the Song

recruited the most talented men for government service.

By 1500, the English Parliament

had become a permanent part of English government.

In medieval Europe, the primary centers for agricultural production were

self-sufficient farming estates known as manors.

After rejection by his family for the title of Great Khan, Khubilai formed

the Yuan Empire in China and Siberia.

A significant sharing of scientific knowledge from the Middle East to Europe and India was:

eclipse predictions and tables.

The relationship between the leading family in Korea, the Koryo family, and the Mongols was

the Koryo kings were of mostly Mongol descent

As prosperity and population increased in Song China, Chinese officials

developed water and waste management

In addition to providing charity, one of the most important effects of monasticism was:

the preservation of literacy and ancient Latin texts.

Which is not true about the development of movable type & the availability of printed material?

It helped spread subversive ideas and caused rebellions

Which of the following statements is not true about the rule of the Seljuk Empire?

Mesopotamia grew in population and influence.

One of the most significant sources of conflict for western Europe between 1000 and 1400 was

struggle for power between the church and state.

Which of the following statements about the Magna Carta is not true?

It gave new rights to the peasants.

Sufism was significant in being a(n)

quest for a direct union w/God through rituals and training.

A significant Byzantine achievement in the 9th c., carried out by Cyrial and Methodius, was

the spread of Orthodox Christianity among the Slavs.

In 1265, major divisions emerged between the Mongol khans because

many branches refused to accept Khubilai as Great Khan.

Which of the following is not true about the Crusades?

After 1071, the Seljuk Turk threat to pilgrims had subsided.

To demonstrate their rejection of the Mongols, the Ming emperors, starting with Hongwu,

closed the borders to foreigners.

One of the significant features of the growth of literature in the 14-15th century was

the composition of literature in the vernacular.

Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to Mongol military supremacy?

enormous conscripted armies to outnumber their enemies

What prevented the Mongols from invading Japan?

A storm prevented them from establishing a base.

The continued growth of trade and manufacturing after 1200 resulted in:

The growth of wealthy port cities in the Latin West.

Which of the following fostered artistic growth in the Renaissance?

The patronage of wealthy merchants and clergymen

How did the threat of Mongol invasion affect Japan?

They built coastal defenses, and trained their warriors.

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1
In 1368, the Yuan Empire was overthrown and replaced by the
Yi Kingdom.
Manchu Empire.
Ming Empire.
Song Empire.
2
System of credit based on guarantees that paper $ could be redeemed for coins. This was called
"xinming."
mercantilism.
"paper tiger."
"flying money."
3
In 1453, the Ottomans captured which important Christian city of the Byzantine Empire?
Paris
Budapest
Vienna
Constantinople
4
During the Song period, women experienced subordination and social restriction, epitomized by
veiling.
a decrease in voting rights.
widow-burning.
footbinding.
5
Japanese emperors
seldom wielded any real political power.
came from constantly changing lineages.
required the Mandate of Heaven to maintain power.
maintained tight political control.
6
The Tang Empire declined when
the Grand Canal silted up
plague swept the capital.
political and military decay undermined the social order.
earthquakes and tidal waves destroyed coastal cities.
7
The Mongol way of life, forced by a scarcity of resources, was largely
agricultural.
hunting and gathering.
pastoral.
based on procurement.
8
After Muhammad's death, the Muslim community
abandoned the orthodox teachings of Islam.
searched the entire peninsula for a suitable successor
held general elections to replace Muhammad.
chose a successor (caliph), Abu Bakr.
9
What economic problems did Russia see during the time of Mongol domination?
the burden of taxation carried by the peasantry.
overzealous tax collection by Russian princes
all of these.
the attempt to introduce paper money by the Mongols.
10
A problem within the church was simony, or
selling of absolution for sin in advance of committing it.
appointment of one's relatives to church positions.
non-celibate clergy.
buying and selling of ecclesiastical appointments.
11
The establishment of Christianity as the official faith in Byzantium set the precedent for _?
The dominance of monotheism in all subsequent empires.
The rejection of religion as an official political focus.
The rise of corrupt leadership in those empires.
The rise of Islam as the focus of a political empire.
12
Muhammad's revelations from the angel are compiled in a book called
the Quran.
the Hadith.
the Third Testament.
the Ka'ba.
13
The end of Anglo-Saxon domination in England came in the late 11th century with:
the initiation of the Crusades.
invasion of the Norman duke William the Conqueror.
the fall of the Umayyad caliphate.
civil war in Scandinavia recalling marauders home.
14
The tributary system was a practice in which
the emperor traveled to other countries to give allegiance.
other countries acknowledge the Chinese emperor is supreme.
the emperor made a pilgrimage to please the gods
the emperor made an annual trip down the Grand Canal.
15
Spain and Portugal's "reconquest" and of the Iberian peninsula recaptured land from
Protestants.
Peasants.
Slaves.
Muslims.
16
Chinese maritime innovations included
lateen sails and astrolabes.
compasses and large oceangoing ships called junks.
gunboats and maps.
the bulwark and jute rope.
17
The rise of literacy in Korea resulted from the
improved printing system and the han'gul writing system.
Japanese rule, which forced the formation of public schools.
institution of a university system.
spread of woodblock printing from China.
18
By instituting civil service examinations for entrance into the gov't bureaucracy, the Song
drove the most talented people out of the country.
ensured that only the wealthy elite would retain power.
recruited the most talented men for government service.
tried to limit the number of civil servants.
19
Which factor was not a contributor to the doubling of the European population from 1100-1445?
few epidemics
warm temperatures
new farming techniques
unification under Christianity
20
By 1500, the English Parliament
had been disbanded by King John.
had gained complete governmental authority.
had yet to be officially formed.
had become a permanent part of English government.
21
The three-field system was
the traditional three-part contest performed by knights.
the political relationship between king, lord, and serf.
an agricultural method.
the technology used in medieval optics.
22
In medieval Europe, the primary centers for agricultural production were
self-sufficient farming estates known as manors.
scattered farms owned by the regional nobility.
normally worked by slaves.
small farms owned by those who worked on them.
23
What caused the end of serfdom in western Europe?
the decimated agricultural productivity of the early 14th c.
the Black Death
the rise of cities
the rise of popular literature
24
After rejection by his family for the title of Great Khan, Khubilai formed
the Golden Horde.
the Central Asian Khanate.
Il-Khan Empire of Iran.
the Yuan Empire in China and Siberia.
25
A significant sharing of scientific knowledge from the Middle East to Europe and India was:
eclipse predictions and tables.
Uigher calendar calculations.
formulas for alchemical processes.
networked astronomical observatories.
26
The predominant city for trade with the Far East during the Middle Ages was:
London
Flanders
Venice
Paris
27
The relationship between the leading family in Korea, the Koryo family, and the Mongols was
the Mongols considered all Koreans "barbarians."
the Koryo kings were of mostly Mongol descent
they were mutually hostile.
the Koryo family revolted against the Mongols.
28
As prosperity and population increased in Song China, Chinese officials
suppressed personal freedom and wealth.
developed water and waste management
invented birth control methods to control population growth.
sent people to fight wars in foreign lands to decrease pop.
29
In addition to providing charity, one of the most important effects of monasticism was:
the new hierarchy it imposed on the church.
the preservation of literacy and ancient Latin texts.
the creation of a religious warrior class.
the aggressive missionary efforts of Benedictine monks.
30
Which is not true about the development of movable type & the availability of printed material?
It furthered the development of new agricultural land
It spread information on how to prevent disease.
It helped spread subversive ideas and caused rebellions
It gave people information on planting & irrigation.
31
Which of the following statements is not true about the rule of the Seljuk Empire?
Mesopotamia grew in population and influence.
They let irrigation and canal systems fall into disrepair.
leaders didn't get involved in internal religious fighting.
They ruled the Middle East during the First Crusade.
32
One of the most significant sources of conflict for western Europe between 1000 and 1400 was
struggle for holding together the Holy Roman Empire
the loss of status when Russia converted to Eastern Orthodox
struggle for power between the church and state.
struggle to keep Muslims from crossing Straits of Gibraltar.
33
Which of the following statements about the Magna Carta is not true?
It affirmed that monarchs are subject to established law.
It means "Great Charter."
It gave new rights to the peasants.
It confirmed the independence of the church
34
Justice and governance at the local level was usually provided by whom?
the king.
the lord of the manor.
the reeves of a shire.
the archbishop of the diocese.
35
To facilitate communication and trade between northern and southern China, the Sui built the
Yangtze River Highway.
Great Wall.
Grand Canal.
Trans China Relay System.
36
Sufism was significant in being a(n)
new doctrine that excluded the lower classes.
quest for a direct union w/God through rituals and training.
blending of Christian and Buddhist ideas into Islam.
rejection of religious formalism.
37
A significant Byzantine achievement in the 9th c., carried out by Cyrial and Methodius, was
the spread of Orthodox Christianity among the Slavs.
the introduction of Islam to southern Europe.
a dynamic painting style conveying deep emotion.
their shipbuilding and epics about wars.
38
In 1265, major divisions emerged between the Mongol khans because
many branches refused to accept Khubilai as Great Khan.
Batu and Khubilai teamed up against Jagadai.
Jagadai did not accept Shamanism.
some refused to accept an alliance with the Mamluks.
39
Muslim religious practice is based on the
Ten Commandments.
Three Goals to Salvation.
Eightfold Path.
Five Pillars.
40
Which of the following is not true about the Crusades?
The pope promised atonement from sins for the Crusaders.
Desire to increase trade and land were contributing factors.
They were a series of religiously inspired campaigns.
After 1071, the Seljuk Turk threat to pilgrims had subsided.
41
To demonstrate their rejection of the Mongols, the Ming emperors, starting with Hongwu,
built the Great Wall of China and deported all Mongols.
marched all the Mongols to the Korean border.
closed the borders to foreigners.
changed the official language from Mongolian to Chinese.
42
One of the significant features of the growth of literature in the 14-15th century was
the composition of literature in Latin.
the development of epic poetry.
the composition of literature in the vernacular.
the incorporation of political criticism.
43
The development of agriculture in the Choson kingdom was based on what cash crop?
Rice
Wheat
Sugar
Cotton
44
Agricultural workers who were legally bound to the manor were called
serfs.
satraps.
mobads.
bailiffs.
45
Muhammad's teachings built upon the beliefs of
Judaism and Hinduism.
Judaism and Christianity.
Judaism and Buddhism.
Judaism and Zoroastrianism.
46
Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to Mongol military supremacy?
enormous conscripted armies to outnumber their enemies
flaming arrows
more technically proficient bows.
superior riding skills.
47
What prevented the Mongols from invading Japan?
Mongol tactics were no match for the Japanese military.
The jungle heat prevented their horses from continuing.
A storm prevented them from establishing a base.
The Mongols feared the samurai military prowess.
48
Buddhist meditative practice known as Chan Buddhism and by this specific term in Japan.
Ju Duo
kung fu
Zen Buddhism.
yoga
49
The continued growth of trade and manufacturing after 1200 resulted in:
The continuing economic depression in agriculture.
The isolation of Europe from the rest of the world.
Religious revival and expansion.
The growth of wealthy port cities in the Latin West.
50
Which of the following fostered artistic growth in the Renaissance?
The patronage of wealthy merchants and clergymen
The "artistic tax" to support museums
The ability of the average person to afford art
The capture of Muslim artists and artwork
51
How did the threat of Mongol invasion affect Japan?
merchants lost huge sums of money in the Mongolian markets.
Japanese monks were held hostage.
Japanese clans took political control of their regions.
They built coastal defenses, and trained their warriors.
52
Which area did not endure Viking raids?
Constantinople
France
Russia
Muslim Spain.
53
Schisms, the foremost threat to the Christian church in the Middle Ages, were
disputes between bishops concerning church lands.
arguments between local priests and the pope on education.
disagreements between kings and church leaders over power.
Differences in doctrine within a religious community.
54
Books w/in the Catholic church to guide priests about appropriate penance for sin were called:
triptychs
catechism.
hagiographies.
penitentials.
55
The unified community that believed that Muhammad was the "Messenger of God" was called the
umma.
hijra.
shaitan.
ka'ba.
56
Why did Muhammad leave Mecca for Medina (the hijra)?
One of his visions commanded him to.
He sought more followers in the north.
Muhammad's wife had family in Medina.
Meccan leaders were threatened by his popularity.
57
Religious conflicts in the Byzantine Empire resulted in treatment of Nestorian Christians as
heretics, seeking refuge under the Sasanid shah.
holy, seeking the recovery of holy lands through crusades.
monks, seeking the true meaning of life in vows of poverty.
converts to new faiths to avoid taxation.
58
After the fall of Rome in the fifth century, the western Roman Empire
had no powerful rulers or authority.
became known as the Byzantine Empire.
fell under the control of Constantine.
fragmented into a handful of Germanic kingdoms.
59
It appears that women enjoyed greater status in Korea and Vietnam; for example,
the Trung sisters of Vietnam led resistance vs invaders.
the Fujiwara family was led by a matriarchy
samurai warriors could be either male or female.
the Yi sisters of Korea led a revolt against taxes
60
The Great Western Schism originated over
whether or not priests could be married.
whether the pope should be in Rome or Constantinople.
rival papal claimants between Avignon and Rome.
whether or not women could be priests.
61
The foundation of Islamic civilization is the Shari'a, or
law.
community.
philosophy.
literature.
62
Latin Europe regained "lost knowledge" when Greek works came into the Latin West through:
the recapture of s. Italy from the Byzantines and Muslims.
the recapture of northern Germany from the Huns.
contact with the court of Khubilai Khan.
the discovery of the remains of the Library of Alexandria.
63
Which of the following cannot be said about Zhu Xi's neo-Confucianism?
It asserted that man is naturally good.
It asserted that the ideal human is the warrior.
It asserted that the ideal human is the sage
It emphasized individual moral and social responsibility.
64
What was not one of the reasons for the fall of the Sui dynasty?
Overextension of territory
The need for massive resources
Adherence to Buddhism
Assassination of the emperor
65
Vladimir I chose Orthodox Christianity over Islam because:
he felt that Islam was more appropriate to nomadic peoples.
he felt that Islam would do nothing to promote trade.
he knew that Islam forbade alcohol consumption.
he got special dispensation from the pope to marry 2 wives.
66
What is considered the greatest Byzantine architectural monument?
The Great Horn
The Hippodrome
The palace of the Porphyrogenitus rulers
Hagia Sophia
67
The decline of the Umayyad dynasty was due to
converts to Islam numbered no more than 10 percent.
growing unrest among non-Arab Muslims, over political power.
the arrival of a Jewish messiah.
a peasant revolt over increases in taxes
68
Which of the following areas was not brought under Muslim control under the caliphs?
Eastern Europe
Spain
Egypt and North Africa
Syria
69
Guilds, which came to dominate medieval European life, were
a band of knights without ties to a lord.
an order of monks.
an association of craft specialists from the same trade.
a unit of currency in use throughout the Latin West.
70
The capital of the Umayyad caliphate was in
Bagdad
Antioch
Ephesus
Damascus
71
What "architectural wonder" first made its appearance in France on or about the year 1140 C.E.?
Gothic cathedrals
Guild halls
Chateaux
Opera houses
72
Which comes next in control of the Middle East? Seljuk Turks, Crusaders, Mamluks, then __
Byzantines
Mongols
Kurds
Armenians
73
Mongol armies often consisted of
a multinational force with Mongol commanders.
Chinese mercenaries.
both male and female soldiers.
ethnic Mongols only.
74
Which of the following best describes the Hanseatic League?
A reliable transportation infrastructure.
An economic and defensive alliance of free towns in Germany.
The basic alignment for the Fourth Crusade.
A treaty involving Latin Europe's agricultural resources.
75
In the early tenth century, Korea was united under which dynasty?
Pyongyong
Han
Koryo
Paekche

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