1. Unit 2 Review

2. 1. Which of the following is an accurate depiction of the experiences of women in Christendom in the period ? A. Noblewomen in particular given extreme freedom in terms of behavior and personal relationships. B. Arranged marriages disappeared as courtly love became valued in western European culture. C. The majority of women were expected to marry. D. The Catholic Church refused to allow women to enter the monastic life after reaching childbearing age. E. No woman in Western Europe or the Byzantine Empire was allowed to own property or have any sort of political authority. .

3. 2. Which of the following is a more accurate depiction of the comparison between medieval Chinese and Western thought? A. The Chinese became more individualistic, while the Europeans became more scientific. B. Empiricism dominated Chinese thought, while introspection dominated the thinking of Europe. C. China was overcome with constant chaos while Europe was always at peace. D. Introspection dominated Chinese thought, while empiricism dominated the thinking of Europe. E. China was eventually dominated by Islam while Europe remained mostly Christian.

4. 3. Which of the following is accurate about the Tang Dynasty and the Byzantine Empire? A. While the Byzantine Empire had a large urban center, the Tang Dynasty was more decentralized with small towns along trading routes. B. Women in upper classes gained additional rights and access to social mobility in both societies. C. There was considerable overlap between church and state both in governmental affairs and everyday life in both societies. D. Only the Tang government consisted of bureaucrats who received a standardized education. E. Silk weaving was the major industry both the Tang Dynasty and in Constantinople.

5. 4. Which of the following was not a direct outcome of the Reconquista
4. Which of the following was not a direct outcome of the Reconquista? A. Spanish invasion of northern Africa and southern Italy. B. The rise of Portugal as separate European nation. C. Sometimes-violent persecution of other religions. D. The Hundred Years War E. Creation of small, independent states within Spain.

6. 5. The above building is A. St. Peter’s Basilica B. Notre Dame C
5. The above building is A. St. Peter’s Basilica B. Notre Dame C. Canterbury Cathedral D. Taj Mahal E. King Solomon’s Temple

7. 6. Which of these scientific and cultural achievements are incorrectly matched with the civilization in which they were developed? A. Gunpowder and printing press: China B. Poetry and algebra: Islam C. Aqueducts and Arches: Rome D. Geometry and drama: Greece E. Water wheel and printing press: Western Europe

8. 7. Western Europe and the Byzantine Empire differed politically because A. Western Europe maintained more of the political traditions of the Roman Empire. B. The Byzantine Empire maintained centralized control over the area that was the eastern Roman Empire. C. The Byzantine Empire gave political and religious authority to a patriarch while Western Europe gave it to the pope. D. Western Europe maintained a centralized government while the Byzantine Empire broke apart into localized political entities. E. The Byzantine Empire defeated Western Europe and unified its politically fragmented feudal system.

9. 8. All of the following were major reasons for the initial spread of Islam in East Africa and Asia except A. Conversion as a choice. B. Intermarriage between local women and Muslim men who traveled the trade routes. C. The fact that men were allowed up to three wives was very attractive. D. The ability to adapt Islamic beliefs to various local traditions and cultures. E. The universal appeal of Islam, which contrasted with the strict social hierarchies of other religions.

10. 9. Which of the following is a major difference between the classic periods in Rome and the Islamic civilizations? A. While Islamic society had strict social class delineations and little mobility, Rome was egalitarian with few barriers to social mobility. B. The Islamic civilization was more dependent on agriculture and therefore more susceptible to fluctuations in food supply. C. While Roman emperors were considered secular leaders, the caliphs were secular and religious rulers. D. While the Roman Empire fell as a result of internal warfare over succession to the throne, Islamic dynasties faced few internal divisions. E. Islamic scientific thought and art forms borrowed heavily from Hellenistic sources, while Rome’s scientific, philosophical, and artistic advancements were unique to its culture.

11. 10. Which of the following is a true statement about Mongol invasions between 1100 and 1500? A. While Mongols were able to convert Russia to Islam, they failed to spread Muslim beliefs throughout India. B. Mongols adopted elements of Russian culture, which were then spread to other parts of Asia. C. Mongol invasions were successful in China and Japan, but not Korea. D. Mongol rule in Japan helped build a peaceful society based on Japanese traditions. E. Mongol invasions were successful in China and Russia, but not Japan.