Question

What was one result of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

Justinian I joined the Blues, and Theodora joined the Greens.

The city of Constantinople was taken over by the Ostrogoths.

The bubonic plague killed millions in the Mediterranean region.

The Byzantine Empire lost control of North Africa.

Answer 1

@stina143

Answer 2

@Carl_Pham

Answer 3

Well, it's true the provinces of Africa were lost to Roman rule, when the Vandals conquered themin the early 400s, but they were technically under the Western Empire, not the Byzantines.

Answer 4

The wording is odd, but the option I'd pick would be the last one - that they lost control of North Africa. The reason why it sounds strange is because the Byzantines never held North Africa as an Exarchate until it was reconquered by Belisarius fighting for the Emperor Justinian I. But it does make the most sense out of the options here.

The reasons are primarily because the city of Constantinople did not fall to the Ostrogoths (who were centered in Italy), nor was the collapse of the West a catalyst for the Black Plague. The controversy of the Blues and the Greens was more directly involved with the Nika Riots, but was definitely not a result of the Western Empire collapsing.

Answer 5

That's what I have chosen! Thank you all, I needed that confirmation for this question. (: Would you mind sticking around for a couple others that I'm not sure of?

Answer 6

Which of the following best describes the significance of hajj for Muslims?

It serves as a test of whether their faith can endure hardship.

It serves as a day of rest and worship.

It is a way to honor the pilgrimage their founder made.

It is a way to make sure all food is prepared properly.

Answer 7

It's either the first or the third, what do you guys think? I'm leaning more towards the first.

Answer 8

Yes, I agree. It's supposedly a demonstration of your submission to the will of Allah.

Answer 9

Sorry, I mean I agree it's the first. I believe the hajj already existed in some form when Muhammed was alive.

Answer 10

Thank you so much. (: What about this one?

Which of the following was not part of the Byzantine Empire at its height in the sixth century AD (CE)?

Northern Africa

Southern Spain

Northern France <--- I think it's this one

Southern Italy

Answer 11

You are correct, Northern France was not a part of the Byzantine Empire at its height.

Answer 12

I went and had a look at Wikipedia, and there's some chance someone might pick the third (associating with Muhammed). You can probably make an argument either way, unfortunately.

Answer 13

Carl, if this is the case I will ask my teacher to confirm. That question is very strange in my opinion...
But thanks! What about this one:

At its height, the Byzantine Empire controlled which of the following waterways?

the Atlantic Ocean

the Mediterranean Sea

the Dnieper River

the Northern Sea

Answer 14

The Mediterranean Sea, I'm assuming?

Answer 15

You've got it. At its greatest extent, the Byzantine empire surrounded the Mediterranean.

Answer 16

Well, all the other choices are laughable. I don't think the Byzantines even got to the mouth of the Dnieper, which is somewhere near Crimea, if I recall correctly.

Answer 17

Thank you! Next is:

Which of the following statements about the idea of combining secular government with religious authority in the Roman and Byzantine Empires is true?

As the Byzantine Empire matured, the pope replaced the Roman emperor as the highest power.

Unlike the Roman era, in the era of Constantine the Great the patriarch and the emperor ruled jointly.

Constantine's efforts to rule in church affairs marked a departure from the attitude of earlier Roman emperors.

The pope was a political force in the late Roman Empire, but not in the early Byzantine Empire.

Answer 18

I am very unsure about this one. If anyone knows the answer, please explain if possible! (:

Answer 19

Similarly with the North Sea which was also too far, way beyond the borders of their empire.

Answer 20

Right. Thank s @Captain_Page_Turner! (: Your help is appreciated. Do either of you understand the most recent question I've posted?

Answer 21

Off the top of my head, I'd say one of the last two. The pope is the leader of the Western Church, not the Eastern. Constantine brooked no rivals.

Answer 22

I'm leaning towards the last two, also, though probably more towards the last one. The pope became a strong political figure in the West, but in the East, his power would eventually be challenged and marginalized by the Byzantine emperor.

Answer 23

I guess I would go with the next to last. Constantine is widely known for having legitimized Christianity in the Empire, and having personally convened the Council of Nicaea, an extremely important council in the early church.

Answer 24

The part that bugs me is that it sort of implies previous emperors had ignored the Church, when it's more correct to say they oppressed it. So they certainly did interfere with it, but not exactly to "rule" it. Meh.

Answer 25

Yes, I remember that! My notes said that the pop was of higher authority in the West. However, in the East he was challenged when another pope was sent to Constantinople...

What was the most significant cultural change to the Byzantine Empire after the Ottoman's invasion?

the creation of more prominent roles for woman within society (No)

Islam became the primary religion of the region formerly controlled by the Byzantines

a drastic change in architectural styles from traditional Byzantine influence

the complete removal of authority from the Patriarch of Constantinople by Mehmet

Answer 26

Well, ultimately the second, although in Constantinople Orthodox Christianity lived on for a very long time. There probably was a change in architectural styles -- the Byzantines loved icons, while Islam abhors images. But that's more interior decoration than architectuer, and it's not drastic. I don't think Mehmed II stripped the Patriarch.

Answer 27

Okay, that makes sense. What about this one:

Which of the following occurred under the reign of Süleyman I of the Ottoman Empire?

Constaninople was conquered allowing Islamic armies to enter Eastern Europe.

The Ottomans conquered Persia and expanded eastward into Central Asia.

Belgrade and Hungary became part of the Ottoman Empire.

European Christians were forced to convert to Islam.

Answer 28

I'd go with the third option -- Belgrade and Hungary became part of the Ottoman Empire. Suleyman did what Mehmed II wanted do the first time around after he defeated the Byzantines.

This one is also a little tricky as the conquest of Constantinople gave the Ottomans control of the Golden Horn and technically opened the way into Europe, but Mehmed II wasn't able to capitalize on it. That was left to Suleyman. The Ottomans also didn't expand into Central Asia, or force Christians to convert to Islam. He was actually quite tolerant of them and attempted reforms to try and improve their lives within the empire.

Answer 29

Thank you! Also:

What was the primary effect of cultural exchange between Europe and the Islamic world?

Europeans learned from the Muslims to respect other religions.

Muslim goods and knowledge led to some advancements in European society.

European monarchs began to drive the Muslims out of Europe.

European Christians and Jews adopted some of the religious views of Islam.

Answer 30

The existence and monitoring of independent regulatory agencies depends on the

President

Congress

Bureaucracy

Supreme Court

Answer 31

Hi! Sorry, I think you typed your question into the wrong place. You will get more responses if you type it into the "ask a question" bar. (: @Thankyoubeloved

Answer 32

@Captain_Page_Turner what is your take on the latest question?

Answer 33

This one is a little tricky, too, but I'd probably go with the second one -- that Muslim goods and knowledge led to some advancements in European society.

Despite all of the conquests, trade was still a language everyone respected in times of relative peace and there was a healthy exchange of ideas and knowledge preserved by the Islamic world that made it over into Christian Europe. It was also trade that would eventually motivate Europe to try and find other routes to avoid crossing Islamic lands (and avoid having to pay a hefty premium for goods) which would spur the Age of Exploration.

It's true, though that European monarchs began to drive Muslim conquerors out of Europe during the Reconquista (such as from Spain) which took place over several centuries, but I think the greatest impact was in what was shared between the two cultures despite all of the fighting in all of that time.

Answer 34

Thanks! (:

What does the map reveal about the expansion of early Islam?

The righteous caliphs journeyed to the kingdom of Axum before going to Sana.

Most of Muhammad's journeys originated from Medina.

Muhammad migrated after spending several years teaching in Mecca.

The righteous caliphs refused to enter the Byzantine Empire.

Answer 35

@captain_page_turner

Answer 36

I agree with Cap about the cultural exchange bit. Islam passed on to the West some of the Greek learning that had been preserved by the Byzantines, which made a notable impact on the early Renaissance. To be noted is that two of our modern disciplines, algebra and chemistry (which started off as alchemy) have names of Arabic origin because of this. The last question is hard to answer without the map!

Answer 37

@Carl_Pham @Captain_Page_Turner i need help with this question

What does the map reveal about the expansion of early Islam?

The righteous caliphs journeyed to the kingdom of Axum before going to Sana.

Most of Muhammad's journeys originated from Medina.

Muhammad migrated after spending several years teaching in Mecca.

The righteous caliphs refused to enter the Byzantine Empire.

IT USES THE MAP THAT GOES WITH IT.

Answer 38

YES SOMEONE PLEASE HELP^^^

Answer 39

almost all of theses answers are wrong and you all know nothing about history