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- 1. Multiple Choice
The fall of Rome resulted in
the decline of Christianity
the lack of a central government
an end to attacks by barbarians
the growth of a strong economy
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why was there a need for feudalism after the fall of Rome?
There was disorder and danger.
There was no monarch.
There was not enough land.
All the answers are correct.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A __________ gave land in return for loyalty from his __________.
monarch / vassal
peasant / serf
merchant / squire
villager / priest
- 4. Multiple Choice
A king gave FIEFS, which were
grants of land
large celebrations
war horses
market licenses
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who was meant to show acts of bravery and fighting ability?
monarch
lords
knights
peasants
- 6. Multiple Choice
If you lived in the Middle Ages, your social class was determined by
birth
wealth
religion
education
- 7. Multiple Choice
Medieval ladies MAINLY did what?
managed the household
sold the manor's goods
negotiated with feudal lords
taught boys to be knights
- 8. Multiple Choice
The lords provided __________ for their peasants in return for __________.
protection and land / labor
fiefs and land / labor
labor and land / protection
land and weapons / fiefs
- 9. Multiple Choice
In feudalism the most important asset is
chivalry
land
gold
horses
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who moved the capital city from Rome to the ancient city of Byzantium?
Justinian
Procopius
Justin
Constantine
- 11. Multiple Choice
What religion did Constantine promote in the Empire?
Christianity
Islam
Zoroastrianism
Polytheism
- 12. Multiple Choice
What led Justinian to revise the legal system of the Empire?
There was no legal system
The legal system was a mess
The legal system was already perfect
Justinian disliked law
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the Hagia Sophia?
A marketplace
A temple to Zeus
A Church
A grainhouse
- 14. Multiple Choice
What did Justinian do after modernizing the military?
Reclaimed conquered lands
Disbanded the military
Invaded Asia
Formed an aliiance with Egypt
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the name of a landmass that is surrounded on 3 sides by water?
Delta
Peninsula
Harbor
Plateau
- 16. Multiple Choice
After the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium, what was the new name of Byzantium?
Old Rome
Constantinople
Corinth
Philippi
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Byzantine Empire connects which two continents?
Asia and Europe
Asia and Africa
Asia and Australia
Europe and Africa
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why was Constantinople such an economically successful city? (Economically successful = money!)
It was in the middle of nowhere
It was right next to the Mediterranean Sea
It was a crossroads of major trade routes
It was very pretty
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who is considered one of the best emperors of the Byzantine Empire because of his accomplishments in law and military?
Constantine
Justin I
Constantius I
Justinian
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which art style used bits of colored stone or glass to create a picture, often religious?
Stone carving
Pottery
Glass blowing
Mosaics
- 21. Multiple Choice
Who was Theodora?
Constantine's wife
Justinian's niece
Constantine's sister
Justinian's wife
- 22. Multiple Choice
Theodora's influence on Justinian resulted in:
Limiting the people's freedoms
Increasing the number of gladatorial games
The creation of laws that protected women and children
The creation of laws that banned most religions
- 23. Multiple Choice
What does Constantinople mean in Greek?Constantine's countryConstantine's empireConstantine's cityConstantine's world - 24. Multiple ChoiceFor entertainment, MOST of the people of Constantinople:Went to the HippodromeBought expensive thingsWent swimmingWatched movies
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?It established all rules regarding. taxation.It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.
- 26. Multiple Choice
What body of water separates Africa from Europe and was a central trading location for Constantinople?
Pacific Ocean
Black Sea
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
- 27. Multiple Choice
What were the two colors that were involved in the Nika Riots?
Pinks and Reds
Greens and Purples
Blues and Red
Greens and Blues
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which IS TRUE regarding the Nika Riots and their aftermath?
Justinian had to convince Theodora to stay and fight.
After they were over, Justinian rebuilt the city.
He burned schools and hospitals after the fighting was over.
He gave away more territory to the Barbarians.
- 29. Multiple Choice
What architectural feature draws many visitors to the Hagia Sophia?
Pillars
Icons
Domes
Paintings
- 30. Multiple Choice
What protected the city of Constantinople?
A massive series of walls
Sharks in a moat
A massive army surrounded the city
It was unprotected
- 31. Multiple Choice
Color of the robe Theodora quoted that she may never be deprived from.
red
blue
purple
black
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