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Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

In the 9th century a new state emerged in Eurasia. Made up of Finnish, Slavish and Viking traders, what became the modern state of Russia, began in the city of ____________.

  1. Tallinn.

  2. Sophia.

  3. Prague.

  4. Kiev.

  5. Yerevan.
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In 862, king Rurik of the Rus Dynasty founded the first modern state in Russia and conquered the city of Kiev and started the Kievan Rus dynasty.

Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest height under ____________________.

  1. Shapur II.

  2. Mehmet II.

  3. Justinian.

  4. Vladimir.

  5. Muhammed.
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Justinian I also known as Justinian the great was the Easter Roman Emperor from (527-565 AD). His reign reached heights because of his complete revision of the Roman Law and his Judicial reforms.

Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

Of the many differences between the Eastern and Western Churches, which of the following ultimately let to The Great Schism, or the final separation of the Christian Church?

  1. The concept of the Trinity.

  2. The role of women in the church.

  3. The disagreement over celibacy.

  4. The disagreement over missionary practices.

  5. The relationship between church and state.
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Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

After the split of Christianity, each side adopted leaders to represent the religion and make spiritual and political decisions. The head of the Catholic Church was named the Pope, while the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church was the:

  1. Patriarch.

  2. Sultan.

  3. Emperor.

  4. Grand Prince.

  5. Roman emperor, Constantine.
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The head of the Eastern Orthodox Church is known as the Patriarch, with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople holding the highest honorary rank.

Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

One architectural wonder created during the Byzantine Empire, located in Constantinople is the __________________.

  1. Hagia Sophia.

  2. The Dome of the Rock.

  3. The Vatican.

  4. St. Peter's Basilica.

  5. Blue Mosque.
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Hagia Sophia was built in AD 537 as a greek christian cathedral. It became an important site of muslim worship after Mehemed II conquered Constantinople in 1453 and designated the structure as a mosque.

Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

One of the roles of local parish priests in the early medieval period was to care for the souls of his parishioners by celebrating mass and administering the sacraments, which can BEST be described as ___________________.

  1. A tax equal to a tenth of ones income.

  2. Holy days sacred to the Christian calendar.

  3. Papal edicts.

  4. Missionary activities.

  5. The sacred rites and rituals of the Church.
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The role of a parish priest in the early medieval period centered on the spiritual care of his congregation. This involved performing the sacraments, which are the sacred rites and rituals of the Church, such as baptism and the Eucharist.

Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

Which of these does NOT describe the use of language in post-Rome Europe during the 500-1000 C.E. period?

  1. Latin continued to be an official language, although it was rarely understood by commoners.

  2. French, Spanish and Portuguese developed as Latin-based languages.

  3. English became the common language used throughout Western Europe.

  4. German-speaking people mixed with the Latin-based language groups to create new languages.

  5. The development of various languages showed the continued breakup of the Roman Empire.
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Multiple choice history medieval europe - rise and spread of christianity rise and spread of christianity renaissance in europe the classical world

The Benedictine Rule for monasteries ____________________.

  1. changed traditions in regards to marriage for the clergy.

  2. created further animosity among different Christian sects.

  3. urged a disciplined life full of prayer, hard work in agriculture, and spiritual and classical study for the clergy.

  4. allowed the clergy to increase their ownership of worldly goods.

  5. changed the nature of monasteries so that they were centers of commerce rather than religious locales.
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The Benedictine Rule established a balanced life for monks, emphasizing 'ora et labora' (pray and work). It mandated a structured daily routine that included communal prayer, manual labor in agriculture, and intellectual study.