600 - 1450 - Post Classical Era

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This powerful leader emperor led the Byzantine empire for over 30 years, was influenced by his wife Theodora to reconquer Western Rome, and created law codes:

Hagia Sophia was built during his reign.

Correct. Justinian restored glory and unity to the Roman Empire. The arts and sciences flourished during this time period, hence the construction of the enormous cathedral, Hagia Sophia..

Incorrect. Justinian restored glory and unity to the Roman Empire. The arts and sciences flourished during this time period, hence the construction of the enormous cathedral, Hagia Sophia.

____________ an Arab caravan trader, experienced revelations from the angel Gabriel in 610 and started to preach about a monotheistic god named Allah.

The Quran is a recording of his recitations of the revelations he received from Allah.

Correct. Muhammad's experiences, preaching, and leadership formed the Islamic religion. Muslims recognized Jewish prophets, including Jesus, but did not recognize any of them as a savior.

Incorrect. Muhammad's experiences, preaching, and leadership formed the Islamic religion. Muslims recognized Jewish prophets, including Jesus, but did not recognize any of them as a savior.

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During the Post-Classical Era, the Muslims controlled a lucrative international slave trade by exporting millions of _________. Most of them were female.

The slave trade crossed the Sahara Desert and the Indian Ocean.

Correct. Slavery had existed since ancient times, but during the Islamic Golden Age the Muslim-controlled international slave trade of Africans across the Sahara and Indian Ocean grew.

Incorrect. Slavery had existed since ancient times, but during the Islamic Golden Age the Muslim-controlled international slave trade of Africans across the Sahara and Indian Ocean grew.

Which of the following was not present around 1,000 A.D. in Medieval Europe?

Parts of Medieval Europe were beginning to stabilize.

Correct. Improvements in the economy and education marked the High Middle Ages beginning around 1000 AD. Universities that were founded at this time had a large impact on the future culture of the West.

Incorrect. Improvements in the economy and education marked the High Middle Ages beginning around 1000 AD. Universities that were founded at this time had a large impact on the future culture of the West.

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The _____ and _____ dynasties ruled China between periods of civil war and disunity. Increased international trade, wealth, innovation, and urbanization marked both dynasties.

They emulated the earlier Han dynasty.

Correct. The Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties ruled China during a Golden Age. Peace led to strong Chinese influence in East Asia and the world. Many important inventions were made during this period.

Incorrect. The Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties ruled China during a Golden Age. Peace led to strong Chinese influence in East Asia and the world. Many important inventions were made during this period.

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The Mongols were an extremely powerful nomadic clan that originated in Eastern Asia. They were united under the ruler _________.

He, his sons, and his grandsons led warriors known for their skills and ruthlessness.

Correct. Genghis (Chinggis) Khan united the nomadic clans of Mongolia leading to Mongol invasion and rule in China, Russia, Southwest Asia, and India.

Correct. Genghis (Chinggis) Khan united the nomadic clans of Mongolia leading to Mongol invasion and rule in China, Russia, Southwest Asia, and India.

During the Post-Classical Era, societies were ___________; females had few rights and were suppressed.

Tang Empress Wu and Joan of Arc were exceptions.

Correct. Societies were strictly patriarchal, or male-ruled, with only a few exceptions.

Incorrect. Societies were strictly patriarchal, or male-ruled, with only a few exceptions.

This document established a limited monarchy in England and laid a foundation for future governments:

This contract between the nobles and King John was signed in 1215.

Correct. The Magna-Carta was signed in 1215 and estabished that the monarchy's power was not absolute. The king's power was shared with Parliament (House of Lords and House of Commons).

Incorrect. The Magna-Carta was signed in 1215 and estabished that the monarchy's power was not absolute. The king's power was shared with Parliament (House of Lords and House of Commons).

Which of the following was the main contribution of the Silk Road?

More than just silk was traded across this overland route!

Correct. The Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean. Technology, religion, culture, and food, were all spread through use of the Silk Road.

Incorrect. The Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean. Technology, religion, culture, and food, were all spread through use of the Silk Road.

The Crusades began when Catholic popes called upon Christian soldiers to defeat __________ and restore access to Holy Land.

Pope Urban II called the first crusade in 1095.

Correct. The Catholic crusades lasted two centuries and targeted the reconquest of Jeruselum from the Muslims.

Incorrect. The Catholic crusades lasted two centuries and targeted the reconquest of Jeruselum from the Muslims.

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Which of the following was not a characteristic of the Islamic Golden Age (8th-13th century)?

The Abassid Empire had power during this time.

Correct. This Golden Age featured an increase in trade, diversity, and exchange of ideas.

Incorrect. This Golden Age featured an increase in trade, diversity, and exchange of ideas.

Manorialism was an economic and political system between ____, who worked on land, and ____, who controlled the land.

Manors were large, self-sufficent estates.

Correct. Manorial systems were characterized by serfs providing labor to land owners in exchange for land. It was the way a self-sufficient fiefdom was run. Serfs lived harsh lives, but were not slaves.

Incorrect. Manorial systems were characterized by serfs providing labor to land owners in exchange for land. It was the way a self-sufficient fiefdom was run. Serfs lived harsh lives, but were not slaves.

The separation of the eastern and western parts of the Christian Church is refered to as the ______.

It resulted in the Roman Catholic church and the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church.

Correct. The East-West Schism in 1054 was the separation of the eastern and western parts of the Christian Church. The separation still remains today.

Incorrect. The East-West Schism in 1054 was the separation of the eastern and western parts of the Christian Church. The separation still remains today.

The Byzantine Empire refers to the eastern Roman Empire after the Islamic conquests of Syria and Palestine in 636. The official language was _____.

The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was Constantinople.

Correct. Greek was the official language of the Byzantine Empire.

Incorrect. Greek was the official language of the Byzantine Empire.