World History Test Review 11/29

What was one reason Islam was able to spread?

• Strong neighboring empires

• Weak neighboring empires

• Lack of military power

• Geographical barriers

What role did Christianity and Islam play in the reconsolidation of Europe?

• They provided a moral framework and a shared set of beliefs

• They had no impact on culture

• They caused division and conflict

• They promoted individualism and diversity

What contributed to the increasing role of Roman Catholicism in Europe?

• The rise of Protestantism

• The decline of Christianity

• The influence of Eastern Orthodox Church

• The unification of the Frankish kingdom

Why was the medieval Church a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome?

• It promoted scientific advancements

• It offered political power to the common people

• It provided economic stability

• It provided a sense of order and structure

What did Justinian's actions reflect about the connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?

• The Emperor had no religious authority

• The Church was separate from the state

• The Church had no influence on politics

• The Emperor held significant religious authority

What led to the division of Western and Eastern Churches into Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy?

• Cultural differences

• Different interpretations of the Bible

• Opposing opinions on Christian theology

• Political disagreements

How did vassals show allegiance to a lord in the feudal system?

• By paying taxes

• By providing food to serfs

• By providing military service

• By working the land

What was the role of serfs in the manorial system?

• Providing food to vassals

• Providing military service

• Collecting taxes

• Working the land

Who showed allegiance to a lord by providing military service?

• Commoners

• Nobles

• Serfs

• Vassals

What was the primary duty of a lord in the feudal system?

• To provide military service to the king

• To collect taxes from the serfs

• To work the land

• To provide food to the vassals