ALTERNATE FORMAT TEST 4 SATA FINAL
STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE SOLVED
QUESTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉What new form of unity was emerging in Europe as the old
political empire of Rome fragmented? Who was the "new emperor"
of Europe? Answer: The new emperor was Jesus and Christianity
brought unity.
◉Who became a Christian on Christmas Day, 496 AD? How do the
French see this moment? Answer: King of the Francs, Clovis. They
see this as the becoming of a Christian nation.
◉What was the only common thread for citizens of Europe during
the Dark Ages? How many Christians were there by the fifth
century? Answer: Christianity. A flock of millions.
◉What political reasons did Clovis have to convert to Christianity?
Which of Christianity's rules did Clovis have the hardest time
following? Answer: To gain support and allies and all the love he
needed. He had a problem with being very violent and having more
than one wife.
,◉What was the Dark Age practice of "the ordeal"? What determined
whether someone was guilty or innocent? Answer: The ordeal was
the legal practice where instead of trials, they would torture the
accused to prove if they were guilty or innocent. Examples of this
would be drowning, burning with hot water, and carrying hot plates.
◉What new religion spread throughout the Middle East and Africa
and threatened Europe by 732 AD? What Christian nation fought
this faith in Tours, France in 730? Answer: Islam. Francs.
◉The Life of Muhammed Answer: -Arabian trader/ merchant who
has religious experience and starts to gain followers
-Big takeaway: Becomes not only a religious leader, but a political
figure as well because of his moral views which helped him gained
supporters and allowed him to conquer all the nomadic tribes
around him.
-When he dies, there was a power struggle of caliphs for who would
come into power which resulted into 2 sects of Islam
◉Division into Sunni and Shi'ite Islam Answer: The two sects of
Islam after Muhammed died
◉Islamic Conquest Answer: -Arab Muslims defeat both Byzantines
(Eastern Roman Empire) and Sassanid Persians; capture Jerusalem,
636-638
, -Hold all of Middle East and Egypt by 661
-Conquer Central Asia, North Africa, and Spain in the 700s
-Within 100 years Islam took over huge amounts of territory which
was due to the Roman Empire being weakened
- By mid 7th century, Byzantine, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and north
Africa
- By mid 8th century, Spain
◉Life under Islamic Rule Answer: -In some places, it was better
than it had been after the fall of the Roman empire
-The Islamic Law was very harsh but they just switched from one
ruler (Rome) to another (Islamic)
◉Clash Between Islamic Caliphates and Europe - Two Key Battles
Answer: -Islamic forces look to pinch and conquer Europe/ the
Mediterranean form two sides
-Battle of Tours
-Siege of Constantinople in 717
◉Siege of Constantinople, 717 - 718 Answer: -Capital of the
Byzantine Empire
-The siege's failure had wide-ranging repercussions. The rescue of
Constantinople ensured the continued survival of Byzantium, while
the Caliphate's strategic outlook was altered: although regular
STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE SOLVED
QUESTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉What new form of unity was emerging in Europe as the old
political empire of Rome fragmented? Who was the "new emperor"
of Europe? Answer: The new emperor was Jesus and Christianity
brought unity.
◉Who became a Christian on Christmas Day, 496 AD? How do the
French see this moment? Answer: King of the Francs, Clovis. They
see this as the becoming of a Christian nation.
◉What was the only common thread for citizens of Europe during
the Dark Ages? How many Christians were there by the fifth
century? Answer: Christianity. A flock of millions.
◉What political reasons did Clovis have to convert to Christianity?
Which of Christianity's rules did Clovis have the hardest time
following? Answer: To gain support and allies and all the love he
needed. He had a problem with being very violent and having more
than one wife.
,◉What was the Dark Age practice of "the ordeal"? What determined
whether someone was guilty or innocent? Answer: The ordeal was
the legal practice where instead of trials, they would torture the
accused to prove if they were guilty or innocent. Examples of this
would be drowning, burning with hot water, and carrying hot plates.
◉What new religion spread throughout the Middle East and Africa
and threatened Europe by 732 AD? What Christian nation fought
this faith in Tours, France in 730? Answer: Islam. Francs.
◉The Life of Muhammed Answer: -Arabian trader/ merchant who
has religious experience and starts to gain followers
-Big takeaway: Becomes not only a religious leader, but a political
figure as well because of his moral views which helped him gained
supporters and allowed him to conquer all the nomadic tribes
around him.
-When he dies, there was a power struggle of caliphs for who would
come into power which resulted into 2 sects of Islam
◉Division into Sunni and Shi'ite Islam Answer: The two sects of
Islam after Muhammed died
◉Islamic Conquest Answer: -Arab Muslims defeat both Byzantines
(Eastern Roman Empire) and Sassanid Persians; capture Jerusalem,
636-638
, -Hold all of Middle East and Egypt by 661
-Conquer Central Asia, North Africa, and Spain in the 700s
-Within 100 years Islam took over huge amounts of territory which
was due to the Roman Empire being weakened
- By mid 7th century, Byzantine, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and north
Africa
- By mid 8th century, Spain
◉Life under Islamic Rule Answer: -In some places, it was better
than it had been after the fall of the Roman empire
-The Islamic Law was very harsh but they just switched from one
ruler (Rome) to another (Islamic)
◉Clash Between Islamic Caliphates and Europe - Two Key Battles
Answer: -Islamic forces look to pinch and conquer Europe/ the
Mediterranean form two sides
-Battle of Tours
-Siege of Constantinople in 717
◉Siege of Constantinople, 717 - 718 Answer: -Capital of the
Byzantine Empire
-The siege's failure had wide-ranging repercussions. The rescue of
Constantinople ensured the continued survival of Byzantium, while
the Caliphate's strategic outlook was altered: although regular
