Unit 4 Practice

What was the role of Stilicho in the Roman Empire?

• He was a Roman Emperor.

• He was a Roman general.

• He was a philosopher.

• He was a poet.

Who was the leader of the Visigoths that sacked Rome in 410 AD?

• Odoacer

• Alaric

• Justinian

• Belisarius

What is the significance of the Hijrah in Islamic history?

• It marks the birth of Muhammad.

• It marks the death of Muhammad.

• It marks the migration to Medina.

• It marks the first revelation.

Which event is known for the destruction of religious icons in the Byzantine Empire?

• Nika Riots

• Iconoclast Controversy

• Battle of Yarmuk

• Treaty of Verdun

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Verdun in 843?

• It ended the Nika Riots.

• It divided the Carolingian Empire.

• It established the Byzantine Empire.

• It marked the end of the Roman Empire.

Who was known as the King of the West Saxons?

• William the Conqueror

• Alfred

• Robert Guiscard

• Urban II

What was the primary economic system in medieval society?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

Which period is known for a significant increase in agricultural productivity during the Middle Ages?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Enlightenment

What was the main purpose of the First Crusade (1095–1099)?

• To explore new lands

• To reclaim Jerusalem

• To establish trade routes

• To spread the Renaissance

Which group was involved in the Investiture Conflict?

• The Normans

• The Seljuk Turks

• The Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire

• The Vikings