part 1 (module 1 and 2) – Flashcards

The lines below express a belief recited by followers of Islam. "All praise is due to ALLAH alone, Lord of all the worlds. The Gracious, the Merciful. Master of the day of Judgment." In which of the following do these lines appear? (5 points) Bible Sutras Qur'an Torah

How did Muslim conquerors usually treat Christians and Jews in the lands they conquered? (5 points) The Muslims killed most of the Christians and Jews. The Muslims forced Christians and Jews to convert. The Muslims let Christians and Jews practice their faiths. The Muslims accepted Christians and Jews as their equals.

Which belief is shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims? (5 points) Painting pictures of God is wrong. The faith has only one human leader. Alcohol should be avoided. People should rest one day a week.

Score: 5 of 5 4. Which of the following principles is shared amongst the teachings of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity? (5 points) The soul will be judged upon death. Take sacraments to get closer to God. Fast on the holy day. Jesus was resurrected.

The expansion of Islam reached all of the following countries except: (5 points) France India Spain Egypt

Which of the following was a cause for revolt against Islamic rule in conquered territories? (5 points) higher taxes imposed on non-Muslims forced military service establishment of a governing bureaucracy enslavement of non-Muslims

In 1198 CE, Pope Innocent III gave the merchants of Venice, Italy, a license to trade with the Muslims of the Holy Land. What can be inferred from this fact? (5 points) The Crusades introduced Europeans to the wealth of the Muslim world. During this time, Europe was not entirely hostile to Muslims. The merchants risked being interfered with by Crusaders or pirates. Pope Innocent III was opposed to the continuation of the Crusades.

The following is an excerpt from Urban II's letter of instruction to the Crusaders, 1095. Use the excerpt to answer the following question: Your brotherhood, we believe, has long since learned from many accounts that a barbaric fury has deplorably afflicted and laid waste the churches of God in the regions of the Orient. More than this, blasphemous to say, it has even grasped in intolerable servitude its churches and the Holy City of Christ, glorified by His passion and resurrection. -Public Domain What impression did Urban II hope to make on those reading this letter? (5 points) Christians were being persecuted by Muslims in the Holy Land. Christendom is weak and decadent. The Western world should unite with the east. The Crusades have been a huge success.

Which best describes the relationship between Muslims and Hindus in India? (5 points) Muslims and Hindus have welcomed the exchange of religious and cultural ideas, resulting in a blended society. Muslims and Hindus have been at war constantly since the 11th century. Muslims and Hindus have had religious differences, but it has never become violent. Muslims and Hindus have co-existed peacefully at times, but conflict has been more common and continues to this day.

Which of the following is true of the arrival of Islam in India? (5 points) Muslims introduced the horse to India. Muslims converted to Hindu upon arrival to India. Islamic invaders were welcomed in India. Muslims faced violent resistance.

What was the effect of Mamluk warriors pushing into India? (5 points) The Delhi Sultanate was formed. Muslim armies from the south pushed north into Asia. Hinduism became the dominant religion in India. Muslim Mongol nomads settled in India with their herds.

Which of the following is not true of the Abbasid dynasty? (5 points) It was partially supported by Persians. It had no sources of water nearby. It moved the capital of the Islamic Caliphate to Baghdad. It revolted against and replaced the Umayyad dynasty.

Which of the following best describes the architectural style of the Islamic Golden Age? (5 points) Buildings tended to be ornately decorated with geometric patterns. Buildings tended to be decorated with both Christian and Islamic symbols. Few buildings were constructed, as architecture was frowned upon during the Islamic Golden Age. Buildings were designed without walls so that worshippers could be seen praying outside.

Which of the following best describes the central reason for the division between Shi'a and Sunni Islam? (5 points) Sunni Muslims thought that there were too many pagan remnants in Islam. Shi'a Muslims rejected the idea of expanding Islam. Shi'a Muslims wanted to center the religion around the city of Medina. Sunni Muslims rejected the idea that blood should determine religious leadership.

The following is a passage from William Stearns Davis, ed., Readings in Ancient History: Illustrative Extracts from the Sources, 2 Vols. "Baghdad was a veritable City of Palaces, not made of stucco and mortar, but of marble. The buildings were usually of several stories. The palaces and mansions were lavishly gilded and decorated, and hung with beautiful tapestry and hangings of brocade or silk. The rooms were lightly and tastefully furnished with luxurious divans, costly tables, unique Chinese vases and gold and silver ornaments." -Medieval Sourcebook. Paul Halsall, Fordham University, 1998. The depiction of the city of Baghdad by the author highlights the (5 points) evidence of slave labor used by the Abbasid Caliphate. architectural majesty built under the Abbasid Caliphate. extravagant spending habits of the Ummayad Caliphate. trade accomplishments achieved by the Ummayad Caliphate.

How did the iconoclasm controversy affect the Byzantine Empire? (5 points) It weakened the Orthodox Church. It created a divide within the imperial court. It increased the power of the emperor over religious matters. It heightened public disagreement with the Church.

Who was John of Damascus? (5 points) a monk who defended the use of icons an early Christian bishop a chief advisor to Emperor Constantine a translator of the Bible into modern Russian

Read the description of Justinian from Procopius. Use the excerpt to answer the following question: How could anyone put Justinian's ways into words? These and many even worse vices were disclosed in him as in no other mortal: nature seemed to have taken the wickedness of all other men combined and planted it in this man's soul. And besides this, he was too prone to listen to accusations; and too quick to punish. For he decided such cases without full examination, naming the punishment when he had heard only the accuser's side of the matter. Without hesitation he wrote decrees for the plundering of countries, sacking of cities, and slavery of whole nations, for no cause whatever. So that if one wished to take all the calamities which had befallen the Romans before this time and weigh them against his crimes, I think it would be found that more men had been murdered by this single man than in all previous history. -Public Domain Based on this excerpt, what can be deduced about the reputation of Justinian? (5 points) The reputation of Justinian as a plunderer was shared by most in his time. Justinian had a reputation of being a careful military strategist but a brutal conqueror. Justinian's careful decisions made him many enemies during his time. The reputation of Justinian as a strict follower of the law was not shared by all contemporaries.

How did most citizens of the Byzantine Empire relate to the Roman Empire? (5 points) They saw themselves as part of the Roman Empire. They felt that Roman history was irrelevant to them. They proudly rejected Roman traditions and values. They created art that was identical to the work of the Roman Empire.

Justinian is considered to be the last Roman Emperor to speak Latin as a first language. What does this fact imply about the changes in the Roman Empire at that time? (5 points) The conquests of Justinian had succeeded in making the Romans allies of the Byzantines. The empire of Justinian rejected the concept of a single Roman Empire. The Western Empire had lost most of its political, religious, and economic power. The Eastern Empire had been influenced by the linguistic changes taking place in "barbarian" lands.

Which of the following describes a contribution that emerged from the Byzantine culture? (5 points) Many important cultural works were copied and preserved. Scientific advancements were sponsored by the empire. Religious poetry became a way to express religious beliefs. Intricate sculpture emerged as an artistic tradition in Europe.

Which of the following is true of Justinian's legal code? (5 points) It called for the separation of Church and State. It banned the practice of slavery. It formed the basis of much of medieval European law. It set up a system of trial by jury for crimes.

Which of the following did not contribute to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire? (5 points) economic collapse pagan idol worship barbarian invasions political disintegration

Which of the following was a consequence of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire? (5 points) The Byzantine Empire collapsed. The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches merged. The Byzantine Empire flourished. The Byzantine Empire adopted Christianity as the official religion.

What was one result of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire? (5 points) The city of Constantinople was taken over by the Ostrogoths. Justinian I was unable to reclaim Spain. The bubonic plague killed millions in the Mediterranean region. The Byzantine Empire lost control of North Africa.

Which external enemy proved to be the greatest continuing threat to the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century? (5 points) the Goths the Turks the Romans the Abbasids

Which of the following best describes the internal political turmoil that contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire? (5 points) Church leaders fought with the emperors over who ruled the Empire. A group of wealthy landowners attempted to control the military. Siblings within the imperial family fought over which one was the true emperor. A group of peasants banded together in an attempt to overthrow the imperial family and become the ruling class.

What event was the most significant in damaging the strength of the Byzantine Empire during the Crusades? (5 points) The Venetian takeover of Byzantine trade routes deprived the empire of wheat from the Ukraine. The Latin migration to Constantinople caused religious rifts in Byzantine society. The Seljuk Turks captured Palestine and Jerusalem from the Crusaders. Alexius failed to deal with the Venetians and other Crusaders after he enlisted their help.

Which of the following was not true of serfs? (1 point) Serfs were valuable sources of labor to their landlords. Some serfs had their own small farms, where they grew food to feed their families. All serfs were created equal and had no freedom. Serfs gave landlords crops and labor in return for protection.

The developments under Charlemagne are sometimes referred to as the "Carolingian Renaissance." Which of the following describes those changes? (1 point) An increase in literacy, advancement of the arts, and improvements in the legal system. A revival of polytheism, Roman government, and Roman construction. An increase in the authority of the Church, the state, and the serfs. Monarchs acquired the power to name bishops, dukes, and knights.

Which of the following contributed to Charlemagne's establishment of the Carolingian Empire? (1 point) Charles Martel's defeat of the invading Muslims Charles Martel's naming of Charlemagne as his successor Charles Martel's conversion to Catholicism Charles Martel's unification with the Lombards

Use the passage from Gregory I's Letter to Abbot Mellitus on the conversion of the people of England to Christianity to answer the following question: Further, since it has been their custom to slaughter oxen in sacrifice, they should receive some solemnity in exchange. Let them therefore, on the day of the dedication of their churches, or on the feast of the martyrs whose relics are preserved in them, build themselves huts around their one-time temples and celebrate the occasion with religious feasting. They will sacrifice and eat the animals not any more as an offering to the devil, but for the glory of God to whom, as the giver of all things, they will give thanks for having been satiated. Thus, if they are not deprived of all exterior joys, they will more easily taste the interior ones. For surely it is impossible to efface all at once everything from their strong minds, just as, when one wishes to reach the top of a mountain, he must climb by stages and step by step, not by leaps and bounds What does this passage indicate the church is willing to accept in order to unify Europe under a single faith? (1 point) The church is willing to accept some remnants of pagan culture. The church is willing to accept that these converts will not fast appropriately. The church is willing to accept the worship of pagan gods. The church is willing to accept the building of pagan temples.

Which of the following is not true of the Vikings? (1 point) They brought their pagan beliefs to Europe, re-popularizing polytheism. They settled in the British Isles and Russia. They had a rich poetic tradition that they spread throughout Europe. By the 12th century, they had ceased their raids and begun to blend with European peoples.

Medieval monks filled all of the following economic or social roles for secular communities except (1 point) overseeing serfs on monastery lands serving as orphanages for abandoned children providing food and shelter to travelers lending money to lords and farmers

Which of the following is an effect of Pope Innocent III's call for a Fourth Crusade in 1198 CE? (1 point) Constantinople was sacked by the crusaders. Jerusalem was captured by the crusaders. Rome became the political capital of medieval Europe. Cordoba became the new capital of the Muslim empire.

Who was the author of Divine Comedy, a medieval work of literature? (1 point) Dante Aligheri Christine de Pisan Geoffrey Chaucer The author is unknown.

Which was not introduced into medieval Europe from the Islamic world or Asia? (1 point) astronomy shipbuilding arabic numerals paper production

The processes of urbanization, specialization, and trade in medieval Europe led to (1 point) a decrease in economic opportunities for the lower class the growth of the middle class in urban centers a new system of bartering controlled by merchants a decrease in opportunities for apprenticeship

The following passage from the medieval history book The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle describes King William I (William the Conqueror) of England (r. 1066-1087). Amongst other things, the good order that William established is not to be forgotten. It was such that any man...might travel over the kingdom with a bosom full of gold unmolested; and no man durst kill another, however great the injury he might have received from him.-"Assessment of William I." Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Medieval Sourcebook. Paul Halsall, Fordham University, 198. What does the information in this excerpt indicate? (1 point) The Norman Conquest brought some positive changes to England. William was wealthier than most kings. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was biased in favor of William. The Norman Conquest resulted in outbreaks of violence in England.

How did the events of the Hundred Years' War (1337—1453) contribute to the development of national identity in Europe? (1 point) By the war's end, France had achieved its current size and shape. Joan of Arc emerged as a unifying symbol of national pride for the French people. The war unified England by ending the fight over which family ruled. The death of King Henry V in 1422 brought an era of stability to England.

Use the excerpt below from the Magna Carta to answer the following question: 7. A widow, after the death of her husband, shall forthwith and without difficulty have her marriage portion and inheritance; nor shall she give anything for her dower, or for her marriage portion, or for the inheritance which her husband and she held on the day of the death of that husband; and she may remain in the house of her husband for forty days after his death, within which time her dower shall be assigned to her. —Public Domain What does this excerpt from the Magna Carta indicate about the status of women in medieval English society? (1 point) Women would receive no money if their husbands were to die. Women often risked losing their husband's property if he were to die. Women were quickly gaining the right to participate fully in the economy. Women were restricted more than liberated by the Magna Carta.

The excerpt below is from the Magna Carta. Use the excerpt to answer the following question: "Moreover, all these aforesaid customs and liberties, the observances of which we have granted in our kingdom as far as pertains to us towards our men, shall be observed by all of our kingdom, as well clergy as laymen, as far as pertains to them towards their men." Which of the following ideas is presented in this excerpt? (1 point) The right of kings to rule their people is Divine. The laws of the land apply to all people regardless of social status. The powers of the Church and State should be separate. A three-branch system of government should be enacted to prevent corruption.

How did Japan's geography enable it to avoid contact with other nations for long periods of its history? (1 point) It is a group of islands located far from mainland Asia. It has few natural harbors from which its people could explore. It contains active volcanoes and has a mountainous terrain. It was in an area of the world that emperors did not want to conquer.

What was the major trait of the bafuku style of government established by the Kamakura shogunate in 1185 CE? (1 point) behind-the-scenes power wielded by Buddhist monks emergence of women poets and social figures at court government by the most powerful military warlord central control by the emperor above the feudal lords

Which of the following describes a cause of the flowering of literature and art by women at the Heian (Kyoto) court around the year 1000 CE? (1 point) women educated in Japanese language, not Chinese increasing presence of highly cultured courtesans men's concentration on military pursuits greater political influence of upper-class women

How did the government of the Tang Dynasty in China (618—907 CE) influence the development of Japanese government? (1 point) The Japanese ruling clan gave more power to local clans rulers. Japan divided its regions into districts resembling Chinese provinces. The Japanese emperor became a figurehead much like the Tang emperor. Chinese ideas of the divided monarch and centralized bureaucracy served as a model.

Which Chinese philosophy had a major influence in shaping the values of medieval Japan? (1 point) bakufu Taoism Shinto Confucianism

Which of the following is not true about the comparison of feudal European serfs and feudal Japanese peasants? (1 point) The European serfs were respected for providing necessary food while the Japanese peasants were not. Japanese peasants had a higher social status because they legally owned the land they worked. European serfs had a lower social status because they were legally bound to the land they worked. The Japanese peasants were respected for providing necessary food while the European serfs were not.

How did historical events in parts of Europe encourage European feudal lords to operate differently than Japanese feudal lords? (1 point) The unique geography of Europe encouraged the development of inherited nobility. The many warring groups of Europe encouraged the development of absolute monarchy. The competition between states in Europe encouraged the development of expansionist empires. The act of checking the power of the king encouraged the development of representative government.

Which of the following describes the rights and legal standing of a European villein? (5 points) They could farm a plot of land for a landlord, but they didn't own it. They were forced to sell all of their land to the landlord, but their house was provided for them. They could buy land from a landlord, but they had to provide the lord with military service. They were forced to give up all of their labor, but they received food from the landlord.