Semester 1 Review

During the Dark Ages, what was a major factor in the spread of Christianity?

• That Jesus was still teaching

• That Christianity was outlawed

• That monks and monasteries converted people

• That Spain was able to spread it to the Americas

What stopped the spread of Christianity to the East of Europe?

• Islamic Empires

• Indigenous Peoples

• Mansa Musa

• Genghis Khan

What are some contributions of the Byzantine Empire?

• Roman tradition, Hagia Sophia, Justinian Code

• Sacking of Constantinople, Janissaries, Silk Road

• Algebra, Medicine, Greek Philosophy

• Silk, Compass, Meritocracy

What did the Justinian Code do?

• Influenced Western Law

• Made Islam illegal

• Banned people from going to Rome

• Influenced Eastern Law

What was the Byzantine Empire's connection to Russia?

• Showed Russians how to make Vodka

• Showed Russia Communism

• Introduced Eastern Orthodox Church

• Conquered all of Russia

Who worked the fields on a Medieval Manor?

• Slave Labor

• Free Serfs

• Wealthy Landowners

• The Church

What caused Europeans to develop feudalism?

• Constant Attack from Invaders

• The Kings Made Them

• The Pope Made Them

• Didn't Have Enough People for Democracy

How did the Black Death primarily get from Asia to Europe?

• Boats

• Silk Road

• Eagles

• Monsoon Trade Winds

What was the main goal for the Crusades?

• To find gold

• To spread feudalism

• To conquer the Holy Lands

• To find Islamic wives

What empire conquered Constantinople in 1453?

• Roman

• Chinese

• Byzantine

• Ottoman