Question 1

Review the "Einhard on Charlemagne" feature in this chapter.Einhard was a member of Charlemagne's court.What evidence from this selection can you find that this fact may have influenced his biography of the emperor?

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Question 2

One of the principle reasons for the Viking out-migrations from Scandinavia was

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Arable land could not support the population expansion. As the Viking population grew, there was not enough arable land in Scandinavia to support their numbers. This led to a need to seek out new lands for settlement and resources.

Question 3

The Edda help illuminate the legends of

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The Edda is a collection of tales and poems that provide insight into Norse mythology and the gods worshipped by the Vikings. Thus, the best choice is E, as the Edda helps illuminate the legends of the Norse gods. The other choices are incorrect because they are not related to Norse mythology or the Edda.

Question 4

Explore the possible motives for Emperor Leo III's policy of iconoclasm.

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Question 5

Describe and explain the combination of factors that allowed the Arabs to quickly conquer and convert much of the Byzantine Empire, as well as other areas.

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Question 6

How did commercial activities in the Byzantine Empire differ from those in Western Europe? Why?

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Question 7

The illustration of the Koran found in this chapter contains no images of Allah or Muhammad.How would this help explain the motives for Emperor Leo III's policy of iconoclasm?

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Question 8

Review the feature entitled "The Koran on Christians and Jews" in this chapter.How does Islam build upon the traditions of Judaism and Christianity in this passage?

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Question 9

What common factors contributed to the decline of the Arabic, Byzantine, and Carolingian empires?

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Question 10

What are the problems historians encounter with primary sources in writing the history of women in the Middle Ages, and how can an awareness of these issues contribute to a greater understanding of women in the Middle Ages?

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Question 11

Consider the photographs of Islamic architecture seen in this chapter.Why did this type of architecture emphasize open spaces and running water?

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Question 12

Which one of the following was primarily responsible for the decline of the Principality of Kiev?

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The decline of the Principality of Kiev was primarily due to a combination of internal struggles and external invaders. As the ruling dynasty weakened, the internal conflicts among the boyars and other aristocrats intensified, leading to political instability and weakening the state. External invasions by the Mongols and other neighboring peoples also further weakened the principality and contributed to its decline. While Viking invasions, conversion to Christianity, the expansion of the Cumans under Yaroslav the Wise, and even the rebellion of the boyars may have played a role, they were not the primary factors in Kiev's decline.

Question 13

What factors led to the fragmentation of the Islamic Empire after the Umayyads?

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Question 14

Compare methods of military expansion and defense in the Arabic, Byzantine, and Carolingian empires.

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Question 15

Review the feature entitled "The Koran on Christians and Jews" in this chapter.How does this selection illustrate Islamic toleration of "People of the Book"?

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Question 16

From map 7.5, how does the shallow draft of Viking warships explain the paths of their invasions?

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Question 17

What institutions and procedures did Charlemagne institute in order to maintain more effective control over local officials? How does this represent the limitations of kingship at this time?

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Question 18

How were the new invaders, the Vikings, able to establish themselves in much of northern and eastern Europe?

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Question 19

Compare the intellectual ferment of the Arabs to the Carolingian Renaissance.

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Question 20

Why would the ninth-century ivory from Aachen seen in this chapter depict the Virgin Mary very much like a warrior? What does the inclusion of the spindle signify?

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Quiz 7: The Empires of the Early Middle Ages 800-1000: Creation and Erosion