Question 1

Religion during the first centuries of Rome

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included many gods adapted from the Greeks

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was open only to men in elite society.

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was not allowed in peasant communities.

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changed from Catholicism to Orthodox Christianity.

Question 2

What effect did aqueducts have on the Roman Empire?

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large urban areas became even larger

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water was re-routed away from disloyal areas

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the god Neptune became more popular

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boats could ship goods long distances

Question 3

In taking the Orthodox faith into early Russia in the 800s CE, Byzantine missionaries Cyril and Methodius also

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introduced a new alphabet.

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spread the bubonic plague.

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eliminated Muslim influence.

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spied on the Russian tsar.

Question 4

From which culture did Russia borrow its art, architecture, and religion

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The Byzantine Empire

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The Mongols

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The Roman Empire

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Alexander's Empire

Question 5

Who is required to fight in the landlord's army other than knights?

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serfs & peasants

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monks

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bishops

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clergy

Question 6

Constantine MOST LIKELY chose the location for Constantinople because the location

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enhanced trade.

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was convenient.

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appeared prestigious.

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encouraged religion.

Question 7

Why did the bubonic plague MOST LIKELY first occur in Europe in port towns in Italy and France?

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Boats landed at these ports with infected passengers and rodents.

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People living near the ocean were more vulnerable to the bubonic plague.

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Europe's inland towns had better hygiene and sanitation than port towns.

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The Southwest portion of Europe was the origin of the bubonic plague.

Question 8

Which civilization is best known for its maritime trade?

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Phoenicia

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Egyptian

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Persian

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Roman

Question 9

In the manorial system, peasants

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were protected and allowed to work the land in return for their service and payments.

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had no rights whatsoever.

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were often sold by kings.

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could vote for their vassals providing the peasants owned land in the kingdom.

Question 10

The goal of the Crusades was to

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regain the Holy Land from the Muslims (Seljuk Turks)

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reopen trade between Western Europe and the eastern trade routes

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remove the Pope from power

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reunite the RCC and EOC

Question 11

Pointed arches and spires, flying buttresses, stained glass windows and gargoyles describes ___ architecture

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Gothic

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Byzantine

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Greco-Roman

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Classical

Question 12

Which event had the largest impact on the revival of trade in Western Europe?

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The Crusades

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The Bubonic Plague

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The Viking  raids

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The Great Schism

Question 13

Who influenced Justinian in improving the status of women?

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Theodora

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Eleanor of Aquitaine

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Constantine

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Cleopatra

Question 14

The Great East-West Schism divided the Christian Church

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along geographic lines.

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into many sects and denominations.

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from Russia due to the Mongol invasions.

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from the familial relationship with Judaism and Islam.

Question 15

What important effect did the Byzantine Empire and Islamic expansion have on Western Europe?

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They preserved knowledge from classical Greece and Rome.

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They changed the artistic styles of Western Europe.

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They prevented Western Europe from being conquered by the  Mongols.

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They caused reforms withing the Christian Church.

Question 16

Who is most responsible for the tolerance and peace of the  Mauryan Empire?

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Asoka

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Buddha

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Chandragupta

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Wudi

Question 17

In which  area was Islam spread MOST quickly by trade?

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North Africa

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Western Europe

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Southeast Asia

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Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 18

Who is responsible for reunited much of the Roman Empire in Western Europe?

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Charlemagne

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William the Conqueror

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Justinian

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Constantine

Question 19

Why were Christians in Rome, Palestine and Egypt persecuted more than anywhere else?

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they were closer to the center of imperial power.

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they were closer to important trade routes.

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Christians were more accepted elsewhere.

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Christianity did not spread outside of these areas.

Question 20

Which Chinese Dynasty is known for its use of Confucian philosophical ideas?

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Han

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Shang

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Zhou

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Qin

Question 21

What was the relationship between religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt?

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The theocracy brought stability and unity  the people of Egypt.

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Monotheism developed as the major religious belief of Ancient Egypt with the Pharaoh as the creator god.

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Religion and political authority were separated into different functions in Ancient Egypt.

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In order to keep political control, the Pharaoh minimized the role of religion in Ancient Egypt.

Question 22

Which Chinese dynasty was the first to use the Mandate of Heaven to justify its reign?

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Zhou

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Qin

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Han

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Shang

Question 23

Dar al Islam stretched from Spain to Indonesia.  Which economic activity best explains why?

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commerce

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fishing

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gold mining

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wheat farming

Question 24

Why did the Bantus migrate in a southerly manner?

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the Sahara blocked their movement north

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the Crusade made North Africa dangerous for settling down

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the tropical rain forest was too hot for them

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the mountains prevented them from migrating west.

Question 25

Which Indian empire conquered all but the tip of the subcontinent?

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Mauryan

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Mughal

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Gupta

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Harappan

Question 26

Which Chinese philosophy is known for it autocratic methods?

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legalism

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Confucianism

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Buddhism

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Daoism

Question 27

Why did Christianity gain most of its supporters throughout the Roman Empire in its early years?

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It appealed to the poor and the oppressed

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The Roman emperors required conversion

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The wealthy merchants saw it as a way to make more money.

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It was similar to Hellenistic philosophies.

Question 28

How did Buddhism spread to China?

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Merchants on the Silk Road

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Merchants travelling from Europe introduced the new religion

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Merchants crossing the Indian Ocean

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Missionaries from Arabia introduced the new religion

Question 29

The Cathedral of Notre Dame is the epitome of which architectural style?

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Gothic

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Romanesque

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Byzantine

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Classical

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