CSET Subtest 1 – Exam Questions with Correct
Verified Answers (Complete Study Guide)
Introduction:
This document provides a comprehensive set of exam questions and
correct verified answers for the CSET Subtest 1. It covers major
historical, cultural, and linguistic topics, including Roman culture,
the fall of Rome, Byzantine achievements, Islamic contributions, the
Middle Ages, Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and major world
civilizations. In addition, it includes detailed sections on reading
instruction, phonics, phonemic awareness, language structure, and
comprehension strategies, making it highly useful for teacher
preparation.
Questions and Answers:
Roman Culture -Answer:-History, literature, rhetoric
Contributors to the fall of Rome -Answer:-Reasons for fall of
Roman Empire
1) over expanded - not enough soldiers
2) Used mercenary soldiers who were not loyal
, 3) inflation
4) excessive taxation
5) decreased Ag production
6) division over Christianity rise
7) Continuous barbarian invasions
Byzantine Accomplishments -Answer:-1.greek language and
cultural accomplishments preserved.
2. Center of world trade and exchange of culture.
3. Codificaton of roman law (justinian Code)
4. Easturn church converted Slavic people to Chiristians
5. New focus for art: glorification of Christianity
Byzantine Success -Answer:-1. economic prosperity due to trade
routes and monopoly on silk trade.2. practiced diplomacy to avoid
invasion.3 Code of roman law.4. excellent defense boarders
Byzantine Decline -Answer:-geographicly close to Arabs, Slavs,
Turks which were becoming more powerful. Religious
controversy, split from Roman catholic church, the sack of
Constantinople during fourth crusade
Verified Answers (Complete Study Guide)
Introduction:
This document provides a comprehensive set of exam questions and
correct verified answers for the CSET Subtest 1. It covers major
historical, cultural, and linguistic topics, including Roman culture,
the fall of Rome, Byzantine achievements, Islamic contributions, the
Middle Ages, Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and major world
civilizations. In addition, it includes detailed sections on reading
instruction, phonics, phonemic awareness, language structure, and
comprehension strategies, making it highly useful for teacher
preparation.
Questions and Answers:
Roman Culture -Answer:-History, literature, rhetoric
Contributors to the fall of Rome -Answer:-Reasons for fall of
Roman Empire
1) over expanded - not enough soldiers
2) Used mercenary soldiers who were not loyal
, 3) inflation
4) excessive taxation
5) decreased Ag production
6) division over Christianity rise
7) Continuous barbarian invasions
Byzantine Accomplishments -Answer:-1.greek language and
cultural accomplishments preserved.
2. Center of world trade and exchange of culture.
3. Codificaton of roman law (justinian Code)
4. Easturn church converted Slavic people to Chiristians
5. New focus for art: glorification of Christianity
Byzantine Success -Answer:-1. economic prosperity due to trade
routes and monopoly on silk trade.2. practiced diplomacy to avoid
invasion.3 Code of roman law.4. excellent defense boarders
Byzantine Decline -Answer:-geographicly close to Arabs, Slavs,
Turks which were becoming more powerful. Religious
controversy, split from Roman catholic church, the sack of
Constantinople during fourth crusade
