Midterm Review

The Eastern Roman Empire became what empire after the fall of Western Rome? (7.12)

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Arab Empire

• The Yuan Dynasty

• Ghana

Answer explanation

The Byzantine Empire would be known for maintaining European culture.

What are two ways the Romans culturally influenced the Byzantines? (7.12)

• Arabic and Islam

• Greek and Christianity

• Latin and Christianity

• Latin and Buddhism

Answer explanation

The Byzantines were heavily influenced by the Romans & Greeks, but were also very multi-cultural.

Which of the following are accomplishments of Justinian? (7.13)

• Expanding the Byzantine Empire

• Creating Justinian's Code

• Improving women's rights

• Building the Taj Mahal

• The Hagia Sophia

Answer explanation

The Taj Mahal is in India and built by Shah Jahan.

As Roman influence started to fade, what culture began to influence the Byzantine Empire? (7.12)

• Arabic

• Greek

• Russian

• African

How did the geography of Constantinople make it a successful capital for the Byzantine Empire? (7.14)

• Its location on a peninsula allowed for easy sea trade and protection.

• Its location on a peninsula allowed for difficult sea trade and protection.

• Its location on a mountain allowed for difficult sea trade and protection.

• Its location on a mountain allowed for easy sea trade and protection.

Answer explanation

Constantinople was at the center of world trade.

Which of these best describes how Islamic culture spread? (7.17)

• Through Buddhist monks traveling from China to Japan.

• Through trade and conquest, which is known as cultural diffusion.

• Through the rapid conquest of land by the Mongols.

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The Umayyad caliphs ensured spread through conquest, while the Abbasid caliphs ensured spread through trade.

What body of water is number 4?

• The Arabian Sea

• The Euphrates River

• The Tigris River

• The Mediterranean Sea

Who is the founder of Islam? (7.16)

• Mansa Musa

• Muhammed

• Jesus

• Shah Abbas

For protection, most travelers on the Arabian peninsula traveled in groups called what? (7.17)

• Oasis

• Qurans

• Caravans

• Caliphs

Answer explanation

Early Arabians were called the Bedouin.

What does Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common? (7.16)

• They read the bible

• The read the Quran

• The are monotheistic

• They are polytheistic