Western Civilization

Question 1 1 pts
Which of these factors did NOT contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire?

agricultural decline

loss of loyalty

strong economy

divided east from west

rise of Christianity

Question 21 pts
Charlemagne came to power after he warred against and overthrew the Merovingians.

True

False

Question 31 pts
Compurgation in Germanic tribal law meant a physical trial to prove innocence by divine intervention

True

False

Question 41 pts
The Nika Revolt took place in Constantinople and was an example of repression by the Byzantine army under orders of the emperor Justinian.

True

False

Question 51 pts
Iconoclasm = _____________________________ smashing
Question 61 pts
The result of the Iconoclasm argument in Christianity is that the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Byzantine Emperors separated from

Their Muslim neighbors

the Patriarch of Constantinople

The Arian Christians

the Pope and the Roman Catholic church

Question 71 pts
Islam = submission to the will of __________________.

Question 81 pts
Wergeld System = “__________________ for a man”

Question 91 pts
The breakdown of a strong central authority after Charlemagne brought about a new political system in Europe called __________________.

Question 105 pts
Select all of the correct Five Pillars of Islam:

Believe that their is no god except Allah, & Muhammed is Allah’s prophet

Ritual prayer five times per day

Self-purification through ceremonial motification

Fasting and self-control during the month of Ramadan

Daily reading of passages in the Qur’an

Giving of one’s savings to the poor and needy

Declaring jihad on all enemies

Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if one is able to do so

Question 111 pts
What are the three successor civilizations to the Roman Empire?

Question 123 pts
Why was the Byzantine Empire (or Eastern Roman Empire) able to last much longer than its Western counterpart in Rome? (Give at least 3 reasons)

Question 133 pts
The rulers who followed after Charlemagne looked to his example as the epitome of what a king should be. What made Charlemagne a successful ruler? (Explain 3 actions he took or evengs during his reign.)

Question 141 pts
The only source of mechanical power before industrialization were wind/water mills.

True

False

Question 152 pts
What is feudalism? Provide a good definition using all the aspects discussed in class.

Question 161 pts
The advancements in agriculture allowed Western Europe to do all of the following, EXCEPT:

Expansion of commerce

Expanded population growth

investments in building ships, books, armies and art

Decrease in standard of living

Question 170 pts
Extra Credit: 1 point
Pagan temples, because of their immoral and superstitious reputations and traditions, were never converted into Christian churches.

True

False

Question 180 pts
Extra Credit: 1 point
Match the level of Medieval European society with their main function in society:
Clergy

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