CHAPTER TEST 2 Study Guide Answers Chapter Test

CHAPTER TEST #2 Study Guide Answers Chapter Test: Monday, Nov. 16

VOCABULARY Ancient Rome had many political, social, and economic problems. Diocletian the emperor of Rome Because of these problems, (1)______, at the time, divided Rome into western and eastern empires. The 476 C. E. while the eastern empire became western empire fell in (2)____, Byzantine_____. Empire Since the empire fell, Rome known as the (3)_____ left a legacy that they would later be known for. A legacy is (4)______________________________. a piece of history that someone leaves behind and is remembered for An example of a Roman legacy is the art known as bas-relief. Many years after the Roman Empire, a new period began called the Renaissance or the rebirth of interest in learning based on (5)________, Greek and Roman culture.

The fall of Rome – New question What are the causes of the fall of Rome? Give two examples for each. Answer: The causes for the fall of Rome are: 1) Political a) wars with Germanic tribes b) a divided empire c) many corrupt emperors with no experience 2) Economic a) Too many taxes b) A gap between rich and poor 3) Social a) No loyalty to the empire b) food shortages

What two things are the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox church based on? The Roman Catholic church and Eastern orthodox church are based on Jesus and the bible.

The pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic church and the patriarch is the leader of the Eastern Orthodox church. Who had more power: The pope or the patriarch? Explain your answer. The pope had more power because he had authority over bishops, kings, and emperors.

1) Art – a) Sculpture b) Mosaic c) Bas-relief WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF 2) Literature – ROME’S a) Oratory LEGACIES? b) Epic 3) Philosophy and Language – a) Stoicism b) Latin 4) Architecture and Engineering – a) Vaults, domes, and arches b) Concrete c) roads

WHEN DID THE RENAISSANCE TAKE PLACE (YEARS)? WHICH 2 CLASSICAL CIVILIZATIONS INFLUENCED THE ITALIANS DURING THE RENAISSANCE? 1. The Renaissance took place between the 14 th-16 th centuries. 2. The two classical civilizations were the Greeks and Romans. (*Greece and Rome is fine too. )

WHAT IS ONE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MIDDLE AGES BELIEFS AND RENAISSANCE BELIEFS? The difference is that Middles Ages belief is centered around God and the church, while the Renaissance belief is focused on science, learning, and intelligence. Middle Ages Beliefs God controlled everything in the world The Church was always right Deaths and bad farming were a punishment from God for doing bad things God created the Earth, so the other planets and the sun revolved around Earth Renaissance Beliefs Man is special and must use his talents Human life is valuable and interesting A passion to learn Man should be intellectual New scientific inventions and discoveries