study guide
Question 10
What structure inspired the design of most mosques?
Answer
The Kaaba in Mecca Muhammad's house in Medina Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem The Hagia Sophia in Constantinople
2 points
Question 11
Why in 1066 did William of Normandy invade England?
Answer
To reclaim the Norman treasure the Bayeux Tapestry that Edward had stolen To make good Edward's promise that William would be England's next king To take advantage of the good timing that Hailey's Comet foretold To seek revenge on Harold of Wessex for invading Normandy
2 points
Question 12
Why did Europe's Christians embark on pilgrimages?
Answer
To raise their social status To meet other pilgrims To atone for their sins To force Muslims from holy sites
2 points
Question 13
What was the main task of Christian missionaries in England?
Answer
To transfer the people's allegiance from their king to God To build churches for the people to worship in To copy the gospels for widespread distribution To establish schools and hospitals for the people
2 points
Question 14
Why did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor?
Answer
For building the monastery at St. Gall, Switzerland For agreeing to support Leo in the First Crusade For Christianizing the people of his vast empire For driving the Germanic Lombards out of Italy
2 points
Question 15
What in the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy made it a popular pilgrimage destination?
Answer
The tunic that Mary wore when she gave birth to Christ The bones of Mary Magdalene The relics of a martyred child who refused to worship pagan gods The grave of the apostle Saint James the Greater
2 points
Question 16
Why is Beowulf considered an English poem even through its events take place in Scandinavia?
Answer
Its main character is English Its framing tale is set in
What structure inspired the design of most mosques?
Answer
The Kaaba in Mecca Muhammad's house in Medina Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem The Hagia Sophia in Constantinople
2 points
Question 11
Why in 1066 did William of Normandy invade England?
Answer
To reclaim the Norman treasure the Bayeux Tapestry that Edward had stolen To make good Edward's promise that William would be England's next king To take advantage of the good timing that Hailey's Comet foretold To seek revenge on Harold of Wessex for invading Normandy
2 points
Question 12
Why did Europe's Christians embark on pilgrimages?
Answer
To raise their social status To meet other pilgrims To atone for their sins To force Muslims from holy sites
2 points
Question 13
What was the main task of Christian missionaries in England?
Answer
To transfer the people's allegiance from their king to God To build churches for the people to worship in To copy the gospels for widespread distribution To establish schools and hospitals for the people
2 points
Question 14
Why did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor?
Answer
For building the monastery at St. Gall, Switzerland For agreeing to support Leo in the First Crusade For Christianizing the people of his vast empire For driving the Germanic Lombards out of Italy
2 points
Question 15
What in the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy made it a popular pilgrimage destination?
Answer
The tunic that Mary wore when she gave birth to Christ The bones of Mary Magdalene The relics of a martyred child who refused to worship pagan gods The grave of the apostle Saint James the Greater
2 points
Question 16
Why is Beowulf considered an English poem even through its events take place in Scandinavia?
Answer
Its main character is English Its framing tale is set in