IAH 202 FINAL EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

IAH 202 FINAL EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. In the introductory chapter of The Idea of Empire, Kumar claims that nations are homogenous,
egalitarian, particular, and in contrast Empires are heterogenous, hierarchical and universal.
Answer:
true

Question:
2. Pocock claims "the meaning of Europe" is associated with a continent, but not with a civilization.
Answer:
false

Question:
3. One of the theories is that the origin of the name Europe comes from
_______________________________________.
Answer:
the akkadian word, meaning "sunset".

Question:
4. In the context of this class, what does it mean to map geography?
Answer:
mapping geography means the division of space and the naming of a place. These two practices under the
geographic category of mapping illustrates cultural practice and power of those who conquered (often
naming something after themselves).

Question:
5. In the context of this class, what does it mean to map narrative?
Answer:
Mapping naratively consists of a story and discourse. A story can be further explained as the breaking
down of events and discourse defines the language and structure (use of past/present) used.

Question:
6. "The Animated Short History of Spain" discusses in detail the cultural and intellectual achievements of
the Moors in Spain and their contribution to European civilization.
Answer:
false

Question:
7. The accurate and proper usage of the word "Moors" in relation to Spanish history from 711 to 1492,
refers specifically to _____________________________.
Answer:
North African berber muslim dynasties that ruled spain.

, Question:
8. In his summary of the history of the Reconquest (reconquista) and the Conquest, David Walbert
compares the Spaniards' wars against the Moors and the Spanish conquest of the Americas to a crusade
against infidels.
Answer:
true

Question:
9. The Poem of the Cid is a medieval epic that tells the story of a Castilian soldier who participated in the
battles of reconquest. In the historical narrative, the Cid was a mercenary for Muslims and Christian rulers.
The poem includes a detailed account of the period in his life when he was the commander of Moorish
armies against Christians. (See "The Poem of the Cid" in the course content.)
Answer:
false

Question:
10. Based on assigned content for the course, what Black historian offers an Afrocentric interpretation of
the history of the Moors in Spain. How is it Afrocentric?
Answer:
John G. Jackson- Jackson wrote a black press addition to Moors in Spain concentrating on the black
african impact on religion. His arguements take up an Afrocentric view because of their focus on blacks
contribution to history, that was otherwise dismissed by Eurocentrism. His advocation for black africans
and their standing in history is belived to be some of the first civil rights movement in relation to the
behavior in America.

Question:
11. Accroding to the powerpoint on the Moors of Spain, what city is considered "the city of the Caliph"?
Answer:
cordoba

Question:
12. The BBC documentary "When the Moors Ruled in Europe" begins with the claim that the period of the
Moorish rule in Spain from 711 to 1492 has been almost completely excluded by Spanish historians from
the national history.
Answer:
true

Question:
13. Columbus vs History does not present a criticism of Columbus's role in the conquest of the Americas.
Answer:
false

Question:
14. At its greatest extent Charles V's empire included
_________________________________________________________________
Answer:
Germany, central and eastern Europe, Holland, Italy, Spain and the colonies in the Americas