AP World History MCQ: March 2017

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All land in the Inca state

All land in the Inca state (A) belonged to the priests. (B) was owned by merchants and traders. (C) belonged to the oldest woman of the family. (D)...

Religious practices of the Incas included all of these attributes EXCEPT:

Religious practices of the Incas included all of these attributes EXCEPT: (A) animism. (B) ancestor worship. (C) monotheism. (D) sun worship. (E)...

One reason offered for the expansion of the Inca state was

One reason offered for the expansion of the Inca state was (A) a need for humans to sacrifice to the state gods. (B) overpopulation and the need for...

Demographic evidence of the Aztec Empire around 1500 C.E. indicates

Demographic evidence of the Aztec Empire around 1500 C.E. indicates (A) a falling population base when the Europeans arrived. (B) decreasing birthrates. (C)...

Because of their level of technological development, Aztec work and production

Because of their level of technological development, Aztec work and production (A) relied heavily on tools and machines. (B) relied heavily on the...

Around 1500 C.E., membership in Aztec society was hierarchically defined by all of these methods EXCEPT:

Around 1500 C.E., membership in Aztec society was hierarchically defined by all of these methods EXCEPT: (A) social classes. (B) gender. (C) clans...

In order to supply food to Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs

In order to supply food to Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs (A) obtained food through tribute from conquered city-states. (B) relied largely on trade for...

For the Mesoamericans of the Aztec period, religion

For the Mesoamericans of the Aztec period, religion (A) was increasingly monotheistic. (B) developed into idealistic philosophies and intellectual...

The Aztecs rose to power through all of the following means EXCEPT:

The Aztecs rose to power through all of the following means EXCEPT: (A) control of water and irrigation. (B) political alliances with neighboring...

Although later civilizations in Mesoamerica borrowed and built on the previous accomplishments of the Olmecs and Maya, later civilizations

Although later civilizations in Mesoamerica borrowed and built on the previous accomplishments of the Olmecs and Maya, later civilizations (A) were...

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of American civilizations during the post classical period?

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of American civilizations during the post classical period? a. Large cities based on elaborate political...

Closely identified with the cult of sacrifice and the military, the Aztec social hierarchy developed a nobility referred to as the

Closely identified with the cult of sacrifice and the military, the Aztec social hierarchy developed a nobility referred to as the a. calpulli. b....

What was the relationship between the Toltecs and their predecessors in central Mexico?

What was the relationship between the Toltecs and their predecessors in central Mexico? a. The former residents of central Mexico were wiped out...

The Aztec awaited the appearance of an eagle landing on a cactus with a serpent in its mouth. When this appeared

The Aztec awaited the appearance of an eagle landing on a cactus with a serpent in its mouth. When this appeared a. the sun would not shine. b. their...

The northern nomadic peoples who entered central Mexico following the decline of Teotihuacan were the

The northern nomadic peoples who entered central Mexico following the decline of Teotihuacan were the a. Aztecs. b. Incas. c. Maya. d. Olmecs. e....

The Aztec innovation in intensive agriculture in the aquatic environments of the lakes of central Mexico was the development of

The Aztec innovation in intensive agriculture in the aquatic environments of the lakes of central Mexico was the development of a. Pochteca. b. pipiltin. c....

What was the Andean principle of inheritance?

What was the Andean principle of inheritance? a. Everything passing to the monarch b. Parallel descent: women passed rights and property to daughters,...

Which of the following represents a cultural difference between the Incas and Aztecs?

Which of the following represents a cultural difference between the Incas and Aztecs? a. Relative isolation b. Lack of a writing system c. Monumental...

Which of the following existed in the Aztec empire, but NOT in the Inca empire?

Which of the following existed in the Aztec empire, but NOT in the Inca empire? a. A tribute system b. Redistribution of tribute by the state c....

Which of the following views of the Aztec practice of human sacrifice can be associated with Marvin Harris's interpretation of the "cannibal kingdom"?

Which of the following views of the Aztec practice of human sacrifice can be associated with Marvin Harris's interpretation of the "cannibal kingdom"? a....

Which of the following statements about the population of the Americas is most true?

Which of the following statements about the population of the Americas is most true? a. Most estimates are approximately the same. b. The early 20th-century...

One of the most permanent features of Aztec society was its organization into clans or

One of the most permanent features of Aztec society was its organization into clans or a. calpulli. b. ayllus. c. chinampas. d. quipus. e. pipiltin. Answer:...

The Toltec capital was established at

The Toltec capital was established at a. Tlotelolco. b. Tenochtitlan. c. Twantinsuyu. d. Tula. e. Teotihuacan. Answer: ...

Which of the following was utilized in the Inca empire, but NOT by the Aztecs?

Which of the following was utilized in the Inca empire, but NOT by the Aztecs? a. Elaborate road systems b. Use of local rulers in exchange for recognition...

The people who succeeded the Toltecs as the rulers of central Mexico were the

The people who succeeded the Toltecs as the rulers of central Mexico were the a. Maya. b. Olmecs. c. Incas. d. Quechua. e. Aztecs. Answer:...

The modern image of the Inca empire as a carefully organized system in which every community collectively contributed to the whole and the state regulated the distribution of resources on the basis of need is referred to as

The modern image of the Inca empire as a carefully organized system in which every community collectively contributed to the whole and the state regulated...

The capital of the Inca empire was

The capital of the Inca empire was a. Chan Chan. b. Cajamarca. c. Chichen Itza. d. Tihuanaco. e. Cuzco. Answer: ...

Which of the following is NOT true of the Aztec view of marriage and the family?

Which of the following is NOT true of the Aztec view of marriage and the family? a. Virginity at marriage was highly regarded for young women. b....

Which of the following statements concerning the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan is NOT accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan is NOT accurate? a. It was built on an island in the middle of a lake. b....

Which of the following was NOT one of the major themes or cults of Aztec religion?

Which of the following was NOT one of the major themes or cults of Aztec religion? a. Creator deities b. Gods of fertility c. The agricultural cycle d....

Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of the Aztec rise to power?

Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of the Aztec rise to power? a. The emergence of a ruler with supreme powers b. The abandonment of...

Which of the following does NOT represent a characteristic of most Indian societies other than the Andean and Mesoamerican civilizations?

Which of the following does NOT represent a characteristic of most Indian societies other than the Andean and Mesoamerican civilizations? a. Highly...

Which of the following was NOT a function of the Aztec kinship groups?

Which of the following was NOT a function of the Aztec kinship groups? a. Organizing military units for warfare b. Maintaining temples and schools c....

While the position of Aztec women in many ways paralleled that of women in other civilizations at a similar stage of development, what was the significant difference between the lives of women in Mesoamerica and in the Mediterranean world?

While the position of Aztec women in many ways paralleled that of women in other civilizations at a similar stage of development, what was the significant...

Tambos were

Tambos were a. way stations along roads in the Inca empire. b. knotted strings used for record keeping. c. labor turns exacted by the Inca authorities. d....

What was the nature of the Aztec economy?

What was the nature of the Aztec economy? a. The Aztec state redistributed many goods received as tribute and there was a specialized merchant class. b....

During the post classical period, societies in the Americas

During the post classical period, societies in the Americas a. were united under a single government. b. experienced the initial contacts that led...

The Toltec empire lasted until about what date?

The Toltec empire lasted until about what date? a. 1236 b. 1521 c. 1000 d. 1434 e. 1150 Answer: ...

What was the impact of expansion and conquest on the Aztec social system?

What was the impact of expansion and conquest on the Aztec social system? a. Conquest opened up Aztec society to incursions by the indigenous peoples...

Which of the following represents a significant difference between the Andean and Mesoamerican civilizations?

Which of the following represents a significant difference between the Andean and Mesoamerican civilizations? a. Kin-based social groups b. Climate...

What was the primary difference in the political situation between the Mesoamerican and Andean zones following the breakup of the classical states?

What was the primary difference in the political situation between the Mesoamerican and Andean zones following the breakup of the classical states? a....

Around what year did the Aztecs migrate to the central valley of Mexico?

Around what year did the Aztecs migrate to the central valley of Mexico? a. 1434 b. 1000 c. 1325 d. 932 e. 1150 Answer: ...

Which of the following statements concerning Aztec religion is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning Aztec religion is most accurate? a. Aztec deities were numerous and had different forms or manifestations...

The Inca nobility were

The Inca nobility were a. drawn from the noble ayllus of the conquered population. b. not distinguished from the commoners by appearance or dress. c....

What was the nature of the Aztec administration of subject territories?

What was the nature of the Aztec administration of subject territories? a. All territories conquered by the Aztecs became part of a singular administration...

The central figure of the cult of human sacrifice and the most sacred deity of the Aztecs was

The central figure of the cult of human sacrifice and the most sacred deity of the Aztecs was a. Huitzilopochtli. b. Tlaloc. c. Chac. d. Quetzalcoatl. e....

What was the Inca practice of split inheritance?

What was the Inca practice of split inheritance? a. All power and wealth was inherited by the eldest son but religious leadership fell to the youngest...

The religious practice most closely associated with the state and the person of the Inca in Andean civilization was the cult of

The religious practice most closely associated with the state and the person of the Inca in Andean civilization was the cult of a. Tawantinsuyu. b....

What was the Aztec view of history?

What was the Aztec view of history? a. Because they lacked a calendar system, the Aztecs had no formal historical viewpoint. b. They believed in a...

After the sack of Tula, the center of population and political power in Mexico shifted to

After the sack of Tula, the center of population and political power in Mexico shifted to a. Yucatan peninsula. b. Teotihuacan and the area west...

At the time of their migration to the shores of Lake Texcoco, the Aztec numbered about

At the time of their migration to the shores of Lake Texcoco, the Aztec numbered about a. 1,000. b. 150,000 c. 10,000 d. 100,000 e. 50,000 Answer:...

By 1500, agriculture was

By 1500, agriculture was a. practiced in sedentary communities and by nomadic pastoralists throughout the Americas. b. virtually unknown outside of...

In the period shortly after the arrival of the Aztecs in the valley of Mexico, what was the nature of the political organization of the region?

In the period shortly after the arrival of the Aztecs in the valley of Mexico, what was the nature of the political organization of the region? a....

How did the Aztecs view the cultural achievements of the Toltecs?

How did the Aztecs view the cultural achievements of the Toltecs? a. As heretics, who practiced a forbidden religion b. As slaves, fit only for conquest c....

What do the authors suggest was the principal reason for Inca conquest and expansion?

What do the authors suggest was the principal reason for Inca conquest and expansion? a. The existence of long-distance trade merchants within the...

In terms of the integration of a centralized empire, how did the Incas and Aztecs compare?

In terms of the integration of a centralized empire, how did the Incas and Aztecs compare? a. To create their empires both allowed little variation...

The Inca ruler associated with the first creation of the Inca empire in 1438 was

The Inca ruler associated with the first creation of the Inca empire in 1438 was a. Moctezuma II. b. Nezhualcoyotl. c. Pachacuti. d. Ahuitzotl. e....

The most powerful of the Andean states between 900 and 1465 following the decline of Tiahuanaco and Huari was

The most powerful of the Andean states between 900 and 1465 following the decline of Tiahuanaco and Huari was a. Chavin. b. Texcoco. c. Titicaca. d....

What city did the Aztecs establish circa 1325 on a marshy island in Lake Texcoco?

What city did the Aztecs establish circa 1325 on a marshy island in Lake Texcoco? a. Chinampa b. Tenochtitlan c. Culhuacan d. Texcoco e. Teotihuacan Answer:...

Although western society was not as tolerant of merchants as were Muslim and Indian societies,

Although western society was not as tolerant of merchants as were Muslim and Indian societies, (A) weak governments allowed merchants to assert considerable...

The Hanseatic League is an example of

The Hanseatic League is an example of (A) a guild. (B) a military triumvirate. (C) a commercial alliance. (D) the growth of cultural institutions...

Many scholars in the Middle Ages (A) disputed Biblical writings. (B) attempted to assimilate Christian faith with Greek philosophy and reason. (C)...

The major lasting result of the Crusades was the

The major lasting result of the Crusades was the (A) conversion of eastern Europe to Roman Catholicism. (B) establishment of cultural and economic...

Medieval universities and schools

Medieval universities and schools (A) were established to train bureaucrats to run the government. (B) were hesitant to study the Greek classics...

After the collapse of Charlemagne's empire, the pattern of political life in western Europe

After the collapse of Charlemagne's empire, the pattern of political life in western Europe (A) was dominated by the strong empire, that his sons...

Serfs differed from slaves in that

Serfs differed from slaves in that (A) serfs were largely commercialized artisans while slaves were agricultural. (B) serfs were ethnically Europeans...

Manorialism was characterized by all of these conditions EXCEPT:

Manorialism was characterized by all of these conditions EXCEPT: (A) most peasants were serfs. (B) manors and peasants depended on merchants for most...

During the Middle Ages, effective political and military power in Europe was

During the Middle Ages, effective political and military power in Europe was (A) wielded by the Roman Catholic church. (B) the domain of the national...

The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe

The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe (A) was an era in which European culture and civilization dominated the Mediterranean region. (B) was...

As had Hammurabi's Code (Mesopotamia), Justinian's Code (Byzantine)

As had Hammurabi's Code (Mesopotamia), Justinian's Code (Byzantine) a. led to internal disruptions and faced harsh opposition b. dealt primarily...

Relationships between members of the military elite based on a reciprocal exchange of land for military service and loyalty were called

Relationships between members of the military elite based on a reciprocal exchange of land for military service and loyalty were called a. feudalism. b....

In what way was the educational system of the medieval West different from that of China?

In what way was the educational system of the medieval West different from that of China? a. The universities were not tied into a single bureaucratic...

In what year was Charlemagne able to establish a substantial, if temporary, empire in France and Germany?

In what year was Charlemagne able to establish a substantial, if temporary, empire in France and Germany? a. 500 b. 1000 c. 800 d. 1100 e. 900 Answer:...

Which of the following developments was NOT a result of the improved economy of the High Middle Ages?

Which of the following developments was NOT a result of the improved economy of the High Middle Ages? a. A money economy began to replace the traditional...

What 12th century monk stressed the importance of mystical union with God over logic and philosophy?

What 12th century monk stressed the importance of mystical union with God over logic and philosophy? a. Duns Scotus b. Simeon of Durham c. Marsiglio...

All of the following were functions of the merchant and artisan guilds EXCEPT

All of the following were functions of the merchant and artisan guilds EXCEPT a. guaranteeing good workmanship in their products. b. limitation of...

Agricultural laborers under the jurisdiction of aristocratic landowners were called

Agricultural laborers under the jurisdiction of aristocratic landowners were called a. artisans. b. serfs. c. fiefs. d. bourgeoisie. e. guildsmen. Answer:...

Which of the following statements about feudalism is most accurate?

Which of the following statements about feudalism is most accurate? a. Although it inhibited the development of strong central states, some kings...

Which of the following was NOT true of the career of Jacques Coeur?

Which of the following was NOT true of the career of Jacques Coeur? a. He used his wealth to arrange for his 16-year-old son to become an archbishop. b....

Benedict of Nursia was responsible for what accomplishment in the 6th century?

Benedict of Nursia was responsible for what accomplishment in the 6th century? a. The creation of a set of rules for monasteries b. The banning of...

Which of the following statements concerning the impact of Christianity on polytheistic religions in western Europe is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning the impact of Christianity on polytheistic religions in western Europe is most accurate? a. Few polytheistic...

Pope Gregory VII decreed the practice of investiture invalid. What was investiture?

Pope Gregory VII decreed the practice of investiture invalid. What was investiture? a. The practice of state appointment of bishops b. The practice...

The leading figure in the synthesis of classical rational philosophy with Christian theology was a teacher at the University of Paris in the 13th century,

The leading figure in the synthesis of classical rational philosophy with Christian theology was a teacher at the University of Paris in the 13th century, a....

What belief did the conversion of Germanic kings create among Western religious leaders, particularly the pope?

What belief did the conversion of Germanic kings create among Western religious leaders, particularly the pope? a. That the Church was subordinate...

The system that described economic and political relations between landlords and their peasant laborers was called

The system that described economic and political relations between landlords and their peasant laborers was called a. capitalism. b. manorialism. c....

Relationships between members of the military elite based on a reciprocal exchange of land for military service and loyalty were called

Relationships between members of the military elite based on a reciprocal exchange of land for military service and loyalty were called a. manorialism. b....

Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of the Crusades?

Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of the Crusades? a. The Crusades demonstrated a new Western superiority in the wider world. b. The...

Which of the following was NOT a positive development that introduced new sources of strength by the 9th and 10th centuries to western Europe?

Which of the following was NOT a positive development that introduced new sources of strength by the 9th and 10th centuries to western Europe? a....

Which of the following was NOT a threat to the sources of Western vitality at the end of the Middle Ages?

Which of the following was NOT a threat to the sources of Western vitality at the end of the Middle Ages? a. The economic tail-spin and impending...

By what century did France achieve a complete feudal monarchy?

By what century did France achieve a complete feudal monarchy? a. 15th b. 12th c. 11th d. 10th e. 13th Answer: ...

How did the introduction of feudal monarchy into England compare to the political experience of France?

How did the introduction of feudal monarchy into England compare to the political experience of France? a. English feudal monarchy developed more...

Which of the following statements about the manorial system is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about the manorial system is NOT true? a. It had originated in the Roman Empire. b. Its obligations bore heavily...

The members of the military elite who received land in return for military service in the bands of the greater lords were called

The members of the military elite who received land in return for military service in the bands of the greater lords were called a. benefices. b....

Because of its base in the universities of western Europe, the dominant medieval philosophical approach was referred to as

Because of its base in the universities of western Europe, the dominant medieval philosophical approach was referred to as a. rationalism. b. corporate...

The moldboard was

The moldboard was a. a technological innovation, a plow that allowed deeper turning of the soil. b. a technological innovation, a water-driven mill...

Following the fall of Rome, where was the center of the post-classical West?

Following the fall of Rome, where was the center of the post-classical West? a. The British Isles b. The central plains of northern Europe c. Greece d....

Which of the following was NOT a power of the papacy immediately after 500?

Which of the following was NOT a power of the papacy immediately after 500? a. Sponsorship of missionary activity b. Excommunication c. The ability...

In what way was the educational system of the medieval West different from that of China?

In what way was the educational system of the medieval West different from that of China? a. The universities were not tied into a single bureaucratic...

What was the impact of the improved economy after the 10th century on the social system of western Europe?

What was the impact of the improved economy after the 10th century on the social system of western Europe? a. The merchants lost considerable power...

Which of the following statements concerning the intellectual activity of the medieval West prior to the 8th century is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning the intellectual activity of the medieval West prior to the 8th century is most accurate? a. Universities...

Which of the following areas was NOT one of the regions into which expansion from western Europe took place?

Which of the following areas was NOT one of the regions into which expansion from western Europe took place? a. Iceland and Greenland b. Northern...

The reforming monastic orders founded in Assisi in the 13th century were created by

The reforming monastic orders founded in Assisi in the 13th century were created by a. St. Bernard and Abelard b. St. Clare and St. Benedict. c. St...

Which of the following statements concerning the three-field rotation system is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning the three-field rotation system is most accurate? a. The three-field system removed fallow fields and...

The post classical period in Western history between the fall of the Roman Empire and the 15th century is referred to as the

The post classical period in Western history between the fall of the Roman Empire and the 15th century is referred to as the a. Modern Era. b. Middle...

Which of the following was NOT a benefit of the monastic movement in western Europe?

Which of the following was NOT a benefit of the monastic movement in western Europe? a. Their political organization provided the foundation for the...

Which of the following was a result of the Hundred Years War during the 14th and 15th centuries?

Which of the following was a result of the Hundred Years War during the 14th and 15th centuries? a. An English victory, but only after an invasion...

In the 12th century, what Parisian scholar, the author of Yes and No, utilized logic to examine ecclesiastical doctrine?

In the 12th century, what Parisian scholar, the author of Yes and No, utilized logic to examine ecclesiastical doctrine? a. Peter Abelard b. William...

Which of the following statements concerning the medieval economy is most true?

Which of the following statements concerning the medieval economy is most true? a. Medieval economics, overall, tended to discourage merchant activity...

Which of the following statements concerning the agricultural laborers of the medieval West is NOT true?

Which of the following statements concerning the agricultural laborers of the medieval West is NOT true? a. They received protection and the administration...

Where was the greatest concentration of urbanization after the 10th century in Europe?

Where was the greatest concentration of urbanization after the 10th century in Europe? a. Spain and Poland b. England and Scandinavia c. France and...

What dynasty took over the Frankish monarchy in the 8th century?

What dynasty took over the Frankish monarchy in the 8th century? a. Saxon b. Capetian c. Carolingian d. Norman e. Merovingian Answer: ...

Which of the following regions achieved feudal monarchy prior to the end of the Middle Ages?

Which of the following regions achieved feudal monarchy prior to the end of the Middle Ages? a. Holy Roman Empire b. Italy c. Spain d. England e....

In what year did Pope Urban II call for the First Crusade?

In what year did Pope Urban II call for the First Crusade? a. 1236 b. 1453 c. 1066 d. 1095 e. 1130 Answer: ...

During the 11th century, what new architectural style featuring pointed arches and flying buttresses became dominant in western Europe?

During the 11th century, what new architectural style featuring pointed arches and flying buttresses became dominant in western Europe? a. Gothic b....

Which of the following was NOT typical of the challenges to typical medieval institutions in the 15th century?

Which of the following was NOT typical of the challenges to typical medieval institutions in the 15th century? a. A single imperial government replaced...

What Frankish king was responsible for the conversion of his people to Christianity in order to gain a vague domination over the Franks?

What Frankish king was responsible for the conversion of his people to Christianity in order to gain a vague domination over the Franks? a. Louis...

The Fourth Crusade was manipulated by merchants in Venice, who turned it into an attack on

The Fourth Crusade was manipulated by merchants in Venice, who turned it into an attack on a. Constantinople b. Alexandria c. Jerusalem d. Athens e....

Who were the Scandinavian invaders who disrupted the development of durable political institutions in the medieval West until the 10th century?

Who were the Scandinavian invaders who disrupted the development of durable political institutions in the medieval West until the 10th century? a....

Which of the following statements concerning the Holy Roman Emperors after the 10th century is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning the Holy Roman Emperors after the 10th century is most accurate? a. Building on a feudal framework rather...

Byzantine collapse and Tartar control led to

Byzantine collapse and Tartar control led to (A) different sects of Christianity in post classical Europe. (B) Mongols and Turks ruling eastern and...

The first state in Russia arose when

The first state in Russia arose when (A) nomadic pastoralists established a sedentary Jewish state. (B) Byzantine missionaries converted Russian farmers. (C)...

Unlike the Roman Catholic church, Byzantine Orthodox missionaries

Unlike the Roman Catholic church, Byzantine Orthodox missionaries (A) were frequently merchants and traded while they preached. (B) permitted people...

Christianity spread to the Balkans and Russia through

Christianity spread to the Balkans and Russia through (A) mass migration by Greeks to these regions. (B) forced conversions of the Slavs by the victorious...

All of these peoples and states contributed to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire EXCEPT the:

All of these peoples and states contributed to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire EXCEPT the: (A) Kievan Rus. (B) Seljuk Turks. (C) independent...

The schism between the Catholic and Orthodox churches was due to all of these issues EXCEPT:

The schism between the Catholic and Orthodox churches was due to all of these issues EXCEPT: (A) papal interference in Byzantine political and religious...

Although Byzantine society was patriarchal,

Although Byzantine society was patriarchal, (A) Greek traditions accorded women great freedom and influence. (B) Roman traditions granted women extensive...

Under the emperors after Justinian, the chief concern of the Byzantine state was

Under the emperors after Justinian, the chief concern of the Byzantine state was (A) religious heresy and controversy. (B) the over taxation of the...

As had Hammurabi's Code (Mesopotamia), Justinian's Code (Byzantine)

As had Hammurabi's Code (Mesopotamia), Justinian's Code (Byzantine) (A) dealt primarily with church law and religious issues. (B) became the basic...

Unlike the Romans in the western part of the empire, the eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire

Unlike the Romans in the western part of the empire, the eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire (A) was never invaded or threatened by pastoral nomads. (B)...

What eastern emperor was responsible for the attempted restoration of a united Roman Empire after 533?

What eastern emperor was responsible for the attempted restoration of a united Roman Empire after 533? a. Constantine b. Theodosius c. Diocletian d....

Which of the following statements concerning the merchant class of the Byzantine Empire is the most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning the merchant class of the Byzantine Empire is the most accurate? a. Byzantine merchants, because of...

What group of peoples was responsible for the conquest of Kievan Russia after 1236?

What group of peoples was responsible for the conquest of Kievan Russia after 1236? a. Huns b. Mongols (Tatars) c. Safavid Persians d. Ottoman...

What were the primary exports of the Byzantine Empire?

What were the primary exports of the Byzantine Empire? a. cash crops, such as cotton and indigo b. raw materials, such as metal ores from Asia Minor c....

The capital of the Byzantine Empire and its commercial center was located at

The capital of the Byzantine Empire and its commercial center was located at a. Athens b. Baghdad c. Constantinople d. Rome e. Nicaea Answer:...

What was the technological innovation that aided the Byzantine Empire in withstanding the Muslim siege of Constantinople in 717?

What was the technological innovation that aided the Byzantine Empire in withstanding the Muslim siege of Constantinople in 717? a. catapults b....

In which of the following ways were the Byzantine bureaucracy and the Chinese bureaucracy similar?

In which of the following ways were the Byzantine bureaucracy and the Chinese bureaucracy similar? a. there was no linkage of the bureaucracies to...

The first king of Kievan Russia was

The first king of Kievan Russia was a. Yaroslav b. Vladimir I c. Basil I d. Rurik e. Ivan I Answer:...

What was the extent of western European influence in Kievan Russia?

What was the extent of western European influence in Kievan Russia? a. like western Europe, Russia also moved away from the popular veneration of...

Which of the following statements concerning urbanization within the Byzantine Empire is most correct?

Which of the following statements concerning urbanization within the Byzantine Empire is most correct? a. Constantinople began to decline in population...

What was the difference in the military organization of Byzantine and western Roman empires?

What was the difference in the military organization of Byzantine and western Roman empires? a. the Byzantine Empire recruited armies from the Middle...

What two missionaries were responsible for the creation of a written script for Slavic language?

What two missionaries were responsible for the creation of a written script for Slavic language? a. Cyril and Methodius b. Nicholas and Alexander c....

Which of the following describes a key difference between art in western and eastern Christianity?

Which of the following describes a key difference between art in western and eastern Christianity? a. art in the Roman church depicts the image...

The Byzantine Empire lasted from approximately

The Byzantine Empire lasted from approximately a. 300 BCE to 600 CE b. 700 to 1650 c. 200 to 1200 d. 300 to 1700 e. 500 to 1450 Answer:...

In the 11th century, what group of people seized most of the Asiatic provinces of the Byzantine Empire?

In the 11th century, what group of people seized most of the Asiatic provinces of the Byzantine Empire? a. the Mamluks b. the Seljuk Turks c. the...

The Slavic kingdom that attacked Byzantine territory in the Balkans after the 8th century CE was

The Slavic kingdom that attacked Byzantine territory in the Balkans after the 8th century CE was a. Anatolia b. Hungary c. Serbia d. Russia e. Bulgaria Answer:...

The kingdom of Kiev in southern Russia was established by traders from

The kingdom of Kiev in southern Russia was established by traders from a. Czechoslovakia b. the Byzantine Empire c. Scandinavia d. the Balkans e....

What was the great church built in Constantinople by Justinian?

What was the great church built in Constantinople by Justinian? a. Hagia Sophia b. the Cathedral of St. Dimitri c. St. Basil d. St. Peter's e. Sts....

After the 7th century, what group posed the greatest threat of the eastern frontiers of Byzantine Empire?

After the 7th century, what group posed the greatest threat of the eastern frontiers of Byzantine Empire? a. the Sassanid Persians b. the Germans c....

What was the outcome of the Western crusade of 1204?

What was the outcome of the Western crusade of 1204? a. a new Christian kingdom was established in Jerusalem under the leadership of King Richard b....

In what year did the Ottoman Turks successfully capture Constantinople and bring the Byzantine Empire to a close?

In what year did the Ottoman Turks successfully capture Constantinople and bring the Byzantine Empire to a close? a. 1326 b. 1501 c. 1071 d. 1492 e....

Which of the following statements concerning Byzantine military organization is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning Byzantine military organization is most accurate? a. the Byzantine Empire recruited troops within the...

The Slavic alphabet created by Orthodox missionaries to the Slavs is called

The Slavic alphabet created by Orthodox missionaries to the Slavs is called a. Sanskrit b. Constantinopolitan c. Russo-Slavic d. Cyrillic e. Kievan Answer:...

The former courtesan who was Justinian's wife and adviser was

The former courtesan who was Justinian's wife and adviser was a. Theodora b. Roxanne c. Syria d. Zoe e. Sophia Answer:...

Who was the brilliant general who helped Justinian achieve military gains in north Africa and Italy?

Who was the brilliant general who helped Justinian achieve military gains in north Africa and Italy? a. Belisarius b. Procopius c. Theodorus d. Methodius e....

The name normally given to the form of Christianity that emerged in the Byzantine Empire was

The name normally given to the form of Christianity that emerged in the Byzantine Empire was a. Coptic Christianity b. Nestorianism c. Orthodox Christianity d....

What was the most important "stepchild" of the Byzantine civilization?

What was the most important "stepchild" of the Byzantine civilization? a. Bulgaria b. Italy c. Russia d. Greece e. Poland Answer:...

The emperor responsible for a surge in construction in Constantinople was

The emperor responsible for a surge in construction in Constantinople was a. Heraklius b. Constantine c. Procopius d. Justinian e. Diocletian Answer:...

Which of the following represents a difference between the spread of civilization in eastern and western Europe?

Which of the following represents a difference between the spread of civilization in eastern and western Europe? a. Eastern Europe retained less...

Which of the following regions eventually converted to Orthodox Christianity?

Which of the following regions eventually converted to Orthodox Christianity? a. Czech territory b. Slovak territory c. Russia d. Hungary e. Poland Answer:...

Which of the following is most correctly seen as a direct continuation of the Roman Empire?

Which of the following is most correctly seen as a direct continuation of the Roman Empire? a. Ottoman Empire b. Frankish Empire c. Byzantine Empire d....

The Byzantine Empire began

The Byzantine Empire began a. in the 9th century CE, with the missionary work of Cyril and Methodius b. in the 11th century CE, with the first Crusades c....

Which of the following was a result of the conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Arab Muslims?

Which of the following was a result of the conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Arab Muslims? a. the Arab threat to the Byzantine Empire...

After the reign of Justinian, what was the official language of the eastern empire?

After the reign of Justinian, what was the official language of the eastern empire? a. Persian b. Aramaic c. Arabic d. Latin e. Greek Answer:...

Byzantine cultural life centered on the secular traditions of

Byzantine cultural life centered on the secular traditions of a. Confucianism b. Hellenism c. ancient Egypt d. Islam e. Norse legends Answer:...

Which of the following issues was a cause for the split between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches after 1054?

Which of the following issues was a cause for the split between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches after 1054? a. the absence of monasticism...

Which of the following conclusion that might be drawn about the Byzantine Empire as the result of its conflicts with its neighbors is most true?

Which of the following conclusion that might be drawn about the Byzantine Empire as the result of its conflicts with its neighbors is most true? a....

Which of the following territories was always part of the Byzantine Empire?

Which of the following territories was always part of the Byzantine Empire? a. parts of the Italian peninsula b. Frankish territory c. Arabian peninsula d....

Which of the following practices was NOT adopted as a feature of the Russian Orthodox church?

Which of the following practices was NOT adopted as a feature of the Russian Orthodox church? a. clerical celibacy b. use of monogamy c. an active...

Which of the following statements concerning the Tatar invasion of Russia is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning the Tatar invasion of Russia is most accurate? a. the Tatars rapidly devised a closely supervised local...

Which of the Kievan princes issued a formal legal code?

Which of the Kievan princes issued a formal legal code? a. Yaroslav b. Boris c. Michael d. Vladimir e. Rurik Answer:...

What was NOT an art form utilized in Byzantine culture?

What was NOT an art form utilized in Byzantine culture? a. mosaic forms of religious painting b. pyramid style tombs c. domed buildings d. icon paintings e....

Which of the following was NOT one of Justinian's positive contributions to the Byzantine Empire?

Which of the following was NOT one of Justinian's positive contributions to the Byzantine Empire? a. the rebuilding of Constantinople b. the reconquest...

The significance of the Byzantine Empire included all of the following EXCEPT

The significance of the Byzantine Empire included all of the following EXCEPT a. the empire's conquest of the Ottoman Empire and its inclusion of...

All of the following were outcomes of Justinian's wars of reconquest EXCEPT

All of the following were outcomes of Justinian's wars of reconquest EXCEPT a. weakening of the empire's defenses in its eastern frontiers b. short-lived...

Which of the following was NOT strength of Byzantine cultural life?

Which of the following was NOT strength of Byzantine cultural life? a. Richly colored mosaics b. Domed buildings adapted from the Roman style of...

Which of the following does NOT represent a similarity between the spread of civilization in eastern and western Europe?

Which of the following does NOT represent a similarity between the spread of civilization in eastern and western Europe? a. Civilization spread northward...

What emperor became renowned in the 11th century as the slayer of the Bulgars by defeating the Bulgarian kingdom and restoring Byzantine rule in the Balkans?

What emperor became renowned in the 11th century as the slayer of the Bulgars by defeating the Bulgarian kingdom and restoring Byzantine rule in the...