The Dark Ages
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Quiz on the Dark Ages
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What was NOT one of the tactics used by Alaric's Army towards weakening Rome?
- A.
Cut off wheat shipments
- B.
Cut off all supply lines
- C.
Use catapults to send balls of fire into the city
Correct Answer
C. Use catapults to send balls of fire into the city -
- 2.
What was the main result of Alaric's tactics for inhabitants of Rome?
- A.
Cannibalism
- B.
Fled to Britannia
- C.
Moved to Syracuse to take up fishing
Correct Answer
A. Cannibalism -
- 3.
Comparison: Dark Ages Rome vs. Classical Period Rome
- A.
Wealthy vs. Poor
- B.
Gloomy vs. Brilliance
- C.
Artistic vs. Boring
- D.
Expanding vs. Contained
Correct Answer
B. Gloomy vs. Brilliance -
- 4.
On Christmas Day, 496 AD, What did Clovus do that helped unite the Franks?
- A.
Killed all of the Jews in France
- B.
Conquered Britain to the North
- C.
Was Baptized Catholic
- D.
Changed his name to Frank
Correct Answer
C. Was Baptized Catholic -
- 5.
Look at the Map: What city is the arrow pointing to that was the capitol of the Byzantine Empire in 527 AD?
- A.
Constantinople
- B.
Milan
- C.
Alexandria
- D.
Justinianton
Correct Answer
A. Constantinople -
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