HIS 101-001N Final Exam Open Notes. 50 points (1 point for each question) Due by midnight on Wednesday May 2 by email ( XXXXXXXXXX) 1. The _________________ Empire fell in 476 C.E. due to Barbarian...

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HIS 101-001N Final Exam Open Notes. 50 points (1 point for each question) Due by midnight on Wednesday May 2 by email ([email protected]) 1. The _________________ Empire fell in 476 C.E. due to Barbarian Invasions from groups like the Huns, Visigoths, and Ostrogoths. However, it was the ___________ who took over the territory of Gaul (modern France) and created a new Empire. A. Eastern Roman/Franks B. Byzantine/Lombards C. Western Roman/Franks D. Southern Roman/Lombards 2. An important moment in the history of the papacy came when Pope Zachary teamed up with Pippin III to overthrow the ____________ dynasty and install a new ruling family, the ____________, in power. The pope helped to make this overthrow legitimate by coming to place the crown on Pippin III’s head. Now the pope was seen as the kingmaker of Europe, increasing his power and prestige. A. Carolingian/Merovingian B. Merovingian/Carolingian C. Julio-Claudian/Flavian D. Flavian/Julio-Claudian 3. When Charlemagne was crowned king in the year 800 he chose to adopt a specific name to connect his power with the fallen Roman Empire. A. Nero B. Claudius C. Caesar D. Augustus 4. When the Carolingian Empire and the Islamic Caliphate collapsed at the same time, local families began to claim power for themselves. This process could be described as moving from _______________ to _______________. A. Centralization/Fragmentation B. Fragmentation/Centralization C. Monarchy/Democracy D. Democracy/Monarchy 5. ______________ are Christians who “live” martyrdom by denying themselves pleasure, such as constantly starving and wearing itchy clothes. A. Priests B. Bishops C. Monks D. Popes Questions 6-13: High Points and Low Points of the Papacy In the history of the papacy there are certain moments when the pope was more powerful than the kings of Europe, and there are moments when they were weaker. Correctly label the moments below as either “high points” (powerful) moments of the pope and “low points” (weak) moments for the pope. 6. Louis the Pious and the death of his cousin Bernard due to blinding A. Powerful B. Weak 7. Murder of Thomas Becket and penance of Henry II A. Powerful B. Weak 8. Avignon Papacy 1309-1387 A. Powerful B. Weak 9. Reconquista-1063 A. Powerful B. Weak 10. Cadaver Synod- 897 A. Powerful B. Weak 11. First Crusade- 1095 A. Powerful B. Weak 12. Great Schism-1378-1415 A. Powerful B. Weak 13. Investiture Conflict- 1075 A. Powerful B. Weak 14. ___________ describes the economic and social relationship that evolved after the fall of the Roman Empire. During this time period, powerful families built ____________ and hired _____________ as bodyguards and warriors. A. Feudalism/Castles/Knights B. Monarchy/Farms/Hoplites C. Feudalism/Farms/Knights D. Monarchy/Castles/Hoplites 15. Anti-Semitism is the discrimination of: A. Christians B. Muslims C. Jews D. Pagans 16. The origins of Anti-Semitism can be traced back to 380 CE when Rome adopted Christianity as its official religion. TRUE FALSE 17. In 1144 a monk wrote a false story about a boy named William of Norwich who he claimed was ritualistically murdered by Jews. This led to the massacre of thousands of Jews across Europe. TRUE FALSE 18. Christians only attacked Muslims during the First Crusade in 1095. TRUE FALSE 19. Jews were not blamed for the Black Death in 1346. TRUE FALSE 20. The __________ were a seafaring people who could be found raiding European villages and kingdoms from 790 to 955 CE. They spread fear wherever they went for their strange and brutal ways, such as the “blood eagle” and human sacrifices at funerals. A. Pagans B. Vandals C. Vikings D. Scots 21. Below is an example of ____________ Architecture: A. Classical B. Romanesque C. Gothic D. Lutheran 22. Below is an example of ____________ Architecture: A. Pagan B. Catholic C. Gothic D. Romanesque 23. St. Francis was seen as a holy figure because he miraculously received the scars of Christ, or: A. Eucharist B. Stigmata C. Communion D. Nirvana 24. The Albigensian Crusade or Cathar Crusade (1209-1229) saw the Church turn against: A. Muslims B. Jews C. Pagans D. Christians 25. The Fourth Lateran Council in 1215 stipulated that all ________ had to wear a badge or hat to signify their religion. A. Jews B. Arians C. Zoroastrians D. Muslims 26. The ___________ was a special court that put Christian heretics on trial and burned them alive if they were found guilty. A. Judges B. Martyrs C. Saints D. Inquisition 27. When _________ wrote a book about his time in China with the __________, it inspired other Europeans like Christopher Columbus to go seek the “treasures of the East.” A. Augustus, Germans B. Machiavelli, Catholics C. Marco Polo, Mongols D. Peter Abelard, Protestants 28. The ____________ was a terrible disease that hit Europe in 1346 and killed up to 60% of the population in some places. A. The White Death B. The Black Death C. The Slow Death D. The Fast Death 29. ___________ was a young peasant girl who said that she spoke to God and was burned at the stake in 1431 after a heroic series of battles. A. Mary of Flanders B. Joan of Arc C. Judith of Babel D. Laura of the Eastwick 30. The _________ Empire defeated the Eastern Roman Empire in 1453, finally bringing the long reign of Rome to an end. A. Visigoth B. Ostrogoth C. Ottoman D. Seljuk 31. Protestants wanted to read the Bible: A. In their own language (vernacular) B. Only on Sunday C. Only in Latin D. Only if you are a trained and ordained minister 32. One of Martin Luther’s main complaints about the Catholic Church in his 95 Theses of 1517 was the sale of: A. Church property B. Souls C. Prostitutes D. Indulgences 33. The ___________ was an artistic movement among Christians in the 14th century that saw many artists draw inspiration from the Classical world of the Greeks and Romans. A. Enlightenment B. Renaissance C. Awakening D. Rapture 34. Today, some people want to replace Christopher Columbus Day with: A. Indigenous People’s Day B. Italian Day C. Exploration Day D. Discovery Day 35. The invention of __________ greatly aided the progress of the Protestant Reformation: A. Guns B. Printing Press C. Gravity D. Ink 36. ___________ changed his country’s religion from Catholicism to Protestantism all over a divorce. A. Henry VI B. Henry VII C. Henry VIII D. Henry X 37. This artwork is known as the_______________. A. Dance of Death B. Dance of Life C. Rapture D. Revelations 38. ______________ is the belief that bishops literally turn the bread and wine into flesh and blood. A. Eucharist B. Transubstantiation C. Black Magic D. Communion 39. _____________ was a mystic priest who was charged with heresy by the Inquisition, but died before he could be convicted and burned. A. Martin Luther B. Jan Hus C. John Wycliffe D. Meister Eckhart Question 40: The School of Athens Short Response (10 points) 40. There are 2 Greek philosophers depicted in this painting, but we also talked about 2 Christian thinkers who read their works and were inspired by them. Write a one paragraph response that fully explains the meaning of this picture by describing the philosophies of all 4 thinkers. Response must be specific for full credit.