TEST SCHEDULES:

BLOCKS II AND III – MONDAY, MARCH 17,2014

BLOCK V – TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Chapter 11 Test Review

CH11.L1 The Byzantine Empire

Religious leader who supported the use of icons when there was a dispute over its use in the 8th century The pope

The body of Roman civil law collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534 Justinian Code

Emperor who thought icons were forms of idol worship Leo III

CH11.L1 The Byzantine Empire

2 individuals who created the Cyrillic alphabet Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius

4 works of the Justinian Code Code; Digest; Institutes; Novellae

Reason the Nika Rebellion was started by the Hippodrome fans against the government Fans felt the officials were too harsh in putting down a

previous riot of Hippodrome fans

CH11.L2 The Russian Empire

Vladimir’s son; Kievan Russian ruler who strategically married off his daughters & sisters to build trading alliances Yaroslav the Wise

Name of the Mongol Empire in Russia Khanate of the Golden Horde

Result of Moscow coming under control of Mongol rule It grew in wealth & power

CH11.L2 The Russian Empire

Leadership title created by Ivan III Czar

religion Vladimir converted to Orthodox Christianity

Yaroslav’s decision to divide this state in Russia amongst his sons caused its decline Kiev

T or F? Ivan I used land purchases as one of his strategies to enlarge the Russian territory True

CH11.L2 The Russian Empire

T or F? Invasions were one of the causes of Kievan Russia’s decline, just like the Byzantine Empire. True

T or F? Russians under Mongol rule gained power by fighting against their rulers False

CH11.L3 Turkish Empires Rise in Anatolia

T or F? The mamelukes under Abbasid rule gained power by fighting with their rulers. True

The Turks admired the Persians for this, which made their bond strong Learning (education)

What was the title used for Seljuk leaders? Shah

Who was the last, capable leader of the Seljuks? Malik Shah

CH11.L3 Turkish Empires Rise in Anatolia

Religion the Seljuks converted to Islam

Turkish military slaves are called? Mamelukes

Extended Response Questions (You will answer 2 of the 4)

What problems led to the downfall of the Byzantine empire? Think about:

Empire’s population Empire’s enemies Role of diplomacy in the empire

What effects did Mongol rule have on Russia? Think about:

Role of the Church Russia’s relationship with Western Europe The effect on Moscow

Extended Response Questions (2 of 4)

Was Yaroslav the Wise truly a wise ruler? Why or why not? Yaroslav’s diplomacy Yaroslav’s accomplishments Yaroslav’s legacy

Did the Abbasids make the right decision to train the mamelukes and rely on them heavily? Why or why not? The mamelukes’ skills The Abbasid empire The rise of the Seljuks