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11.
(01.04 LC)
What was the main purpose of the House of Wisdom, built by the Abbasid dynasty in Baghdad? (5 points)
Teaching non-Muslims about the life of Muhammad and the Islamic faith
Printing copies of the Qur'an to be distributed throughout the empire
Translating ancient great works of literature into the Arabic language
Preparing young Muslims for military service
12.
(01.04 LC)
What was the jizya in the Islamic Empire? (5 points)
A collection of Muslim sayings
A tax on non-Muslims
A style of architecture
A title for a local leader
13.
(01.03 LC)
What city did the Abbasid dynasty build in a strategic location to serve as the capital of the Islamic Empire? (5 points)
Baghdad
Jerusalem
Damascus
Cairo
14.
(01.03/4 MC)
The following is a passage from William Stearns Davis, ed., Readings in Ancient History: Illustrative Extracts from the Sources, 2 Vols.
"Baghdad was a veritable City of Palaces, not made of stucco and mortar, but of marble. The buildings were usually of several stories. The palaces and mansions were lavishly gilded and decorated, and hung with beautiful tapestry and hangings of brocade or silk. The rooms were lightly and tastefully furnished with luxurious divans, costly tables, unique Chinese vases and gold and silver ornaments."
—Medieval Sourcebook. Paul Halsall, Fordham University, 1998.
The depiction of the city of Baghdad by the author highlights the Islamic Empire’s (5 points)
Scientific developments
Impressive architecture
Trade accomplishments
Evidence of slave labor
15.
(01.05 LC)
What religion did Constantine the Great legally recognize? (5 points)
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
16.
(01.05 MC)
The image below depicts Christ crowning Emperor Romanos II (who reigned from 948 to 963 CE) and Empress Eudocia. Use the image to answer the following question.
Christ during the crowning of emperors is shown
© The Granger Collection / Universal Images Group / Image Quest 2013
What is the significance of Christ’s presence during the crowning of emperors in Byzantine art? (5 points)
It symbolizes the Christ's disapproval of the new Byzantine emperors.
It symbolizes the connection between the church and the Byzantine emperors.
It represents the lack of power the Byzantine emperors held over the church.
It represents the pope's power over the Byzantine emperors as leader of the church.
17.
(01.05 MC)
Which of the following disagreements was the root cause of the Iconoclast Controversy of the eighth and ninth centuries? (5 points)
Whether God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit were one or three
Whether priests should be allowed to marry and have children
Whether images of people should be part of church worship
Whether the church should have a single leader, the pope
18.
(01.05 MC)
How did the Iconoclast Controversy affect the Byzantine Empire? (5 points)
It weakened the Orthodox Church.
It created a divide within the imperial court.
It increased the power of the emperor over religious matters.
It heightened public disagreement with the church.
19.
(01.05 LC)
Who was crowned emperor of the West in 800 CE? (5 points)
Belisarius
Augustus
Sophia
Charlemagne
20.
(01.05 LC)
Which Byzantine leader restored the use of icons in 843 CE, after the death of Theophilus? (5 points)
Theodora
Justinian
Basil
Leo III
