Byzantine Empire History Quiz
40 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

<p>Habeas Corpus (D)</p> 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?

<p>1381 (D)</p> 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?

<p>The decline of feudalism and the decline of Church power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>French politics (B)</p> 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?

<p>He was originally from France (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Richard the Lionheart bankrupt England to pay for?

<p>Wars in France (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Collecting taxes and maintaining order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Government-sponsored courts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hands-off attitude of the authorities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The emergence of powerful monarchs who allied with the merchant class (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By building and maintaining roads to facilitate commerce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Intercursus Magnus of 1496 related to?

<p>Trade agreements that bolstered the English economy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By giving them positions in his new state bureaucracies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>King Henry VIII declaring himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire?

<p>It was a unique center for trade due to its geographic location (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emperor attempted to restore paganism to the Roman Empire?

<p>Julian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Theodosius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The death of Emperor Valens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Constantine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reclaim lost Western territories and respect ancient Roman laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was much poorer and had difficulty defending itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To unite the entire Roman Empire after conquering Licinius at Chrysopolis (C)</p> 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?

<p>Reduced corruption and large population without overcrowding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It brought prosperity to the empire through trade and accumulation of wealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main architectural achievements in Constantinople?

<p>Hagia Sophia, designed to be the largest basilica in the Catholic church (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was destroyed and turned into a mosque (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The devastation caused by events like the Fourth Crusade and the Black Death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Only the super rich bathed in the Western Roman Empire, while people in the Eastern Roman Empire bathed multiple times a week. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He became a bookworm, which was not a common trait among ancient rulers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Due to disagreements over the language services should be conducted in and differing theologies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Eastern Orthodox Church focused more on the humanity of Jesus Christ, while the Roman Catholic Church emphasized his divinity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Belisarius play during Justinian's reign?

<p>He led men into battle as a general and allowed Justinian to focus on other aspects of ruling. (B)</p> 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?

<p>The two churches disagreed on who held ultimate authority over them and which language services should be conducted in. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They lacked effective military power and brainpower, which were key strengths of Justinian and Belisarius. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To gather information about different countries' military capabilities and strategies for potential conquests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He led men into battle as a general and allowed Justinian to focus on other aspects of ruling. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main factors contributing to the decline of the Byzantines as an empire?

<p>They lacked effective military power and brainpower, which were key strengths of Justinian and Belisarius. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser