History Quiz

What two main churches were the result from the East-West Schism?

• Eastern Orthodox Church and Angelical Church

• Roman Catholic Church and East Roman Church

• Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church

• Holy Roman Empire and Roman Catholic Church

Which is an example of a primary source?

• something heard from someone that they read from someone else

• a chapter from a history textbook about the event

• a newspaper article written about the event years after it was over

• the diary of someone who experienced the event

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What was the effect of the Silk Road?

• It established a trade route from China to the Middle East and Europe.

• It helped the Mongols sweep through western Asia and conquer Europe.

• It transformed societies located along the route into thriving republics.

• It made Europe less interested in trade and cultural exchange with China.

Which describes the Tang Dynasty?

• Mongol leadership

• collapsed due to a plague

• successful rebellion

• traded along the Silk Road

Which advancement came from ancient Sumerian society?

• specialization in forms of labor

• written history and records on papyrus

• clay tablets written in cuneiform script

• a code of law to guide society

How did Julius Caesar become emperor?

• He challenged his father to a takeover.

• He became emperor from a war outside the empire that he lost.

• He challenged his cousin to a takeover.

• He was liked by a large army with a lot of success.

How did Christianity affect the Roman Empire?

• The Edict of Milan proclaimed religious toleration, halting Christian persecution.

• Roman emperors resisted recognizing Christianity to preserve the status quo.

How did the Byzantines react when Charlemagne became Roman emperor?

• They viewed the emperor in Constantinople as the true Roman emperor.

• They willingly recognized the authority of Pope Leo III to pick an emperor.

• They sent tribute to Charlemagne as the anointed successor to Rome.

• They organized an army to attack Charlemagne and claim the throne.

How did Hammurabi strengthen the Babylonian empire?