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Super Saturday Super Quiz Part 2
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VA SOL Review
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1
Which element of Roman architecture did the Romans copy from the Greeks?
the vault
the dome
the arch
the column
2
Renaissance art included all of these characteristics EXCEPT -
use of perspective
only religious subjects
display of emotions
sculpture that is three-dimenshional
3
Which number marks the location of the Battle of Tours?
2
4
1
3
4
After the fall of Rome which had the LEAST influence on European political/social institutions?
Islamic culture and religion
classical legacies of the Roman Empire
Customs of the Germanic tribes
Christian beliefs and practices
5
Which group of people made up the majority of the citizens in the Roman Republic?
merchants
patricians
plebeians
slaves
6
A feudal manor is -
a community where monks live and worship God
land that peasants own
a self-sufficient community
land around Rome controlled by the Pope
7
Which civilization created the Dome of the Rock?
Roman
Byzantine
Hebrew
Islamic
8
Which of the following advancements was NOT a result of the Pax Romana?
creation of a civil service
uniform system of money
peaceful transition of emperors
expansion of trade
9
Greek geography encouraged the formation of which political institution?
empire
republic
city-state
theocracy
10
In the late Roman Empire, the Church was all of these EXCEPT -
a military power
a unifying force
an example of moral authority
as important as the Emperor
11
Who was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity and re-name Byzantium after himself?
Diocletian
Constantine
Justinian
Augustine
12
What cause led to the European discovery of the Americas?
Spanish wanted cheaper access to the spice trade in India.
Portuguese heard about a golden city and went to find it.
Christopher Columbus wanted to prove that the world is flat.
The Chinese were looking for a new way to get to Italy.
13
What was an unexpected effect of the Crusades on Europe?
increased influence of the Patriarch
economic control of North Africa
religious toleration for Jews
increased trade between European and Arab cultures
14
The Renaissance in Western Europe is
best
described as a period marked by -
great intellectual and artistic creativity
an advance of Muslim art and literature
unquestioned reliance on the writings of Aristotle
Christian unity throughout the region
15
The Macedonian leader responsible for conquering Greece was -
Lysander
Phillip II
Pericles
Solon
16
What contribution to the world did the Islamic Empire make in learning and scholarship?
practiced an advanced system of bureaucracy in order to rule
invented a new writing system called hiragana
translated the Greek texts into Arabic and preserved them
invented the first printing press, using movable type
17
Roman aqueducts made significant use of which architectural structure?
dome
column
arch
Colosseum
18
Using the map, which conclusion can be drawn regarding the phrase "All roads lead to Rome"?
Most roads in the Roman Empire were impassable.
The Roman Catholic Church created a network of roads.
To go by road from city to city required passing thru Rome.
Roads connected the capital with most of the Roman Empire.
19
Each of these is a characteristic of Mayan civilization EXCEPT -
high-altitude agriculture
solar calendar
glyphic writing
polytheistic religion
20
All of the following contributed to the spread of Islam EXCEPT-
weakness of Byzantine and Persian empires
geographic features like mountains and deserts
movement along trade routes
spread of the Arabic language
21
The Punic Wars caused
Rome to have more land and riches
the destruction of Athens
Carthage to have more land and riches
the destruction of Rome
22
Which was NOT a factor in shaping the Middle Ages?
the Eastern Orthodox Church
the Roman Catholic Church
Roman heritage
the invasions of barbarian tribes
23
Florence, Venice, and Genoa became important city-states for all of these reasons EXCEPT -
their access to trade routes to the Middle East
they were independent republics
they were distribution points for goods into Europe
their location on the Baltic Sea
24
What is the best title for this table?
Pax Romana
The Decline of Rome
Strong Byzantine Empire
The Roman Empire Begins
25
Which of these groups would participate in Greek (Hellenic) government?
foreigners
slaves
women
men
26
The MOST important legacy of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire was the -
translation of Muslim and Hindu texts
extension of Roman Catholicism in the east
preservation of Greek and Roman cultures
development of trade networks in Africa
27
All of these were effects of the Crusades EXCEPT -
weakening the power of monarchs
weakening of the Byzantine Empire
producing lasting bitterness between the Abrahamic religions
increasing trade between the Mediterranean and Middle East
28
The Age of Charlemagne was known for -
an attack on the Pope
construction of churches, roads and schools
peaceful co-existence with the Islamic Empire
rules over a very small kingdom
29
What role did myths play in Greek beliefs and culture?
Greeks created myths to gain control over popular festivals.
Greek myths used stories of gods to explain nature.
Greek myths were hidden in sacred writings for priests.
Greeks created myths to keep new gods out of the religion.
30
The Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can
best
be described as a church that -
avoided involvement in social and educational matters
was a strong force that divided many people
favored separation from secular governments
stabilized Europe during aperiod of weak central government
31
Competition between Athens and Sparta for control of the Greek world led to the -
Peloponnesian War
Persian Wars
destruction of Carthage
legalization of Christianity
32
One major effect of the Hundred Years' War was -
influence of England over France
revival of the Age of Faith
confirmation of the Italian Pope's authority
the birth of England and France as nations
33
Which group did NOT disrupt early Medieval Europe?
the Vikings
the Franks
the Magyars
the Anglo-Saxons
34
Christianity was a threat to the Roman rulers because -
Jesus preached against Roman rule
Romans were considered heretics
Christians refused to worship Roman gods
Christians tried to overthrow Nero
35
How did contact between Greeks and Romans affect religion in the ancient world?
The Greeks translated their myths into many languages.
Romans began paying more attention to myths than to singing.
The Romans adopted gods based on the Greek religion.
Greeks followed the Roman ideas about gods and goddesses.
36
Gaul, the area conquered by Julius Caesar, was the ancient equivalent of which modern country?
Italy
Germany
France
England
37
Why were church scholars the most likely people to preserve Greek, Roman, and Arabic knowledge?
They were very religious.
They traveled frequently.
They could read and write.
They had the military ambition.
38
As Islam spread into new areas, the key element for unifying diverse groups of people was the -
style of art
style of dress
Roman democracy
Arabic language
39
What characteristic did the Incas share with the Persian and Roman Empires?
written system of law
widespread road system
monotheistic religious systems
uniform system of money
40
What expanded the circulation of literary works during the Renaissance?
the printing press
improved advertising
unity in Europe
the support of the Church
41
1. Citizens elect people 2. Those people make govt decisions - What kind of government is this?
a monarchy
a direct democracy
an oligarchy
a representative democracy
42
Which number on this map shows the location of the holiest city of Islam?
1
4
3
2
43
Which BEST completes the title for this list?
Hundred Years' War
Christian Crusades
War of the Roses
Norman Conquests
44
In Roman society, who had the MOST power?
patricians
king
plebeians
slaves
45
Which is the BEST title for this chart?
Examples of Roman Influence in North Africa and Asia
Roman Catholic Influence on the Gupta Empire
Islamic Influence on the Byzantine Empire
Examples of Byzantine Influence in Eastern Europe and Russia
46
This list describes the roles of:
Roman emperors
Muslim caliphates
Europeans monarchs
Christian churches
47
This speech helped to start the —
Norman Conquest
First Crusade
Holy Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
48
Which is the
best
title for these events?
The Crusades
The Fall of Constantinople
The Black Death
The Mongol Conquests
49
The Abbasid Empire moved the Muslim political capital to which city?
Jerusalem
Mecca
Damascus
Baghdad
50
The migration/invasion of groups such as the Angles, Saxons, and Vikings led to -
a rise in parliamentary monarchy
an increase in long distance trade
the establishment of feudalism
the revival of classical learning
