Midterm Review

Front

All of the following are accomplishments of Justinian, EXCEPT: Creating a new law code, Building the Hagia Sophia, Defeating the Ottoman Empire, Expanding the Byzantine Empire

Back

Defeating the Ottoman Empire

Front

What was the major issue during the Iconoclast Controversy in the Byzantine Empire?

Back

People were offended that religious images made holy figures look too human.

Front

Which group comprised the elite corps of the Ottoman Army, and were used to run towns in times of peace?

Back

Janissaries

Front

What impact did Otto the Great have on Germany?

Back

He united Germany and brought the area peace.

Front

Who rose to prominence as the de facto ruler of the Frankish Kingdom and was the grandfather of Charlemagne?

Back

Charles Martel

Front

What caused the Black Death?

Back

Fleas

Front

What was the significance of the Battle of Tours (732 AD)?

Back

It halted Muslim expansion into Western Europe.

Front

How did the Black Death impact Europe?

Back

The Black Death caused labor shortages and social unrest

Front

What areas did towns form in Medieval Europe? Towns formed in mountainous regions, Towns formed in isolated forests, Towns formed along trade routes and near castles, Towns formed in desert areas

Back

Towns formed along trade routes and near castles

Front

What replaced barter systems in medieval Europe's economy as feudalism declined and urbanization increased?

Back

Money-based economy