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LUOA World History Final Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
The Roman Empire covered __ continent(s). - answer✔three
What military problems did Rome suffer from? - answer✔none of these are correct
What social problems did Rome suffer from during its period of decline? [choose all that may
apply] - answer✔- decline in population
- lack of quality leadership
- apathy (lack of concern or caring)
- widespread immortality
Which of the following Roman numerals represents the number 3? - answer✔III
Which is the least acceptable term for the period of time in Europe following the Fall of Rome? -
answer✔Dark Ages
Select all the following that describes Pope Gregory the Great. - answer✔- He wrote many great
theological pieces and composed much of the Church's liturgical chant, which eventually became
known as the "Gregorian chant."
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- He was completely incorruptible and emphasized the importance of the Church in the daily life
of the people and helping the poor.
- Gregory walked away from his successful career and became a monk, believing that it was one
of the greatest callings in life.
Political struggles soon erupted between the leaders of the Church and kings across Europe over
many issues, including the appointment of Church officials to open positions. The pope argued
that only the Church possessed the power to fill vacant Church positions, but rulers argued that
the Church had no jurisdiction in their land. [True or False] - answer✔True
During the early Middle Ages, the bishop of Rome assumed control over the church in Europe as
people looked to him for leadership. With the Western Roman Empire gone, someone had to step
in and fill the power void. By 500 AD, the title of pope, or "Father-Protector," had been adopted,
and the church proclaimed the pope to be Christ's substitute on earth. [True or False] -
answer✔True
Which religious order believed that free time was the enemy of the soul, thus every waking hour
was filled with labor, prayer, and meditation? - answer✔the Benedictines
During the early Middle Ages, Christian missionaries took the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ
to the German tribes that had overthrown the Western Roman Empire. Unfortunately, all the
German tribes rejected Christianity and continued to worship their old gods. [True or False] -
answer✔False
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The Donation of Pepin refers to - answer✔the Papal States
How did the relationship between the Carolingians and the Roman Catholic Church begin? -
answer✔Pepin the Short defeated the Lombards, rescuing Rome and the pope.
The Chanson de Roland is... [choose all that apply] - answer✔- one of the first pieces of French
literature
- a poem that tells the story of the death of Charlemagne's relative
Which medieval emperor ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814? -
answer✔Charlemagne
Why would Charlemagne have been upset about being crowned by Pope Leo III? - answer✔It
implied that the pope could make and unmake kings since he was God's representative on earth.
_____________ was very important to the Frankish King Charlemagne, and he ordered churches
and monasteries to start _________. - answer✔Education, schools
The period of cultural and intellectual revival begun by Charlemagne is called the -
answer✔Carolingian Renaissance
During the Carolingian Renaissance, what was created out of the educational reforms, which
unified Western Europe? - answer✔Medieval Latin
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The practice of turning the first word of each page into an image is called... -
answer✔illumination
What is Carolingian Miniscule? - answer✔the practice of writing with lowercase letters
Where did the Roman people go to watch gladiator matches? - answer✔Colosseum
Which Germanic tribe established a strong presence in Western Europe after the Fall of Rome? -
answer✔the Franks
Some of the clergy believed that the best way to serve God and avoid worldly temptation was to
take a vow of ________ and join a religious order. - answer✔monastacism
Because the medieval monastic orders followed a strict set of guidelines while copying the Bible,
the modern Christian can rest assured that the Bible that exists today is the same that existed
from the beginning. [True or False] - answer✔True
Who were the Missi Dominici? - answer✔pairs of royal messengers who listened to complaints
and ensured subjects obeyed the law
Due to the preservation of many of the classical pieces of Latin literature, the first
_____________ were established. - answer✔libraries
The Vikings were from a region of northern Europe called Scandinavia, which includes modern-
day Germany, Poland, and Hungary. [True or False] - answer✔False
12/3/2024 11:27AM
LUOA World History Final Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
The Roman Empire covered __ continent(s). - answer✔three
What military problems did Rome suffer from? - answer✔none of these are correct
What social problems did Rome suffer from during its period of decline? [choose all that may
apply] - answer✔- decline in population
- lack of quality leadership
- apathy (lack of concern or caring)
- widespread immortality
Which of the following Roman numerals represents the number 3? - answer✔III
Which is the least acceptable term for the period of time in Europe following the Fall of Rome? -
answer✔Dark Ages
Select all the following that describes Pope Gregory the Great. - answer✔- He wrote many great
theological pieces and composed much of the Church's liturgical chant, which eventually became
known as the "Gregorian chant."
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12/3/2024 11:27AM
- He was completely incorruptible and emphasized the importance of the Church in the daily life
of the people and helping the poor.
- Gregory walked away from his successful career and became a monk, believing that it was one
of the greatest callings in life.
Political struggles soon erupted between the leaders of the Church and kings across Europe over
many issues, including the appointment of Church officials to open positions. The pope argued
that only the Church possessed the power to fill vacant Church positions, but rulers argued that
the Church had no jurisdiction in their land. [True or False] - answer✔True
During the early Middle Ages, the bishop of Rome assumed control over the church in Europe as
people looked to him for leadership. With the Western Roman Empire gone, someone had to step
in and fill the power void. By 500 AD, the title of pope, or "Father-Protector," had been adopted,
and the church proclaimed the pope to be Christ's substitute on earth. [True or False] -
answer✔True
Which religious order believed that free time was the enemy of the soul, thus every waking hour
was filled with labor, prayer, and meditation? - answer✔the Benedictines
During the early Middle Ages, Christian missionaries took the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ
to the German tribes that had overthrown the Western Roman Empire. Unfortunately, all the
German tribes rejected Christianity and continued to worship their old gods. [True or False] -
answer✔False
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12/3/2024 11:27AM
The Donation of Pepin refers to - answer✔the Papal States
How did the relationship between the Carolingians and the Roman Catholic Church begin? -
answer✔Pepin the Short defeated the Lombards, rescuing Rome and the pope.
The Chanson de Roland is... [choose all that apply] - answer✔- one of the first pieces of French
literature
- a poem that tells the story of the death of Charlemagne's relative
Which medieval emperor ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814? -
answer✔Charlemagne
Why would Charlemagne have been upset about being crowned by Pope Leo III? - answer✔It
implied that the pope could make and unmake kings since he was God's representative on earth.
_____________ was very important to the Frankish King Charlemagne, and he ordered churches
and monasteries to start _________. - answer✔Education, schools
The period of cultural and intellectual revival begun by Charlemagne is called the -
answer✔Carolingian Renaissance
During the Carolingian Renaissance, what was created out of the educational reforms, which
unified Western Europe? - answer✔Medieval Latin
, ©SIRJOEL EXAM SOLUTIONS
12/3/2024 11:27AM
The practice of turning the first word of each page into an image is called... -
answer✔illumination
What is Carolingian Miniscule? - answer✔the practice of writing with lowercase letters
Where did the Roman people go to watch gladiator matches? - answer✔Colosseum
Which Germanic tribe established a strong presence in Western Europe after the Fall of Rome? -
answer✔the Franks
Some of the clergy believed that the best way to serve God and avoid worldly temptation was to
take a vow of ________ and join a religious order. - answer✔monastacism
Because the medieval monastic orders followed a strict set of guidelines while copying the Bible,
the modern Christian can rest assured that the Bible that exists today is the same that existed
from the beginning. [True or False] - answer✔True
Who were the Missi Dominici? - answer✔pairs of royal messengers who listened to complaints
and ensured subjects obeyed the law
Due to the preservation of many of the classical pieces of Latin literature, the first
_____________ were established. - answer✔libraries
The Vikings were from a region of northern Europe called Scandinavia, which includes modern-
day Germany, Poland, and Hungary. [True or False] - answer✔False
