Sufism was significant in being a(n)

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

How did the threat of Mongol invasion affect Japan?

They built coastal defenses, and trained their warriors.

Religious conflicts in the Byzantine Empire resulted in treatment of Nestorian Christians as

heretics, seeking refuge under the Sasanid shah.

In medieval Europe, the primary centers for agricultural production were

self-sufficient farming estates known as manors.

Chinese maritime innovations included

compasses and large oceangoing ships called junks.

The Tang Empire declined when

political and military decay undermined the social order.

The tributary system was a practice in which

other countries acknowledge the Chinese emperor is supreme.

By 1500, the English Parliament

had become a permanent part of English government.

A problem within the church was simony, or

buying and selling of ecclesiastical appointments.

The Great Western Schism originated over

rival papal claimants between Avignon and Rome.

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

invasion of the Norman duke William the Conqueror.

Which of the following is not true about the Crusades?

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

Which of the following best describes the Hanseatic League?

An economic and defensive alliance of free towns in Germany.

What prevented the Mongols from invading Japan?

A storm prevented them from establishing a base.

Latin Europe regained "lost knowledge" when Greek works came into the Latin West through:

the recapture of s. Italy from the Byzantines and Muslims.

Guilds, which came to dominate medieval European life, were

an association of craft specialists from the same trade.

Why did Muhammad leave Mecca for Medina (the hijra)?

Meccan leaders were threatened by his popularity.

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

It helped spread subversive ideas and caused rebellions

In 1265, major divisions emerged between the Mongol khans because

many branches refused to accept Khubilai as Great Khan.

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

the preservation of literacy and ancient Latin texts.

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

the Koryo kings were of mostly Mongol descent

Vladimir I chose Orthodox Christianity over Islam because:

he knew that Islam forbade alcohol consumption.

The decline of the Umayyad dynasty was due to

growing unrest among non-Arab Muslims, over political power.

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.

After the fall of Rome in the fifth century, the western Roman Empire

fragmented into a handful of Germanic kingdoms.

Mongol armies often consisted of

a multinational force with Mongol commanders.

After Muhammad's death, the Muslim community

chose a successor (caliph), Abu Bakr.

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

closed the borders to foreigners.

It appears that women enjoyed greater status in Korea and Vietnam; for example,

the Trung sisters of Vietnam led resistance vs invaders.

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

struggle for power between the church and state.

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

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