Why is the Battle of Tours significant?

Charles Martel defeated Muslim forces invading Europe

What is scholasticism?

the blending of religious ideas and human reason

a military formation where they're in a tight square

What caused the first civil war in Rome?

The power struggle among the members of the senate

the rules and codes Muslims must follow in their daily lives

Viking raids in Europe caused...

citizens to turn to local lords for protection

What is the Great Chain of Being?

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

Why is the Byzantine Empire important and influential?

They preserved much of Greek and Roman writings and civilizations

forms a more complete religious, ethical, and political system

What does Pax Romana refer to?

the period of peace and prosperity in Rome

Who won the Battle of Thermopylae?

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

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

The Carthaginian Empire in Sicily and Spain was encroaching on Rome

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

Pre-Socratic Greek philosophy attempted to

explain the universe on the basis of unifying principles

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

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