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Global Review
Unit 2
Asian Empires
Islamic Civilization
Medieval Europe
Crusades
Name of
Civilization
Geographic Points
India
Gupta
Mountains
Indus River
Ganges River
Religion
Hinduism
Govt
Strong central govt
Social Structure
Caste system
Patriarchal-men
were heads of
households
Contributions
Zero
Decimal system
Written #’s
China
Tang/Song
Byzantine/Russia
Justinian Code-
Islamic Civilization
Islam spread through the use of the_______________________
Islam spread to countries such as:
1.
2.
3.
Islamic law (aka Sharia) regulated daily life in:
1.
2.
3.
Golden Age of Islam
Art & Architecture Literature
Math & Science
Cultural Diffusion of Islam
Islam spread through
1.
2.
Economics
Islam spread to:
1.
2.
3.
Contributions of the Golden Age of Islam
Art
Lit
Math/Sci
Medicine
Medieval Europe
Geographic Advantages
1.
2.
Political System-Feudalism
King
Lords
Peasants/Serfs
Economic System-Manorialism
I.
InterdependenceWork Serfs Did
What Serfs Got
1.
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2.
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3.
Church in Medieval Times
Pope- leader of the Catholic Church
Everyday life
Power of the Church
Nuns and Monks
Reform
The Crusades
Chrisitans went to war to reclaim the ______________________________
What other religions consider this land holy?
1.
2.
Reasons to go on a Crusade:
People
Reason
Pope
wanted to increase his power
Nobles
Serfs
Adventurers
Effects of Crusades
Positive Effects
Negative Effects
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2.
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1. An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the
1. Orthodox Christian religion
2. use of the Latin alphabet
3. beginning of democracy
4. factory system
2. After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known
as the
1. Persian Empire
2. Byzantine Empire
3. Mongol Empire
4. Gupta Empire
3. During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as
inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of
1. ethnocentrism
2. imperialism
3. social mobility
4. cultural diffusion
4. Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to
the
1. spread of Hellenic culture
2. adoption of a feudal system
3. establishment of representative democracy
4. spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
5. A major feature of the Golden Age of Moslem culture was the
1. political and economic isolation of the Arab world
2. development of the foundations of modern science and mathematics
3. adoption of democratic government
4. persecution of Jews and Christians
6. Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the
Muslims during their Golden Age (A.D. 800-1300)?
1. expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
2. innovations introduced by the Europeans during the Renaissance
3. cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
4. legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
7. Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
1. destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
2. beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
3. opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas by rulers
4. major discoveries in mathematics and science
8. In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in
1. lower living standards for industrial workers
2. decreased economic rivalry between kings
3. increased political power for the clergy
4. development of towns and cities
9. “All things were under its domain...its power was such that no one could hope to
escape its scrutiny.”
Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this
statement
1. the Guild
2. Knighthood
3. the Church
4. the nation-state
10. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
1. the manor system and the importance of land ownership
2. absolute monarchies and strong central governments
3. decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
4. extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
11. Feudal societies are generally characterized by
1. an emphasis on social order
2. a representative government
3. many economic opportunities
4. the protection of political rights
12.In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
1. the strengthening of the feudal system
2. the adoption of Islamic religious practices
3. an increased demand for goods from the East
4. increased European isolation
13. In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and
stability was the
1. central government in Rome
2. military alliance between France and Germany
3. federation of the craft guilds
4. Roman Catholic Church
14. Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
1. power was based on class relationships
2. equality among the social classes
3. direct democracy
4. monotheism
15. One important effect of the Crusades on Western Europe was that they
1. led to a decline in the importance of the church in Western Europe
2. furthered cultural diffusion throughout Western Europe
3. introduced the Industrial Revolution to Western Europe
4. ended the western European quest for an overseas empire
16. Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
1. free market
2. socialism
3. manorialism
4. command
17. The Crusades have been called “history’s most successful failures.” Which
statement best explains this expression?
1. The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about
many desirable changes in Europe.
2. Although the Crusaders captured the Holy Land, they were unable to bring
about democratic reforms.
3. The Crusades helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire
4. The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many
centuries
18. The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily
caused by the
1. rivalry between the colonial empires
2. suppression of internationalism
3. decline of the Roman Catholic Church
4. collapse of a strong central government
19. The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be
described as a church that
1. favored separation from secular governments
2. avoided involvement in social and educational matters
3. was a strong force that divided many people
4. was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments