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Islam, Byzantine Empire, Western Europe
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1
Byzantine art and architecture was influence by?
The Romans
The Greeks and the Romans
The Greeks
None of these
2
What hindered political developement in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Conflict between Kingdoms over trade and resources
None of these
Power of the Church
Power of the church and conflict over trade and resources
3
Prior to Islam, prophets believed a common religion could bring unity to the Arab world.
False
True
4
Why did the schism in the Christian church occur?
Both of these
Conflict between the Pope and Emperor
Neither of these
Exclusion of certain ethnicities for leadership positions
5
Unlike the current United States, the Byzantine Empire did not practice?
Veiling and confinement of women
Isolationism
Religion
Separation of Church and State
6
After the assassination of the 3rd Caliph, Islam was forever split into two branches called?
Umma and Caliph
Sunni and Shia (Shiite)
Umma and Shia (Shiite)
Sunni and Umma
7
Which of the following is NOT a major feature of the Umayyad Caliphate?
Little attempt to convert non-Muslims
Arabic becomes the official language
Muslims held low social positions
Gold and silver are used as currency
8
The Black Plague killed what portion of the European population?
1/2
1/4
1/5
1/3
9
Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
Fasting during the daylight hours of Ramadan
The Hajj
Charity for the less fortunate
Prayer 10 times a day
10
When Muhammad died, a political and religious successor took his place called a?
Islam
Muslim
Umma
Caliph
11
Muhammed was originally from what city?
Damascus
Mecca
Madina
Jerusalem
12
Islam is similar to Christianity in all the following ways except?
Both promote equality in the eyes of God
Both are Monotheistic
Both believe Jesus is the son of God
Both believe in a heaven and a hell
13
The official split in the Christian church is know as the Great _______.
Schism
Gatsby
Wall
Acts
14
What was the official language of the Christian Church?
French
Greek
Latin
German
15
During the Middle Ages what percentage of the population lived in rural areas?
60%
80%
90%
70%
16
Which European Monarch is known for his promotion of education?
Lord Byron
Henry VIII
The Duke of Normandy
Charlemange
17
Agricultural estates owned by landlords were called ______.
Farms
Serfs
Kingdoms
Manors
18
The time period under the Abbasid Caliphate was known as the __________ Age of Islam.
Golden
Bronze
Silver
Dark
19
What was the sole unifying force in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Language
Kings
Islam
Christianity
20
A merchant class was unable to develop in the Middle Ages due to?
Weak economics
Strong government involvement in trade
Strong economics
Weak government involvement in trade
21
Justinian, the Byzantine emperor, created a standardized system of?
Government
Law Codes
Measurements
Education
22
In its beginning, Islam was intentionally spread.
True
False
23
The Islamic community is known as the _______.
Umma
Caliph
Onna
Koran
24
It was believed that the Byzantine Emperor was ordained by God to be the head of?
Church
Church and State
State
None of these
25
Western Europe followed Roman Catholicism, while Eastern Europe adopted what?
Eastern Unorthodox
Eastern Orthodox
Western Orthodox
Western Unorthodox
26
What scholars preserved the works the Greek and Hellenistic period?
European
Jewish
Muslim
Chinese
27
The religion and culture of Eastern Europe was largely shaped by the?
Mongol Empire
The Song Dynasty
Old Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
28
Which was practiced by the Byzantines first and later adopted by the Muslims?
Veiling and confinement of women
Veiling of women
None of these
Confinement of women
29
The Crusades were a series of religious wars between the Christians and the Muslims.
True
False
30
The time period in Western Europe from approximately 500 to 1300 A.D. is known as what?
Post-Classical
The Medieval Period
The Dark Ages
All of these
