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AP World History Ch. 9 Flashcards

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537693312Schisms, the foremost threat to the Christian in the Middle ages, were _____.a formal split within a religious community (Latin/Orthodox Church)0
537693313In the seventh century, the Byzantine Empire lost Egypt, Syria, and Tunisia to _____.Arab invaders (from muslim push)1
537693314The schism of 1054 between the Eastern and Western churches was caused primarily by disagreements over _____.Territorial jurisdiction of the pope, some of the practices of the Latin Church.2
537693315The sixth-century "plague of justinian" was _____.a plague (Ursidia Pestes) and economic destruction3
537693316In the seventh century, the Byzantine experienced an economic transformation similar to, though less pronounced than, that of western Europe. This was caused by what?merchant class stayed the same; coinage4
537693317After the seventh century, Byzantine women _____.status changed; became more confined to the house (wore scarves)5
537693318What was the most significant architectural contribution of the Byzantine Empire?Hagia Sophia (The Sacred Temple) in Constantinople (owned by Turkey)6
537693319The Byzantine "Corpus Juris Civilis" was important in the late eleventh century because it _____.Western law becomes based on this tradition7
537693320Among the Byzantines' cultural achievements is (are) _____.Spread Christianity to the Slovic people; Cyrillic Alphabet8
537693321In general, what occurred in western Europe after the decline of Roman authority-a legal framework disappeared -increasing political fragmentation. depend on local strongmen rather than monarchs -traditions replaced with family based German tradition9
537693322The key element in the rise of the Carolingian family to power was _____.military10
537693323In what area of France did Charles "The Hammer" Martel stop the expansion of the Muslim from Spain?Tours (Battle of Tours)11
537693324What was the predominant language of the church in the West?Latin until 1960's12
537693325In western Europe, the primary centers for agricultural production were _____.the manor13
537693326Agricultural workers who belonged to the manor and were obligated to the lord were _____.serf14
537693327Why is the traditional description of Europe from 600 to 1200 as "feudal" an oversimplification?Customs varied from region to region; so varied, had no structural system15
537693328A fief was?land granted in return for sworn oath to provide specified military service16
537693329The term "investiture controversy" refers to the _____.the conflict of who has authority of bishops; church (pope) or state (king)17
537693330One of the most significant sources of conflict for western Europe between 1000 to 1400 was _____.Battle between the Pope and King18
537693331One of the most important effects of monasticism was _____.preserved knowledge from Rome and Greece19
537693332One early Russian chronicle reports that Vladimir I chose Orthodox Christianity over Islam because?He like alcohol and the other religions prohibited it20
537693333In Kievan Russia, power derived from _____.trade21
537693334During the revival of Western Europe (1000-1200), the population nearly doubled, in part, because of _____.because of new farm implements22
537693335The Council of Clermont in 1095 broughtbeginning of crusades23
539359274What is responsible for the success of many cities in Italy and Flanders?-Location, trade, a wool cloth (Flanders) -NOT agriculture24
539359275What technologies helped improve military skills in the Middle Ages?-stirrup, large horses, horseshoes, crossbows25
539359276The movement for reformed monasticism under the austere Rule of Benedict included what changes?-Vow of Poverty, Vow of Celibacy -EXCEPT monastery Cluny (rule didn't have to be prominent)26
539359277After the tenth century, the Roman Catholic Church faced what challenges?-Schism, Latin Language -DID NOT face challenges in getting the pope to be recognized around the world27
539359278Which area did not endure Viking raids?Constantinople28
540860504What is a fief?land granted in exchange for a sworn oath to provide specified military service29
540860505The schism in 1054 between the Eastern and Western churches was caused primarily by disagreements over what?Jurisdiction of the Pope30
540860506One of the most important effects of monasticism was what?They were the primary centers of learning and literacy in medieval Europe31
540860507As a result of the Crusades, Europeans were exposed to what?- Arabis translations of ancient texts, pasta, paper, colored (Phoenician) glass, refines sugar -NOT agricultural techniques32

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