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Trace the development of the early Christian church including theology and early leaders.

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Question 2

Term for identification: Tetrarchy

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Question 3

In the earliest decades of Christianity, who were two of the most influential persons involved in spreading the faith?

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A)  the pope and the Patriarch
B)  the apostles Paul and Peter
C)  the apostles John and Mark
D)  Constantine and Diocletian
E)  Saint Augustine and Saint AmbroseF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Charlemagne started the ____________________, which was a group of special officers who reported on courts directly to the emperor.

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Question 5

The most important of the Fathers of the Church were ____________________ and ____________________.

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Augustine/...

Question 6

What was the purpose of Emperor Constantine's Edict of Milan that was issued in 313 CE?

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A)  It established the tetrarchy, or four-man rule.
B)  It established the Rhine as the official northern border of Roman territory.
C)  It called for open borders to allow any and all migration into Roman territory.
D)  It "Germanized" Roman armies on the frontiers by recruiting barbarians.
E)  It stipulated that Christianity would be officially tolerated in the Roman Empire.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Term for identification: Caesaro-Papism

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Caesaropapism is a term used to describe...

Question 8

What was the significance of the Treaty of Verdun to world history?

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A)  It divided Germany between the Magyars and the Christians.
B)  It created the kingdom of the Franks and made Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor.
C)  It was a compromise between Eastern and Western Christianity.
D)  It divided Charlemagne's empire into three states, which established linguistic and cultural borders still used today.
E)  It provided for religious toleration within the Holy Roman Empire.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Who was the last emperor to attempt to resurrect the broken Byzantine Empire?

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A)  Constantine
B)  Diocletian
C)  Hadrian
D)  Charlemagne
E)  JustinianF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the many substantial accomplishments of the Byzantine Empire had the most long-term historical impact?

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A)  the defeat of the Bulgars and Muslims
B)  the re-uniting of the Roman Empire
C)  the Christianization of eastern Europe
D)  the calling of the Council of Nicaea
E)  the capture of the Jews in eastern EuropeF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Term for identification: Council of Nicaea

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The Council of Nicaea was the first ecum...

Question 12

Term for identification: Hagia Sophia

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The Hagia Sophia, whose name means "Holy...

Question 13

Why do we know very little about the Dark Ages in Europe?

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A)  The pagan religion did not allow the Germans to keep records.
B)  The peace and tranquility led to a more secular government.
C)  The Germans took over the record keeping role from the Church.
D)  The society lacked an educated populace and few records were kept.
E)  The Church censored much of the documentation about Europe.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which statement best describes the German system of government?

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A)  The Germans elected their leaders, whose total authority covered times of both war and peace.
B)  The Germans immediately settled down in cities and fortified towns where their leaders held court.
C)  The Germans had kings who sometimes lived at least part of the year in castles inside towns named for them.
D)  The Germans rejected the concept that tribute should be made to the office of king rather than to the man himself.
E)  The Germans used war tactics that were so different from those of the Romans that they rejected virtually everything Roman.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following correctly describes the Germanic invasions?

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A)  The Vandals began their attempted conquest by invading Rome itself.
B)  The Franks established themselves in France during the fifth century.
C)  The Angles and the Saxons set up their kingdom in northern Germany.
D)  The Angles took over Spain.
E)  England became home to both the Saxons and the Franks.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Due to the chronic succession problem that often caused serious disruptions in the government of Rome, the governmental system set up by Diocletian in an attempt to end civil war was a(n)____________________, or rule of four.

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Question 17

Compare and contrast the reigns of Constantine and Diocletian, including political, religious, and economic reforms. Which would you consider to be more effective? Explain your answer.

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Question 18

What did early Christian emperors allow bishops to do that led to problems later?

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A)  Allowed the bishops to participate in their coronations.
B)  Allowed the bishops to make church law independently.
C)  Allowed the bishops to create the position of pope as supreme head of the Church.
D)  Allowed the bishops to operate completely separately from the civil authorities.
E)  Allowed the bishops to collect and retain a share of the taxes within their dioceses.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

What prompted the original feudal knights to perform their duties?

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A)  They served because of an idealistic loyalty to their leaders.
B)  The knights were motivated by chivalry and fulfilling romantic visionaries.
C)  The knights were mercenaries who usually served the highest bidder in exchange for land and serfs.
D)  They wanted to see justice and mercy balanced out in treatment of the serfs.
E)  The knights were usually of a monastic order that saw its members as selfless servants of the people.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Why did the early Christians not appear to be too concerned about the fall of the Roman Empire to the Germanic invaders?

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A)  Their faith preached religious toleration, and that included German barbarians' pagan rituals.
B)  They were more concerned about mixing Christian beliefs with existing Roman pagan practices.
C)  They believed that the Lord was returning soon, and no earthly empire would be in control.
D)  After Theodosius, they could keep their faith and help defend the empire at the same time.
E)  They believed their faith would help them repel the invaders.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Exam 11: The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity in the West, 31 Bce -800 Ce

Due to the chronic succession problem that often caused serious disruptions in the government of Rome, the governmental system set up by Diocletian in an attempt to end civil war was a(n)____________________, or rule of four.

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What did early Christian emperors allow bishops to do that led to problems later?

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Why do we know very little about the Dark Ages in Europe?

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Which of the many substantial accomplishments of the Byzantine Empire had the most long-term historical impact?

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What was the purpose of Emperor Constantine's Edict of Milan that was issued in 313 CE?

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What prompted the original feudal knights to perform their duties?

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Charlemagne started the ____________________, which was a group of special officers who reported on courts directly to the emperor.

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In the earliest decades of Christianity, who were two of the most influential persons involved in spreading the faith?

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Which of the following correctly describes the Germanic invasions?

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Term for identification: Council of Nicaea

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Trace the development of the early Christian church including theology and early leaders.

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Term for identification: Tetrarchy

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Term for identification: Hagia Sophia

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Which statement best describes the German system of government?

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Why did the early Christians not appear to be too concerned about the fall of the Roman Empire to the Germanic invaders?

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Compare and contrast the reigns of Constantine and Diocletian, including political, religious, and economic reforms. Which would you consider to be more effective? Explain your answer.

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Term for identification: Caesaro-Papism

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Who was the last emperor to attempt to resurrect the broken Byzantine Empire?

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