1. Blocks II and III – Monday, March 17,2014
Chapter 11 Test Review
Test Schedules:
Blocks II and III – Monday, March 17,2014
Block V – Tuesday, March 18, 2014

2. CH11.L1 The Byzantine Empire
Religious leader who supported the use of icons when there was a dispute over its use in the 8th century
The pope
The body of Roman civil law collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534
Justinian Code
Emperor who thought icons were forms of idol worship
Leo III

3. CH11.L1 The Byzantine Empire
2 individuals who created the Cyrillic alphabet
Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius
4 works of the Justinian Code
Code; Digest; Institutes; Novellae
Reason the Nika Rebellion was started by the Hippodrome fans against the government
Fans felt the officials were too harsh in putting down a previous riot of Hippodrome fans

4. CH11.L2 The Russian Empire
Vladimir’s son; Kievan Russian ruler who strategically married off his daughters & sisters to build trading alliances
Yaroslav the Wise
Name of the Mongol Empire in Russia
Khanate of the Golden Horde
Result of Moscow coming under control of Mongol rule
It grew in wealth & power

5. CH11.L2 The Russian Empire Leadership title created by Ivan III
Czar
religion Vladimir converted to
Orthodox Christianity
Yaroslav’s decision to divide this state in Russia amongst his sons caused its decline
Kiev
T or F? Ivan I used land purchases as one of his strategies to enlarge the Russian territory
True

6. CH11.L2 The Russian Empire
T or F? Invasions were one of the causes of Kievan Russia’s decline, just like the Byzantine Empire.
True
T or F? Russians under Mongol rule gained power by fighting against their rulers
False

7. CH11.L3 Turkish Empires Rise in Anatolia
T or F? The mamelukes under Abbasid rule gained power by fighting with their rulers.
True
The Turks admired the Persians for this, which made their bond strong
Learning (education)
What was the title used for Seljuk leaders?
Shah
Who was the last, capable leader of the Seljuks?
Malik Shah

8. CH11.L3 Turkish Empires Rise in Anatolia
Religion the Seljuks converted to
Islam
Turkish military slaves are called?
Mamelukes

9. Extended Response Questions (You will answer 2 of the 4)
What problems led to the downfall of the Byzantine empire?
Think about:
Empire’s population
Empire’s enemies
Role of diplomacy in the empire
What effects did Mongol rule have on Russia?
Role of the Church
Russia’s relationship with Western Europe
The effect on Moscow

10. Extended Response Questions (2 of 4)
Was Yaroslav the Wise truly a wise ruler? Why or why not?
Yaroslav’s diplomacy
Yaroslav’s accomplishments
Yaroslav’s legacy
Did the Abbasids make the right decision to train the mamelukes and rely on them heavily? Why or why not?
The mamelukes’ skills
The Abbasid empire
The rise of the Seljuks