Byzantine Empire History Quiz

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What was the genius idea implemented by William to address the language barrier in legal proceedings?

Appointing foreign judges to oversee local courts

Allowing the use of juries comprised of local people (correct)

Enforcing the use of French as the official legal language

Hiring translators to assist in court proceedings

What term refers to the practice of looking back at a previous court decision for guidance in similar cases?

Common law

Judicial review

Precedence (correct)

Stare decisis

Which document forced King John to sign and helped to strengthen a body known as parliament?

Parliamentary Accord

Magna Carta (correct)

English Constitution

Baronial Decree

What term means someone cannot be held in jail without knowing why he or she is being held prisoner?

Habeas Corpus Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Peasants' Revolt take place after being taxed too highly twice in the same year?

1381 Signup and view all the answers

What were the two main factors that led to the rise of nation-states, as mentioned in the text?

The decline of feudalism and the decline of Church power Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the most famous medieval English kings obsessed with?

French politics Signup and view all the answers

Why did it take some time for the king of England in the 11th century to actually speak English?

He was originally from France Signup and view all the answers

What did Richard the Lionheart bankrupt England to pay for?

Wars in France Signup and view all the answers

What did the authorities in England mainly focus on during the medieval period?

Collecting taxes and maintaining order Signup and view all the answers

What was a top priority for William the Conqueror after securing England for his own?

Government-sponsored courts Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the unique aspects of Medieval England's governance compared to other countries?

Hands-off attitude of the authorities Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key factors that weakened feudalism in Europe?

The emergence of powerful monarchs who allied with the merchant class Signup and view all the answers

How did Louis XI of France encourage trade during his reign?

By building and maintaining roads to facilitate commerce Signup and view all the answers

What was the Intercursus Magnus of 1496 related to?

Trade agreements that bolstered the English economy Signup and view all the answers

How did Ivan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible, gain the loyalty of the merchant class in Russia?

By giving them positions in his new state bureaucracies Signup and view all the answers

What event led to England's Act of Supremacy in 1534?

King Henry VIII declaring himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire?

It was a unique center for trade due to its geographic location Signup and view all the answers

Which emperor attempted to restore paganism to the Roman Empire?

Julian Signup and view all the answers

Who was the last emperor to rule both the Western and Eastern halves of the Roman Empire?

Theodosius Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the entrance of the Huns into Europe and the Battle of Adrianople?

The death of Emperor Valens Signup and view all the answers

Which emperor moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople?

Constantine Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Emperor Justinian's military campaigns after he came to the throne?

To reclaim lost Western territories and respect ancient Roman laws Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Western Roman Empire struggle in comparison to the Eastern Roman Empire?

It was much poorer and had difficulty defending itself Signup and view all the answers

Why did Emperor Constantine the Great relocate his seat of power to Constantinople?

To unite the entire Roman Empire after conquering Licinius at Chrysopolis Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for the attractiveness of Constantinople as the center of the Byzantine Empire?

Reduced corruption and large population without overcrowding Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Constantinople's strategic location on the Silk Road?

It brought prosperity to the empire through trade and accumulation of wealth Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main architectural achievements in Constantinople?

Hagia Sophia, designed to be the largest basilica in the Catholic church Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the Hagia Sophia when the Ottoman Turks invaded Constantinople?

It was destroyed and turned into a mosque Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the weakening of the Byzantine Empire in addition to losing control of the Western territories?

The devastation caused by events like the Fourth Crusade and the Black Death Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major differences in bathing habits between the Western and Eastern Roman Empires?

Only the super rich bathed in the Western Roman Empire, while people in the Eastern Roman Empire bathed multiple times a week. Signup and view all the answers

What did Justinian do that was considered quite unique for an ancient emperor?

He became a bookworm, which was not a common trait among ancient rulers. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Orthodox Church split from the Catholic Church in 1054?

Due to disagreements over the language services should be conducted in and differing theologies. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant difference between the theology of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?

The Eastern Orthodox Church focused more on the humanity of Jesus Christ, while the Roman Catholic Church emphasized his divinity. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Belisarius play during Justinian's reign?

He led men into battle as a general and allowed Justinian to focus on other aspects of ruling. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the political factors that contributed to the split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?

The two churches disagreed on who held ultimate authority over them and which language services should be conducted in. Signup and view all the answers

Why were later emperors and generals unable to match Justinian and Belisarius' achievements?

They lacked effective military power and brainpower, which were key strengths of Justinian and Belisarius. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Justinian's practical uses for encouraging other countries to send diplomats to Constantinople?

To gather information about different countries' military capabilities and strategies for potential conquests. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Belisarius' key roles during Justinian's reign?