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Honors European History- Mr. Snead
Athens Academy- Spring 2007
Second Semester Exam Study Guide
I. Exam Format
Section I: Fill in the Blank (50 x ½ pt. each)
Section II: Identifications (10 x 2 pts. each)
Section III: Short Answer (3 x 10 pts. each)
Section IV: Essay (1 x 25 pts.)
II. Terms
Roman Empire & Rise of Christianity
Augustus
Julio-Claudian Dynasty
Flavian Dynasty
5 Good Emperors
Pax Romana
Roman Army (Legions)
Roman Law
Pantheon
Constantine
Theodosius
Jesus
Paul
Ambrose
Jerome
Augustine
The Making of Western Europe
Byzantine Empire
Dark Ages
Justinian
Codex Justinian
Merovingians
“Do-Nothing” Kings
Heavy-Wheeled Plow
Three-Field System
Collar & Harness
Papacy
25 Points
20 Points
30 Points
25 Points
100 Points
Petrine Succession
Gregory the Great
Monasticism
St. Benedict
Benedictine Rule
Carolingian Renaissance
Empires of the Early Middle Ages
Byzantine Empire
Council of Nicea
Orthodox Christianity
Iconoclasm
Islam
Arabs
Muhammad
Hijra
Mecca
Medina
Allah
Koran
Caliph
5 Pillars
Sunni
Shi’ite
Umayyad Dynasty
Abbasid Dynasty
Charlemagne
Carolingian Empire
High Middle Ages
Feudalism
Fealty
Manorialism
Primogeniture
Sacraments
Cathars
Song of Roland
Indulgences
Serfdom
Guild
Universities
Battle of Hastings
William the Conqueror
Domesday Book
Curia Regis
College of Cardinals
Gregory VII
Investiture Controversy
Inquisition
Concordat of Worms
Cannon Law
Relics
Papal Curia
The Crusades
Urban II
Holy Roman Empire
Knights Templar & Hospitalars
Thomas Aquinas
Cathedral
Late Middle Ages
Black Death
English Peasants’ revolt
Famine
Sumptuary Laws
Babylonian Captivity
Great Schism
Lollards
Council of Constance
Hundred Years’ War
Canterbury Takes
Crecy
Poitiers
Agincourt
Jan Hus
Decameron
Conciliar Theory
Clocks
Printing Press
II. Questions
1. What were the chief features of the Roman Empire at its height during the second
century?
2. What problems led to the fall of the Roman Empire? Could they have been
avoided? Why or why not?
3. What characteristics of Christianity enabled it to grow and ultimately to triumph
in the Roman Empire?
4. What was the significance of Charlemagne’s coronation as emperor?
5. What was the basic message of Islam? How was it able to spread so quickly?
6. Describe feudalism. It has been said that feudalism was the perfect political
system for the Middles Ages. Explain.
7. Why was the East able to develop more rapidly than the West?
8. Describe manorialism. What was its relationship to feudalism?
9. Compare Islamic civilization to the civilization of Western Europe in the Early
Middle Ages. Which was superior? Why? How did they mutually affect one
another?
10. How important were new agricultural practices to the production of food in the
High Middle Ages?
11. “The Gothic cathedral was the supreme accomplishment of the High Middle Ages
world.” Discuss.
12. What were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a medieval city?
13. Describe the causes and consequences of the development of universities in the
medieval period.
14. Describe the causes of the Crusades as mentioned by Urban II. What impact did
these holy wars have on Europe?
15. Examine “popular religion” in the High Middle Ages, be sure to focus on: the
sacraments, relics, religious orders (Franciscans & Dominicans).
16. Gregory VII and Innocent II have often been considered the two most powerful
medieval popes. Compare and contrast the two.
17. What was the Black Death and what was its impact on European society?
18. What major problem did European states face during the 14th century?
19. How and why did the authority and prestige of the papacy decline during the 14th
century?
20. What were the major developments in art and literature in the Middle Ages?
21. Explain how the economy of Europe changes during the Middle Ages.
III. Potential Essay Topics
1. Church (Influence/Impact, Rise & Fall, Papacy)
2. Politics (Rise & Fall of Feudalism, Kingship)
3. Social Changes (Social Class Issues, Men & Women, Family, Warfare)
4. Empires (Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Carolingian, Holy Roman)
5. Middle Ages & Creation of Europe
6. Technological Advances since Antiquity
7. Leadership (Emperors, Monarchs, & Popes)
8. Impact of Christianity on history
IV. Class Review Schedule
A Day (Friday, May 18)
4th Period- Get Organized & Plan Review Schedule
7th Period- Get Organized & Plan Review Schedule
B Day (Monday, May 21)
4th Period- Drop
7th Period -
C Day (Tuesday, May 22)
4th Period 7th Period D Day (Wednesday, May 23)
4th Period 7th Period- Drop
7 Period (Thursday, May 24)
4th Period 7th Period 7 Period (Friday, May 25)
4th Period – Exam Jeopardy
7th Period – Exam Jeopardy
V. Exam Date and Review Sessions
The Honors World History Exam is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 1.
Review Sessions/Extra Help will be offered during as follows:
Thursday, May 24
Friday, May 25
Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday, May 30
Thursday, May 31
3:10-4:30 p.m.
3:10-4:00 p.m.
2:00-5:00 p.m.
2:00-5:00 p.m.
2:00-5:00 p.m.